Is this brand new and redesigned 2024 Hyundai Kona the best sub-compact SUV? Full review and drive.

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  • @Dean-eo6wy
    @Dean-eo6wy ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I have a 2024 Kona N line already , and the car is amazing , I got cyber grey ..

    • @solutioninsearchofaproblem2402
      @solutioninsearchofaproblem2402 ปีที่แล้ว

      I plan on getting the limited. I hear that the passenger side seat is manual, not electric...is that true 🥺

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@solutioninsearchofaproblem2402 that is correct

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome car!

    • @Dean-eo6wy
      @Dean-eo6wy ปีที่แล้ว

      My only issue with the car is I wish the clock was on the cockpit screen and not just the infotainment a screen , petty but not car ending material

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Dean-eo6wy there is always something, but overall a winner in my book.

  • @playingbadgolfwell9732
    @playingbadgolfwell9732 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just helped our niece buy a 2024 Hyundai Kona Ltd AWD last week. She absolutely loves it!

  • @Daniel-xg3ul
    @Daniel-xg3ul ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've already spoken with my local dealership in Tallahassee and I plan on getting a Mirage Green Kona Limited in January.

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great!

    • @rivergladesgardenrailroad8834
      @rivergladesgardenrailroad8834 ปีที่แล้ว

      the green is our number 1 choice. waiting for the release of the EV here in Australia.

    • @7motion985
      @7motion985 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mirage green black interior. ❤❤❤❤❤.

  • @zingwilder9989
    @zingwilder9989 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was an excellent presentation, sir! I have a 2021 Sonata N-Line and I've been interested in how the Kona has changed.

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I like the N line Sonata as well.

  • @jennifergala
    @jennifergala ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the best subcompact and fun to drive is the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek onyx.

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Its a great vehicle, but it was not a lot of fun to drive. CVT kills the fun imo.

    • @jennifergala
      @jennifergala ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MattTheCarguy There's no CVT on the Kona

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jennifergala I was referring to the Crosstrek that you said was the best.

    • @jennifergala
      @jennifergala ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MattTheCarguy The Kona also has a CVT and Toyota and Honda. I guess you only like BMW. The Subaru is an amazing vehicle and nothing compares to it in AWD

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jennifergala Your comment is typical of Subaru owner which is great lol.(most loyal to the brand) And no, I not only like BMW (which competes in a luxury market segment)but there are sub compact SUV that imo drive much better than the Crosstrek. Kona is one of them. But hey, everyone likes different things. Have a great day!

  • @BoopSnoot
    @BoopSnoot ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The thing I don't get about the subcompact class... the turbo engine is rated 24 city / 29 highway. My turbo larger and tow rated compact class Rogue is rated 33 city / 37 highway. It seems you pay less for a subcompact up front, but actual cost of ownership is the same, and the compact is otherwise better in pretty much everyway from its subcompact counterpart. So unless a compact won't fit in your garage, go as big as you can fit.

    • @NCXDesigns
      @NCXDesigns ปีที่แล้ว

      Subcompact combustion engine class, yes. The more compact an engine gets the more you're paying for repairs since the parts are more expensive. I don't miss owning a subcompact, they are the worst to own. Why I want the EV version of this. I love the design and it hits all the right notes for my needs.

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Depending on the year but now Rogue is powered up by the 1.5l 3 cyl engine and has a CVT transmission. It is a smaller displacement engine. Also CVT contributes to better gas mileage but takes away from the fun of driving. Kona even though on paper less powerful has much better pick up and is more resppnsive vs Rogue imo. But is get slightly worse gas mileage it is rated 29city/35 hgwy

    • @BoopSnoot
      @BoopSnoot ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MattTheCarguy 35mpg would be perfectly acceptable! The Konda turbo is NOT rated 35mpg highway, that's for the anemic 2.0 liter engine with the CVT. Check the EPA site, the 2024 Kona AWD 1.6T with the 8-speed automatic is rated 24 city / 29 Highway and only 26mpg combined, a MASSIVE deficit over the more powerful and tow rated 37mpg highway and 33mpg combined 23 turbo Rogue like I said. If the Kona turbo did 35mpg highway, I would not open my mouth. ;)

    • @WeatherHappens
      @WeatherHappens ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@BoopSnoot the Kona he was driving is FWD he said. That should improve the mileage slightly. The Rogue has better mileage but to get comparable amenities, you'd need to get the platinum, which is over $40k. I will say that I've seen this car fully loaded advertised for $35k so if you want to save a little up front and have more tech, real automatic, and cooled seats, the Kona is the way to go. If you need more space and want better fuel economy, go with the Rogue. The value of the Rogue greatly improves as you lower the trim as well.

    • @BoopSnoot
      @BoopSnoot ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WeatherHappens Not sure what amenities you're referring to, but if cooled seats are a must no trim has that in the Rogue but I would still shop in the compact class as they are better value than subcompact. For example, the Kia Sportage SX Prestige has cooled seats for $35K and does 25 city / 32 highway and is way roomier.

  • @stevenfriedman6042
    @stevenfriedman6042 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review! Thanks.

