2022 Hyundai Kona SE HEATED SEATS, LANE ASSIST, CARPLAY, BLUETOOTH, CAMERA 

in Châteauguay 

Overview & positioning
The Kona is a sub-compact SUV from Hyundai, designed for urban and small-family use: agile, good size for city driving, while still offering SUV-style utility.
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The 2.0L Essential trim is the base (entry) version of the conventional gasoline Kona (non-EV, non-turbo) for 2022 in Canada. It uses the 2.0 litre engine rather than the optional 1.6 L turbo.
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Pricing: As of 2022 model year in Canada the Essential FWD starts around CA 22,099 MSRP.
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The model is available in both Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) for that 2.0L engine.
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2. Powertrain & performance
Engine: 2.0 L MPI (multi-point injection) I4 producing 147 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque.
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Transmission: In Canada the 2.0L Essential uses an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) / continuously variable automatic (CVT) setup.
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Drive options: FWD standard; AWD available as an upgrade.
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Fuel economy (Canada):
FWD: ~8.0 L/100 km city, ~6.6 L/100 km highway.
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AWD: ~8.5 L/100 km city, ~7.2 L/100 km highway.
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Fuel tank capacity: 50 L.
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Ground clearance (minimum): About 170 mm for AWD version.
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Curb weight and other: For AWD, curb weight ~1,453 kg.
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3. Exterior & dimensions
Length: ~4,214 mm (165.6 in) for the AWD 2.0L Essential.
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Width: ~1,801 mm (70.9 in) without mirrors.
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Height: ~1,575 mm (61.6 in).
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Wheelbase: ~2,601 mm (102.4 in).
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Exterior features on Essential: 16-inch alloy wheels (for FWD version), LED daytime running lights, automatic headlight on/off, heated/power-adjustable side mirrors.
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Body styling includes black cladding around wheel arches & lower body, roof side rails for added utility.
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4. Interior, comfort & technology
Seating capacity: Five passengers.
Interior volume: Passenger volume ~2,665 L (~94.1 ft³) for the AWD version.
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Seating & upholstery: Cloth upholstery standard; driver's seat is 6-way manually adjustable. Front heated seats standard.
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Rear seats: 60/40 split-fold flat rear seats (adjustable head restraints) for flexibility.
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Infotainment & connectivity:
8.0-inch touchscreen display as standard.
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Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto are included.
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Bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice recognition.
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4.2-inch LCD multi-information display in the gauge cluster.
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Comfort & convenience: Air conditioning, steering-wheel mounted audio/cruise controls, power windows (with driver auto-down).
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Cargo capacity: For the 2.0L Essential AWD version, cargo volume to seat 2 is ~19.2 ft³ (~544 L) and to seat 1 ~45.8 ft³ (~1,296 L) according to one listing.
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5. Safety & driver aids
Standard safety features include:
Remote keyless entry with alarm.
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Six airbags (driver, front passenger, front side, full-length curtain).
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
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Driver Attention Warning.
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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection.
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) with Lane Keeping Assist (LKA).
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Lane Following Assist.
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Rear Occupant Alert.
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Additional safety technologies are available (in higher trims) such as Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance, Adaptive Cruise Control, etc., but these are not standard on the Essential.
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6. What you get (Good, and some considerations)
Pros:
Very competitive price for an SUV in its segment, especially with the value for features included at the base level.
Good fuel efficiency for city + highway when compared to some larger SUVs.
Practical size: compact enough for city manoeuvring yet still offering decent space for passengers and cargo.
Decent standard tech & connectivity (wireless CarPlay/Android Auto is a plus).
Solid safety suite included for the price.
Considerations / trade-offs:
Performance is modest: 147 hp and 132 lb-ft torque is adequate, but not sporty  if you want more pep you might consider the 1.6 L turbo version.
Base wheels (16-inch) on FWD might be less premium feel vs larger wheel options; ride might be a bit firmer.
Some advanced driver aids are only available in higher trims  if you want full suite (adaptive cruise, blind-spot assist, etc) you'll need to upgrade.
Being a base trim, some luxury or convenience features will be missing compared to higher trims (e.g., leather seats, upgraded infotainment, possibly sunroof or premium audio).
The 2.0L non-turbo engine may struggle a little under heavy load or steep inclines compared with turbocharged alternatives.