Hyundai Kona Modified: Finding Inspiration to Refresh Hyundai Kona

Hyundai Kona made its entrance to the Philippines market back in 2018 at the Manila International Auto Show. At launch, the new Kona brought fresh air into the design language of the Hyundai line-up. With bold and daring designs, the Hyundai Kona was able to get the attention of car buyers in the Philippines market. 

After a few years of existing in the market, Hyundai Kona has shown that they are a decent option for the crossover segment. As a few people might be looking for ways to refresh and modify their own Hyundai Kona, let’s introduce some of the best Hyundai Kona modified for your inspiration.

About the Hyundai Kona

Hyundai Kona is positioned as the entry-level model from the South Korean car manufacturer for the subcompact crossover space. What makes the Kona different from the rest is its polarizing exterior design with slim and sleek daytime running light up front, pronounced dynamic character lines, and thick plastic cladding on the side, along with a dual-tone theme across the body. These design features create a unique look for the Hyundai Kona 2023.

Hyundai Kona is powered by a 2.0-liter petrol engine that makes 149 HP and 179 Nm. This engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Hyundai is offering this compact SUV in five colors, Phantom Black, Red, Blue Lagoon, Ceramic Blue, and Acid Yellow.

In the Philippines market, Hyundai Kona is currently available at the price of Php 1,188,000. Even though this model falls short in terms of high-tech features, it offers great driving dynamics and fuel economy.

Best Hyundai Kona modified 

WABBP

To be frank, Hyundai Kona wasn’t as popular as other models in the realm of modified cars. It is rare to see a modified Hyundai Kona, That being said, we still get a few beautiful examples that show the potential of this car model for modification.
The first one is a Hyundai Kona modified by WABBP, a modifier based in South Korea. The highlight of this modified Hyundai Kona is obviously its fascinating aftermarket exhaust system.

This modified model takes on a dual-tone black and white look with the black paint was exquisitely added to the rooflines, across the accent lines and wheelbase lines, and the rear end. Together with the existing black plastic cladding of the Kona, the new color scheme creates a tastefully sporty and aggressive appearance for the subcompact crossover SUV. 

In order to enhance this new muscular exterior, the modifier also adds roof racks on the top along with a new set of 18-inch tires. These adds-on instantly boost the road presence of this car model. 

But that isn’t the main point of this modified Hyundai Kona. 

Taking the centre stage of this modified version is the customized exhaust system. The added bit in question is a Sus304 stainless steel exhaust system that comes with what is likely a set of chameleon dual exhaust tips. 

There is a video that shows this added exhaust system in action - releasing a satisfying low-pitch grunt. It is not known if there is any tune in terms of performance. 

Modified Hyundai Kona exhaust system

Hyundai Kona SEMA 2019

The next model is a special Hyundai Kona modified by Hyundai itself for the SEMA 2019. SEMA is an event that gathers car brands, off-road manufacturers, distributors, sales agents, and more. It is a respected event within the car mod enthusiasts community where we will see the gathering of the best, most impressive modified cars.

Hyundai introduced the Hyundai Kona Ultimate Concept at the 2019 event. This version was built by Rockstar Performance Garage. Modifications made to the Kona include 30-inch Mickey Thompson off-road racing tyres wrapped with 16-inch Motegi wheels, which significantly lifted the stance of the original Kona. As a result of the lifted stance, the Hyundai Kona instantly looks more threatening and meaner.

In terms of performance, Hyundai revealed that the Kona’s turbocharged engine was tuned using the Race Chip performance tuning. In addition, there are also Magnaflow exhaust and K&N intakes that were brought into play. High-performance rotors and pads are also added to improve the braking power of this crossover. 

Exteriorly, the Hyundai Kona is given an all-black exterior with a shining golden accent across the bodywork. Upfront, this compact SUV comes with intense LED lighting that helps the car venture into the darkness safely. The huge wheels with gold accents are surely the highlight of the exterior. It is also said that this special Hyundai Kona comes with added alligator skin seats on the inside that make this car even more unique. 

Conclusion

Above are two beautiful examples of Hyundai Kona modified versions. Hopefully, you can get some inspiration to get your own modified Hyundai Kona. For more stories about the best car modification as well as more car tips, visit Philcarprice.com