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Source:
Hyundai
We
had
the
pleasure
of
exploring
the
gorgeous
city
of
Charleston,
South
Carolina
behind
the
wheel
of
Hyundai’s
easy,
breezy
2024
Hyundai
Kona.
Billed
as
the
“mighty
SUV
that
does
it
all,”
the
all-new
Kona
“supports
active
lifestyles
for
customers
of
all
ages
while
offering
innovative
technologies
and
convenience
features
that
provide
a
safe,
connected,
and
comfortable
experience,”
according
to
the
official
overview.
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To
fully
enjoy
the
Kona
experience,
we
followed
a
Hyundai-curated
route
through
South
Carolina’s
biggest
and
oldest
city
known
for
its
cobblestone
streets,
horse-drawn
carriages,
elegant
French
Quarter
and
Battery
districts,
and
crisp
fall
weather.
Source:
Hyundai
The
upscaled
SUV
handled
smoothly
through
the
picturesque
outskirts
of
Charleston
bristling
with
a
kaleidoscope
of
colors
peeking
through
the
fall
trees.
A
true
southern
gem,
Charleston
is
an
appealing
destination
for
weekend
getaways
with
friends,
family
or
that
special
someone
who
appreciates
picnics
in
parks
with
delicious
sandwiches
(ideally
from
Publix).
Fans
of
the
latest
and
greatest
features
will
love
the
dual
12.3-inch
panoramic
display
screens,
8-speaker
Bose
Premium
Sound
System,
Digital
Key
2
Touch
(allowing
owners
to
use
compatible
smartphones
to
lock,
unlock,
and
start
their
vehicle),
Wi-Fi
hotspot
capability,
and
next-generation
infotainment
system.
Source:
Hyundai
The
second-generation
Kona
also
boasts
an
all-electric
variant
that
offers
advanced
safety,
convenience,
and
outstanding
electric
range
of
260
miles
based
on
preliminary
Hyundai
internal
estimates.
According
to
Hyundai,
the
boundary-pushing
battery
system
(64.8-kWh)
is
estimated
to
recharge
from
10%
to
80%
in
approximately
43
minutes
with
available
400V
fast-charging
capability.
Customers
can
choose
from
electric
and
internal
combustion
powertrains,
including
a
sporty
N
Line
version.
“The
all-new
Kona
and
Kona
Electric
continue
to
build
upon
our
extremely
successful
first-generation
model,
with
outstanding
efficiency,
innovative
technologies,
distinctive
styling,
and
comprehensive
safety
features,”
said
José
Muñoz,
President
and
CEO,
Hyundai
Motor
North
America.
“The
new
Kona
Electric
represents
the
next
step
forward
in
eco-friendly
mobility
solutions,
a
key
model
in
Hyundai’s
rapid
transition
to
clean
mobility
and
progress
for
humanity.”
Whether
you’re
traveling
for
business,
pleasure
or
both,
Charleston
has
something
for
you,
especially
if
you
enjoy
outdoor
markets,
history-rich
tours
or
the
old-world
luxury
of
famed
hotel
The
Dewberry.
There’s
also
the
food,
seafood,
soul
food,
all
of
the
food,
that
makes
the
city
worth
visiting.
Mason’s
Famous
Lobster
Rolls?
9.2/10,
highly
recommend.
At
this
point,
we’d
put
Charleston
up
there
with
Austin,
Texas
and
Nashville,
Tennessee
as
the
emerging
cities
to
watch
in
2024.
