Yahoo Autos 2024 Hyundai Kona powertrains come into focus
The 2024 Hyundai Kona is significantly different from its predecessor, with its expanded size and Ioniq-inspired interior. But it seems to be pretty much the same under the hood. Hyundai revealed powertrain details specifically for the Korean-market Kona – and likely for the U.S.-market version – and all the internal-combustion engines are the same as what we've seen in the U.S. model.
The base engine remains the naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. It continues to use a CVT to send power to the wheels. Available as an upgrade is a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder making 195 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. Hyundai didn't specify a transmission, but it will almost certainly be the familiar seven-speed dual-clutch.
While the Kona hybrid is a new addition, the powertrain doesn't seem to be. It's a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter four-cylinder paired with an electric motor and six-speed automatic. With 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, it's pretty clearly the same unit from the Hyundai Elantra hybrid and the Kia Niro hybrid.
