The second generation of Hyundai’s Kona carries over a lot of what proved popular with the first-gen CUV, including two engine choices and an all-electric variant, but it gets bigger and techier.
A change to rear-wheel drive for the single-motor version (priced from $49,900) and a rear-bias for the dual-motor version (from $55,300) means both vehicles have more sports car-like handling.
The compact front-wheel-drive hot hatch is set to lead Volkswagen’s upcoming entry-level BEV lineup with a front-mounted electric motor, a sporting suspension and an anticipated starting price of about $32,800.