Hyundai Kona - Mazda CX-3's new rival first revealed

Actual images of the small SUV positioned below the Tucson were revealed on the streets of Portugal even though it has not been officially launched.

The Kona is the latest addition to the Korean automaker’s SUV lineup. The model, expected to launch in 2017, has just been spotted in real life on the streets of Lisbon, Portugal.

Actual photo of Hyundai Kona, new B-segment SUV. Photo: Autoevolution.

Hyundai Kona has flat headlights, separate hexagonal grille, large fog lights. The overall design is somewhat strange in Hyundai's SUV product line. Compact in size, Kona emphasizes the sporty element with a black painted roof contrasting with the body, and a muscular embossed hood.

The car is equipped with multi-spoke alloy wheels, the rear end is reminiscent of the Hyundai Tucson. There are no interior images related to the new model. The Korean car company previously promisedpromises "the Kona will offer best-in-class interior space as well as innovative design features."

Hyundai has not yet announced the engine on the new Kona. Previous predictions have been inclined towards1.5-liter turbocharged petrol, 1.5-liter diesel and 1.6-liter diesel engines. When it comes to the market, the Kona competes with the likes ofcars like Toyota C-HR, Mazda CX-3, Nissan Juke.

Hyundai said the Kona is one of the key products to help realize its plan to become the leading Asian carmaker in the European market by 2021, according to Autoevolution.

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