KATHMANDU, Jan. 22 -- Hyundai Electric SUV KONA has set Guinness World Record. Issuing a statement on Tuesday, Hyundai said KONA is the first fully electric SUV driven to an altitude of 5,731 meters (Sawula Pass) in Tibet and comfortably breaking the previous record of 5,715.28 meters.

"During the expedition, KONA Electric performed as a true SUV on harsh weather conditions like low temperatures, continuous snowfall and icy tarmacs. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) in KONA Electric ensured the stability of the car handling in all road conditions," the company added in the statement.

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