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Buyers looking for a subcompact SUV that checks all the right boxes and comes with a lower price tag than the competition should take a good look at the 2022 Hyundai Kona. The automaker updates the Kona this year. It's the model's first major update since it debuted in dealerships like the Philly Hyundai dealer in 2018. Three four-cylinder engines are on offer, including two turbocharged units. The Kona's wide array of standard equipment increases as you move to the upper trim levels.

The Kona gets a facelift that adds a new grille, new wheel designs, updated exterior lighting, and simulated front and rear skid plates. The dashboard gets updated, and the Kona gets new available features, such as heated rear seats, a digital gauge display, and wireless device charging. The standard infotainment touchscreen grows from 7 to 8 inches, and buyers can choose a new optional 10.3-inch touchscreen. According to the Philadelphia Hyundai dealer, two new trim levels join the Kona lineup for 2022: the sporty new N Line and the performance-focused N.

CNET gives the 2022 Hyundai Kona high marks, writing:

"Hyundai R&D boss Albert Biermann says the company's N products should all be "a little crazy," and no model lives up to that brief quite like the new Kona N. It's a rip-snorting compact crossover SUV that looks wacky as hell. And while it certainly isn't perfect, hot damn is it fun. Hit the gas and hold on; you're in for a wild ride."

Philadelphia Hyundai Dealer

The Kona comes in five trims, listed as SE, SEL, N Line, Limited and N. Here's how the engine choices shake out:

• The Kona SE and SEL trims are equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine good for 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, joined to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available.
• The Kona N Line and Limited are equipped with a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder powerplant that puts out 195 hp and 195 lb-ft, coupled to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
• The Kona N employs a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit that generates 276 hp and 289 lb-ft, mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic that sends power to the front wheels.

The 2022 Hyundai Kona gets outstanding fuel economy, with an EPA-estimated rating of up to 30 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.*

The base SE trim comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, cloth seating, remote keyless entry, a tilt/telescope steering wheel, a six-way manually adjustable driver's seat, a rear spoiler, an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a six-speaker stereo system and two USB ports.

Standard driver assistance and safety features include lane following assist, lane keep assist, a forward-collision warning system, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, driver drowsiness monitoring, a rear occupant alert system, and a rearview camera.

* All vehicle mileage based on 2022 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.