All About the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric in KBC | Technical Specifications, Price, Availability, and more

India has an ambitious goal of electrification by 2030 and converting its fleet into 100% electric vehicles. The central and state government are taking various steps to increase the adoption rate of electric vehicles and so are private entities and organizations. One more name is added to this list this time, one of the oldest and most famous television shows Kaun Banega Crorepati, streaming since 2000 and is still entertaining us from Monday to Friday on Sony Entertainment. Its 14th season is all set to support the green shift by presenting Hyundai Kona Electric as a winning car to the ultimate winner of the prize money.

The first three seasons of this famous show were aired on Star Plus, later from 2010, it is airing on Sony. Famous Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan hosted it from the beginning except for its third season which was hosted by the self-made star Shah Rukh Khan. The series reached its 14th season but there are a few major changes we can see this time. The prize money of the show is now Rs 7.5 crore, earlier it was only Rs 7 crore. In this season one more "Paadav" of Rs. 75 lakh has been added after Rs.50 Lakh which is known as "Dhan Amrit". If any contestant answers all 17 questions correctly, he or she will get Rs. 7.5 crore and a brand new Hyundai Kona Electric as prize money. So far, none of the contestants have made it to the billionaire list this season.

About Hyundai Kona Electric

Design

• New Hyundai Kona Electric presents several innovations starting from an even more innovative exterior design. The new features at the front and rear, the new light signature, and the new 18 ”alloy wheels give the model a more elegant appearance while maintaining its characteristic robustness.
• The interior of this electric car is designed to express a more refined and innovative look. New seat upholstery options include a modern, industrial-inspired checkered black fabric.
• A new ambient light illuminates the central tunnel and the lower part of the passenger and driver's cabin.
• A clean, smooth front-end design makes this car different from its competitors. The unique closed grille sets the tone for flowing lines for excellent aerodynamic performance.
• The visual connection between shoulder plates and front is a clearer and more precise look, emphasizing the sporty silhouette.
• The elegant aerodynamic design theme gives the car a new dynamic look and is also reflected in the new rear bumper and skid plate, accentuated by slim LED taillights.

Specifications

• New Hyundai Kona Electric comes with 39 kWh and 64 kWh batteries, a range of 484 km WLTP that reaches up to 660 km in the urban cycle, and new trim levels. It is one of the best-selling electric SUVs that features cutting-edge safety equipment and advanced technologies.
• Its charging time is approximately 6.5 hours with a max power of 134.10bhp and a max torque of 395Nm.
• A significant technological evolution is made possible thanks to the numerous features available onboard: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless connectivity on the 8 "touchscreen, 10.25" high definition digital cluster, and a central 10.25 "touchscreen display with split-screen functionality and the ability to accommodate multiple Bluetooth connections, while rear-seat passengers can charge their devices through a dedicated USB port.
• Along with high comfort, Hyundai Kona Electric offers Hyundai Smartsense driving assistance systems such as Autonomous Braking with the vehicle, pedestrian and cycle detection, Lane Keeping, and Driver Fatigue Detection. These can be combined with the most advanced systems such as Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW), Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance (RCCA), and Smart Cruise Control (SCC).
• It has Adjustable regenerative braking which can easily be adjustable through paddle shifters present behind the steering wheel.
• The feature Bluelink® Connected Car Services is available in this car which can help you to control your car through your smartphone like lock the doors, preheat your car in winter, and so on.

Price & Availability

• The outfits proposed by the Korean house are three, XTech City, XLine, and XClass, with a list price starting from 23.75 lakh rupees.
• The waiting time for this car is Eight months or longer for the new buyers.

Hyundai & KBC

Last year, a contestant from Agra, Himani Bundela won one crore rupees along with Hyundai Aura compact sedan. Himani is visually impaired but her never give up attitude motivates all of us. She wants to open a coaching center for differently abled children and wants to train them for civil services exams. The chairperson of Hyundai congratulated Himani for her win and presented Aura to her. The partnership between Hyundai and KBC is not new, Tarun Garg, director of sales, marketing, and services at Hyundai Motor India, said the show is taking an evolutionary and innovative approach to attracting the public.