2022 HYUNDAI KONA

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage title and identifies the primary damage as rear-end damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the unverified rear-end damage claim; however, the salvage-title status itself cannot be confirmed from the provided photos. The most significant damage is concentrated at the left rear corner. The left rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area have pronounced dents and creases. The rear liftgate is severely crushed and deformed on the left side and around the lower license-plate area. The left rear bumper cover is torn and displaced, with an open damaged section exposing internal components. The left lower rear lamp area has damaged and displaced trim with broken edges around the lamp assembly. Extensive abrasion and scuffing are also visible across the left and center sections of the rear bumper. The exterior damage should be assessed for possible concealed damage behind the rear body panels, bumper, liftgate, lamp area, and wheel arch. The condition and operation of the liftgate, rear lighting, parking-related systems, and any affected safety equipment should be checked during a physical inspection. Inside, the light-colored front passenger seat cushion has a prominent irregular brown stain, along with a smaller dark discoloration. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2022 Hyundai Kona SUV/MPV manufactured by Hyundai Motor Co. in South Korea. It is specified with a 2.0-liter gasoline four-cylinder MPI Nu PE engine, front-wheel drive/4x2 configuration, and seating for five. The decoder lists standard ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, curtain and front side airbags, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, and a rear-visibility system. No transmission information or additional factory options were provided.