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Hyundai Motor introduces Kona Iron Man edition

By Maria SantosKorea
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Hyundai Motor said Friday that it will begin sales of its limited Kona Iron Man Edition in the Korean market from Jan. 23. The superhero edition of the SUV was developed over two years with Marvel and is the first production car to feature Marvel characters. The vehicle includes headlamps similar to the Iron Man helmet’s visor, a Marvel logo on its hood and design features from the superhero’s suit.

According to the carmaker, the new limited edition comes in matte metallic grey, inspired by Iron Man’s original suit featured in a 1963 Marvel Comics series.

The edition sports a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Of the total 7,000 Iron Man edition Kona’s to be sold globally, 1,700 of the units are in Korea.

For local buyers, the limited-edition model will cost 29.45 million won ($26,420).

Questions & Answers

Q.

When will the Kona Iron Man Edition be available for purchase in Korea?

A.

Hyundai Motor announced that sales of the limited Kona Iron Man Edition in the Korean market will commence on January 23rd. This is the start of its availability for local buyers.

Q.

What is the price of the limited-edition Kona Iron Man model for buyers in Korea?

A.

For local buyers in Korea, the limited-edition Kona Iron Man model will cost 29.45 million won. This converts to approximately $26,420 at the current exchange rate mentioned in the article.

Q.

How many Kona Iron Man Edition units will be sold in Korea compared to the global total?

A.

Of the total 7,000 Iron Man edition Konas to be sold worldwide, 1,700 units are allocated for the Korean market. This represents a significant portion of the global production for local sales.

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