As the crossover vehicle has grown in popularity over the years—due to combining the main attributes of SUVs and passenger sedans—automakers like Hyundai have answered such demand. In 2018, Hyundai introduced its most affordable crossover yet: the Kona. Classified as a subcompact, the Kona is slotted directly below the Hyundai Tucson, which is a compact crossover and is now in its third production cycle.