I purchased a 2023 Kona SEL with Convenience package. I am a former Tucson owner and downsized into the Kona. The hatch space is a little small, but overall the car has a ride that is very similar to the ride of the Tucson. The Kona's ride is very quiet on the inside and it has plenty of power. It's a nice little car. gas mileage is excellent. I'd say right now I have been getting about 35 to 37 miles per gallon on the freeway and 30 to 32 miles per gallon on the surface streets. I also love the parking. This little guy will fit into any space.
im in the market for a new car.. im leaning towards '23 Kona.. i jus saw the '24's but ehhhh not for my liking.. im hoping i can get OTD price / Year End Sale ;)
Great video! I usually end up keeping my vehicles for 3-5 years. I've talked to many Hyundai Kona owners/drivers (all of them are very happy with their Kona's). I went into a local Hyundai dealership wanting to buy the Kona N line. But they only had a Kona N (on display). So I took it for a test drive. I have never driven a vehicle that had all of the driving assist/safety features, I was very surprised how well they all worked. For me, I was very comfortable in the drivers seat and I do not need anything larger. I ended up special ordering the vehicle. The nice thing is, I ended up getting a 2023 model (fully loaded and with a 2 tone color choice). I can't wait to get it and drive it.
@@kimberlystokes663 Hello Kimberly, as I said I went in to order a 2022, but was upgraded to a 2023 model. The vehicle listed on Hyundai (Canadian site) with the ultimate package lists for $36549.00 (approx.). To order the vehicle it is a $500.00 deposit.
@@marcinszymczak8657 Honestly, I don't know what is new or improved in the new 2023 model. I've seen or heard rumors of some minor changes/improvements (the exterior looks slightly different, the vehicle is slightly longer/wider?, etc.). But these are simply rumors and nothing has been verified by Hyundai. The dealership did tell me that the 2023 model will be almost exactly the same as the 2022 model (from their knowledge). If there are some minor changes, I don't think it will affect my buying decision. I am planning on doing a video of the new vehicle and will be happy to answer any questions (once I get it).
I just bought a 2020 Kona and I'm really happy with it. It does give you enough power to gain speed and merge on the highway/interstate. It gets better gas mileage than other SUV's. I had a 2016 Volvo XC60 and traded it in for this. I think I made an excellent decision since the Volvo was on the verge of breaking down with no warranty or coverage and high expenses. German cars are great until they break and then they turn into very large paperweights if you're not rich enough to fix them out of pocket. I'm not rich. 💸 Enough said! The Kona was an awesome choice for me. It still carried some of the original warranty and since I got it from Carvana it had their 100 day warranty as well. 😁 Too bad they don't cover key fobs! That was over $300. 😭 And I have to replace the 2 rear tires for some reason. 🤷 Other than those 2 things, which are just flukes, the car is one of my better decisions. Only choosing to walk through my life with Jesus day by day, minute by minute, was a more excellent idea. I only pray 🙏😇 everyone could be so blessed with reliable transportation and a solid relationship with Jesus! God bless everyone who reads my review- Jenn
Thank you very much Shari! I like how informative and neutral you are to us auto-industry consumers. I agree with you about the engine problems that you mentioned at around 14:10 ; this is why people tend to lease Hyundais and Genesis rather than finance them. It's better to own these flashy cars briefly rather than long-term and have to deal with such mechanical problems that Hyundai has been experiencing since 2015. Nonetheless, happy new year to you and keep up the great work!
There is a trade off between the two. The Seltos provides some more rear and cargo space than the Kona, but the tradeoff is acceleration and handling which is better with the Kona.
@@BkBk-gy6vr you’re correct. Kona is better than seltos! Qiet, driving smoothly and better looking🎃🎃🎃. Just bought 2023 Kona limited. Very happy with this trim!
Your review of the Kona emphasises the critical shortage of space; the very reason I, in the UK purchased the Ultimate. Its 1800 mm width allows it to fit into my 2100mm garage, and here on our island, this is the standard width for 75% of garages. Cars are getting wider, and thus most cars are never garaged. Like your video, though.
I traded my 2021 Kona Ultimate AWD for a 2022 N Line FWD with Tech. I love it! The N is probably overkill for me, but this this is fun and feature packed. Very good value.
