I really wish John Davis would narrate every video.

@disbsam333

3 ай бұрын

Every car video on the internet

@leonsilcott4895

3 ай бұрын

that is one of most uglyset Cross over I ever seen

@SnappyWasHere

3 ай бұрын

It’s going to be a sad day when he retires. I grew up listening to his voice on Saturdays watching PBS.

@scottferris6309

3 ай бұрын

Same here. What a fabulous automotive journalist.

@jimzone8153

3 ай бұрын

Looks like the new Buicks. FUGLY!

I'm looking forward to John Davis narrating the review of a full-electric Toyota Cam-ray!

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video looking forward to seeing this crossover here

I purchased the 24 Kona N Line in red back in November, I've enjoy every bit of it! My car right before this was 2013 Genesis 2.0T. It by no means was a rocket but it had 289 HP to the rear and was a 6 speed. Although I do miss the RWD and 6 speed, the power from the Kona has been more than great and with living in the PNW the AWD is definitely appreciated. Was hoping they would make a full N Kona but once I seen they confirmed they would in fact not be making one and the N Line was it, I settled there. I believe it was either an Electric or an N and we know what they choose.

I watch motorweek too much to notice John used that line before about artists second album. Still one of my go to auto review show

Very busy design. Huge grille, headlamp configuration, tail light and body creases. Dashboard infotainment looks legible.

I don't like the position of the taillights and the headlights on the edge of the bumpers as they would be vulnerable to parking lot damage and expensive to replace

That spoiler is rather large for a humdrum Crossover. It makes me wonder how big the spoiler on the N version will be...

@Matt-tv1ix

3 ай бұрын

I have a feeling that there will not be a N version.

@leonsilcott4895

3 ай бұрын

first Nissan builds an ugly embarrassment called the juke now Hyundai does same thing with this embarrassing bad dream

I am on my 2nd Kona. 1st was a 19 SE AWD. POS in the Reliability Dept. Within 15k Miles I had the Steering Shaft and Brake Booster replaced. By 30K I had a Stuck Open Thermostat in the Winter. My current 22 Kona SEL is in the process of a Lemon Law over a Coolant Leak at 16k Miles. And Damaged Parts by the Dealer. The Dealership I Leased from doesn't want to touch the car now.

@Steve_in_NJ

2 ай бұрын

Wow! I had a 2019 Kona Limited and now a 2022 Kona Limited and NEVER had any mechanical issues. I'm still considering the 2024 Kona Limited AWD this fall.

The column shifter is totally convoluted. Instead of moving it up and down like every similar shifter you have twist it. That makes it easy to switch to the wrong position and it sticks way out and looks out of place.

@Steve_in_NJ

2 ай бұрын

Same design as Ioniq line. Twist forward for Drive, twist back for Reverse. What's so hard to do that?

They made it bigger.... Brilliant! So if you want a genuinely compact SUV, sorry; you'll have to look elsewhere. Also, the equivalent 2023 version of the Kona compared to the 2024 one tested in the video, was 1 second faster 0-60mph. So the 2024 Kona is both bigger and slower.

@claybarnett6350

3 ай бұрын

They added the Venue as a subcompact model in their lineup, allowing the Kona to grow.

They get all the problems fixed??

I really hope Hyundai changes it's mind and makes a new Kona N. This would look so good in that baby blue and definitely a lot better than the previous gen Kona N.

They need to update their logo. I still think cheap when I see it.

John Davis is a legend

Road test of the nissan gtr r35 Nismo 2024, and the nissan Z Nismo please.

Im not a fan of CUVs or the ever few SUVs remaining, but I really like Hyundai and Kia's new styling. This is a cool design. Now just those soft cams in the engines.....The first gen Kona was fun to drive even w/o being the N.

I like the look of the old model better. I do like the interior of this new one, though.

N line looks very appealing. Imagine that with the 7 speed dct but more reliable and smooth. Hyundai and mazda are mini bmw's.

