I can't believe the reviewer dislikes the exterior of the Kona. I think it's a great looking SUV.

As most car reviewers he s missed the point of the car. And doesn't understand who s looking at the review. The audience doesn't care if it's leather everywhere or not. It's not a Ferrari...Only if it looks good compared to other similar cars or not. Most people would want it to be a family car. And/or a city car for practical use in which it seems to be perfect. Most people aren't even interested in the fully spec. version. We will buy the car because of the affordable price. And the size and a couple of extra features. (Size because it's compact and not a monster truck) Not everyone like a big SUV. My guess is that most will even buy the standard 2.0 engine and not the turbo. It s more affordable and still more powerful than other small crossovers. Thank you

@sherrid5315

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t care for the leather anyway or plastic it’s all about the sport looking and warranty also I got the extra warranty just got it ! Love it red SE 2020 only me so big enough for me ! Got good rebates ext who cares about the extras ☺️

@mr.typical3169

3 жыл бұрын

SE+ with the leather steering wheel and shift knob are good enough for me. I dont put my hands all over the plastic

I bought a 2020 kona on 10/01/19 and I absolutely love it. I find the rear camera really good contrary to what he said.

@Stephoya

4 жыл бұрын

Kudos I'm going to do the same soon. Do you like it?

@tetantoss2067

4 жыл бұрын

So you bought 2019 Kona.

@rastastoned420

4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2019 and same. My camera is fine.

@Chuppakabras

4 жыл бұрын

I must concur. The quality seemed fine despite what he said. I look forward to getting the Iron Man Edition very soon.

@RasielSuarez

4 жыл бұрын

@@Chuppakabras I bought mine two days before yours. The backup camera sucks, admit it. Still ok overall!

I think Kona is beautiful outside. The front lights are so futuristic for me. I love it!!😍

Test drove the Kona Ultimate a few times today and was immediately in love. Going to be paying the remaining balance tomorrow!

Great job. Very informative review.

Thank you for sharing your experience 😊 So clear and detail about KONA I like your video 💕

Dan thinks the Kona is small. Maybe he should try getting in a Mazda CX3! The Kona is class competitive and is the quickest car in this class.

Gallows, Gaslight Anthem, Glassjaw... a man of my own heart!

It won the car of the year in both Spain and US. Europe and North America are two very different markets when it comes to automobiles. This proves that Kona is a really good SUV.

@fredhacker2561

4 жыл бұрын

AND Australia

The volume should automatically lower when you’re close to your destination and you’re still not sure if you’re at it. Lol

Well, it is what it is. If you need more cargo space, buy a Santa Fe.

2:10 Hell yes for Gallows. Didn’t expect that.

I bought a 2020 Kona Ultimate today

@lennarthomas

4 жыл бұрын

JC R Congratulations 🎉

@Stephoya

4 жыл бұрын

How is it? I'm planning to do the same in a few weeks.

@pleasant88

4 жыл бұрын

@@lennarthomas How is it? I'm planning to do the same in a few weeks as well.

Pontiac aztek baby! I had one. Loved it. So funky, but yet incredibly reliable. Mr, white approved.

For what you have the video titled as, I was really surprised at how critical you were of the vehicle.

As someone who went from a 2020 civic to a 2020 Kona, the backup camera is considerably better in the Kona, so saying it’s bad resolution is definitely a stretch. Its better than Honda’s for sure

the screen has better resolution than my 40 grand 2018Toyota 4runner sr5 premium

@palillo2006

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly, I have a 2018 Tacoma off road 4x4 and I stop using the back up camera and look over my shoulder because the camera quality is so bad.

Got a kona today. What is ip with the heat. You have tk pug the fan on 4 to get head. 1-3 does nothing

Hello sir. I wanted to comment on the HUD as you made mention of. Can you adjust the size of the display information? I ask because I just purchased a 2020 Kia GT-Line Turbo Soul and I love it. It too has an HUD feature which I figured out not only can you adjust the size of the display information, you can also adjust the color and position as well according to your height if need be.

