Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video looking forward to seeing this crossover here in Canada heated seats and steering wheel comes standard across all models
Test drove this the other day, a huge step up from the previous model. The n line package looks infinitely better than the base model aesthetic though. The only disappointing thing is there is no ‘N’ variant like the old Kona had.
The molding is actually to help be easily replaceable in places that are normally prone to damage. It's not a bad thing and you don't notice it after a while.
If they brought the '24 Kona Hybrid - I'd get that in a heart beat... Looove the design and interior + features AND finding out it comes in Hyundai's Denium Blue Metalic- I'm obsessed - just wish they were confirmed bringing the Hybrid to the US ;-;
It’s frustrating that Europe and Asia get this in a hybrid and we don’t. While I can’t get an EV (I’m an apartment dweller), I won’t ever go to a fully gasoline engine again. This removes the Kona from my list. The Corolla Cross is still King.
My review of my Kona. You may be wondering why one star, let me tell you a quick story. I buy a Hyundai Kona, 30,000 miles later, Kona engine blows up, 2 months go by, engine fixed, have vehicle for one week, engine blows up again. Still under warranty, vehicle gets fixed AFTER 5 MONTHS LATER. They were nice enough to give me a loaner, I still can drive around, and go places. The same day they fix the vehicle, I get a phone call at 5:40 PM saying they need the vehicle back the next day. Less than 24 hour notice, my whole family is sick, they need the vehicle, no budging, no sorry, no nothing. I talked to a girl that works there, attitude, no remorse, just telling me the same thing repeatedly. I ask for a phone number or a higher manager, nope. CUSTOMER SERVICE used to mean something, not any more. Hyundai, you were doing so well, but you couldn't do the simplest of tasks. You couldn't make my life easier by just waiting until Tuesday when you open back up like I asked? The audacity to demand the loaner vehicle back within 12 hrs, after the fact it took 7 months to fix my vehicle (that probably is still broken) and the GM to hear my complaints and say "OK" is why I will never buy a junker from Hyundai ever again.
Looking forward to leasing my 3rd Kona next year!! I had a 2019 Limited, now driving a 2022 Limited Kona, and would lease the Limited model again. This time, I may even spring for AWD. As I am watching several Kona videos, the new look is growing on me. Those Cylon eyes on the front and back of the Kona (Battlestar Gallactica, for those who didn't catch the reference) is unique. I fell in love with my 2019 Kona back in the day because I love driving unique. I still like unique, but I cannot afford Ioniq. See what I did there? Anyway, this is the best video so far on the new Kona and I always use Car Gurus online for research. Looking at other subcompact SUV too -- again, lease is up next year, so a 2025 model year for me -- and by then, maybe a hybrid will be on the Kona horizon in the U.S.?
Still loving it. Even more now that it's hot AF in Florida and it has the ventilated seats. Use Bluelink to start it up 10 minutes before I get in and the car is nice and cool.
The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE (AWD) maxes out at $35K (after taxes), and when I spec out the Kona (AWD) it’s about the same. You’re getting more car and style for the same amount, so I think it’s extremely competitive. Just have to see how reliable it it though….
Picking mine up in 2 days (N Line) What do you mean wireless android auto is an available upgrade coming soon? Does that mean I would miss getting it because I'm getting the Kona N line too soon?
Yes. The new cars have bigger screen not compatible with wireless car play still works through wired. But wireless is coming with an update soon. Old cars have wireless because they are 8” or under.
just bought a new one recently and very unhappy with it. Main thing is the speed limit system doesnt work well and is constantly beeping. It uses road signs which are infrequent.. and it misses them.. cant turn it off permanently either.. so get used to annoying beeping
no you cant.. you can only set temporary.. my wife is hating the car more and more.. wish we could sell and buy something else without losing too much money. ( to be fair the actual driving and interior and mechanical functions of the car are great. ) just very poor electronic systems .. buy something else
Just got mine a week ago. basic model. This is a nice car, great interior. A lot of great feature included . PRO: A LOT!! of space for driving. If you are tall or overweight, this is a great car for you. PRO: Many included feature, remote with bluelink (but having issue with mine right now). PRO: Price is very nice for a SUV. CONS: Car panels feel like they are thin. CONS: Noisy car hear the exterior easily. CONS: Sound System. Feels a bit like no bass in the car even with equalizer modified. There is a lag, indeed, but this is a basic car, I don't intent to go from 0 to 60 in 3 secs either...
Great car ruined by 'Nanny' electronic warning systems and beeps, when are the car makers going to fix this with a single switch? Japanese make better engines as well...overpriced Korean...great review though. Thanks!!
