Hyundai launches new generation Kona model in Brazil On May 26, Hyundai officially launched the new generation of the Kona Hybrid SUV in Brazil, with sales starting June 5. Offered in Ultimate and Signature trims, the fully hybrid model features a 1.6-liter gasoline engine combined with an electric motor, delivering 141 hp and 27 kgfm of torque. It achieves up to 18.4 km/l in city driving and 16 km/l on highways. Both versions come with a six-spe...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

nufacturing Indonesia (HMMI) recently hosted the Hyundai EV Ecosystem Tour 2025, showcasing its role in Indonesia’s first fully integrated EV production ecosystem alongside HLI Green Power, and Hyundai Energy Indonesia (HEI). Hyundai highlighted its local EV manufacturing at HMMI with the all-new KONA Electric, the first EV in Indonesia to reach 80% Domestic Component Level (TKDN).  HLI Green Power produces battery cells for both local use and...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

d comfortable ride. Also, the company lowers the resonance generated during driving by using its Noise Reduction System (NRS), which uses sound-absorbing materials. Using these technologies, Nexen Tire supplies original equipment tires for electric vehicles, such as the Hyundai Ioniq 6, the Hyundai Kona EV, the Kia EV3, the Kia EV4, the Kia EV6, and the Kia EV9. (From a press release on April 14, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

Hyundai owners get access to U.S. Tesla Superchargers with NACS adapters On March 25, Hyundai announced that owners of current KONA Electric, Ioniq Electric hatchback, Ioniq 5 and 5N, and Ioniq 6 models equipped with a Combined Charging System (CCS) port will gain access to 20,000 Tesla Superchargers in the U.S. using a North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter.  Hyundai designed this DC fast-charging adapter specifically to work with its ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

Delfingen, France supplies braided sleeve protection and vapor line to Hyundai KONA hybrid On February 28, Delfingen announced that it is supplying Korea's new-generation Hyundai Kona hybrid electric vehicle with a vapor line and its Langoflex PA-HD, a braided sleeve designed to protect cables exposed to very high levels of abrasion. Delfingen is a global automotive supplier and a leading manufacturer of on-board networks protection solutions and...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

(HMID) officially launched the Hyundai Venue at the 2025 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS). Priced from IDR 340 million (OTR Jakarta), this latest compact SUV completes Hyundai’s SUV lineup in Indonesia, consisting of The Palisade, The Santa Fe, the Tuscon, The Creta, the IONIQ 5 EV, the Kona Electric, the IONIQ 5 N, and this latest stylish and agile compact SUV, Venue. Its 1.0L Turbo GDI engine produces a maximum power of 120 PS at 6,...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/17

Hyundai to temporarily halt domestic production of Ioniq 5, Kona Electric at Ulasn plant According to several South Korean media reports on February 7, Hyundai Motor plans to suspend operations of Line 12 at its Ulsan Plant 1 in South Korea from February 24 to 28 to adjust production volumes amid sluggish domestic sales and declining orders. Line 12 is responsible for producing the Ioniq 5 and Kona Electric. This measure is part of Hyundai’s pr...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/07

production and planned to cut about 100 jobs because of the uncertainty in electric car demand. The plant has produced 330,890 cars in 2024 and has a production plan of approximately 295,000 cars in 2025. The plant has approximately 3,100 employees and produces Tucson, i30 in several variants and Kona Electric. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/27

, with 8.6% sales increase to 133,857 units. The Toyota RAV4 claimed second place with a 3.8% increase in sales over the previous year, ahead of both the GMC Sierra and RAM Pickup. Double-digit sales increases pushed the Nissan Rogue up into eighth place, the Ford Escape into ninth, and the Hyundai Kona into tenth, with their sales rising 22.8%, 58.8%, and 33.8% respectively.  (from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants on January 15, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/17

on in the program, with details to be revealed early in 2025. The Hyundai-authorized adapter will give CCS-port-equipped Hyundai EV drivers access to more than 20,000 Tesla Superchargers in the U.S. Free adapters will be available to eligible owners of the following models:•    2024 and earlier KONA Electric, IONIQ hatchback, IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6•    2025 IONIQ 6, 2025 IONIQ 5 N and 2025 KONA Electric “The NACS port on new models like th...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/28