@danilika9420

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The HUD is adjustable, but I still find it tough to see at times.

I like this car. May get one.

I really like the way it looks.

@alexng4

4 жыл бұрын

you have odd taste

@khutso8304

4 жыл бұрын

@@alexng4 odd taste? i find anyone who dislikes this absolutely insane!

@alexng4

4 жыл бұрын

@@khutso8304 then you have odd taste in cars...Congratulation!!!!

@alithamer1307

4 жыл бұрын

Ur funny look at the likes he got and wat u got , it looks stylish

@PrimalJacob

4 жыл бұрын

Same looks great

Bought a 2020 SE w the 2.0l and the normal automatic trans (no dual clutch) and have no complaints at all. Really good AWD system, plenty of features, outstanding warranty, 32 mpg, and contrary to this review my 6'1 frame fits into the car with room to spare. Also unlike this reviewer I don't sit in my car and touch the plastic so...who cares how it feels...it looks fine.

Im comparing the Kona vs Ford Ecosport. Kona has more things and more beauty from textures in the interior.

Can't you get that red stitching on the seats on any exterior colors and how good it's on the snow 🤔🤔 and by the way good review 👍👍

@danilika9420

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, and thanks for the kind words! The interior accent colours are matched to the exterior and are only offered on the top trim with select colours in Canada. It's not uncommon for automakers to limit the colours offered to keep people from ordering ugly combos. It's all about brand equity!

I am a 'driver' with over 55 years on and off the road in everything from 18 wheelers and highly modified mustangs to Nodwells. I own a 2019 'Trend' with the 1.6 L AWD and love it! I live in western Canada where AWD is welcome in winter. This is a compact SUV so you're not going to enjoy the spaciousness of a Tuscon but there is plenty of room for my wife, our 30 lb dog and me to travel comfortably even on long trips which was an important feature for us. I did spend a hundred bucks and sound-proofed the vehicle myself - much improved. Highly recommend if you want a COMPACT SUV.

@drh3474

4 жыл бұрын

KPussGT- I am thinking of buying a new Kona. What did you do in the way of soundproofing? Wind and road noise are a pet peeve of mine. Thank You

The size of figures in the heads up display are adjustable, and can be made bigger. You can also change the colour.

@danilika9420

4 жыл бұрын

raymond tonna I do realize the font size can be increased, however it’s just not quite enough to make it worth using, if it were my money. Thanks for watching, and thanks for your input!

@carfreak7186

4 жыл бұрын

Dan Ilika great review. My wife loves the heads up display. As far as the car goes, we have the Ultimate and love it. We traded in a Honda HrV for it. This Kona is a blast to drive. Cheers

I've looked and couldn't find many that offered higher quality plastics to be honest. They seem to be inline with others in the category. Kona is middle of the pack in cargo space with the seats up and near the top with them down. It can be hard to compare by memory alone. Kona does have more performance (HP/TrQ) than any other offered in it's category not including premium brands of course. The 2.0 is line with the rest, 1.6T leaves them all behind.

@danilika9420

4 жыл бұрын

Tech Pappee Thanks for watching and for the comments! While it’s true that cheap plastics are common in this class of vehicle, there are some out there that are superior; the Subaru Crosstrek, for example. In terms of cargo room, the 1,296 L with the seats folded is actually among the least in the segment. The 544 L with them up is in line with competitors, but much less than what’s in the Elantra GT. Finally, when it comes to output, you’re right - the 1.6T is at the top. In fact, only the optional engine in the Jeep Renegade offers more torque. Thanks again for watching!

@GhostOfAMachine

4 жыл бұрын

@@danilika9420 Crosstrek is a wagon. This is a compact hatchback

"if you have the means I highly recommend it" lol where have I heard that before, (Ferris bueller)

should my kona have a clicking sound during braking, l got 12/26/2019 so its a little less than a month now that l've had it.

