Hyundai To Introduce Smaller More Affordable Crossover At NYIAS

As we have already reported, Hyundai-Kia has plans to launch 13 new models in 2019. These should include a new generation Sonata, which should become a global player and receive a wagon version for Europe, as well as the first production SUV from Genesis. Apparently, one of the other new models might be a tiny crossover by Hyundai which is reportedly going to debut at the New York Auto Show in mid-April.

According to our colleagues from MotorTrend, the South Korean manufacturer wants to go below the Kona with an even smaller and more affordable offering. It will be available in the United States as an entry-level crossover with a traditional shape as opposed to the Kona’s funky design.

skytop - 2/18/2019 10:32:37 AM

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Guess the almost $40K Hyundai vehicles are not selling very well.
I'm shocked.

MDarringer - 2/18/2019 10:57:18 AM

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Replacing the Accent with something crossoverish makes sense...a lot of sense. The Kona is selling nicely.

atc98092 - 2/18/2019 11:19:07 AM

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I didn't realize the Kona shape was "funky". Seems rather normal for the category.

MDarringer - 2/18/2019 3:25:14 PM

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Indeed and compared to the Toyota Aztek (CHR) the Kona is actually quite handsome. It's much more modern in every way than the horrible, Third-World_Special Ecosport. It's memorable where the Kicks isn't.

carloslassiter - 2/18/2019 9:20:58 PM

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I think I speak for everyone in the world when I say we all come to car enthusiast sites to read about Hyundai minivans.

mini22 - 2/20/2019 10:07:38 PM

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I think Hyundai makes a good product. I'm debating trading in my Fiat 500X for either a Kona or Tucson. I previously owned a 2001 Toyota Rav 4. It was the perfect size. The Kona seems a tad too small but the Tuscon may be a tad to large. The Rav in 2001 was 168 inches long. However it was boxy and had a good greenhouse and decent cargo capacity. The new Rav as well as the CRV and Forester are too large for us now.

MDarringer - 2/20/2019 10:56:33 PM

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The leap in quality will astound you.