[Auto] The Hyundai Kona begins the uncovering of its restyling with these teasers

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When Hyundai debuted the Kona we were a little cold. The design created by Luc Donckerwolke was risky and futuristic, also breaking with the aesthetic code of the brand. Well, these three years on sale have shown that they were on the right track, as deliveries have not stopped growing. Now, as it approaches the halfway point of its business cycle, it is time to receive a restyling to improve.

We've been watching the camouflage-laden Hyundai Kona for a while as it runs validation and testing. However, it has not been until now that the South Korean house has released the first teasers. They are three snapshots that, as expected, preview how the controversial aesthetics of its front has evolved. And be careful, because like good wine, maturity really suits this B-segment road.

The aesthetics of the renewed Hyundai Kona inherits features of the Sonata and Santa Fe

According to the design team, the refreshed Hyundai Kona is inspired by sharks. If you look closely, the improved daytime running lights (DRL) give it a tech flair. The bumper is new too, bringing its stamp closer to that of the new Sonata and Santa Fe. Lastly, we can't overlook the main headlamps. They maintain the position, although they integrate LED technology and change the exterior and interior design.

These changes are those assumed by the "normal" Kona, as the N Line termination comes to the range as a novelty. In this case, the front of the B-SUV becomes more dynamic, with a more muscular bumper and larger air intakes. All this accompanied by the "N Line" logo on a honeycomb grid. In addition, three air intakes appear in the lower area of the hood in the purest style of the legendary Audi quattro.

And up to here we can read. In the official press release issued by Hyundai we are summoned to next weeks. Therefore, we will have to wait patiently to have more information about the renewed Kona. All in all, its official debut should take place before 2020 draws to a close. The reason is simple: its commercialization is marked for the end of the year or the beginning of 2021 at the latest.