Rented one about 6 months ago, had 27 miles on it. We were the first drivers. It was the absolute worst driving experience ever. Acceleration and shifting are miserable, like the transmission is guarded to prevent fast take-offs and freewheeling. The handling was sluggiah and heavy. It wasn't sporty or fun. It was a drag... boring, uninspired, and way too computerized. It felt like the car was trying to drive me, instead of the other way around. Plus, they're ugly. Hard pass. Not sure who this is for. Too small for a family with kids, not sporty enough for a young couple on the go, too big to be a commuter, so it ends up being just a medium-sized waste.
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Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video looking forward to seeing this crossover here in Canada heated seats and steering wheel comes standard across all models
Test drove this the other day, a huge step up from the previous model. The n line package looks infinitely better than the base model aesthetic though. The only disappointing thing is there is no ‘N’ variant like the old Kona had.
And no hybrids in the U.S. either which is a shame.
No N yet…
The inside is very nice but I wish they didn't do the crazy molding/cladding around the tires. 😩
Exactly, it’s ridiculously hideous.
Really? I actually like the molding!😂
How else are you going to pretend to drive a hilux gr sport
You haven’t seen the Mazda CX-30
The molding is actually to help be easily replaceable in places that are normally prone to damage. It's not a bad thing and you don't notice it after a while.
Thank you so much for mentioning the lag when speeding up!! Was looking for this info
I picked up my AWD black on black Limited, I was happy to pay $35k plus tax for it! Great review!
If they brought the '24 Kona Hybrid - I'd get that in a heart beat... Looove the design and interior + features AND finding out it comes in Hyundai's Denium Blue Metalic- I'm obsessed - just wish they were confirmed bringing the Hybrid to the US ;-;
Why not get a KIA Niro?
She said “ fit 8 people AND 3 large dogs” 🤣🤣🤣
This is one of my two dream cars.
Looks like it got more ground clearance
I just got my wife one 9-12 -24
❤️ it
You're lost, it's still 2023. 🤣🤣🤣
You old time traveler, you!!⏰⏰😃😃😃
Why would you buy a Kona if you can afford the multimillion dollar estate in the background???
Watching from Cumbria Britain and love what you termed narrow. Pretty much a dual carriageway here 😂. Informative and useful review 🙌
It’s frustrating that Europe and Asia get this in a hybrid and we don’t. While I can’t get an EV (I’m an apartment dweller), I won’t ever go to a fully gasoline engine again. This removes the Kona from my list. The Corolla Cross is still King.
My review of my Kona.
You may be wondering why one star, let me tell you a quick story.
I buy a Hyundai Kona, 30,000 miles later, Kona engine blows up, 2 months go by, engine fixed, have vehicle for one week, engine blows up again. Still under warranty, vehicle gets fixed AFTER 5 MONTHS LATER. They were nice enough to give me a loaner, I still can drive around, and go places. The same day they fix the vehicle, I get a phone call at 5:40 PM saying they need the vehicle back the next day. Less than 24 hour notice, my whole family is sick, they need the vehicle, no budging, no sorry, no nothing. I talked to a girl that works there, attitude, no remorse, just telling me the same thing repeatedly. I ask for a phone number or a higher manager, nope. CUSTOMER SERVICE used to mean something, not any more. Hyundai, you were doing so well, but you couldn't do the simplest of tasks. You couldn't make my life easier by just waiting until Tuesday when you open back up like I asked?
The audacity to demand the loaner vehicle back within 12 hrs, after the fact it took 7 months to fix my vehicle (that probably is still broken) and the GM to hear my complaints and say "OK" is why I will never buy a junker from Hyundai ever again.
Great Review!!!!
YOUR BIGGEST KENYAN FAN RIGHT HERE, AS USUAL, 13/09/2023
review 2025 Kona please and compare anything difference.
They would have to put a suv in stilts to be at 'eyelevel' with a semi on I-95
Looking forward to leasing my 3rd Kona next year!! I had a 2019 Limited, now driving a 2022 Limited Kona, and would lease the Limited model again. This time, I may even spring for AWD. As I am watching several Kona videos, the new look is growing on me. Those Cylon eyes on the front and back of the Kona (Battlestar Gallactica, for those who didn't catch the reference) is unique. I fell in love with my 2019 Kona back in the day because I love driving unique. I still like unique, but I cannot afford Ioniq. See what I did there? Anyway, this is the best video so far on the new Kona and I always use Car Gurus online for research. Looking at other subcompact SUV too -- again, lease is up next year, so a 2025 model year for me -- and by then, maybe a hybrid will be on the Kona horizon in the U.S.?
Forgot to add -- so glad Hyundai "saw the light" and discontinued the dual-clutch. I rarely notice it, but when I do, it's a pain in the a**.
Those are some bad gas mileage for such a small car
Just bought a red Limited last week. Great so far!
How about now?
