Hyundai's Next-Generation Kona Aims to Take On Toyota's Best-Seller. The South Korean automaker is reportedly gearing up for a showdown with the top-selling Toyota RAV4 by revamping its popular subcompact crossover, the Kona. According to whispers from the industry, the new Kona will ditch traditional gasoline engines in favor of a hybrid powertrain, mirroring the RAV4's eco-friendly approach. With the global market shifting towards more environmentally friendly options, Hyundai's decision to go hybrid is seen as a bold move to stay competitive in the fiercely contested compact SUV segment.


Hyundai's next-generation Kona appears to be bulking up for a battle with the top-selling Toyota RAV4. Rumors suggest Kona will, like the RAV4, come only with a hybrid powertrain. The vehicle, ...