2022 Hyundai KONA

To combat a wave of vehicle theft, Hyundai and Kia have developed a software fix and will even be sponsoring mobile clinics to install the software in five U.S. cities.

The software upgrade attempts to make older Hyundai vehicles more resilient to theft by modifying their vehicle control modules to not only activate the factory alarm when locking the doors, but also a special “ignition kill” feature that prevents thieves from starting the vehicle.

Despite rising prices and the ongoing inventory shortage, shoppers looking for an affordable road-trip vehicle still have many options to choose from.

Already an appealing package, the Kona was updated for 2022 with sharper styling, an upgraded multimedia system and more backseat room.

The 2022 Hyundai Kona’s tidy dimensions make it city-friendly, while available all-wheel drive makes it a true SUV.

Take a look at how the Latch system and each car seat scored in our Car Seat Check of the 2022 Hyundai Kona.

Gasoline-powered and electric-vehicle versions of the 2022 Hyundai Kona see a refresh with updates to both models that widen the lineup’s appeal.