2018 HYUNDAI KONA SEL

The 2018 Hyundai Kona is listed with a salvage vehicle title, and the auction identifies the primary damage as front-end damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive damage to the hood, grille, bumper, and front fender supports the stated front-end claim. The salvage-title status itself cannot be confirmed from photos alone. The front of the vehicle has severe collision damage. The hood is extensively buckled, deeply creased, and distorted across the front section, with raised and collapsed areas and an uneven edge above the grille and headlamp area. The left-front fender is crushed and torn around the wheel arch, with exposed fastener points and irregular edges. The left-front bumper corner and surrounding fascia have cracked and torn plastic, displaced sections, and irregular openings. The grille is broken and deformed, with multiple open or missing plastic sections. The left-front wheel-arch trim is missing, and several detached exterior trim pieces are lying beside the vehicle. The driver airbag is visibly deployed from the steering wheel. Curtain airbags are also deployed, with fabric hanging from the roof and upper side-window areas. These restraint-system components will require proper inspection and replacement, along with diagnosis of related safety-system components. According to the NHTSA VIN decode, this is a left-hand-drive 2018 Hyundai Kona SEL SUV with front-wheel drive (4x2), a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea. Factory-listed equipment includes front and curtain airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-change assist, brake assist, and a rear-view monitor with parking guidance. The visible findings indicate a substantial front-end repair project. A complete physical inspection is recommended to assess structural components, cooling and lighting systems, steering and suspension components, wiring, and the full airbag and restraint system before repair or purchase.