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2020 Hyundai Kona Electric

#1 in Small SUVs

2020 Kia Niro EV

#8 in Compact Cars

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Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Kona EV Limited FWD	N/A	N/A	$40,542	$41,800
Kona EV SEL FWD	N/A	N/A	$36,210	$37,190
Kona EV Ultimate FWD	N/A	N/A	$43,771	$45,400

2020 Kia Niro EV

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,542

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,800

$39,090

Monthly Payment Estimate

$697 / month

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The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

At less than $30,000 after tax credits, the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric is a great-value, high-range EV…even if it isn’t available everywhere.

The Kia Niro EV gets more screen space for 2020, and it remains one of the roomiest of the affordable long-range electric vehicles.

TCC Likes

Fun-to-drive dynamics and powertrain
Excellent 258-mile range
Standard active safety tech

Roomy interior
Simple, intuitive interface
Great infotainment systems

TCC Dislikes

Not available everywhere
No all-wheel drive
Polarizing styling

Not a $45,000 car in the up-close details
Busy ride motions
Benchlike front seats

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

Second Leg Room (in)

33.4

Front Head Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

92.4

Second Hip Room (in)

52.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

61.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.2

Length, Overall (in)

164.6

Height, Overall (in)

61.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

45.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

19.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

19.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55HR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3770

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Engine

Engine Type

Electric

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

291

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

201 @ 3600

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

120

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

108

Battery Range (mi)

258

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

132

Transmission

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.98

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Kona EV

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

2020 Hyundai Kona Electric

2020 Kona Electric available; 2021s arriving
Rebates: No current offer
Finance: 1.9% APR for 60 months
Lease: From $309 for 36 months

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