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2022 Hyundai Kona gets new sleek design, Kona N Line debuts

Chris Teague

Chris Teague

Hyundai is upgrading its award-winning subcompact SUV for 2022.
Hyundai has introduced a new take on the Kona subcompact SUV and a new trim level for the 2022 model year. The revisions include the introduction of the first Hyundai Kona N Line variant.

2022 Hyundai Kona N Line

The Kona N Line takes sporty design inspiration from the company’s N performance model lineup. It features a unique front and rear end, body color claddings, and diamond-cut wheel design. The SUV, which competes directly with the Kia Seltos, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and Buick Encore GX, has a new front bumper that unifies the color of the wheel arch cladding with the front end. There is no skid plate; rather an N-style aerodynamic lip with low-lying corner fins sits at the base of the face. The car’s air intakes are also larger with a mesh design.

Hyundai will offer the Kona in a revised exterior color palette including five new paint jobs: Surfy Blue, Dive in Jeju, Ignite Flame, Cyber Grey, and Misty Jungle. They join the existing Phantom Black, Chalk White, Dark Knight, Pulse Red and Galactic Grey colors. Every color can be combined with the Phantom Black two-tone roof.

A number of new and upgraded powertrain options, including hybrids, have been introduced. It’s not immediately clear which the U.S. will get. The Kona EV‘s all-electric power plant is expected to remain the same.

The Korean automaker is giving the Kona a tech infusion for the new model year. The SUV gets a new 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and available 10.25-inch infotainment touch screen. The standard infotainment screen size is up to eight inches from seven.

The car’s infotainment system rests above the redesigned center console that now includes an electronic parking brake. This is part of a larger quality upgrade on the Kona’s interior that also includes the addition of ambient light and aluminum finish rings around the speakers and air vents.

Hyundai has upholstered the Kona with new materials in new colors. New seat cover options include a black woven houndstooth design, cloth seats with black and grey embossing, and perforated leather seats in black, beige, or khaki. A light beige interior design scheme is also available.

Second-row heated seats and a second-row USB port are now available. Manual seat adjustment functionality has been enhanced for front-row occupants.

Hyundai has upgraded its adaptive cruise control system to include stop and go technology. New Leading Vehicle Departure Alert alerts the driver if they do not react fast enough when the vehicle ahead of them starts moving. Lane Follow Assist is also available. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist adds pedestrian and cyclist detection. Rear cross-traffic alert is being made available to wider number of vehicles.

Rear seat alert and traffic sign reader technology are designed to make the driving experience safer. In addition, the new KONA is now available with eCall, a feature that automatically alerts emergency services if the airbags are deployed or the e-Call button is being pushed.

2022 Hyundai Kona N Line

2022 Hyundai Kona N Line

Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor Company

2022 Hyundai Kona N Line

2022 Hyundai Kona N Line

Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor Company

2022 Hyundai Kona N Line

2022 Hyundai Kona N Line

Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor Company

2022 Hyundai Kona N Line

2022 Hyundai Kona N Line

Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor Company

2022 Hyundai Kona N Line

2022 Hyundai Kona N Line

Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor Company

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The model rides one 18-inch alloy wheels that do not share their design with any other model in the Kona lineup.

At the rear are a new bumper with contrasting color diffuser, one-side double muffler, and corner creases one tenth bumper the have N-style fins below.

In the SUV’s cabin, the Kona N Line gets a dedicated N Line color package featuring one-tone black cloth, leather, or suede seats. The upholstery features red stitching and there are metal pedals and the N logo one the gear shift and seats.

2022 Hyundai Kona

2022 Hyundai Kona

Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group

2022 Hyundai Kona

Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group

2022 Hyundai Kona

2022 Hyundai Kona

Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group

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Kona’s styling is evolving to be more in line with the next-generation Sonata and Tucson, and updated Santa Fe. It front end has new cladding, a freshly stretched hood, new grille shape.The lower bumper has a skid plate while intakes dominate the corners of the face.

Designers have strived to create a less disconnected side body, which now features cleaner design. With its additions, the Kona is now 40 mm longer than before, giving it a more extended silhouette.

At the back are new taillights with a horizontal graphic. Below is a new bumper.

The revised Kona rides on updated 17- or 18-inch wheels, or the 16-inchers that have been carried over from previous model years.

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