Still loving it. Even more now that it's hot AF in Florida and it has the ventilated seats. Use Bluelink to start it up 10 minutes before I get in and the car is nice and cool.
The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE (AWD) maxes out at $35K (after taxes), and when I spec out the Kona (AWD) it’s about the same. You’re getting more car and style for the same amount, so I think it’s extremely competitive. Just have to see how reliable it it though….
Wonder what the lag looks like on the two base cars without the turbo
ich bleibe bei hyundai ❤
Picking mine up in 2 days (N Line)
What do you mean wireless android auto is an available upgrade coming soon? Does that mean I would miss getting it because I'm getting the Kona N line too soon?
I keep seeing that it will come in 2024 with an update
Yes. The new cars have bigger screen not compatible with wireless car play still works through wired. But wireless is coming with an update soon. Old cars have wireless because they are 8” or under.
@@frgarcia89 no, early builds of this new Kona had wired carplay, they all had the bigger screens.
OTA updates next year (Over the Air) will add the wireless feature. Yes, OTA is a new feature for Kona!!
Where is the Forte GT 2024?
just bought a new one recently and very unhappy with it. Main thing is the speed limit system doesnt work well and is constantly beeping. It uses road signs which are infrequent.. and it misses them.. cant turn it off permanently either.. so get used to annoying beeping
Pretty sure you can program it so it doesn’t beep
no you cant.. you can only set temporary.. my wife is hating the car more and more.. wish we could sell and buy something else without losing too much money. ( to be fair the actual driving and interior and mechanical functions of the car are great. ) just very poor electronic systems .. buy something else
Why is there no H on the wheel…
It has been replaced with four metallic dots and that is Morse code for an H.
technically there is
My 2019 kona cabin noise while driving is atrocious. How is the new model?
Far better than the first gen Kona.
You’re supposed to keep your hands on the steering wheel anyway
Question: did you find the shift lever pretty intuitive?
I drove it for a week I will say at first it’s a little tricky but after a day I had it down and it was actually kinda convenient for quickly shifting
Black body plastic. Don't be fooled. It's just ANOTHER way of cost cutting. Way CHEAPER that painted body panels, and serve NO purpose!
Higher trims DO have painted arches. they aren't trying to hide the fact it's cheap.
@@Dreadpirateflappy I agree they are proudly displaying their plastic, but clearly they've gone overboard as a styling feature.
Just got mine a week ago. basic model. This is a nice car, great interior. A lot of great feature included .
PRO: A LOT!! of space for driving. If you are tall or overweight, this is a great car for you.
PRO: Many included feature, remote with bluelink (but having issue with mine right now).
PRO: Price is very nice for a SUV.
CONS: Car panels feel like they are thin.
CONS: Noisy car hear the exterior easily.
CONS: Sound System. Feels a bit like no bass in the car even with equalizer modified.
There is a lag, indeed, but this is a basic car, I don't intent to go from 0 to 60 in 3 secs either...
how tall is she?
9:32 she said she is 5 ft 1
I used to love the Kona, but WTF is up with that big black front grill?
I prefer the EV front at 1:05
As the non EV version is a petrol powered car and has a combustion engine, it does in fact need a big grill.
Hyundai is winning in the sub compact Suv. This Kona is beautiful.
Who is this lovely lady? She's all types of cute and definitely doesn't skip leg day 😍
Great car ruined by 'Nanny' electronic warning systems and beeps, when are the car makers going to fix this with a single switch? Japanese make better engines as well...overpriced Korean...great review though. Thanks!!
What is the promo for this month? This is a nice car.
So it looks like the Kona is now around the same size as the current Tucson, will the next gen Tucson increase in size as well?
It’s nowhere near the Tucson.
the Tuscon is still significantly bigger
I like the video I just did a review of the all eletric Hyundai IONIQ and it seems a little plain Jain to me
auf alle fälle besser, als der yaris cross...
Who is this presenter?
The Bose audio system Is a downgrade. Always been too colored.
Swed upholstery. Would that be for vegans?
Rented one about 6 months ago, had 27 miles on it. We were the first drivers.
It was the absolute worst driving experience ever. Acceleration and shifting are miserable, like the transmission is guarded to prevent fast take-offs and freewheeling. The handling was sluggiah and heavy. It wasn't sporty or fun. It was a drag... boring, uninspired, and way too computerized. It felt like the car was trying to drive me, instead of the other way around.
Plus, they're ugly.
Hard pass. Not sure who this is for. Too small for a family with kids, not sporty enough for a young couple on the go, too big to be a commuter, so it ends up being just a medium-sized waste.
alter ich suche nach dem spiel kona und nicht nach ein drecks auto was kona heißt die karre interesiert mich wie die letzte wasserstandsmeldung nämlich überhaupt nicht
Hyundai makes bad quality.
Beautiful, sexy and classy..🥰