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Hyundai Kona: OS vs OS Facelift

Hyundai Kona OS

Hyundai Kona OS

Hyundai Kona OS Facelift

Hyundai Kona OS Facelift

Verdict

The OS Facelift uses 14% less fuel. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM115,888✓RM119,888
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM440RM440
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated Atkinson Cycle with Dual Variable Valve Timing16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated Atkinson Cycle with Dual Variable Valve Timing
Capacity1,999 cc1,999 cc
Horsepower148 hp at 6,200 rpm148 hp at 6,200 rpm
Torque180 Nm at 4,000 rpm180 Nm at 4,000 rpm
Cylinder ArrangementInline 4Inline 4
FuelPetrolPetrol
Bore × Stroke81 mm × 97 mm81 mm × 97 mm
Compression Ratio12.512.5
Drivetrain
TransmissionConventional AutomaticCVT Automatic
Transmission Name6-speed AutomaticIntelligent Variable Transmission (iVT)
Gears6—
Transmission ManufacturerHyundaiHyundai
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h10 seconds9.7 seconds✓
Rated Economy7.2 L/100 km6.2 L/100 km✓
Top Speed194 km/h195 km/h✓
Co2169 g/km148 g/km✓
Dimensions
Length4,165 mm4,205 mm
Width1,800 mm1,800 mm
Height1,550 mm1,550 mm
Wheelbase2,600 mm2,600 mm
Weight—1,315 kg
Fuel Tank50 litres50 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space361 litres361 litres
Front Tyre215/55R17215/55R17
Rear Tyre215/55R17215/55R17
Spare TyreSpace SaverSpace Saver
Factory Tyres—Nexen N'Fera SU1
Chassis
AssemblyKorea (CBU)Korea (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamTorsion Beam
Front Wheels17" Alloy17" Alloy
Rear Wheels17" Alloy17" Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
Airbags6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm✓✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Airbag Disable Function✓✓
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
ISOFIXAvailable for 2 Outer Rear SeatsAvailable for 2 Outer Rear Seats
Lane-keeping AssistNoNo
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsHalogen ProjectorHalogen Projector
TaillampsBulbBulb
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front SeatsManual AdjustableManual Adjustable
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conManual Single-zoneManual Single-zone
Power Sockets1 Front, 2 Front USB1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Audio7" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speaker8" Infotainment Touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto and 6 Speaker
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinchFour Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button with Remote Start
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps✓✓
Cruise ControlPassive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Tiptronic✓✓
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYesYes
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterElectroluminescent AnalogueElectroluminescent Analogue
Parking BrakeHandbrakeElectronic
Convenience Notes—Traction Control Mode (Snow, Mud, Sand)
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer300,000 km300,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

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