Duel in Montreal: 2020 Hyundai Kona vs. 2020 Toyota C-HR

We propose to compare 2 very popular sub-compact SUVs, the 2020 Hyundai Kona and the 2020 Toyota C-HR.

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In Canada and Quebec, marketing for these crossovers began with the 2018 model year. You can see the complete collection of Toyota SUVs at Spinelli, your Toyota dealership in Montreal, located halfway between and close to both Laval and the South Shore.

Design

Compared to the design of the Toyota C-HR, which asserts the charisma of this urban SUV, both powerful and fun, the 2020 Kona's design gives it a rather mundane and unremarkable personality.

Indeed, the rebellious 2020 C-HR defies convention and literally creates a new urban automotive aesthetic with its slightly angular, diamond-inspired lines and a grille that harmoniously combines charm and aggressiveness.

In addition, the XLE Premium Package complements the C-HR's exterior look with 18-inch alloy wheels and heated mirrors, to which the Limited Package adds auto-levelling headlamps, an adaptive front lighting system and sporty fog lamps.

Choice of Colours

In addition to the uniform body colours, the 2020 Kona offers only four 2-tone combinations. For its part, the 2020 Toyota C-HR comes with a selection of 12 colour options, among which 6 two-tone paint combinations including Hot Lava with Black roof, and 6 vibrant body colours including Supersonic Red and Blue Eclipse Metallic.

The interior

Regardless of their exterior colour, every Hyundai Kona model is offered with a grey or black interior. Only the Ultimate version with the Pulse Red exterior colour enhances the interior with red highlights around the edge of the seats, the dashboard air intakes and the base of the gearshift lever.

With its 2020 version, the C-HR enriches its interior colour palette with 2 new combinations:

• Blue and black fabric seats on the XLE Premium.
• Beige headliner on the Limited.

Every 2020 C-HR comes standard with a telescopic steering wheel that comes outfitted with audio controls and hands-free phone capability, an 8-inch touchscreen and a tonneau cover. The XLE Premium Package adds Smart Key with Push Button Start and a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, while the Limited Package adds leather seats and sophisticated ambient lighting.

Unique Toyota Safety Connect Technology

Unique to Toyota, Safety Connect has built-in cellular and GPS technology. Safety Connect allows you to call for assistance in case of emergency by simply pressing the SOS button. Still with the SOS button, you can request roadside assistance to send emergency services to your exact location. If necessary, Safety Connect's Stolen Vehicle Locator service will work with local authorities to help find your C-HR in the event of theft.

Safety Connect is standard on every 2020 C-HR Limited.

Safety technologies unique to Toyota on the 2020 C-HR

Unique to the Toyota brand vehicles, every 2020 C-HR comes standard with a combination of several safety technologies and advanced driving assists. Let's just mention:

• The Toyota Safety Sense suite of technologies, which combines the Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Automatic High Beams, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist.
• A backup camera and the parking support brake.
• The Star Safety System which includes Smart Stop Technology, Vehicle Stability Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Traction Control, Electronic Brake Force Distribution and Brake Assist.
• 10 standard airbags.

The XLE Premium and Limited versions complete this arsenal of protection with Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

The 2020 Kona doesn't offer a safety technology package as comprehensive and proven as the C-HR's Toyota systems.

Kona vs. C-HR Comparison Conclusion

The Kona vs. C-HR comparison shows you just how practical, safe, reliable and fun this Toyota SUV is! It shows how, like all Toyota SUVs, the 2020 Toyota C-HR is a better SUV than the 2020 Hyundai Kona.

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The entire team at your Spinelli Toyota dealership invites you to see and try the incomparable 2020 C-HR! Beware, this "little" Toyota SUV will win you over!