Hyundai’s Kona named car of the year at motor industry’s ‘Oscars’

Hyundai’s Kona has been named car of the year amid a hat-trick of awards in the motor industry’s ‘Oscars’.

It was also crowned small company car and small SUV of the year in the annual Auto Express Awards, which looked at performance, ride and handling, refinement, practicality, tech and running costs. 

Judges praised the second-generation Kona’s daring exterior, smart and logical interior, and competitive pricing.

It’s available as regular petrol, self-charging-hybrid, or 48kWh or 65kWh electric versions with up to 300 miles of range, and can be ordered now, priced from £25,725. 

The judges said it was a ‘stand-out’ car. 

‘To win a category is an incredible achievement, but to take the overall prize, a car needs that little bit extra,’ they said.

The new five-seater is larger because customers wanted more seat space.