  • @IMNOTWAJITHVIDEOS
    @IMNOTWAJITHVIDEOS ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice review...Thanks. Need clarification opening grill!! When it's raining , the water may go into engine!.. Am I wrong?

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It would need to reach air intake in order to do any damage and that is located above the opening grill. Several manufacturers are using similar design but I have to admit that this one opens "the most" lol.

  • @solutioninsearchofaproblem2402
    @solutioninsearchofaproblem2402 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is the passenger seat electric or manual? Also do you have the option to purchase a spare tire, if so for how much?

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Passenger seat has manual adjustment. I dont know about the cost of spare tire but it looks like it would fit in the well.

    • @Serp69
      @Serp69 ปีที่แล้ว

      on higher end packages like premium and n-line it has automatic seats for passanger too@@MattTheCarguy At least in Europe. Not sure about US

  • @Steve_in_NJ
    @Steve_in_NJ ปีที่แล้ว

    Currently driving my 2nd Kona (2019, 2022) and loving the new design. Both my Kona SUVs are/were the Limited model and I would get the Limited again. As I have a full year left of my lease, I'm looking forward to the 2025 Kona Limited, probably with AWD as the only upgrade. This time, I will wait and shop around for the best deal and the color I want. I leased my current Kona during the pandemic and had ONE Kona to choose from. Not this time! Only other consideration next year will be whether to even think about the Kona EV instead. But as a last resort, I will buy-out my lease and wait if the cars aren't available or priced right (take note dealers who add ridiculous markups)!

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing! Smart move leasing as now you dont have to worry about being under water. Unless something changes in the near future, i think prices will come down. You can already negotiate a discount and cars are more readily available.

    • @Steve_in_NJ
      @Steve_in_NJ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MattTheCarguy I just watched your Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid video and am ready for a serious consideration of either Crossover in middle of 2024. Big differences will be the interior (Toyota is "cheap" plastic?) and which feels better (seats, driving, technology) during my test drives.

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Steve_in_NJ i think the interior of the new Kone is better quality than Corolla Cross but only on the higher trims. If you go for base Kona the plastic especially on the door panel feels "cheaper". Also as far as technology Kona has advantage over Toyota woth more advanced infotainment system and more standard features. If you opt in for the Corolla Cross Hybrid you will get better mpgs. Let me know your thoughts when you test drive them.

  • @Ricky-mo6mv
    @Ricky-mo6mv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This new generation Kona looks great! However, I would still opt for the KIA Seltos instead.

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Personal preference. Both great vehicles.

    • @jerry85g7
      @jerry85g7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am trying to decide right now between a seltos or a kona

  • @NCXDesigns
    @NCXDesigns ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wrong about the required to use a cable for Apple Car Play and Android Auto. That is what Hyundai CarPlay is, it's the Wireless Carplay activation.

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is it Android Auto and Apple Car Play? Or Hyundai's version of it? As you've seen in the video once you press phone projection its telling you to plug it using approved USB cable.

    • @philiploprinzi6134
      @philiploprinzi6134 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wrong designs. Slow down the video, it’s Hyundai CarPay, not play. That allows you to sign up for parking garages & have your car auto pay. Apple car play is wireless on the lower trims without navigation & and wired for now for the higher trims with navigation built in. Hyundai has confirmed their will be an over the air update for wireless CarPlay for the trims with navigation built in!

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@philiploprinzi6134 thanks for the info!

    • @Dreadpirateflappy
      @Dreadpirateflappy ปีที่แล้ว

      Early builds of the Kona don't have wireless carplay. it needs to be enabled with an update.

  • @robertofernandezantunez6008
    @robertofernandezantunez6008 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How can I make front lights to sparkle like that?

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's not the light. Camera picks up at different frame rate goving you that impression .

  • @quanpham6994
    @quanpham6994 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I heard a rumor that there was a spot for microsd card for recording like a dash cam. Is that something you've seen in the vehicle? or is that just a rumor / non US feature. Thanks!

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did not see any place to put an SD card. It may be non US model

    • @quanpham6994
      @quanpham6994 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate the response.

    • @spamboxlala1946
      @spamboxlala1946 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Only in korean

    • @sachah2400
      @sachah2400 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Built in dashcam on all new Konas, BUT......Micro SD card can be removed on Korean version only. It is a great feature. But unfortunately for most markets they removed the micro slot which is on the lower centre console. I am told due to so many markets having different privacy issues re cameras. A shame as I have the new Kona and really wanted that feature. Note- I read somewhere of a guy buying the slot as a spare part from Korea and trying to figure how to run the correct wiring to enable it. You can see the micro slot on Korean launch of the kona.

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sachah2400 great info! Thank you!

  • @fuguf1sh
    @fuguf1sh 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great car but they skimped on the passenger seat. My wife laughed when she had to pump the lever to raise the seat. That was it, she hated it and we walked away.

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      haha, happy wife, happy life! Unfortunately most vehicles in this subcompact, non luxury class will be similar.

  • @sibenikkk
    @sibenikkk ปีที่แล้ว

    Does it have seat position memory?

  • @dr.wolfstar1765
    @dr.wolfstar1765 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the seat width and head room? Or all the seat dimensions?

