Hyundai’s Kona named car of the year at motor industry’s ‘Oscars’

Hyundai’s Kona named car of the year amid a hat-trick of awards in the motor industry’s ‘Oscars’ By Ray Massey Motoring Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50, 7 July 2023 | Updated: 21:50, 7 July 2023 e-mail View comments Hyundai’s Kona has been named car of the year amid a hat-trick of awards in the motor industry’s ‘Oscars’. It was also crowned small company car and small SUV of the year in the annual Auto Express Awards, which looked at performance, ride and handling, refinement, practicality, tech and running costs. Judges praised the second-generation Kona’s daring exterior, smart and logical interior, and competitive pricing.

‘Stand-out’: Judges praised the second-generation Kona’s daring exterior, smart and logical interior, and competitive pricing It’s available as regular petrol, self-charging-hybrid, or 48kWh or 65kWh electric versions with up to 300 miles of range, and can be ordered now, priced from £25,725. The judges said it was a ‘stand-out’ car. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Behind the wheel of Rolls-Royce’s Spectre: RAY MASSEY heads.

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