Hyundai Kona

Hyundai Kona Electric Named 2024 Vincentric Best Value™ in America

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai's all-new 2024 Kona Electric has today been named the Vincentric Best Value in America™ winner in the Subcompact SUV segment.

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  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai's all-new 2024 Kona Electric has today been named the Vincentric Best Value in America™ winner in the Subcompact SUV segment.
  • As part of the awards determination process, Vincentric also identified the 2024 Hyundai Venue as having the lowest total cost of ownership in the Subcompact SUV class.
  • "The Hyundai Kona Electric had a strong performance in the 2024 Vincentric Best Value in America Awards," said David Wurster, president, Vincentric.
  • Once per year, Vincentric analyzes vehicles at the model level to determine the Vincentric Best Value in America™ awards and identify "Best in Class" models in each Vincentric market segment.

Hyundai's all-new 2024 Santa Fe and 2025 IONIQ 5 N to make national debuts in Montréal

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Monday, January 8, 2024

The all-new 2025 IONIQ 5 N and 2024 Santa Fe will be presented to members of the media during press day on Thursday, January 18th.

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  • The all-new 2025 IONIQ 5 N and 2024 Santa Fe will be presented to members of the media during press day on Thursday, January 18th.
  • "Santa Fe and IONIQ 5 N represent some of the best technology and performance capability from Hyundai yet, while appealing to vastly different customers.
  • Developed using the award-winning E-GMP platform, the IONIQ 5 N is the first electric vehicle developed by Hyundai's N performance division.
  • It succeeds the Veloster N, Kona N and Elantra N which also contributed to the development of the N division in the Canadian market.

New Data Shows Winter EV Range Varies by Vehicle Brand and Age

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

SEATTLE, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recurrent, the auto industry's leading analyst of used electric vehicles (EV), today released its annual report on winter range data .

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  • SEATTLE, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recurrent, the auto industry's leading analyst of used electric vehicles (EV), today released its annual report on winter range data .
  • The analysis includes range data from over 10,000 vehicles in the Recurrent community across the United States, as well as tens of thousands of data points from on-board devices that provide data on energy usage.
  • Key findings and new data are:
    Heat pump technology emerges as a significant factor in extending EV range, even in temperatures as low as 14°F.
  • Audi e-tron distinguishes itself as a winter leader by experiencing the least range drop in cold conditions.

Groundbreaking Global EV Repair Cost Research Unveils 29% Higher Overall EV vs. ICE Repair Costs in Side-by-side Model Comparison

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Solera Holdings , LLC, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management, today announced groundbreaking global research looking at repair cost trends of electric vehicles (EVs) in comparison to internal combustion engine (ICE) repair costs.

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  • Solera Holdings , LLC, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management, today announced groundbreaking global research looking at repair cost trends of electric vehicles (EVs) in comparison to internal combustion engine (ICE) repair costs.
  • Approximately 92,000 raw data points (repair estimates) were examined, between January 2021 through August 2023, comparing findings of a Hyundai Kona EV with its ICE model counterpart.
  • Highlights of Solera’s EV vs. ICE Comparative Repair Cost Study Include:
    Overall, EV repair costs are 29% higher than ICE repair costs, globally, on average.
  • “There’s been a lot of industry speculation as to `why’ EV repair costs are more expensive than ICE repairs.

Hyundai Announces 2024 Kona Electric Pricing

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Kona Electric offers several class-aboveiv features including dual-zone automatic climate control, heated and ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel.

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  • Kona Electric offers several class-aboveiv features including dual-zone automatic climate control, heated and ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel.
  • Hyundai Kona Electric also features an expansion of the recently launched Hyundai Pay vi platform to enable in-vehicle payments.
  • In addition to parking, Kona Electric owners can pay for charging at select locations through Hyundai Pay.
  • i 2024 KONA Electric 261-mile range based on a fully charged battery and 116 combined MPGe.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kona Win 2024 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kona have been honored with a pair of prestigious 2024 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards.