@dasboot6935

4 жыл бұрын

@Rama Nrusimhadevara l did that about a month ago and you'll never guess what it was. After having bought it new, l knew my dogs would be leaving nose prints on the windows so l had a new can of foaming wimdow cleaner so l threw in under my drivers seat. l never noticed it much but once the can had rolled back and forth enough times it settled in a position that made clunk against the metal tracking braces for the seat. The first dealership the guy thought l was nuts and said he didn't hear anything, so l took it to anothet dealership. One of the sales reps had the same car and also had a simuliar situation and knew exactly what it was. He puy it in park and looked at me and said "you have a can under ypur drivers seat" l said "no way" fot about two weeks that damn can drove me nuts, and that day l made the decision to take to the dealership. What a relief.

really like this Kona.

Would all you darn reviewers stop with the plastic trim! it's an entry level not a luxury vehicle.

@danilika9420

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Ray! I'm certainly not declaring the Kona to be some better quality interior materials away from being a premium vehicle, but the plastics Hyundai and sister brand Kia use in their vehicles borders on recycling-bin quality. And it's more than just some trim bits -- I'm talking everything from the dash to the door panels, and even the seat-backs. The inferior quality of the plastics inside really downgrades what's an otherwise outstanding vehicle. Thanks again for watching!

@parker1ray

4 жыл бұрын

@@danilika9420 Bought one this evening because i'm kind of partial to my recycle bin. We have become quite intimate! Just kidding.

@sherrid5315

3 жыл бұрын

The leather in my Kia even though I kept it up etc was rubbing off ! I prefer the plastic anyway ☺️

@mr.typical3169

3 жыл бұрын

@@danilika9420 Chrysler*

@DK-pr9ny

3 жыл бұрын

Entry level at $30k..

Hyundai auto company that is improving with every new car. Never owned one but I do like very much new Palisade.

@c0braZ602

4 жыл бұрын

Palisade? That's what i looking for forward!

Doesnt look like the AZTEK at all to me, except they both have 4 tires and a steering wheel. Pretty sure you were a kid when it came out. So you may not of been aware that they actually sold fairly well. However, it didn't interest me, I was running around in my 94 Trans am. A friend of mine bought the kona sel with tech package in july, same color as your review vehicle. very happy with it.

@danilika9420

4 жыл бұрын

John Franklin Thanks for watching! I agree that it doesn’t look like the Aztek, however, I simply meant its oddball styling - mainly the fascia and excess cladding - makes me wonder if people would be more receptive to a vehicle like the Aztek in today’s market.

@swanblake

4 жыл бұрын

@@danilika9420 Dan I've missed your reviews. Great stuff

@danilika9420

4 жыл бұрын

@@swanblake Thanks for the kind words! I'm happy to be back to it!

What!?! The rear view camera is far better then any others I’ve seen!! What this guy on??

@roguecheddar

3 жыл бұрын

They get shipped with a plastic film over the lens, my dealer didn't remove it on my 2021 Kona Limited, made a huge difference when I discovered it.

*KONA❤*

They should lower the roof so you can drive with your head poking through the sun roof.

okay, he talks about cheap materials but does he want it to be diamonds? This car looks great, I want the electric version.

@johna9994

4 жыл бұрын

William Ramos This interior will still look great in 7 to 10 years!

@coreydunlap5260

4 жыл бұрын

It’s not as bad as he makes it out to be.......I just bought one and I love the interior.....better than what your gonna get in most cars

@b58lol

4 жыл бұрын

He wants soft touch material lol

If the Infiniti FX45, Nissan Murano Convertible, and Pontiac Aztec were on sale today they would sell bonkers. Confused Americans love them some SUVs

I like the front end design.. looks menacing with the slanted daytime running lights. I wonder if the dog lights are amber or clear? what's better, the naturally aspirated or turbo?

I really like mine. :) It's a nice mid-sized vehicle with AWD. My back also needs something with more of an upright seat than sportier cars and this was perfect. It performs much better than my old 2006 Focus did in all aspects. I even get around 50% better fuel economy despite it being a much heavier vehicle.

