Here I am in NYC working in a hotel. Immigrated in 1993. Obsessed with electric cars. Suddenly you post a video of my home. I lived on the edge of the park until I was 19. Kinda brought a tear to my eye

@didinaccidigital1567

23 күн бұрын

Crystal Palace ❤

I've just received my 64kWh Kona Ultimate. I have to say that I'm astounded by the refinement and build quality. Dynamically, I wasn't expecting much, but it's actually not a bad family car with acres of room inside. The tech is amazing and once you've figured the shortcut key can be programmed to vehicle assists, you can turn the driver alert warnings and speed alarms within 2 seconds, as part of your pre-ride ritual. OTA update gave us wireless Android Auto and Car Play. Living in hilly rural area, it's great to get all that regen. Relegates my my X5 for local journeys when carrying our mountain bikes and kit and the wife's countryman for pottering around. We've only had it a day. but I'm growing to love the EV life. Don't worry, if I wanted ICE kicks, I can fire up my R1.

I LOVE our new Kona Electric SEL, bought it here in Kona (Hawaii, USA) list price us$40k, but was on sale for us$33k which is an excellent deal. I dont know why people are complaining about the DAW, my Kona doesn't beep at me if i exceed the speed limit, there is a small red notice on the display but nothing audible or distracting.

Do we have manual battery preconditioning in Advance Comfort Trim?

Like your style , excellent presentation

Nice car. Only thing i don't like is that you have to disable the warning noises every time you get in the car. The speed warning start to beep when you drive 1 kmt over the speed limit witch is just silly, even the cruise control cant manage to be that precise 4-5 kmt over would be fine. When your speedometer shows 70 kmt you are more likely driving at 65 cause there is 4-5 kmt error added to the speedometer on all cars.

@mistral-unizion-music

2 ай бұрын

Everytime you get in the car?! Really? That's a bummer... 😒 My wife will get one in a couple of weeks and I am gathering info about it now. Thanks for this. I hope they can make an update that lets the driver choose to disable it premanently. All those silly features makes me sick... It's like we are all dumb! Especially when someone have driven cars since mid 1990's when all those features did not exist and we are used to think with our own brain when driving. No need to have all those alarms, It's just too much.

The DAW (Driver Attention Warning) system is horrible, irritating and actively distracting (often when you can least afford to be distracted). And it cannot be turned off. (Yes, I have gone to the dealer and they confirmed that it cannot be turned off and that it is working as designed). On winding roads or in fog or a snow-storm, it will beep loudly at you every 4 minutes. Other than this anti-feature, it is a fantastic vehicle.

@essahlin

2 ай бұрын

pull the fuse :)

@paulstretton3001

2 ай бұрын

It can be turned off but you need to do it every time the car is restarted.

@mistral-unizion-music

2 ай бұрын

​@@essahlinWhich one, which one? 🤗

@paulstretton3001

2 ай бұрын

For the record I did it this morning again

Headlamps placed at the extreme outer side of the front and back bumper looks very futuristic, that is until you bump those pesky concrete walls. 😢

@EVindecision

2 ай бұрын

Perhaps people should take more care driving and not blame the manufacturer when they crash 🤷🏻‍♂️

@matthewhardesty6872

2 ай бұрын

@@EVindecision😂😂😂well said!

Does anyone ordered the new long range Kona recently? Is the 218hp electric motor with 65,4 kWh battery still available? I ordered a new Kona in Romania and only the 204hp and 64,8kwh configuration is available.

@jonathonblacker299

Ай бұрын

That's the old model

@ConstantinBanciu

Ай бұрын

@@jonathonblacker299 No. It's the new one. It was downgraded to the exact specs like the new Kia Niro EV

What about the back interior and boot? You missed all that. Do the seats fold down flat if you wantnto go camping? how many people does it fit…not a thorough review in my mind

Bots are strong today.

@MrNeeds

3 ай бұрын

I'm surprised comments sections even exist nowadays with the amount of negativity being spread in them, you'd think all comments sections would be disabled with the amount of bad takes people/bots have.

@Neil2022

3 ай бұрын

@@MrNeedsto be fair the bots are normally really positive

Common sense has forwards for drive and backwards for reverse. I have ruled out the manufacturers that ludicrously have forwards for backwards and back is forwards 😮… crazy idea!

@markparker5585

Ай бұрын

I know, it’s annoying and counterintuitive. I understand why several manufacturers early on did it, to keep it the same as ICE automatics, but by this time, especially as it’s all electronically done, and gear changing controls can be placed anywhere, forwards for forwards, back for back is obviously the sensible way. It’s especially annoying if you’ve never driven an automatic before you switch to an EV, as it makes absolutely no sense to have the directions reversed.

