The second-generation Hyundai Kona was presented in late 2022, and it hit the assembly line the following year. Thus, in plain new-age vehicle practice, the model should be in line for a mid-cycle refresh.

  

However, the Korean company decided to throw the textbook out the window, and instead of giving this model a facelift, it decided to replace it with an entirely new generation. Allegedly codenamed the SX3, it might blend with the Creta, though the latter nameplate won’t be ditched. Instead, the rumor mill says that this model could be marketed utilizing both monikers, and they will vary depending on the market.