Sporting style and design cues inspired by the iconic Iron Man suit – Hyundai today unveiled their special edition Iron Man-inspired Kona SUV this week at San Diego Comic-Con 2018. The Kona Iron Man Edition will be “Built-to-Order from a limited global production run beginning in December with first deliveries in Q1 2019.
On the outside, the Kona Iron Man Edition – in an exclusive Iron Man red with matte gray – closely resembles the facemask and eye shape of the Iron Man suit through a custom daytime running light element in its very unique front-lighting signature.
In addition to the front fascia design and unique lighting signature, other Stark-like flourishes include an Iron Man mask motif on the roof, a unique V-shaped hood garnish, front-fender Iron Man mask badging, Stark Industries lower fascia and rear door decals, Iron Man-engraved headlamp internal surfaces, custom 18-inch alloy wheels with Iron Man mask center caps, an Iron Man engraving for the D-pillars, and a dark chrome front grille. The exterior color is an exclusive Iron Man red with matte gray.
Inside, Tony Stark’s signature adorns the instrument panel alongside a unique Iron Man shift lever knob, a special Head’s Up Display and center stack featuring Iron Man visual graphics, and a custom seat design.
The Kona Iron Man Edition is the latest project to emerge from the ongoing collaboration between Marvel and Hyundai. This summer, the all-new 2019 Veloster Turbo is appearing in Marvel Studios’ “Ant Man and the Wasp”. That integration is accompanied by a fully integrated marketing campaign with new commercials and an interactive sweepstakes offering fans a chance to attend a pre-release screening of the film.
“Hyundai’s ongoing collaboration with Marvel is a great way for us to become a part of what people are interested in and engage with a highly passionate fan base,” said Vice President Minsoo Kim, head of Marketing Division, Hyundai Motor Company. “Our relationship is more than just product placement as we aim to create custom experiences that resonate with the Marvel audience. The Kona Iron Man Edition is a perfect example of blending our two worlds together into one special vehicle that we hope will excite fans of both brands all around the globe.”
“Hyundai is excited to work with Marvel on the Kona Iron Man Edition; it really is the perfect mash up,” said Dean Evans, chief marketing officer, Hyundai Motor America. “The first time we saw the Kona, we knew its unique, rugged design drew a compelling resemblance to the strong and iconic Iron Man suit. There is also a nice synergy between the fun and adventurous nature of the Kona and the playful yet bold character of Iron Man/Tony Stark. The outcome is a remarkable special edition that we’re sure will appeal to Marvel fans and SUV enthusiasts alike.”
“Seeing this car come to life is like wish fulfillment for so many of us,” said Mindy Hamilton, Marvel’s SVP of Global Partnerships & Marketing. “When you grow up reading comics, you dream of seeing that technology and those inventions become reality. We hope that everyone has just as much fun jumping into this one-of-a-kind vehicle as they would putting on the actual Iron Man suit of armor!”
For more information on the 2018 Hyundai Kona and the Iron Man Edition go to https://www.hyundaiusa.com/kona/index.aspx. Click on ‘Iron Man Edition’ at the top of the page.
