It seems to have retained the split light configuration at both front and back.
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to be noticed in a sea of crossovers. Hyundai understands this better than anyone and continues to push the boundaries in design. The Kona’s quirky design is not for everyone. However, it appears that the second generation will have a bold design. The prototype’s camouflage was slightly lighter than the Mk2 prototype, which our spies encountered in close proximity.
This test vehicle gives us the impression Hyundai will continue with its split-light motif at the front and back. The main headlights can be seen at the corners of each bumper. The three camouflage upper strips, located below the bumper’s hood, are what puzzles us most. These could be the hidden daytime running lights beneath the camouflage.
You can see two separate taillight clusters at the rear. One is mounted on the tailgate, the other near bumper’s extremities. This mirrors the current Konabefore, and after, its mid-cycle facelift. The side profile is familiar but the wheel arches appear more angular than they were before. This may be to make the small crossover more durable.
The 2024 Kona prototype was riding on aftermarket tires, which were a Borbet set. Its small size is evident by the large sidewalls of the Continental tires. Since we can see the exhaust hidden underneath the bumper, we are confident that it was powered by a combustion engine.
We can’t be certain, but the quarter glass seems to be a little larger than it was before. This means that the car is almost always longer than the previous one. Even if this is true, you shouldn’t expect any major changes to the overall length or wheelbase. It’s not surprising that Hyundai offers the Bayon, a similar-sized entry-level crossover model in its segment.
Given that the model was facelifted in 2020, it is likely that its replacement will be announced in 2023 with electric and hybrid derivatives.