Question 1

Why is the Hyundai Kona called Kauai in Portugal?

Accepted Answer

In Portugal the Hyundai Kona is sold under the name Kauai, because the original name sounds rude in Portuguese. It is the same compact SUV sold as the Kona elsewhere.

Question 2

Which versions does the new Hyundai Kona come in?

Accepted Answer

The new Hyundai Kona, or Kauai, comes with the 1.0 T-GDi petrol engine and a manual gearbox, as an HEV 1.6 GDi hybrid with an automatic, and as the electric EV. The EV has one battery giving about 380 km of range and another giving about 500 km.

Question 3

What do the Kona N Line and Vanguard trims add?

Accepted Answer

N Line gives the Kona a sporty look, with its own bumpers and wheels. Vanguard is the best-equipped trim, above Premium.

Question 4

What taxes does a new Hyundai Kona pay in Portugal?

Accepted Answer

The Kona EV pays neither ISV nor IUC, as an electric car. Petrol and hybrid versions pay ISV at first registration and the annual IUC on engine size and CO2.

New Hyundai Kona for sale in Portugal

Hyundai Kauai HEV 1.6 GDi Vanguard

Hyundai Kauai HEV 1.6 GDi Premium

Hyundai Kauai HEV 1.6 GDi N Line

Hyundai Kauai EV 500km Vanguard

Hyundai Kauai EV 500km Premium

Hyundai Kauai EV 500km N Line

Hyundai Kauai EV 380km Premium

Hyundai Kauai 1.0 T-GDi Premium

Hyundai Kauai 1.0 T-GDi N Line