@bryreudter0375

Жыл бұрын

getting rid of my ford focus to get this lol

@Ostsol

Жыл бұрын

@@bryreudter0375 I really liked the Focus! The problem was that everything kept breaking. Since I bought it: a door lock, 3 starters, 3 power steering pumps, a rear main seal, alternator, a couple random sensors... Almost three years in and so far so good on the Kona.

@bryreudter0375

Жыл бұрын

@@Ostsol me too i love my ford focus 2013 but i’ve had to replace the transmission, dual clutch and TCM and a few sensors as well. i had so much fun in the car but it’s definitely time to get a new vehicle.

What does this guy talk about very bad quality of the reverse camera? The camera, îs so much better compared even with much more expensive cars.

@johnnymichael1804

4 жыл бұрын

I get nothing but compliments on the quality of my back up camera on my 2017 Sonata. Hyundai has some of the better quality cameras on the market.

@danilika9420

4 жыл бұрын

Johnny Michael Thanks for watching! While not the worst around, the cameras Hyundai uses certainly aren’t the best in the business. Subaru, for example, has far better image quality.

For Canada, 2.0L Luxury is the best trim. All the livability options without the extra BS from a small turbo engine and flaky DCT (us Canadians like to keep our cars past 7+ years of ownership). Turbo engine is not the best powertrain to highlight a very capable AWD system. The 2.0L 6spd transmission can climb Toronto core's steepest hills at 1500rpm, in fresh snow, with no slip.. Trunk space is ample for a car that's as long as a Yaris hatchback and can fit a 6'1 driver behind himself. I own the 2021 Luxury and backup Camera is almost 4k quality...best I've ever seen in any car. Also suspension dampening for 2021 seems better then 2020 model. Given the quality of Kona's chassis, I suspect Hyundai will continue to improve on this car as it ages.

I have been a loyal Hyundai user from last 17 years but when the enigne on my Elantra developed the piston slap and was denied the replacement, Hyundai just lost me forever. I believe the 2.0l engine in Kona still suffered from same problems. No more Hyundai from now onwards

I love mine and excuse YOU because I think it is cute and sporty looking!! I have houndstooth seats and they are adorable and the car is fun to drive and affordable!

@pamelacrabtree329

4 жыл бұрын

susan krsnak I have a 2019 and LOVE IT 🥰 Absolutely a blast to drive, have the 1.6 liter KONA Rocks

@stefaniesilva9060

4 жыл бұрын

Me too I think Kona looks Amazing! Futuristic I could say. I love it

Very comprehensive review ✅! Although, fail to signal turn ( at 3:05 ) is not good driving, please try to correct in future!

@johnfranklin5277

4 жыл бұрын

Cant remember the last time I saw a cop use signal to turn or even change lanes, or come to a complete stop at stop signs. They set a very bad example in my town.

@sandykish9608

4 жыл бұрын

Who is this Deputy Dog? Wow😂😂😂

@christopherdouglas8471

4 жыл бұрын

Sandy Kish I’m your ever vigilant defender of the law, SGK!

Would of been nice to see the back seats

06:01, you bought a small crossover, what do you expect? Lol

@cyrano661

4 жыл бұрын

So? I have a small sedan 2009 Honda Civic and I can fit more stuff. The HRV is a small crossover and has way more room. Just to say, the “small crossover “ excuse doesn’t hold.

Comparing this to an Aztec is pretty ridiculous. It's a good looking small vehicle. Some cheap interior bits but it's a budget-oriented vehicle.

Matches his “sweet” vest

Does anybody else think the headlight illumination needs improvement? The headlights seem to be too low.

@cmbadass

4 жыл бұрын

Have you driven one? They are pretty good honestly. The turn in lights are cool too.

@roguecheddar

3 жыл бұрын

The low headlights work quite well actually, but definitely get the LED headlights in the Limited or the Ultimate, they are far superior than the halogens in the lower trim levels.

