The 2023 Hyundai Kona has been revealed ahead of its expected arrival in Australian showrooms mid next year.

The second generation of Hyundai’s popular small SUV has undergone a significant growth spurt to better compete with rivals such as Kia Seltos/Niro, with futuristic new styling, and more technology inside.

Australian showroom arrivals are due to commence from mid 2023 – and Drive understands a choice of petrol, electric or new-for-Australia hybrid power will be introduced for the second-generation Kona locally.

The sporty Kona N Line model grade will continue into the new generation – but it’s understood there may not be a new Kona N performance variant, amid tightening emissions regulations overseas.

The 2023 Hyundai Kona measures approximately 4355mm long and 1825mm wide, riding on a 2660mm wheelbase – a substantial 150mm longer overall, 25mm wider and 60mm longer between the front and rear wheels than the old model (to help establish a roomier cabin).

As with the old model, all power options – petrol, hybrid and electric – are underpinned by the same chassis, but Hyundai claims the car’s styling started with the electric model, and was adapted for petrol and hybrid power – rather than the other way around.

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