Hyundai Kona – Features and Clearance Offers for Seniors
Updated on May 13, 2024 / 4 min read
Subcompact SUVs offer the comfort of an SUV and the maneuverability of a sedan. Hyundai Kona is one such option. Also equipped with key tech and safety features, this SUV can be a worthwhile option for seniors. Additionally, the new Hyundai Kona is more spacious than its predecessors, offering occupants more room and cargo space. Learning about its features and available offers can help seniors determine if the Kona is the right choice for them.
Key feature
Hyundai often adds improvements to the Kona’s design and features. This time, the SUV is a bit bigger, with Hyundai adding about 5.9 inches to its length, which includes an additional 2.3-inch space on the wheelbase. So, while the SUV maintains its subcompact size, it has made the interiors roomier for occupants. Buyers can choose from four Hyundai Kona trims—SE, SEL, N Line, and Limited.
1. Comfort and infotainment
The Hyundai Kona comes with simple yet comfortable interiors. For starters, the SUV has a quiet cabin, but the ride can get bumpy on difficult terrain. Most trims have heated seats and power-adjustable driver’s seat. The top trim, Limited, comes with a heated steering wheel and ventilated front seats to enhance convenience. Seniors can also make the most of the dual-zone automatic climate control in SEL and higher trims.
For infotainment, the SUV offers an easy-to-use 12.3-inch touchscreen that is standard in every new Hyundai Kona model. If one adds the SEL Convenience Package or opts for the Limited and N Line trims, they get a 12.3-inch digital driver’s information display. Here, the two screens sit side by side behind one long glass panel, which appears as a single stretched display. The SUV also offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity and four USB ports, helping occupants be entertained on long trips. A key feature of the Kona for seniors is accessible ride height, which makes it easy to get in and out of the car.
2. Space
The new Hyundai Kona’s added exterior length primarily results in increased rear legroom in the car, extending to 38.3 inches. The SUV also offers 63.7 cubic feet of total cargo space, which is slightly better than the average cargo volume in the segment. That said, the cargo room behind the second row is just 25.5 cubic feet. A key storage solution in the new Hyundai Kona is a storage rack on the second-row seatback.
3. Safety and driver assistance
This is a key priority when looking for a senior-friendly vehicle. The new Hyundai Kona meets this requirement by offering seniors standard driver-assistive tech and features like a hands-free power rear liftgate and remote parking assist. It also comes with an automatic high-beam assist, improving road visibility for seniors. Another notable feature is a free lifetime subscription to Hyundai’s connected services, which include automatic collision notification, roadside assistance, stolen vehicle location/slowdown, remote start/climate settings, and panic notification. Standard features like lane departure mitigation and lane centering system make the driving experience safer, alerting the driver upon detecting any deviation that could lead to a collision. All these features help senior drivers get assistance when they need it and feel more confident on the road.
4. Performance
The subcompact SUV has two engine configurations—the entry-level 47-hp 2.0-liter engine and the turbocharged 190-hp 1.6-liter engine. The turbocharged variant is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This configuration allows the SUV to go from 0 to 60 mph in about 7.5–7.8 seconds, making it one of the fastest SUVs in the range. Even with the increase in size, the SUV offers smooth handling but may struggle on rough roads and hilly terrains. That said, the easy maneuverability of the SUV is worth noting here, as it makes driving through traffic-ridden city roads easy.
5. Fuel economy
For seniors looking for a fairly efficient vehicle, the Kona’s AWD variant, paired with the 1.6-liter engine, gets a combined fuel economy of 26 mpg. This might not seem like much when compared with the fuel economy ratings of other small SUVs. That said, Kona offers better mileage, about 31 mpg, with the front-wheel drivetrain and 2.0-liter base engine.
Price and deals for seniors
The new Hyundai Kona is available at a starting price of $25,645, and its range-topping trim, Limited, sells for $33,195. That said, seniors may be able to find deals on the Hyundai Kona that reduce the final price. For instance, the carmaker itself is offering a $500 cash offer on the SUV, along with a 4.29% APR financing deal with a payment period of up to 60 months. Additionally, seniors who have served in the armed forces can make most of the Military Program offers on the Hyundai website to save an additional $500 on the final price of the Kona. Finally, seniors can wait for occasional or end-of-year sales and clearance offers to get the new Hyundai Kona at a low price.
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