@patrickh7368

Ай бұрын

@@markparker5585 my thoughts, especially after boat driving, always the correct way round driving boats..

Crystal Palace?

@danmatley

3 ай бұрын

pure glamour

Nice car. Prices need to come down significantly though.

@Topper_Harley68

2 ай бұрын

Get a job. The price on the car is pretty good, it is not a Lada.

Under 30 on the used market already.

Presenter needs to slow down, talking much too quickly to be able to take in what appears to be a good car!!

Who taught it was a good idea to put the head and rear lights in there, the place where most vehicles get scratches. Of course they are gonna be selling replacements parts like bread.

Here's the thing it's a nice car too look at but your final statement of it's £40000 but that's just what EVs are these days still doesn't make it right or justifiable! Plus it'll cost a fortune to insure so how can an expensive EV be anywhere close to being recommendable as a car of year?

@pallettowngangster9297

3 ай бұрын

Indeed, and “paying for it on monthlys” makes no difference - it’s still £40k!

@stevencampbell1150

3 ай бұрын

@@pallettowngangster9297 exactly

Where to charge?

@ronrubble

3 ай бұрын

Anywhere that has electricity?

@jasoncarmichael4540

19 күн бұрын

Most people charge at home

Cut EV 🚗 i have been seeing one Around the Area i work ,And i like it kth the price €32.000 here in Spain i think lovely price

good car but way too expensive, i mean idk about GB prices, but in EU , kona electric and model y are similarly priced 🤷. ofc kona got cooled seats, head up and electric sunroof, but space, charging speed and range are on a different level.

How can a car be "Car of the Year", even though an excellent vehicle, when its NCAP score is only 4 stars 🤔 Auto Express need to refine pluses and minuses when coming to "Cars of the Year" to look less silly.

@jonathonblacker299

Ай бұрын

You do know part of the NCAP test includes how pedestrians fair in collisions, as all compact and full fat SUV's they loss points, due to the higher impact points when hitting someone.

It’s sooo fuckinh sad to watch imagine I got 23 plate and shape changed happened in September and at march they asked you want to wait and I said now no I got the modal just before this big regrets Evan the other on is amazing In it’s own at

love your videos you are my comfort youtuber !!

But whatever your income allows. Life is too short 😉😁

So now I have to look at the bumper to see if they are indicating. Seems a backward step for safety.

@ChazWyvern

3 ай бұрын

Really that's a poor excuse, all cars have different indicators why moan about these ones ?

EV’s just aren’t selling so this is gonna struggle.. the garages are full of them they just can’t sell. I stick with Diesel or maybe a plugin.. and this is way too expensive..

Looks like someone tumble dried their trousers by mistake.

WHY DO THEY HAVE TO PUT THE CHARGE PORT AT THE FRONT OF THE CAR !!!???

@homertrix

3 ай бұрын

SO YOU CAN CHARGE IT!

@patrickh7368

3 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t buy one with the port on the front, I charge at home so need the rear charging port like my present Hyundai… 😊

@MrNeeds

3 ай бұрын

@@patrickh7368 I'd argue that front port charging is better, I have to park against a wall and my charger is on that wall, if the port is on the back left side, I can't reach the port with my cable without pulling it right around the car each time to charge, if the port is on the right, I can't get out my car unless I park it the other way round which will mean the cable is in the road, front charging is perfect for me.

@patrickh7368

3 ай бұрын

@@MrNeeds each to their own of course but for me charge cable would need to be twice as long and stick out in the direction of the public walkway. That rear passenger side suits me as I can still access the boot whilst charging… 😊 6 of 1 and half a dozen of the other… I guess 🤣

@MrNeeds

3 ай бұрын

@@patrickh7368 indeed, I like the flexibility of most cars nowadays, there’s an option for everyone.

Can you talk a bit faster?

Way too expensive for what it is. Pay 35k for that car today, it will be worth 15k this time next year.

@ronrubble

3 ай бұрын

Buy a 12month old one

@Sto79Be

3 ай бұрын

That makes no sense given the previous model is worth more than that at a year old!

@AlanTov

3 ай бұрын

BS

Lovely car, but 10 grand more than an MG4 come on guys, whose chain are you yanking!

Did you hear anout the Hyundai EVs battery pack that failed costing more than the vehicle to replace? Do a search on YT.

@MrNeeds

3 ай бұрын

Did you hear about the bull being spread around the internet via bot based comments just like this one? Do a search on YT.

