Hyundai Kona launched in Nepali market

NL Today

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Kathmandu: Laxmi Intercontinental P. Ltd., the exclusive authorized distributor of Hyundai Automobiles in Nepal, has launched Hyundai Kona in the Nepali automobile market.

Belonging to the Hyundai Kona family, the new model, Kona Electric, has been hailed the successor of the already dominant Kona lineup, Hyundai Nepal said in a statement.

The new Kona Electric comes with a facelift and some significant upgrades. It is a dynamic, defining vehicle of its own class.

The new Kona Electric has several exciting upgrades both in interiors and the exterior. A cutting-edge design, driven by a pure electric powertrain, provides a longer driving range as well as many advanced connectivity and safety features that make Kona stand out.

Kona Electric is ready to break away from the league with its Smart Sense safety suite, Regenerative Braking Paddle Shifters, Shift by wire system, Climate pre-settings. The front now comes with a new grille and daytime running lights and has also received a wider set of tail lights to emphasize the car’s presence on the street.

The driving range has also seen an upgrade and can drive over 305 kilometers on a single charge. The interior, built on simplicity and good ergonomics, finely complements the elegant exterior of KONA.

Further, 39.2kWh lithium-ion polymer battery featuring multi-stage high-voltage safety systems delivers high energy density for the improved driving range. With its 8″ Touchscreen Audio Visual Navigation System, Kona Electric provides a superior spatial experience to further enrich your traveling experience. The layout and packaging of the cells give the Kona Electric a low center of gravity that promotes agile handling and a comfortable ride. Kona Electric will be available in Atlas White, Cyber Gray, Galactic Gray, Pulse Red, Surfy Blue and Dark Knight.

Like its predecessor, Kona Electric is expected to create hype in the market: for all the right reasons. Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd has decided to expand its charging stations spread across the country.