Hyundai on July 5 issued a summary of changes to its new vehicle line-up for the 2024 model year. Those new models include the Kona and Kona Electric.
2024 Kona Overview
Styling, Proportions, and Utility
This summary covers the upgrades and improvements to multiple Hyundai models, including the new Kona and Kona Electric.

The 2024 Hyundai Venue SEL and Limited come with second row dual USB charging, six speaker audio, and a proximity key with push button start.
Photo: Hyundai
Hyundai on July 5 issued a summary of changes to its new vehicle line-up for the 2024 model year. Those new models include the Kona and Kona Electric.
Styling, Proportions, and Utility
Stylish & active design, bold color options, and increased exterior and interior dimensions vs. previous generation
High-tech and driver-centric interior with larger and smarter interior space
Standard LED projector headlights and available distinctive “seamless horizon” daytime running lights
Driving Character
Efficient Nu 2.0L atkinson cycle with intelligent variable transmission
Spirited Gamma 1.6T-GDI with new 8-speed automatic transmission
Available 17”, 18”, and 19” alloy wheels
Technology & Connectivity
Standard 12.3” ccNC lite audio system and available 12.3” ccNC navigation system
Available 12.3” digital instrument cluster
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Bluelink and Wi-Fi hotspot
Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates
Bose premium audio
Dual front and rear USB-C outlets
Wireless device charging
Hyundai digital key two touch
Proximity key with remote start & push button start
Convenience and Safety Features
Hands-free smart liftgate with auto-open
Ventilated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Surround view monitor
Blind-spot view monitor
Parking distance warning – reverse, forward, side
Remote smart parking assist
Two battery systems: 48.6 kWh battery system delivers and estimated range of 197 miles while the available 64.8-kWh battery system delivers an estimated range of 260 miles based on preliminary internal Hyundai tests. Kona Electric offers 400V DC fast charging, vehicle-to-load capability (V2L), i-PEDAL driving mode, smart regenerative system, and active grille shutters.
Standard
1.6T HEV powertrain trim
Seatbelt reminder
Rear side airbags
Rear outboard seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters
Steering wheel haptic feedback
Available in Amazon Gray and Hampton Gray
Limited
10.25” color touchscreen with onboard navigation and dynamic voice recognition
XRT
Black headliner and pillar trim panels
10.25” color touchscreen with onboard navigation and dynamic voice recognition
ICE SEL
64-color on ambient interior lighting
10.25” color touchscreen with onboard navigation and dynamic voice recognition
Dual automatic temperature control w/auto defog
The 2024 Santa Cruz introduces an addition to the lineup, along with a wider range of everyday technology applications.
The Santa Cruz XRT trim expands on the Tucson XRT, Santa Fe XRT, and Palisade XRT models. Replacing the SEL Premium trim from the previous model year, the Santa Cruz XRT is positioned just below the Limited trim level, offering advanced features and content that surpass the SEL with activity package.
The XRT trim aims to deliver an exceptional driving experience, blending adventure with everyday practicality. Its feature content builds on top of the SEL with Activity Package, and includes:
2.5T GDI/MPI Engine with 8-speed wet-type DCT & paddle shifters
HTRAC AWD
Smart cruise control with stop and go
Black H-Tex seating surfaces
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
Hyundai digital key
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
XRT-exclusive wheel center caps (orange)
XRT emblem on tailgate
Black door handles and mirror caps
Wide fender flares
Lower door garnish
Bed rails
Side steps
Matte black “SANTA CRUZ” lettering on tailgate
Dark front & rear fascias
Dark chrome grille and tailgate handle trim
Other elements that have been updated for 2024 model year include:
Bi-LED projector headlamps now standard for all 24MY Santa Cruz models
Dual-zone automatic temperature control and auto defogger are now included from SEL trim level and up
10.25” navigation is now included from the SEL with activity package and up
Black H-Tex seating surfaces now included with night trim
Steering wheel haptics
Standard
New calligraphy night edition trim
Dual automotive temperature control w/auto defog
Second row automatic temperature control standard
Limited
Ambient lighting
XRT
Manual rear side window sunshades\
Standard
Bi-LED projector headlights
Steering wheel haptic feedback
Limited
10.25” wide navigation touchscreen display and dynamic voice recognition
XRT
New XRT trim
H-Tex seating surfaces
10.25” wide navigation touchscreen display & dynamic voice recognition
SEL
Dual automotive temperature control w/auto defog
10.25” wide navigation touchscreen display and dynamic voice recognition
Night
H-Tex seating surfaces
10.25" wide navigation touchscreen display and dynamic voice recognition
Standard
Rear side windows + liftgate glass
HVAC after-blow logic (cabin odor reduction)
Activated charcoal-type microfilter
Type-c USB ports, additional two rear USB type-c charging ports
Titanium gray matte color change
Limited
Rear side auto down/up windows
Standard
Requires enrollment/subscription for Wi-Fi hotspot
Rear side airbags
Rear outboard seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters
Steering wheel haptic feedback
Limited
Digital rearview mirror
SEL & Limited
Second Row dual USB charging
Proximity key w/push button start
Six-speaker audio
The 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 carry-over model will have no changes.
Product details for the following models will be revealed in a North America premiere news conference later this summer:
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe all-new model
2024 Sonata
Sonata Hybrid
Sonata N Line refreshed model
2024 Elantra
Elantra Hybrid
Elandra N refreshed model

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