现代近日在其韩国总部发布了全新Kona跨界车。该车的LED日间行驶灯位置比格栅略高，而前大灯位置更低。这样的造型设计让人联想到日产Juke，吉普切诺基和多款雪铁龙车型。车头当然会采用现代家族格栅，而在引擎盖下面是伪装的散热孔。车尾突出肌肉感，塑料轮拱一直延伸到保险杠并与倒车灯相连。细窄的尾灯组与车头的LED日间行驶灯造型类似。不过，这次现代没有公布内装照片。该车采用全新平台，欧版车搭载的2.0升四缸引擎功率150马力，另外还有177马力1.6升四缸涡轮以及120马力1.0升三缸引擎，另外还有一台1.6升柴油引擎。该车标配前轮驱动，而四驱为选装件。与引擎搭配的是六速手动/自动变速器以及七速双离合变速器。该车将于年底前上市。

Funky-looking Kona crossover fills gap in Hyundai lineup

Following a lengthy teaser campaign dotted with leaks, Hyundai has introduced the brand-new Kona crossover at its headquarters in South Korea.

The LED daytime running lights are positioned a little bit higher than the grille, while the headlights are much lower. These styling cues create a look reminiscent of Nissan's Juke, Jeep's Cherokee, and a handful of recent additions to the Citroen lineup. The front end also receives a wide rendition of Hyundai's trademarked grille, and a fake air vent right below the hood.

The back end is just as bold, with plastic wheel arch trim that stretches into the bumper and encompasses the reverse lights. The thin tail lights are inspired by the LEDs up front. Photos of the interior haven't been released yet.

The Kona rides on a brand-new platform. In Europe, buyers will be asked to choose between a 2.0-liter four-cylinder rated at 150 horsepower, a 177-horsepower 1.6-liter turbo four, and a 1.0-liter three-cylinder that churns out 120 horsepower. A 1.6-liter diesel will also be available.

Front-wheel drive will come standard, and four-wheel drive will be offered at an extra cost. Transmission options include a six-speed manual, a six-speed automatic, and a seven-speed dual-clutch.

The 2018 Hyundai Kona will go on sale before the end of the year.