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hyundai just posted specs on their website: www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/vehicles/kona/compare-specs

  • @Dreadpirateflappy
    @Dreadpirateflappy ปีที่แล้ว

    Torn between this and the Niro. This has far more tech and a heat pump as standard, but the Niro has better build quality and looks far nicer inside and out.
    Also things like the weather in the drivers display make the Niro less drab. This doesn't seem to have that feature as no review seems to have it.

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Both nice vehicles. Why do you say that Niro has a better build quality? I have driven and reviewed both and dont see the difference in quality.

    • @Dreadpirateflappy
      @Dreadpirateflappy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MattTheCarguy Take the tops of the doors for example, scratchy hard plastic on the Kona. Soft touch plastic on the Niro. Same with the Key fob, it looks and feels cheap and nasty (and seriously dated, like a 90s tamagotchi) on the Kona. On the Niro it looks new and premium.
      Kona is a cheaper car... but it feels it.

    • @zebzilla2781
      @zebzilla2781 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Build quality? They are same company. Kia, Hyundai and Genesis.

  • @cindykeselowski899
    @cindykeselowski899 ปีที่แล้ว

    If only this was available as a hybrid. Deciding between this and the Kia Niro. Both are similarly priced and size but the Niro gets much better gas mileage! Your thoughts?

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Essentialy the same vehicle in a different body and if gas mileage is important Kia has plug in hybrid and all electric options on the Niro. I find the design on the Kona a bit nicer but that's subjective.

    • @Steve_in_NJ
      @Steve_in_NJ ปีที่แล้ว

      Kona DOES come in Hybrid, just not in the U.S. and Canada -- for now.

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Steve_in_NJ not unusual for manufacturer to keep certain trims exlusive to different regions. I hope we will see a Hybrid here in U.S

    • @cindykeselowski899
      @cindykeselowski899 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      OK, I think I'm going with the Kona. But FWD or AWD?

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you have winters where you live?

  • @ritsmud945
    @ritsmud945 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the car shown. This is a very nice color. Can you show the car with this color in the full hybrid n-line version?

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! I dont think we are getting the hybrid in US. Fully electric but it will be a while.

  • @xXYellie12Xx
    @xXYellie12Xx ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish the n line had full leather seats, not alcantara

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      it makes it different. Personal preference.

  • @Daniel-xg3ul
    @Daniel-xg3ul ปีที่แล้ว

    BTW, is that denim blue?

  • @7motion985
    @7motion985 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pro ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. Thank u

  • @kennyrogersrocks
    @kennyrogersrocks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can you watch movies / youtube vids on that screen ?

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No. There may be hacks for that.

    • @WeatherHappens
      @WeatherHappens ปีที่แล้ว

      Magic CarPlay AI Box will take care of that problem.

  • @paularmstrong3395
    @paularmstrong3395 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the look of the '24 Kona and especially the specs of the 1.6T engine. What stymies me, however is WHY Hyundai has left out a plug-in hybrid (or even a mild hybrid) version of this car in North America, limiting selection only to either full ICE or full EV (the Kona-E). There is a hybrid version in Europe and Asia. In this segment, for the USA and Canada, one must revert to Kia's Niro, offered in both MHEV and PHEV versions, but simply, I don't care for the Niro, especially with those silly 'air blade' panels. Ironically, Hyundai offers a the Santa Fe, the Tuscon, etc. in ICE, MHEV and PHEV versions, but left out the Kona. I want a PHEV and this vehicle is a perfect candidate for the application. What gives?

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe if we make enough noise it will make its way to US in the future. I would love to see Kona PHEV.

    • @jraheemjefcoat429
      @jraheemjefcoat429 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hyundai building their EV plants here in the US to qualify for the credit. It should be complete no later than next year.

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jraheemjefcoat429 if the credit still be available by then. Other than leasing a vehicle and taking it straight from the top selling price most wont qualify for the full credit anyways.

    • @paularmstrong3395
      @paularmstrong3395 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jraheemjefcoat429 This was not my point. I'm not talking an EV. I'm talking MHEV or PHEV, for which the Santa Fe and Tuscons are manufactured in Korea and offered as such in North America. Why not the Kona? I do not want a Kona-E.

    • @jraheemjefcoat429
      @jraheemjefcoat429 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@paularmstrong3395 EV and PHEV will be built side by side at a plant to qualify for the credit.

  • @boricuaguerrero6632
    @boricuaguerrero6632 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hows the AWD 🤔

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      I would not know as this was FWD. Its in the description and video.

  • @ljacobs357
    @ljacobs357 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the Kona, but poor visibility.

  • @SLAL-gg6ol
    @SLAL-gg6ol ปีที่แล้ว

    Ridiculous design of headlight/taillight positions at bumper's corners.

  • @rwguim
    @rwguim 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    DON’T BUY THIS CAR!!!!
    This is the worst car I have ever owned. It rattles like a tin can! It has been in shop 7 times since I bought it in September 2019!
    Nothing works.

    • @MattTheCarguy
      @MattTheCarguy  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This was 5 years ago. A lot have changed.