The latest breakthrough from the Korean design school shows that new trends in the auto industry are coming from the East.

Hyundai has unveiled the new generation Kona, announcing significant improvements in all areas.

A drastic departure from its predecessor is also shown by the emphatically futuristic design with a curved front part and a horizontal LED light bar.

It is the "nose" of the vehicle that will distinguish the petrol, hybrid and electric versions.

Versions with conventional power units have a more robust design, with plastic fender edges, large openings in the front and a special offer of wheels.

On the other hand, the electric Kona is clearly different thanks to the closed front mask that contains "pixelated" light sources instead of the classic "grille".

Finally, the N line remains in the game with special additions. Hyundai says that they first developed the model as an electric car, and only then designed versions with fossil fuel engines, including the sporty N Line.

Detailed specifications will be announced by Hyundai later. For now, it is known that the Kona, at 4,355 mm, is 150 mm longer than its predecessor, while the distance between the axles has been increased by 60 mm.

The height probably remained at the same level, while the width of the vehicle increased by 25 mm.

No doubt, we expect a drastic improvement in the space offered, especially on the back bench.

When it comes to interior design, the style is well-known and already seen in the Ioniq 5. The digital cockpit includes a 12.3-inch instrument panel and an equally large multimedia system screen.

Special emphasis was placed on ergonomics, so the physical controls remained on the central console, while the gearbox is located behind the steering wheel.

And that's where the official information ends.

However, the range is expected to be similar to that of the Kia Niro, which includes a 1.6 hybrid with 141 hp, a 1.6 plug-in hybrid and an electric version with 204 hp and a range of more than 450 km.