Fun fact : this car is named Hyundai Kauai here in Portugal since KONA(Cona in portuguese) is slang for the woman intimate parts 😅

@volvo09

29 күн бұрын

Haha, I love when words mean something else in another language! Portuguese people must get a kick out of seeing that name on a car 😂

@tenkarabadger5244

29 күн бұрын

But it is spelled cona.

@coquequique250600

29 күн бұрын

lol they could have just named it kawai

@Tozenerynery

29 күн бұрын

@@volvo09 yes for those who know the "real name" of the car . Here they are all Kauai . You can still see some Kona on imported/ foreign cars eheheh

@Classic-nl4db

29 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂

Doug: "You don't have any red stitching back here" Headrest with red stitching: "Am I a joke to you?"

@purwantiallan5089

28 күн бұрын

Well same goes to the metallic steering.

@El_Negro2003

27 күн бұрын

He’s an old man chill out

The fridge magnet is probably to attach phones to rather than having to get something that goes in the climate vents

@bobby6849

29 күн бұрын

I think he was purposely avoiding that point

@justbullshts9406

29 күн бұрын

Yep….phone cases are magnetized

@ahmad_alhallak

29 күн бұрын

Nope, I don't know about the Kona NA trims, but the ones here in the ME don't seem to function like this, I am not even sure if the pad is even slightly magnetized as Doug said, because I didn't feel any pull when I tried putting an iPhone (or any phone with magnetized case) against it, I remember googling around and someone on reddit (I think) said that a Hyundai dealer told him that it was purely cosmetic and serves no other purpose (which is very stupid if true, more probably it was intended to be a magnetic phone holder, but was scrapped in the final version for some reason)

@bflaminio

29 күн бұрын

Does the magnet space do wireless charging too? That would be cool.

@imrytebeehyneu

29 күн бұрын

@@bflaminio I thought the same way. Hyundai would be the first to make a wireless charging ' magnet ' platform on any phones...

I know that these videos of more mainstream basic cars don’t do so well, but I tell you, these are really my favourite, because these belong to “my world”, my reality! Keep them coming please!🙏 thank you!!

@vinstinct

29 күн бұрын

I like them as well. I'm also into electric but not really interested in ultra high performance sporty vehicles.

@purwantiallan5089

28 күн бұрын

​@@vinstinctwell these sporty cars just keeps on getting rarer by a minute.

I miss the days when new "affordable" cars were $15,000

@volvo09

29 күн бұрын

I remember being a kid and myom bought a new Altima, it was like 14k or something and I thought that was crazy expensive.

@lune3613

29 күн бұрын

Bring back the 2008 Toyota matrix for 12 grand

@Cardioid2035

29 күн бұрын

In 2011 the outgoing Hyundai Accent model was being sold at 9,995$ new in Canada.. which is wild to think about

@fleghel

29 күн бұрын

That was back when the median yearly income was $17k…

@bngr_bngr

29 күн бұрын

I bought a fully loaded Ford F150 for $20k in 1999.

Hyundai: *adds magnet to mount phones* Doug: "FRIDGE MAGNETS!"

@IceTTom

5 күн бұрын

Stop...just stop

Is anyone not gonna talk about how he filmed this video back in NOVEMBER!?! Doug's the kind of guy to make lots of content and stagger it out over time. Smart!

@purwantiallan5089

28 күн бұрын

Well he did filmed it back in October 28th 2023.

@MikeKayK

28 күн бұрын

He's out of the country traveling at the moment so they are uploading the contest he has already filmed. I think he said he's usually at least 1-2 months ahead so he can always take time off and not skip a beat.

The dots on the steering wheel are morse code for "H".

@NewHandle_

29 күн бұрын

​@@Link_1129 your thinking of brail .. Morse was an old communication before phones.

@suren5174

29 күн бұрын

@@NewHandle_ Look up what 'H' is in Braille and Morse Code and then come back and delete your comment.

@GaffaTV

29 күн бұрын

@@NewHandle_ - no - "H" in braille looks like an L shape. 4 dots across is more akin to the H in morse.

@Wadosan

29 күн бұрын

Wow, that’s actually a really nice touch. Kinda reminds me of the ‘H’ headlights on the Santa Fe.

@neilfranklin2284

29 күн бұрын

The Ioniq 5,6 also have the Morse 4 dot H on the steering wheel

I just wish Doug would have mentioned how much horsepower this car has.