I have been a wanting the N, but the lack of sunroof, awd and some tech, has me seriously reconsidering and looking at the N Line. Seems to be the most practical choice. How do you feel about the seat materials on the N Line? I’ve never seen them in person..
I find the 2022 Kona very smooth and easy to drive. The only huge complaint I have is that the steering wheel keeps turning to the left. It's done this I leased it June, 2021. It has 3600 miles on it and I take it in for service every 4-months. I had 3-Elantras before this and they too pulled to the left. It's very upsetting this issue hasn't been fixed by constant alignments and wondering if anyone else has these issues.
i saw a Kona while sitting in crazy L.A. traffic ovr the wknd & it caught my eye Lol.. i honestly was goin for the CX-30 but its too long in the front & besides i really want nice looking suv & easy to park anywhere Lol.. im liking the 2 tone color possibly in White / Blk.. cx30 upcharge + $450 in White, Smh.. anyhow, now its time to make some decisions decisions😂 great video :)
I considered a Kona limited this fall. A lot of bang for the buck, but the hatch space is too small for road trips so went another way. Another problem was the Hyundai dealers in my area were totally unreasonable about additional dealer markup, ruining the main selling point of the brand - value for money.
@@muddy4evr Honda Civic Hatchback (highest trim). We (my wife especially) don't care for SUVs. We get plenty of legroom & cargo space with the Civic's large hatch. Everything about the car is top notch. It's an IIHS top safety pick+.
@@qataniali483 Yes, the Civic hatch space is quite a bit bigger than in the Kona. For example, see the Civic Hatchback review done by StraightPipes on TH-cam.
Great video I have just orderd a hybrid Kona After test driving i then read the many reviews The negatives were small luggage space but the seats fold down if and when required.Sluggish acceleration they say i found it fine its a car designed to give 56 mpg and did so on the test drive,why do all reviews apart from this one go on about speed ? One thing which also isnt mentioned is the price with the Kona £26500 for the premium model the Kia is £2600 more so how can you compare and the Arona £3200 more.Im part ex changing a Seat Leon Dsg 1.5 excellant car for a Kona for how it drives and looks in my opinion is good value,with a 5 year warranty.I have owned over 40 cars in my driving years and the most reliable is my wifes Hyundi ix20 so time will tell if the Kona can match it.
When we test drove the 2021 Kona we were turned off by the cheapo interior finish. Actually, this was an inferior unit to the discontinued Honda Fit which does the same mission, but with more interior storage (thanks to those "Magic Seats") and isn't as likely to roll over like a SUV. You are 100% CORRECT that the reliability of Hyundai/Kia/Genesis is shaky at best, after their $1.3 Billion engine fire settlement in 2021.
Good for you to mention the 2.0 engine troubles! Almost no review talk about it....H-K should replace that engine asap, even if they say that now it is good....
I am still deciding on Hyundai Kona or Electric, KIA seltos, or Hyundai ICONIC. Gas price is going so high. Buying small cross-over. I had Hyundai Santa Fe for over 15 yrs.
not anymore, replaced with IVT. Engine grenade is bad for resale, but i had the 2019 until last month and it was very good all around except for cargo area. which defeats purpuse of getting an SUV.
Toyota Corolla Cross hands down a better choice. I don’t understand why anyone would buy this Hyundai. I yet to meet a owner that owned Hyundai more than 10 years…either transmission or engine issue within 6 years. If I had to choose a new Hyundai or any new German cars, I would pick a 10 year old Lexus. 😂
If you can get one for a really good deal on a 3-4 year lease it's not a bad choice. Hyundai offered a 0% rate before the 2021s sold out. Just return it before the warranty is up if you want to be safe.
@@carhelpcorner I guess it’s a good advice leasing these fast depreciation vehicles. I just find it sad when people are on tight budget and settle for Hyundai and they get caught on expensive repairs. It defeats the purpose in getting economical vehicles when spend thousands on repairs. It would cost less for people to buy Toyotas in the first place if they are on strict budget.
@@Italiantonio76 What you pay is what you get. In many cases, unfortunately you pay more KIA and Hyundai products for equivalent Toyota models. So in reality on most cases, even what you pay what you get theory is completely false when it comes to KIA and Hyundai.
