Hyundai skipped the typical mid-cycle refresh and instead gave the Kona a complete overhaul. The first image of it leaked, revealing a taller, SUV-like design.
Hyundai Kona leaks with rugged new design and tech
The second-generation Kona arrived in 2023 with a new “EV-led” design that looked closer to Hyundai’s dedicated IONIQ electric vehicles.
As it does with most of its models, Hyundai was expected to introduce a mid-cycle refresh for the Kona ahead of its third generation.
That won’t be the case this time. Hyundai is apparently skipping the refresh and going straight to the full model change.