I don't agree with your esthetics comment. I went for the Kona 2021 for the its looks and the good reviews, among best smal SUV with Honda and Toyota. Of course a more sporty look like the Toyota CH-R. For the rest I share critics.

Lol didn’t get it for looks ! It’s an awesome car you sound like my son in law maybe you should engineered it you think ? I take the plastic over the leather easy to clean etc ! Your to tall for it anyway ! My camera is fine 👌

Toyota matrix at 7:22

Are you seriously comparing the looks of the Kona to the Aztek?

Hum, the exterior body style is what draws me to Kona, but in the past when I drive any of there vehicles I do get a cheap material feeling, this company has done great with there body styles, but when you drive any of there cars a feeling of cheaply made is there

Way to expensive in Canada specially for such a small crossover.

Me and the wife just test drove one. I thought it was a pile of cheap junk.. I would never buy it but she likes it. I would personally never buy hyundai anything. The one thing I did like about it was that plastic all around the usual rusting spots. Being in northern ontario canada, that could be handy.. But the sound of the brand new engine sounded cheap to me. But I guess all these new vehicles kind of sound like shit to me too unless their v8 trucks.. The engine did have an unusual ticking sound like cheap bearings on the pulley system, alternator perhaps.. Just turned me right off.. The ride was rough too. Im used to my mid size truck though so that could be a factor. The last small car I had was a 2001 pontiac sunfire, and when I took that off that road in 2009, I felt it was a better made car than this kona we drove.. Im not comparing the fancy radio stuff, but the actual quality of the engine and ride.. The quality of the kona just seemed cheap.. It was the cloth interior model.. and when the guy mention 30k + for the leather ones I really had to choke back my words because I didn't feel the 21 kona for 23k + tax was even worth it.. More like 17k + tax..

Always showing Top of the Line models...

It’s perfect for small family One kid We have one he likes it better than rogue sport And do do we I agree they used to much plastic inside Maybe 24 will fix that

@danilika9420

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely - the interior looks and feels cheap, but I’m happy to report that the new one is vastly improved!

this is a perfect car for my wife.

I think the Kona looks good. The Aztec was ugly from the get go. Like you say, looks are subjective. ;)

You're comparing the looks of the god awful Aztek to the Kona?? Yes I know its subjective, but if you judge by how many konas you see on the road, compared to how many azteks sold, I'd say a lot more people think the kona looks good. And it does.

Dude you're way too tall for that car. You look uncomfortable 🙄😩. I am getting a Kona for 2020 👌.

@danilika9420

4 жыл бұрын

It certainly isn't the best car for folks who stand over six feet, that's for sure!

@Yesu44

4 жыл бұрын

@@danilika9420 lmao that it is not 😂😅😂😅.

@cmbadass

4 жыл бұрын

6’2 and I just lowered the seat. It works for me. Very comfortable car

@Yesu44

4 жыл бұрын

@@cmbadass but you have to do that all the time 👀😨👀😨?!?!

@cmbadass

4 жыл бұрын

@@Yesu44 Nah, It has a power adjustable seat:)

This guy dont know what he is talking about ,greatvlooking suv...people love the looks ,,if they didn't it wouldn't be selling...

@rhinofromthevoid9904

4 жыл бұрын

i bought mine because it was so ugly i actually felt bad for the poor thing.

@sherrid5315

3 жыл бұрын

The Kia Soul is the ugliest I ever saw !

This guy is a farmer!

@danilika9420

4 жыл бұрын

MOLAROIS MORAIS This is the best comment I’ve ever received on one of my videos! Thanks for watching!

32k is more than a limited 2.0 crosstrek

@danilika9420

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Eli. In Canada, the top-of-the-line Crosstrek Limited with EyeSight is priced at $33,895 before freight and fees. Thanks for watching!

