Hyundai’s new compact SUV has big shoes to fill

Kona hopes to match the success of its Tucson big brother. But that will take some doing

The Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDI’s daring look helps it to stand out

Anyone who has a high-achieving older sibling will understand the challenge that lies ahead of the new Hyundai Kona. It’s a compact SUV, starting at €20,995, one of a raft of new models in this rapidly expanding segment and little brother to the best-selling new car in Ireland for the past two years, namely the Hyundai Tucson.