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Hyundai's Big Return to Malaysia: Top 5 Models Expected
Michael
May 30, 2025
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General
Retail Price
RM 199,888
RM 79,888
0-100km/h(s)
7.9
-
Launched Year
2021
2018
On Sale
√
X
Warranty Manufacturer
5 years / 300,000 km
5 years / Unlimited
Fuel Type
EV
Petrol
Body
Segment
C-Segment
B-Segment
Length(mm)
4205
4065
Width(mm)
1800
1725
Height(mm)
1570
1460
Wheelbase(mm)
2600
2580
Weight(kg)
1685
1162
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fueltank(litres)
-
45
Boot Volume(L)
332
325
Engine
Capacity(cc)
-
1368
Capacity(L)
-
1.4
Aspiration Form
-
NA
Engine Power(PS)
-
100
Rpm at Max Hp(RPM)
-
6000
Rpm at Max torque(RPM)
-
4000
Number of Cylinders
-
4
Electric Motor/Battery
Motor Output(PS)
204
-
Motor Torque(Nm)
395
-
EV Range(km)
484
-
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
-
Battery Capacity(kWh)
64
-
Transmission
Number of gear
-
-
Transmission
EV
AT
Chassis Steering
Driven Wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Suspension
MacPherson Independent Suspension
MacPherson Independent Suspension
Rear Suspension
-
-
Wheel Braking
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Parking Brake
Electric Parking Brake
Manual
Front Tyres
215 / 55 R17
205 / 45R17
Rear Tyres
215 / 55 R17
205 / 45R17
Spare Tyre
-
Not Full
Active Safety Features
ABS/EBD
●
●
Electronic Stability Control(ESC)
●
●
Seatbelt Reminder
-
-
Blind Spot Info System
●
-
Lane-keeping Alert
●
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
●
-
Collision Warning
●
-
Passive Safety Features
Airbags
6
6
Driver Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Side Airbags
●
●
Front Curtain Airbags
●
●
Rear Curtain Airbags
●
●
ISOFIX
●
●
Airbag Disable Function
●
●
Driver Assistance Features
Cruise Control
-
-
Parking Sensor Front
●
-
Parking Sensor Rear
●
●
Parking Camera
rear cameras
front and rear cameras
Auto Parking
-
-
Auto Start/Stop
-
-
Hill Start Assist
●
●
Interior Features
Multi-function Steering Wheel
●
●
Paddle Shift
●
-
Head-up Display
●
-
Instrument Cluster
Full LCD Monitor
Electroluminescent Analogue
In-car/Out-car Power Supply
Power Socket
●
●
Anti-theft Features
Door Lock
Keyless Operation
Keyless Operation
Seat Features
Seat Features(Front-Driver)
10-way Power Adjustable, Front Heating and Ventilation
Manual Adjustable
Seat Features(Passenger)
8-way Power Adjustable, Front Heating and Ventilation
-
Seat Features(Rear)
60:40 Split-folding
60:40 Split-folding
Air Conditioning Features
Front Air-con
Single-zone Automatic Climate Control
Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System
Rear Air-con
-
-
Lighting Features
Headlamps
LED
Halogen
LED
Taillamps
-
-
Daytime Running Lights
●
●
Auto Headlamps
●
●
Front Foglamps
-
●
Rear Foglamps
●
●
Interior Lighting
●
●
Glass/Rearview Mirror
Sunroof
-
●single sunroof
Folding Wing Mirrors
●
●
Auto Wipers
●
●
Multimedia Features
Screen
Touchscreen
-
Screen Size(inch)
8
5
Speaker Brand
-
-
Sound Plus Functions
●
-
Speakers
6 Speakers
-
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2021 Hyundai Kona Electric e-Max At a Glance
The 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric e-Max carries a RM 199,888 starting tag and bowed on 2021. Its EV propulsion nets a parsimonious -L/100km.
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Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia Rio Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona Electric | Fashionable and dynamic appearancePowerful drive systemOutstanding cost performance in electric vehicles, large carrying capacity, comfortable driving and riding | The rear seat space needs to be improvedThe interior layout is somewhat outdatedThe base model has limited range, the front trunk is small, and competing products are stronger |
| Kia Rio | Confident driving postureEquipped with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android AutoOne of the most affordable new carsEquipped with popular standard tech features and fuel efficient | Limited space in the back seat, uncomfortableLack of performancePoor load-carrying capacity |
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