Top 10 10 Popular Vehicles and How They Got Their Names by The Car Guide July 21, 2023 Photo: Julien AmadoHyundai Kona Hyundai’s hot new Kona irrupted into the small-crossover segment in 2018. It refers to Kailua-Kona, a volcanic region in the western part of the Island of Hawaii. « PreviousNext » Share on Facebook Share: