It's awesome to see an EV that uses actual buttons instead of a giant screen. I've been shopping for an EV and too many of them put everything into touch screens which I hate in a car.

@meikgeik

9 ай бұрын

YES. Fuck touch screen controls. People are distracted enough in their cars. I'm so tired of seeing people pass me while staring at their touch screen and booping stuff.

@marykay8587

9 ай бұрын

exactly!!! Im old school in that department.....why does everything have to be touch screen? lol

"When I turn it turns the car". Well I'm sold.

That "weeeee" sound is for pedestrian protection. It is believed that when it is within/lower than a certain speed that it could be driving in residential roads hence the feature.

Drove a E-kona for the first time. Fast and it rocked, loved it

I prefer this older model over the new one. I appreciate the small size

@katiecannon8186

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I think I’m gonna buy this year just because I really don’t want a larger car.

@dfsdh432v9

Жыл бұрын

I got a 2018 in December. It has less than 7k miles on it and has been back twice for dropping to limp mode from a knock sensor code. That's once before they changed the sensor and once after. The car can't handle rpm load when passing or merging onto the highway. Both times the car dropped to 40mph almost immediately, almost causing pileups. DO NOT BUY A THETA II EQUIPED HYUNDAI OR KIA.

@isaiah123456wp7

Жыл бұрын

@@dfsdh432v9 Theta II is a gasoline engine. This is in regard to the electric only model. No engine concerns when it doesn't have one. Just an electric motor and battery.

2023 Kona Electrics come with a heat-pump as standard, which wasn't available in previous model-years in the US. Makes a significant difference in winter efficiency. Hyundai really needs to figure out how to integrate an EV route planner, though.

@williamguillIII

Жыл бұрын

They also need to figure out why their vehicles depreciate so rapidly and don't hold trade value.

@dwadd7528

Жыл бұрын

and assembled by children🙃🙃🙃🙃

@youtubeitisisntit7333

Жыл бұрын

did the 2019 model had in the limited? or any other previous year one? just curious.

Does it have cameras, more specifically a Blindspot camera?

AWD would have made this a beast in this segment

@toyotaprius79

Жыл бұрын

Or proper storage area.

@RISCGames

Жыл бұрын

But also would have raised the cost by another $10k I gather and you’d just hear everyone gripe just to get a Tesla instead

@ericeric4774

8 күн бұрын

I think just making rwd... Would have be enoght

what is big chrome thing on steering wheel?

Excellent point being made with the plethora of switches. Switches over a cutely UI any time. Entertainment systems have become way too complicated--forcing long times for eyes to be off the road.

Worth considering that (heavily modified versions of) this car are dominating in rally.

Excellent review Lyn!😸

2024 model is already driving around in korea, worth the wait

the Niro and the ioniq are better. even the kia ev6. always hated how the Kona looked with the front charging point just sitting there in the bumper, not even centralized....even the Niro and the leaf does a better job of hiding the port or at least making it look good. my ocd at the port gap and it being on one side just triggers me. also really hate the stupid charging plug covers that just dangle there with a cord when ur charging. nothing like scratching ur paint for no reason

@ALMX5DP

Жыл бұрын

Those others are decently more expensive though. And at least for the charging covers, if they bother you simply cut off the lanyards (I think they're made of rubberized plastic as well so likely are going to be scratching anything unless you're careless).

Ahh! Lynn reviews are the best!!

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video l understand that with chip shortage you have to be put on the wait list

no hud?

The SE Trim DOES NOT include wireless charging, but the 8 inch screen does have wireless Android Auto while the 10 inch screen requires a cable connection.

Absolutely Magnificent Review, Quite Modernistic and Simplistic

I’d wait for the next gen (2024 I think). It looks way better than this model.

@katiecannon8186

Жыл бұрын

Also bigger. Because we’ve all become giants who need large & larger cars 😢

We’ve got the Niro EV which has the same powertrain as this. I’d say get this or the Niro. The Niro is just a little bit larger.

Considering the Bolt is eligible for the EV tax credit, can't justify paying 14,000 or is for a Kona Limited vs. 2LT Bolt.

@SirAnder19

Жыл бұрын

Here we have the credit on both. Plus the Kona have independant rear suspension which is more fun and confy

Why the Kona when the original Ioniq is gone? It was a strong electric car contender when it first came out, but as a "high demand" crossover it's a rather compromised car that could just use a proper storage area.

Can't wait to get this next year! But it'll be the 24 model😍 I currently have the 22 limited 1.6t. I love it

@vicwigner

Жыл бұрын

Good idea, the '24 model will have a complete redesign which looks great 👍

Reviewing this car Wed cannot wait to take a looK!

Love the color! Ev infrastructure still has its headaches, this is a solid offering although I'm more into a hybrid or plug-in hybrid at this point

@toyotaprius79

Жыл бұрын

The plug-in hybrid, but with a body that isn't so compromised for the sake of overrated crossover competition

@rcoveyduc

Жыл бұрын

Plug-in hybrid is definitely my goal for next vehicle.

@JustMe-pc2ii

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@SkaBob

Жыл бұрын

We have the Niro PHEV, after a few months of plugging it in every day it started to seems like we could just have bought an EV.

@dwadd7528

Жыл бұрын

hyundai got caught using tons of child labor 🤫🤫🤫🤫

Nice ev.

Price as tested?

@RRLV434

Жыл бұрын

It has a starting price of 36k I believe.

@Jasona1976

Жыл бұрын

@@RRLV434 starting price is irrelevant to price as tested. Which is well over $40.

Love the Hyundai evs except for one big problem missed by reviewers. The lack of system integration which makes updating vehicles system very difficult, even at dealers. Note problems with adding battery conditioning to Ionia 5. This will make the car age very quickly and result in significant depreciation. Hyundai Kia hope to have fully integrated car systems by 2025 or 2026 Thus the reason I went for model 3 which gets continuous OTA software and firmware updates. Manufacturers other than Tesla which claim OAT updates are really limited to nav and entertainment system only. Reviews have to start looking at the tech when evaluating evs.

@youtubeitisisntit7333

Жыл бұрын

Not sure how exactly the Tesla OTA helps users in a real way? Self driving is years away. other than that i feel Tesla OTA is almost same as other ev's OTA?

@nujxad

Жыл бұрын

@@youtubeitisisntit7333 tesla is always improving the cars with OTAs. For instance i think last year we got a blind spot camera view pop up on the screen when the turn signal is activated.

Kona EV is from 2019 and is pretty old by EV standards. The next-gen model looks great but it needs AWD.

@GeorgeKnighton

Жыл бұрын

Hyundai and Kia both make versions of the LG-Chevy Bolt, and this. is one of them. For the money, the Chevy Bolt (IMHO) is better executed, better supported, and a better buy.

@paulholterhaus7084

Жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeKnighton AND the charge plug is where I can reach it..............Paul

Hey what do you know! A practical EV finally. Aka...an EV for us stiffs that are not the top 10 percent of society.

Happy New Year, Kelly Blue Book 📘

@kbb

Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year!!

There is a well known Latin literary phrase which means when translated, "To condemn with little praise." 🙂

@UnnDunn

Жыл бұрын

I think you mean "damning with faint praise".

@GeorgeKnighton

Жыл бұрын

@@UnnDunn : Sometimes I get a little liberal with my translating. :-)

Biggest Negative: Only the slower end of the Level 2 charging tiers for this class at 9 hours 15 minutes from zero to full, but Biggest Positive over it's direct competitirs for the money is the multi link rear suspension, which you don't ever find in the Nissan Leafs or Chevy Bolts, but the VW ID 4, is over 5K more money, and your well under 10K below your Tesla. Only the KIA NIro matches in both a front and rear suspension quality

Get a Bolt EV or EUV and save a ton. Assuming you can avoid the markups.

Love the look of this car just wish the price was lower.

Seems like the Chevy Bolt EUV is the better buy than this

@kbb

Жыл бұрын

We definitely like the Bolt, too. Thanks for the comment.

In Korea, the second generation Kona has been released. So if you're seriously considering this car, delay your purchase.

I love a Lyn review ❤

@kbb

Жыл бұрын

We love a Lyn review, too!

Looks more like a next gen Fiat 500 😁

@williamguillIII

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking it was Hyundai's version of the Ford Escape. Very similar looking to me.

Way too much money. I'd go for a Bolt EUV even if I would have to deal with the glacier slow Bolt charging curve....

Anyone who’s looking, Michelin CrossClimates 2! You’re welcome.

Just turn the radio on lol.

ok review

can you not call it diminutive. it's pretty freakin large, as is the case with jsut about every car these days.

The Kona may not qualify form the $7500 federal tax deduction if the final assembly is not in North America.

Is it true ..? This car has the less theft protection !

41 000 eur for Hyundai? Are they nuts? Almost higher price than Tesla.

'button heavy' like thats a bad thing.

Can I have AWD.???....I only consider AWD.............And I cannot charge it with the plug on the front bumper......Short garage.......Hyundai never thinks of this.........ANd I have read Their motors only last 50--75K miles...........Paul

@RRLV434

Жыл бұрын

Hyundai motors do. It last 50k-75k miles. They have a 100,000 mile warranty to they will make it to at least 100,000k. Many make it past 200,000k. I just got my Hyundai and it’s only at 65k miles, still going strong like new.

@thabzmad7265

Жыл бұрын

@@RRLV434 100, 000K! 🤯? You you there is difference between 100K and 100, 000K miles? I don't think anyone has driven any car for that mileage!!! 1000K is a million and 100,000K that's like a billion Miles! Crikes them Hyundais are very damn good then! !

My wife and I just bought a new 2023 Kona EV late last year. After having no heat for the entire winter and the dealership not knowing, or unable to fix it, the dealerships remedy was to sell us the exact same car (make, model and color) about a month or two ago. So we bought the Kona EV AGAIN and guess what??? There is NO HEAT in the new car either. The Service Manager left the premises after we brought in the second car with the exact same problem. Neither Corporate or the dealership is owning up to this....there is no solution yet. Two cars, both no heat. Does Hyundai have any quality controls?

@danmaiale1366

11 ай бұрын

So, @hyundai sent their regional EV expert to look at our 2nd 2023 Kona EV. Get this, he says it is 'operating as designed'. Take a look at the videos I took after his diagnosis and let me know if you think the heating system can be trusted in the winter. kzread.info/head/PL7Lcm9IY-sZ-r_6wE2RKStjK4C9Rzf3Z2

@fvvfvbbbb

6 ай бұрын

@@danmaiale1366 any resolution to this issue yet?

@danmaiale1366

6 ай бұрын

@@fvvfvbbbb - not yet. Working with lawyer on lemon law. Even our @colonialhyundai dealer thought the heating system was defective. Defective to the point that they sold us another brand new car only to find out the first vehicle was probably working 'as designed' the entire time. This entire process has been the worst car buying experience of my life and I truly look forward to the day where I do not have to give @hyundai another penny!

@fvvfvbbbb

6 ай бұрын

@@danmaiale1366 what mode are you driving it in? Eco and Eco plus kind of lower the use of heating and rely more on the heated seats and steering wheel to keep you warm. Sorry to hear about the issues you are having.

@danmaiale1366

6 ай бұрын

@@fvvfvbbbb thanks! Yeah, tried all modes. All pretty much same results. And, I recorded videos showing terrible heat output.

Looks like the front end took inspiration from the Jeep Cherokee,.... very ugly......

Who gives a shit about the comfort of the back passengers. I never drive other adults. And if I am, they’re lucky to be getting a free ride.

@kbb

Жыл бұрын

There might be one or two other folks on KZread who are interested? Thanks for the comment!

The reason why they dont offer wireless Android Auto/crapple car play with the wireless charger is because the wireless charger wont be able to charge the phones while using AA/cp. Better to just plug it in.

@kbb

Жыл бұрын

There are auto makers who've found a way. Thanks for the comment!

@ctk4949

Жыл бұрын

@@kbb Oh which car does it work with??

This is the 2022 refresh model, the new Kona is the 2024 MY and looks nothing like this : kzread.info/dash/bejne/iaNplMylYrnPpJs.html

$20k more to get a battery in the same econobox but with less range. No thanks

@K6GSXRider

Жыл бұрын

@Daniel Webb its 20k for me since we dont all live in the USA, thank you very much. "Spectacular for an ev" is not saying much

I'm offended.

@geigerzoola6642

Жыл бұрын

Ofcourse you are

good car, really poor review quality..

According to most sources including KBB these electric Konas have horrible reliability!

@RRLV434

Жыл бұрын

Wait till the next gen to buy one of your gonna

@darkivaz-aaa1145

Жыл бұрын

Fake news bruh

@edhcb9359

Жыл бұрын

@@darkivaz-aaa1145 Do you have a source saying they are reliable? Because I haven’t seen one yet. Please tell me the source?

@darkivaz-aaa1145

Жыл бұрын

@@edhcb9359 I saw the fake news on KBB. I'm telling you it's fake news and you know it.

@edhcb9359

Жыл бұрын

@@darkivaz-aaa1145 I guess all of the stories about Hyundai Theta engine problems and class action lawsuits as a result of Hyundai not honoring it’s warranties are all made up too? There must be a million people conspiring to bring these lies out.

Tiny, colossally overpriced, poor limited range, and no AWD 👎🏿 🤮

@TheNikvansta

7 ай бұрын

Are you talking about the same car (the Kona)?

Ugly headlights , don’t like the headlights and tail lights in the bumper, ugly

Lyn might be the best online reviewer of all; and the ideal driving companion IMO.