I don’t understand the Aztek comparison at all. This car is nowhere near the conversations of Ugliest Vehicle Ever Mass Produced, and that’s what the Pontiac Aztek is. The Pontiac Aztek is so bad that Pontiac would not be able to sustain itself as a company less than a decade after its launch. Because you can’t trust a company that thought building the Aztek was a good idea.

And the boot space is 361, not 544 how you said. You got your facts wrong from autodata.net. Be more careful next tine you review a car!

@danilika9420

4 жыл бұрын

Ali Fatehy The information referenced regarding cargo room, etc. comes from Hyundai Canada, not a third-party website. Thanks for watching!

@alifatehy5347

4 жыл бұрын

@@danilika9420 i don t know from where You got IT, but IT s wrong. The boot space is 361.

Admit it! You don't like the Kona, even if so very many do. Chacun à son goût.

Headroom is a problem because you’re in a vehicle with a sunroof. Exterior styling is fine. No, I don’t own one.

Truly a shame, It's too small even for someone 5'11". It feels like you're looking out of the absolute top of the windshield with the seat all the way to the floor. I liked the gt feel, and the interior styling, although the interior felt extremely cheap. No thanks.

@cici2O

3 жыл бұрын

My husband is 6 feet tall and he loves driving the Kona. The interior is nowhere as bad as the reviewer makes it seem. Anyway, car preferences are very subjective.

why the fuck are people hating on the design?

We get it, you hate the way it looks. But to compare it to the Aztek? Lay off the drugs before the review dude.

That's not 2020, that's the 2018/19.

I would never buy an ICE Kona, but I'd drive the EV variant.

You cannot compare this design to the Aztek. That was an ugly car. This one is decent looking and not even in the same league.

@Chuppakabras

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! The Aztek was and has to be one of the most horrendous looking cars I have ever seen aside from the Ford Taurus. Thank god it's been discontinued.

It’s garbage. Had a 2019 and transmission already had a transmission replaced. Engine knocks. The Tucson 2.4 is the way to go

Hyundai one of the best design but not the engine

@bobbyknuckles6380

4 жыл бұрын

cedieboy 0-60 in 6.3 - Cheers

What the hell is he talking about compared to it's rivals the Kona exterior looks really unique and great . Sorry but Dislike

At this price i can buy toyota which feels really good comparison to this cheap plastic.

@raya74

3 жыл бұрын

Which Toyota?

suzuki sx4 but 2020 tech lol

현대

Competitive but way overpriced for this tiny car.

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Broooo this is the most negative review...get a new job pls

DON"T BUY Kona. It's been engineered for rodents to sit on the engine and chew wires. I paid a bill of $1100 for my new Kona 2020 purchased 2 months back.

@khj4802

4 жыл бұрын

Kamesh Rao despicable bobble liar hm

@kameshrao9511

4 жыл бұрын

@@khj4802 How much did Hyundai pay you? $1, alcohol...

@willyestrada5396

4 жыл бұрын

Clean up your place and get rid of the rats!

@kameshrao9511

4 жыл бұрын

@@willyestrada5396 I did, sir. You would understand my issue if you open the hood and look at Kona and other cars. The rat's have perfect space and luxury in Kona.

@sherrid5315

3 жыл бұрын

Must had a lot rats around for that to happen never heard of this ! Lol don’t buy cause of rodents get rid of them first 🙄

Never buy a hyundai if you value your money and sanity. Cargo space is lacking.

@Stephoya

4 жыл бұрын

Bullcrap!

@tonyrock5313

4 жыл бұрын

@@Stephoya Have fun with your hyundai.

@rastastoned420

4 жыл бұрын

Just replaced my 2012 Elantra for the Kona. Never had a single problem with my Elantra. Just maintained it well.

@2010ngojo

4 жыл бұрын

You're telling me a compact suv is lacking cargo space. Well I'll be damned. Bet you're gonna say a convertible also lacks cargo space.

@tonyrock5313

4 жыл бұрын

@@2010ngojo way less than the CRV.