Hyundai is giving the Kona EV a complete overhaul, and it already looks like an upgrade
Hyundai's Kona EV is getting a full redesign, shifting from eccentric to classic styling.
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The brief
Hyundai is overhauling its Kona EV, moving away from its previous eccentric design towards a more classic and rugged look. The 2027 model will skip the mid-cycle refresh and undergo a complete redesign.
Coverage emphasizes the shift in design philosophy, with outlets like ТопЖир, autoevolution, and Carscoops highlighting the move from wacky to straight styling. Edmunds and Electrek provide details on the upcoming rugged SUV design.
Watch for official unveilings and more detailed specifications from Hyundai. Coverage does not yet specify a release date.
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Quick answers
What changes is Hyundai making to the Kona EV?
Hyundai is giving the Kona EV a complete overhaul, shifting from an eccentric design to a more classic and rugged look.
When will the new Kona EV be released?
Coverage does not yet specify a release date.
Which outlets are covering the Kona EV redesign?
Coverage is present in ТопЖир, autoevolution, Torque News, Carscoops, Edmunds, and Electrek.
Coverage (7)
- Next-gen Hyundai Kona could be hybrid-only MSN · 1d ago
- Hyundai moves away from eccentric style in its new Kona in favor of classic design ТопЖир · 1d ago
- Hyundai’s 2027 Kona Skipping the Mid-Cycle Refresh for a Complete Redesign autoevolution · 1d ago
- The 2026 Hyundai Remains A Delightful Urban Runabout When Equipped Correctly Torque News · 1d ago
- Hyundai’s Kona Leans Into Wacky, The Next One Plays It Straight Carscoops · 1d ago
- The Next Hyundai Kona Will Be a Rugged Little SUV. Here's Everything We Know Edmunds · 1d ago
- Hyundai is giving the Kona EV a complete overhaul, and it already looks like an upgrade Electrek · 1d ago
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