@AlanTov

3 ай бұрын

BS

@tedtheturbot

3 ай бұрын

@@AlanTov '$60,000 to replace battery. The battery costs more than a brand new car!' - YT & the BS is from the media, we need MORE CO2..

@Topper_Harley68

2 ай бұрын

It has 8 years battery warranty you nitwit.

Ahhhhhhh

This makes FIAT multipla looks like Lambo

Just don't scrape the bottom of the car or you'll be in for an expensive fix...

@pipahlalah8711

2 ай бұрын

Maybe ignorant question, but can i ask why?

@ayrshiredude

2 ай бұрын

@@pipahlalah8711 There are other videos on YT that, particularly in Canada, if you damage the battery protection tray underneath the car, even just a scratch, Hyundai invalidate the warranty and write the whole car off.

You would be mad to chose this over the smart #1 or ex30!! Looks ugly, slow and overpriced.

@RichardJones73

2 ай бұрын

The ex30 is more expensive so not sure of your reasoning there. Well I say that, it's more expensive on my company's lease car scheme

@tamacrew

Ай бұрын

Ex30 actual range is horrible

@peterarmstrong3853

Ай бұрын

@@RichardJones73 actually if you do some research it is actually cheaper depending on the spec 👍👍

This Tesla Money, Hmm Hyundai or Tesla. Hmm hard choice, not Tesla.

I dont understand how your car of the year is beyond most people in costs and a car that nobody will want in 3 years time. EVs are losing value very quickly and insurance is becoming a joke. So, how can you recommend this?

@nemaproblema6879

2 ай бұрын

EV model and the mid trip is for schmucks, essential model it's where it's at, paid it in full, first car i ever bought new and i absolutely love it. But i always hated EV cause i hate China and am not a sucker nor useful idiot for their rare earth minerals. Leftists will sell their children future for virtue signaling. so fuckem

4* ENCAP....not qualifyed as familly car....bye bye Kona!

Far too expensive

@robsmith1a

3 ай бұрын

Used prices of EVs have fallen extremely fast recently. Definitely better value than new list prices.

@edups88

17 күн бұрын

How is this expensive? It’s 30k

I could never afford one of these, I go to work. But my neighbour has one he's on disability but he cant speak english so i cant ask him about it thats why im here

Speak slower if you want a foreign audience. In fact, just speak slower.

@wizettv3531

2 ай бұрын

He talks normally lol, just put it in 0.75 speed

I realise you have to say you like these EVs, after all it's your job, but would you *really* buy one yourself using your hard-earner salary ?

@homertrix

3 ай бұрын

yes. many people do buy EVs with their hard earned salary.

@alexmcwhirter6611

3 ай бұрын

@@homertrix That's good to hear.

@michaelkilbride2927

3 ай бұрын

Yes and live to regret it and lose a fortune trading in to get a car that works in the real world

@AlanTov

3 ай бұрын

@@michaelkilbride2927strange I’ve been using EV’s for 3 years in the real world and they’re fantastic.

@presterjohn71

2 ай бұрын

@@michaelkilbride2927 Do you read the Daily Mail by any chance?

This chap sounds like his talking through his nose

Bit of a useless review. Too much time wasted talking about alternatives and really poorly presented. Nothing about the continuously annoying driver warning bongs and warnings. Probably the worst review of this car. Skimpy and pathetic.

You voted a milk float car of the year? You obviously are in the wrong business.

When is a car not a car?? When its a dead duck...

Funny how Tesla is the number 1 selling car but Auto Express never gives them an award. Pure corruption.

@paddy8046

2 ай бұрын

Funny you dictate the best being the item that sells the most.

@wekebu

Ай бұрын

Lots of folks just avoid Elon Musk.

A electric shirbox car of the year 😂 when it runs out of charge in summer because you used the air con you can nip down the the road for a bucket of sparks to top it up

@AlanTov

3 ай бұрын

Aircon uses very little juice. It would run of charge after about 300 miles in the summer with aircon on.

@Cubeforc3

2 ай бұрын

I recently had to drive a courtesy petrol car, it's like going back in time. They stink, they rattle, they drive terribly. Unless you're in a high end sports model pretty much any EV is a massive step up from a standard petrol or diesel car.

@michaelkilbride2927

2 ай бұрын

@@Cubeforc3 there is a mechanic on every corner that can fix a ice car a parts store near-by good luck getting that kind of back up with your ev government pushing ev cars when has government done anything good for you wa

You are so out of touch.

New staff is terrible. UNSUB.