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May 30, 2025
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General
Retail Price
RM 156,888
RM 256,000
Top Speed(km/h)
-
170
Manufacturers Claim(L/100km)
9
-
Launched Year
2021
2023
On Sale
√
√
Warranty Manufacturer
-
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
EV
Body
Segment
C-Segment
C-Segment
Length(mm)
-
4420
Width(mm)
-
1824
Height(mm)
-
1570
Wheelbase(mm)
-
2717
Weight(kg)
-
1685
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Boot Volume(L)
374
63.7
Engine
Capacity(cc)
1598
-
Capacity(L)
1.6
-
Aspiration Form
Turbo
-
Engine Power(PS)
198
-
Rpm at Max Hp(RPM)
6000
-
Rpm at Max torque(RPM)
1600-4500
-
Number of Cylinders
4
-
Electric Motor/Battery
Motor Type
-
204ps Electric Motor
Motor Output(PS)
-
201
Motor Torque(Nm)
-
255
Front Motor Output(kW)
-
150
Number Of Motors
-
1
Motor Arrangement
-
Front
Combined System Torque(Nm)
-
255
EV Range(km)
-
407
Battery Type
-
Lithium Ion Traction Battery
Battery Capacity(kWh)
-
65
Quick Charge Time(h)
-
6
Transmission
Number of gear
-
-
Transmission
DCT
EV
Chassis Steering
Driven Wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Suspension
MacPherson Independent Suspension
-
Rear Suspension
-
Multi-link Independent Suspension
Wheel Braking
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Parking Brake
Electric Parking Brake
Electric Parking Brake
Front Tyres
235 / 45 R18
215 / 55R17
Rear Tyres
235 / 45 R18
215 / 55R17
Spare Tyre
-
None
Off-road Performance
Ground Clearance
-
149
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
8
Driver Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Side Airbags
●
●
Rear Side Airbags
-
●
Front Curtain Airbags
-
●
Rear Curtain Airbags
-
●
Rear Airbags
-
●
ISOFIX
●
●
Airbag Disable Function
-
●
Driver Assistance Features
Cruise Control
-
-
Parking Sensor Front
-
●
Parking Sensor Rear
-
●
Parking Camera
-
rear cameras
Auto Parking
-
-
Auto Start/Stop
●
-
Hill Start Assist
●
●
Interior Features
Multi-function Steering Wheel
●
●
Paddle Shift
-
-
Head-up Display
●
●
Instrument Cluster
10.25 inch TFT LCD
-
In-car/Out-car Power Supply
Power Socket
●
●
Seat Features
Seat Features(Front-Driver)
10 Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with lumbar support
-
Seat Features(Passenger)
8-way power adjustable
-
Seat Features(Rear)
60 : 40 split back folding
-
Air Conditioning Features
Front Air-con
Single Zone - Full Automatic Climate Control with 3-Step Controllable Auto
Yes
Rear Air-con
-
●
Lighting Features
Headlamps
LED
LED
Taillamps
-
-
Daytime Running Lights
●
●
Auto Headlamps
●
●
Front Foglamps
-
●
Rear Foglamps
●
●
Interior Lighting
-
●
Glass/Rearview Mirror
Sunroof
-
●single sunroof
Sunshade
-
●
Folding Wing Mirrors
●
●
Auto Wipers
●
●
Multimedia Features
Screen
Touchscreen
10.25" Infotainment Display
Screen Size(inch)
8
10.25
Speaker Brand
-
-
Sound Plus Functions
●
-
Speakers
6 Speakers
8
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2021 Hyundai Kona 1.6 N Line Snapshot
Starting at RM 156,888, the 2021 Hyundai Kona 1.6 N Line arrived on 2021. Its Petrol engine sips just 9L/100km.
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Hyundai Kona vs Kia Niro Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona | Avant-garde and outgoing designRich configurationFuture-oriented shape, regular sizeHigh cost performance | Limited headroom in the back rowSteering lacks feedbackBasic engine power is average, second row legroom is just sufficient |
| Kia Niro | Plug-in-hybrid version has stronger powerUnique appearanceTop configuration is rich | Base hybrid version does not accelerate quicklyThe gasoline engine is roughDid not meet EPA mileage rating |
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