@@Thankyou_3 Your last comment is a contradiction of itself. Whatever you're trying to say, I'll point out that of all vehicles in its class, the 2022 Kona was awarded the best subcompact SUV for the money by US News, which combines 34 reviews including KBB, Car and Driver, and Edmunds. On top of that I'll add that when compared to the Corolla Cross, it got better overall reviews in general. Time will tell, but for now, your "hands down" words are simply not true, except for the "I don't understand" part. That's quite accurate
@@carhelpcorner No. not enough legroom in the rear seats problems with power transfer to the road in wet or snow (no problems in dry conditions) smaller luggage space no frunk all-wheel drive not available
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I purchased a 2023 Kona SEL with Convenience package. I am a former Tucson owner and downsized into the Kona. The hatch space is a little small, but overall the car has a ride that is very similar to the ride of the Tucson. The Kona's ride is very quiet on the inside and it has plenty of power. It's a nice little car. gas mileage is excellent. I'd say right now I have been getting about 35 to 37 miles per gallon on the freeway and 30 to 32 miles per gallon on the surface streets. I also love the parking. This little guy will fit into any space.
I have the 2023 SEL. It's a great fun economical little car.
Glad I bought it
im in the market for a new car.. im leaning towards '23 Kona.. i jus saw the '24's but ehhhh not for my liking.. im hoping i can get OTD price / Year End Sale ;)
Great video! I usually end up keeping my vehicles for 3-5 years. I've talked to many Hyundai Kona owners/drivers (all of them are very happy with their Kona's). I went into a local Hyundai dealership wanting to buy the Kona N line. But they only had a Kona N (on display). So I took it for a test drive. I have never driven a vehicle that had all of the driving assist/safety features, I was very surprised how well they all worked. For me, I was very comfortable in the drivers seat and I do not need anything larger. I ended up special ordering the vehicle. The nice thing is, I ended up getting a 2023 model (fully loaded and with a 2 tone color choice). I can't wait to get it and drive it.
Hello. If you don't mind me asking, how what was the price of your special order car?
@@kimberlystokes663 Hello Kimberly, as I said I went in to order a 2022, but was upgraded to a 2023 model. The vehicle listed on Hyundai (Canadian site) with the ultimate package lists for $36549.00 (approx.). To order the vehicle it is a $500.00 deposit.
@@OAO_73 Ok, and thank you!
Hello. Do you know what are the changes between 2023 model and 2022 model? If there are any?
@@marcinszymczak8657 Honestly, I don't know what is new or improved in the new 2023 model. I've seen or heard rumors of some minor changes/improvements (the exterior looks slightly different, the vehicle is slightly longer/wider?, etc.). But these are simply rumors and nothing has been verified by Hyundai. The dealership did tell me that the 2023 model will be almost exactly the same as the 2022 model (from their knowledge). If there are some minor changes, I don't think it will affect my buying decision. I am planning on doing a video of the new vehicle and will be happy to answer any questions (once I get it).
I just bought a 2020 Kona and I'm really happy with it. It does give you enough power to gain speed and merge on the highway/interstate. It gets better gas mileage than other SUV's. I had a 2016 Volvo XC60 and traded it in for this. I think I made an excellent decision since the Volvo was on the verge of breaking down with no warranty or coverage and high expenses. German cars are great until they break and then they turn into very large paperweights if you're not rich enough to fix them out of pocket. I'm not rich. 💸 Enough said! The Kona was an awesome choice for me. It still carried some of the original warranty and since I got it from Carvana it had their 100 day warranty as well. 😁 Too bad they don't cover key fobs! That was over $300. 😭 And I have to replace the 2 rear tires for some reason. 🤷 Other than those 2 things, which are just flukes, the car is one of my better decisions. Only choosing to walk through my life with Jesus day by day, minute by minute, was a more excellent idea. I only pray 🙏😇 everyone could be so blessed with reliable transportation and a solid relationship with Jesus!
God bless everyone who reads my review- Jenn
Amen!! Thanks so much Jenn for sharing! God bless you too!
Thank you very much Shari! I like how informative and neutral you are to us auto-industry consumers. I agree with you about the engine problems that you mentioned at around 14:10 ; this is why people tend to lease Hyundais and Genesis rather than finance them. It's better to own these flashy cars briefly rather than long-term and have to deal with such mechanical problems that Hyundai has been experiencing since 2015. Nonetheless, happy new year to you and keep up the great work!
Thank you very much!!
We had a Kona on order in 2022, but ended up cancelling as we found the Kia Saltos better in every way. Loving our Kia Seltos!