Key Points: 
  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kona have been honored with a pair of prestigious 2024 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards.
  • Recognized as benchmark models in their respective segments, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kona stood out to Kelley Blue Book editors for their remarkable strides in technology, efficiency, safety, and design.
  • The Hyundai IONIQ 5 maintains its top position among electric vehicles for the second year in a row, clinching Kelley Blue Book's Best Buy Award.
  • For more information and full coverage of the 2024 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards, including full editorial comments about each model, pricing details, photos and more, visit https://www.kbb.com/awards/best-buy-awards-2024/

Kelley Blue Book Unveils 2024 Best Buy Award Winners

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

ATLANTA, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a year of expert testing of nearly every new and redesigned vehicle available in the United States, Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company, today announces the winners of the 2024 Best Buy Awards. The 10th annual Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards stand as a comprehensive recognition program, spotlighting the premier models in vehicle segments most pertinent to new-car shoppers. The award categories have evolved over the years to adapt to the dynamic automotive landscape and this year the 2024 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards include 14 categories with the highest accolade of Best New Model awarded to the 2024 Toyota Prius.

Key Points: 
  • The 10th annual Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards stand as a comprehensive recognition program, spotlighting the premier models in vehicle segments most pertinent to new-car shoppers.
  • The award categories have evolved over the years to adapt to the dynamic automotive landscape and this year the 2024 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards include 14 categories with the highest accolade of Best New Model awarded to the 2024 Toyota Prius.
  • There is good reason Kelley Blue Book is naming the 2024 F-150 a Best Buy Award winner among full-size trucks for the 10th consecutive year: Year after year, it sets the bar for capability, fuel economy, and technology.
  • For more information and full coverage of the 2024 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards, including full editorial comments about each model, pricing details, photos and more, visit https://www.kbb.com/awards/best-buy-awards-2024/ .

Hyundai Welcomes Drivers Back to the Commute with All-New Kona Campaign During Football Kickoff Game

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

"When evaluating the debut of the all-new Kona and Kona EV advertising campaign, we couldn't think of a better place than during the Football Kickoff game," said Angela Zepeda, CMO, Hyundai Motor America.

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  • "When evaluating the debut of the all-new Kona and Kona EV advertising campaign, we couldn't think of a better place than during the Football Kickoff game," said Angela Zepeda, CMO, Hyundai Motor America.
  • This year, we're expanding our sports sponsorships to include football on Thursday on Amazon Prime, doubling the expected reach for our ads.
  • With the launch of a 60-second spot titled " Welcome Back to the Commute " Hyundai wants to welcome these consumers back on the road with the all-new Kona and Kona EV.
  • The Kona marketing campaign was developed in collaboration with Hyundai's advertising agency of record, INNOCEAN USA, while its media agency, Canvas, coordinated the media buys.

Hyundai Introduces In-Vehicle Payment Service, Hyundai Pay, on All-New 2024 Kona

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

The Hyundai Pay system allows customers to find and pay for things with their vehicle's touchscreen using securely stored credit card information.

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  • The Hyundai Pay system allows customers to find and pay for things with their vehicle's touchscreen using securely stored credit card information.
  • Hyundai has partnered with Parkopedia to launch Hyundai Pay's first service, a new parking payment system.
  • Hyundai Pay launches with the all-new 2024 Hyundai Kona available in dealerships this fall.
  • An additional nine Hyundai models will get Hyundai Pay via model year changes or over-the-air updates and include Parkopedia parking payment services.

Hyundai Launches Bluelink+

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

With this program Hyundai is providing its customers more than $350 in estimated annual savings.iii

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  • With this program Hyundai is providing its customers more than $350 in estimated annual savings.iii
    "Bluelink+ is part of our commitment to being a technology leader," said Manish Mehrotra, vice president, digital business planning and connected operations, Hyundai Motor North America.
  • Hyundai is once again leading the industry by standardizing technologies that enhance the customer experience."
  • More than 10 years ago, Bluelink debuted on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata with a suite of connected services.
  • Hyundai Kona Electric and IONIQ 5 owners can use Bluelink to schedule their home charging when electricity prices are at their lowest.