Green NCAP releases ratings for Mazda, Tesla, Hyundai, Mercedes, Opel, Dacia, BYD and Chery vehicles On December 12, Green NCAP released results for the Mazda MX-30, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Opel/Vauxhall Corsa, Tesla Model 3, Hyundai KONA, Dacia Duster, BYD ATTO 2, and Chery OMODA5 in its final release of 2024. The Mazda MX-30 e-SKYACTIV R-EV, a plug-in hybrid, achieved a clean air assessment score of 81 km in pure electric range. However, the combust...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/13

GIIAS 2024: Hyundai Indonesia records 3,606 bookings and over 3,000 test drives Announced on August 2, 2024, PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia (HMID) recorded a total of 3,606 bookings (SPK) at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2024. Hyundai's latest EV lineup, the all-new KONA Electric and IONIQ 5 N, received positive responses from visitors. As the first EV in Indonesia with locally produced batteries, the all-new KONA Electric n...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/07

GIIAS 2024: All-new Hyundai KONA Electric launched; first EV in Indonesia with locally-made batteries Announced on July 17, 2024, PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia officially launched the all-new KONA Electric at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2024. This locally-made model features a battery made at PT HLI Green Power, making it the first EV in Indonesia to use locally produced batteries. The KONA Electric SUV comes with a futu...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/18

•    2025 IONIQ 5 (EV) – Product Enhancement•    2025 IONIQ 6 – Carry-over Model•    2025 Santa Cruz – Product Enhancement•    2025 Tucson (ICE, HEV, PHEV) – Facelift•    2025 Palisade – Carry-over Model•    2025 Santa Fe (ICE, HEV) – Carry-over Model•    2025 Kona (ICE) – Carry-over Model•    2025 Kona (EV, EV N Line) – Carry-over Model•    2025 Venue – Carry-over Model•    2025 NEXO Hydr...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/16

Hyundai Indonesia: HLI Green Power battery cell plant officially opened, Kona EV production starts On July 3, 2024, Hyundai Motor announced 2 significant milestones in Indonesia, the completion of PT HLI Green Power battery cell plant's construction, along with the mass production of Hyundai Kona electric. A total of 300 people from both South Korea and Indonesia attended the ceremony, including the Indonesian president Jokowi. Hyundai has become...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/03

Hyundai Indonesia opens pre-bookings for all-new Kona Electric Announced on June 3, 2024, Hyundai Motors Indonesia (HMID) officially started pre-booking services for the all-new Kona Electric subcompact SUV, following its appearance at the 2024 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) in February.  Priced from around IDR 500 million, this EV is said to be the first electric car in Indonesia to use locally produced batteries. It claims an all-el...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/07

ia-made battery cells by 2024. The construction of its battery cell plant, which is a joint venture with LG Energy Solution, is being carried out in Karawang, West Java.  Hyundai Chairman also confirmed that both the grand opening ceremony of its battery cell factory and mass production of Hyundai Kona electric cars in Indonesia will take place in June 2024.  The South Korean carmaker also mentioned its plan to develop hydrogen-powered vehicles...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/23

IIMS 2024: Hyundai launches IONIQ 5 Batik; showcases SEVEN Concept and all-new Kona Electric Announced on February 15, 2024, PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia (HMID) joined the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2024 in Jakarta. Through this event, the company aims to strengthen its leadership in the EV ecosystem through a new spirit entitled "Hyundai EV. Expect more." to accelerate electrification in Indonesia. At the IIMS 2024, HMID showcased ...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/16

won over finalists Honda Accord and Hyundai Ioniq 6. The 2023 North American Truck of the Year, the Ford Super Duty, won over the Chevrolet Colorado and Chevrolet Silverado EV. The 2023 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, the Kia EV9, was chosen over the Genesis Electrified GV70 and Hyundai Kona/Kona EV. NACTOY kicked off the awards process in July by announcing an initial list of 52 eligible vehicles, which was later shortened to 25 sem...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/05

Hyundai launches all-new larger 2024 Kona Electric in U.S. On December 11, Hyundai Motor America announced equipment details for the all-new, larger and more capable 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric subcompact SUV launching in the U.S.  This second-generation model upscales the original Kona Electric by adding improved cabin and cargo space and up to 261 miles of EPA-estimated range, with faster charging speeds enabled by an upgraded 11-kW Level 2 onb...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/12