Seltos Ugly, more wind noise, more road noise, less Hp hmm far from better.
There is a trade off between the two. The Seltos provides some more rear and cargo space than the Kona, but the tradeoff is acceleration and handling which is better with the Kona.
@@BkBk-gy6vr - but now consider the new 2023 KIA Seltos looks nice and less expensive.
@@BkBk-gy6vr you’re correct. Kona is better than seltos! Qiet, driving smoothly and better looking🎃🎃🎃. Just bought 2023 Kona limited. Very happy with this trim!
@@BkBk-gy6vr you're correct. I like Kona bcz it is much quiet and powerful than seltos. Love my 2023 Kona limited!
Your review of the Kona emphasises the critical shortage of space; the very reason I, in the UK purchased the Ultimate. Its 1800 mm width allows it to fit into my 2100mm garage, and here on our island, this is the standard width for 75% of garages.
Cars are getting wider, and thus most cars are never garaged. Like your video, though.
I traded my 2021 Kona Ultimate AWD for a 2022 N Line FWD with Tech. I love it! The N is probably overkill for me, but this this is fun and feature packed. Very good value.
I have been a wanting the N, but the lack of sunroof, awd and some tech, has me seriously reconsidering and looking at the N Line. Seems to be the most practical choice. How do you feel about the seat materials on the N Line? I’ve never seen them in person..
@@djmattplay I have one and I love it..it's perfectly balanced car
@@slow_rednline4874 which one do you have? N or N line?
@@djmattplay n line .slightly modded now new exhaust jb4 tune i20n intake I20n intercooler has plugs .waiting on the i20n turbo and inlet to come
@@djmattplay also I have Michelin pilot sport 4s tires as well.grip is crazy
Totally worth it in my opinion.
I find the 2022 Kona very smooth and easy to drive. The only huge complaint I have is that the steering wheel keeps turning to the left. It's done this I leased it June, 2021. It has 3600 miles on it and I take it in for service every 4-months. I had 3-Elantras before this and they too pulled to the left. It's very upsetting this issue hasn't been fixed by constant alignments and wondering if anyone else has these issues.
i saw a Kona while sitting in crazy L.A. traffic ovr the wknd & it caught my eye Lol.. i honestly was goin for the CX-30 but its too long in the front & besides i really want nice looking suv & easy to park anywhere Lol.. im liking the 2 tone color possibly in White / Blk.. cx30 upcharge + $450 in White, Smh.. anyhow, now its time to make some decisions decisions😂 great video :)
I considered a Kona limited this fall. A lot of bang for the buck, but the hatch space is too small for road trips so went another way. Another problem was the Hyundai dealers in my area were totally unreasonable about additional dealer markup, ruining the main selling point of the brand - value for money.
Like you said, with a markup there is little reason to consider this over other more practical choices. The value just isn't there anymore.
which did you end up going with?
@@muddy4evr Honda Civic Hatchback (highest trim). We (my wife especially) don't care for SUVs. We get plenty of legroom & cargo space with the Civic's large hatch. Everything about the car is top notch. It's an IIHS top safety pick+.
@@the-truth-hurts You saying the civic hatch area is bigger than the kona???????
@@qataniali483 Yes, the Civic hatch space is quite a bit bigger than in the Kona. For example, see the Civic Hatchback review done by StraightPipes on TH-cam.
I don't believe you are correct on the Nu 2.0 as far as issues. There is no recall regarding the 2.0 nu motor
Great video
I have just orderd a hybrid Kona
After test driving i then read the many reviews
The negatives were small luggage space but the seats fold down if and when required.Sluggish acceleration they say i found it fine its a car designed to give 56 mpg and did so on the test drive,why do all reviews apart from this one go on about speed ? One thing which also isnt mentioned is the price with the Kona £26500 for the premium model the Kia is £2600 more so how can you compare and the Arona £3200 more.Im part ex changing a Seat Leon Dsg 1.5 excellant car for a Kona for how it drives and looks in my opinion is good value,with a 5 year warranty.I have owned over 40 cars in my driving years and the most reliable is my wifes Hyundi ix20 so time will tell if the Kona can match it.
When we test drove the 2021 Kona we were turned off by the cheapo interior finish. Actually, this was an inferior unit to the discontinued Honda Fit which does the same mission, but with more interior storage (thanks to those "Magic Seats") and isn't as likely to roll over like a SUV.
