Hyundai Kona adds new variants

The 2026 Hyundai Kona starts from $32,700, promising great value for a feature-packed small SUV in the Australian market. Image Credits: Hyundai

New Kona Elite

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2026 Kona Premium

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Kona loses the turbo-petrol

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N line additions

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To know more

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