@NewHandle_

29 күн бұрын

I hope your being sarcastic, 😂 was mentioned probably 10 times

@fansteboy7349

29 күн бұрын

He is being sarcastic...

@Josh-179

29 күн бұрын

The big question though is whether or not this is the N-Line trim.

@Dwhizzle

29 күн бұрын

That information is impossible to know.

@purwantiallan5089

28 күн бұрын

​@@Dwhizzleimo, the 2024 Hyundai Kona has about 235bhp.

FINALLY ! A test of a real people's car, not some ridiculous "Halo" model most people would never own. More like this please...

@samuelsabo9493

29 күн бұрын

He's been doing this, he just reviewed the new envista not too long ago

@julianevans9548

29 күн бұрын

Meh.

@erikthefurious5656

29 күн бұрын

@@samuelsabo9493Which most people don’t want

@lilllwizzzle

29 күн бұрын

Doug has always had a mix of reviews

@purwantiallan5089

28 күн бұрын

​@@erikthefurious5656why most people dont want to buy the Buick Envista or the Kona?

This thing looks like a chubby storm trooper

@MLHunt

29 күн бұрын

Yes it's not a bad look but it's so on the nose

@superregera799

29 күн бұрын

Aren't you a little fat to be a Stormtrooper?

@julianevans9548

29 күн бұрын

Also, 'small'.

@HylianDorito

29 күн бұрын

This comment single handed me sold me to this car

@jeffs6090

29 күн бұрын

Not so much Storm Trooper but more like Robocop!

What is a small car for americans is a big car for europeans

@SanderCokart

29 күн бұрын

Nah it's a monster truck for Europeans AND pedestrians

@1st-1ast

29 күн бұрын

Haha so true, Americans need room for fast food / guns / ammo / 2 liter drinks

@yeahnoway111

29 күн бұрын

The Kona is absolutely not a big car in europe either. Its a tiny crossover

@yeahnoway111

29 күн бұрын

@@SanderCokart Monster truck.. ahaha you cant be serious. Nobody here in europe thinks this is a big car.

@SanderCokart

29 күн бұрын

@@1st-1ast and yet a station wagon has more storage space

I would assume the “magnatized pad” is for you phone there Doug😂

@pauljiang5378

29 күн бұрын

exactly 😭 not sure if it works with magsafe

Not a bad looking vehicle. Take a shot every time Doug says N- Line 😂

@Dwhizzle

29 күн бұрын

I died from alcohol poisoning.

@bash8387

29 күн бұрын

I got drunk

@purwantiallan5089

28 күн бұрын

The Hyundai Kona 2024 is a 7.7/10 car tho.

@TFSIChristmas

27 күн бұрын

What’s funny about it 😂

@basshead.

27 күн бұрын

@@purwantiallan5089 4.4/10 ugly af even the name is ugly lol

Doug, please review a shopping cart

Doug: "I actually like the N-Line trim level a lot." Also Doug: "I think the N-Line stuff is kinda stupid"

Physical buttons for HVAC and no piano-black plastic. Woohoo! 😎

Finally a car that Doug reviewed I’m familiar with! My parents bought one of these to replace their 2019 Kona which was fine but a bit bare bones. They got a ‘Comfort Smart’ (EU spec) and a couple of things that surprised me comparing it to this US spec N-Line: - the painted arch cladding is hideous, I prefer the more rugged plastic look of the regular ones - the 2.0 is an interesting engine choice, in Europe it’s either the 1.0 3 cylinder MHEV or the 1.6 N/A 4 cylinder Hybrid (the one my parents’ is) - the lightbar up front (called Seamless Horizon) actually does light up fully on theirs, but only on full beam. Mid beam the middle part is dimmed and off it’s two strips on either side as DRLs. - the ‘fridge magnet’ section i’m 99% is a loudspeaker for the infotainment (satnav and what not) only which helps to make the driver hear those notes while passengers who might be asleep don’t - the N-Line is ridiculously expensive here but it seems pretty bare bones. The area around the drive modes has a lot of blanks, where my parents’ has a control for the parking sensors (which this doesn’t seem to have!!) and steering wheel heating. The only blanks on the Comfort Smart are the cooled seats, that’s a Premium option. - no power bootlid on the N-Line? Criminal! - there’s a little tray on the passenger side above the glovebox that’s big enough for a phone. It’s also got mood lighting and there’s an infotainment setting that changes it from green to red if you switch from Eco to Sport mode. - the sport mode changes the dials in a way that it shows the apex of a race track around the dials Either it’s an EU or US spec thing but it seems ridiculous to pay the premium for the N-Line to restrict it in options compared to the Comfort imo.

