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Hyundai recalls KONA Electric in India over potential battery issue
Last updated on Dec 02, 2020, 03:52 pm
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Hyundai has recalled 456 units of its KONA Electric SUV sold in India between April 1, 2019, and October 31, 2020. According to the company, this is a voluntary recall to inspect any potential electrical deficiencies in the car's high-voltage battery system.
Owners of the affected KONA will be notified to bring their vehicle for inspection at all authorized Hyundai Electric Vehicle Dealers.
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Exteriors
Hyundai KONA Electric: At a glance
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The Hyundai KONA Electric has a closed front grille with a charging point concealed behind it, a wide air dam, sleek LED headlamps, and wrap-around taillights.
The SUV is flanked by roof rails, blacked-out B-pillars, ORVMs, wheel arches, and designer alloy wheels.
As for the dimensions, it has a wheelbase of 2,600mm and a length of 4,180mm.
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Power and performance
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The Hyundai KONA Electric packs a 100kW motor that draws power from a 39.2kWh battery pack. The powertrain comes mated to an automatic gearbox and generates 134.1hp of power and 395Nm of torque. On a single charge, the KONA delivers an ARAI-certified range of 452km.
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Interiors
How does the cabin look like?
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The Hyundai KONA Electric has a 5-seater cabin with ventilated leather seats, auto climate control, an electric sunroof, and a multifunctional power steering wheel.
The SUV houses an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment panel with support for Bluetooth, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay.
For safety, it gets multiple airbags, blind-spot collision avoidance, a parking camera, as well as ABS with EBD.
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What about the pricing?
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In India, the Hyundai KONA Electric SUV starts at Rs. 23.75 lakh for the base model and goes up to Rs. 23.94 lakh for the range-topping dual-tone trim (all prices, ex-showroom, New Delhi).