You are 100% CORRECT that the reliability of Hyundai/Kia/Genesis is shaky at best, after their $1.3 Billion engine fire settlement in 2021.
Recently sold my 2011 Tucson with almost 140,000 miles. Not one issue, ever.
For more space on luggage 1000 euros less and lower sprit if it comes to Hyundai I would choose Hyundai 30i than kona
I thought the hyundai kona shared the platform with the kia stonic? Not seltos.
Good for you to mention the 2.0 engine troubles! Almost no review talk about it....H-K should replace that engine asap, even if they say that now it is good....
Nice driving car using rented one just now like it
Owned a 2022 for a year & it's been great.
Very informative
Hi ! I wonder Does Kona have Idle Stop and Go feature ?
Yes.
I am still deciding on Hyundai Kona or Electric, KIA seltos, or Hyundai ICONIC. Gas price is going so high. Buying small cross-over. I had Hyundai Santa Fe for over 15 yrs.
If you're still looking, you might want to consider the KIA Niro, which looks very much like the Kona, but has hybrid and electric engine options.
I'm leery of the Hyundai/Kia engine issues. Isn't this 2.0 litre the engine with all the fire issues.
Yes it is I mentioned that in the video
He speaks about it in the video at around 14:10.
Please can you review the new Kona?
Thought the lower trims had a 6 speed Automatic.
not anymore, replaced with IVT. Engine grenade is bad for resale, but i had the 2019 until last month and it was very good all around except for cargo area. which defeats purpuse of getting an SUV.
Does it catch fire? That problem hasn't been addressed yet by Hyundai
I talked about that issue in the video
It was addressed already back in 2020. You can Google Consumer Reports related to it. I tried providing a link, but someone deleted it.
The 1.6 turbo bad engine the 2.0 is better.
Toyota Corolla Cross hands down a better choice. I don’t understand why anyone would buy this Hyundai. I yet to meet a owner that owned Hyundai more than 10 years…either transmission or engine issue within 6 years.
If I had to choose a new Hyundai or any new German cars, I would pick a 10 year old Lexus. 😂
If you can get one for a really good deal on a 3-4 year lease it's not a bad choice. Hyundai offered a 0% rate before the 2021s sold out. Just return it before the warranty is up if you want to be safe.
@@carhelpcorner I guess it’s a good advice leasing these fast depreciation vehicles. I just find it sad when people are on tight budget and settle for Hyundai and they get caught on expensive repairs. It defeats the purpose in getting economical vehicles when spend thousands on repairs. It would cost less for people to buy Toyotas in the first place if they are on strict budget.
Hardly better in every way. Acceleration and handling is better on the Kona. You get more features with the Kona for less money.
@@Italiantonio76 What you pay is what you get. In many cases, unfortunately you pay more KIA and Hyundai products for equivalent Toyota models. So in reality on most cases, even what you pay what you get theory is completely false when it comes to KIA and Hyundai.
@@Thankyou_3 Your last comment is a contradiction of itself. Whatever you're trying to say, I'll point out that of all vehicles in its class, the 2022 Kona was awarded the best subcompact SUV for the money by US News, which combines 34 reviews including KBB, Car and Driver, and Edmunds. On top of that I'll add that when compared to the Corolla Cross, it got better overall reviews in general. Time will tell, but for now, your "hands down" words are simply not true, except for the "I don't understand" part. That's quite accurate
thats a n not a n line thanks
Kawaii 😍
He's cute
Get you info right dude the red kona you show in the video is NOT the Nline thats the full N
OK Mr perfect!
@@BkBk-gy6vr ha ha ha yea sure
kind of a moot point in the overall review process
Low end Cheap garbage 🤮
Major engine issues 🤮 🔥
Small space 🤮
Crappy ride & underpowered 🤮
Buy the amazing new Toyota Corolla Cross 😀 ✅
You're not even a fan of the all electric version?
@@carhelpcorner No.
not enough legroom in the rear seats
problems with power transfer to the road in wet or snow (no problems in dry conditions)
smaller luggage space
no frunk
all-wheel drive not available
Can't be that amazing if it's lower rated when compared to not just the Kona, but several other models in its class. Swing and a miss.
@@billyrock8305 idk i'm 6'1" and had enough leg room in the back seat when i looked at one
@@phanke8685 Still cramped space.