My 2019 kona cabin noise while driving is atrocious. How is this new model?

@friziderledeni1262

Ай бұрын

Very good you dont hear anything up to like 4k revs but even then the engine sound is alright

$31k for that?

Long live John Davis

No DCT what do you expect?

There really should be some sort of qualification process for new shifter designs. I know electric cars and electronicly controlled transmissions can shift with any soft of button or screen or knob or dial but shifting is serious business and can get people killed if mis used but they keep inventing novel shifter designs that are prone to misuse. Traditional column and console shifters are hard to mess up and I wish they would leave that aspect of the interior alone. No one gets into a car and complains that the shifter is too boring.

I saw two of these on the road yesterday. Headlights and taillights are ugly as sin. I can excuse the Ioniq, but this: it looks like they decided to sacrifice everything for the bar, and then place them somewhere else and they didn't know where to go with them.

I'll keep my 2021 1.6T Kona, i can't do this new body style.

While that wing is a bit different from the N model, I wish it had a lower profile. It’s about the same height which is too aggressive for the N line. Also, this is the first time I’ve noticed a full width light bar spaced away from the tail lamps. Low position headlights with higher up DRLs have been trending for awhile, but haven’t noticed a tail treatment till now.

This is a massive improvement over the first generation but the increase in price is unfortunate. Its larger, more refined, and has a more hospitable rear seat. All exactly what this thing needed.

@allentoyokawa9068

3 ай бұрын

all junk, no matter what has been done

@moejr1974

3 ай бұрын

@@allentoyokawa9068 you're such a homer and troll

@m-cw7er

3 ай бұрын

@@allentoyokawa9068so true

A face lift Tucson

No spoiler No start and stop function a 2.5 L naturally aspirated engine better suspension and I will buy it also the inside lines in Blue not Red 1:56

This is a nice sized vehicle, but she ain’t a looker. And it’s gotten pricy.

Just when I thought new cars couldn’t get any uglier or less desirable. 😂

Robocop front at afterthough attached rear tail lights. Pass.

@jefffawcett1626

3 ай бұрын

Looks goofy

Making Waves

@allentoyokawa9068

3 ай бұрын

making fires***

I Still don't trust Hyundai...but overall a nice looking car.

@allentoyokawa9068

3 ай бұрын

not nice looking

@chriskrueger8225

3 ай бұрын

​@@allentoyokawa9068enough about your spouse.

Because KIA/Hyundai can not build reliable DCT transmissions, power is downgraded.

Almost the same size as a last-gen Tucson. Ditching the DCT was smart. Some of the "hot hatch" magic is gone, but its likely most buyers won't care. A 7.6 second run to 60 is plenty respectable. The base engine is still decaf.

Am loyal to reliability lol

I am iron man 👨 start and stop automatic no good for me

car is hideous as all hell though

They going cheaper, and cheaper

@A-classic-smithy

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely pathetic interior imo, Pontiacs had nicer interior lol 😂 throw away garbage mobile 🗑

@joeb2588

Күн бұрын

​@A-classic-smithy not sure I agree. I bought a 2018 Elantra SE base model with a manual transmission. I have 136k on it and have only done 2 repairs. Not engine related. Both repairs combined to under $500. This is on a 6year old car that sees tough winters I take amazing care of it. It's been the most reliable automobile I've ever owned. Not sure if I'll ever trade it. I think this will see 200+k without a major problem . I may have a rust problem in the future due to where I've. But if you don't keep your eyes on the fluids, sure the story could be different. But for now, it's the best car I've ever owned as far as dependability. Same 2.0 as in the Kona...yah, this one has a 1.6T.

JUNKKKKKK

@ouis-xv3vp

3 ай бұрын

As a technician you’re absolutely right Kia and Hyundai are junk and they are the Bic lighters of the automotive industry.

@moejr1974

3 ай бұрын

troll

@m-cw7er

3 ай бұрын

So true