The Niro and Kona are virtually the same vehicle manufactured by the same company, the underpinnings of the Niro is change so will the Kona.
I can see were you are coming from the Kia Niro AP is ridiculous high especially when compared to the Hyundia Kona, either Hyundai is being very nice to us Motability customers or running out it old stock ?
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.