@Flashv28

9 күн бұрын

"Special Edition" for new vehicles in the sub 45-50 k range is always wasted money Makes it 10-15 k more expensive, reaching levels of overall better Cars What im trying to say: price to performance takes a huge hit

I love how Hyundai and Kia are breaking the mold with their new affordable offerings, econoboxes don't have to be bland. Other manufacturers should take note. Funny how it's Toyota that's going wild of all things... hope you'll take a look at the new C-HR soon!

@thingonfire2946

29 күн бұрын

the C-HR has actually been discontinued in the US in favor of the Corolla Cross, so i'm not sure we'll get a '24 C-HR review unless doug really goes out of his way to find one.

@Userxxx840

29 күн бұрын

Yeah, Toyota’s recent offerings actually look desirable.

@ideaynojodas

29 күн бұрын

Let's hope he does. He's shown us some European offerings before. ​@@thingonfire2946

@samuelsabo9493

29 күн бұрын

I like the envision more but the kona is nice

@stephenshowell

29 күн бұрын

The “affordable” options are pushing 30k Jesus H

I have a 2024 Kona with the convenience package for 26,000 and I’ve loved it so far, although I only have the 147 horsepower engine, it’s been great for the price.

The Veloster and Elantra GT did not deserve to die for this.

@ShaiyanHossain

29 күн бұрын

americans ruined the car market with their "need" for crossovers

@smallbutdeadly931

28 күн бұрын

I'm an american and have no need for these blob cars 😢

I really hate how low signal lights are becoming a trend. If your in a tall suv, truck, or semi, you won’t be able to see them up close. Also, even if you can see them, a lot of people will look at the bar light assuming it is the signal lights

@bwofficial1776

29 күн бұрын

I despise the Chevy Bolt/Bolt EUV and the Mini Clubman for having giant fake brake lights where you expect them and putting the real lights down low behind the bumper reflectors. Signal lights should be high, big, and bright.

@Screamn.

23 күн бұрын

Youre driving/stopping way too close if your vehicle height makes it so you cant see their indicators.

@green29373

23 күн бұрын

@@Screamn. i am mainly talking about Semi-truck, bus, and any other heavy vehicles that usually pose the most danger on the road

I've concluded that the Pontiac Aztec was 20 years "ahead" in design.

I actually work for Hyundai and pick up these keys everyday and never even looked at the key long enough to realize it’s the Hyundai logo 😂

@staceyserene2436

29 күн бұрын

Same here 😅

@packardcaribien

29 күн бұрын

Chino or HATCI? Or a dealer? I noticed the logo but never cared for the lightness/plastic.

@bwofficial1776

29 күн бұрын

The key fob looks very 2004.

The 4 dots are Morse code for the letter H

Best buttons and screen menus combination ever, same for cups holder

1 minute into the video I'm already thinking those are about the worst locations to put your headlight and rear light clusters as they are almost always banged up the most.

I remember seeing the brand new Kona in 2018. I bought a set of winter tires on craigslist for my Miata, and picking them up at the seller's house, they had a new Kona in the driveway. I really liked the looks of it and I still do. If they made the N or N-Line available in a manual I would have considered buying one.

Central panel is the best of both worlds, touch screen with physical controls, A/C is separated below with buttons. I hope every automaker does that going forward.

In Europe they come with 1.0 120hp engines as standard

@ceconk123

29 күн бұрын

🤮

@norris_knows4460

29 күн бұрын

We don't even get the option of the 2 litre in the UK. Biggest petrol is a 1.6 with a hybrid and that still only has 139bhp

@Afraz_9n3

29 күн бұрын

​@@ceconk123more than enough for most Europeans. 1.0L means it's cheap to tax, cheap to insure and cheap to run and that's what sells here. 120hp is no slouch when most cars on the road are under 100hp🤷🏽‍♂️😂 even most new cars are around 85 - 150hp not too common to see higher

@julianevans9548

29 күн бұрын

Also, in Europe, this is a big car. (And Europe is correct.)

@MrJasperdeKnegt

29 күн бұрын

​@@norris_knows4460Same in the Netherlands.

I LOVE how much you made fun of the N-LINE stuff 😂

@dauntlessRx

25 күн бұрын

Same

I wonder how Doug missed the red stitching in the backseats, it wasn't all over the seat like in the front, but it was still noticeable!

I hope you didn't delete that voice recording, the future owner would love that.

I've been looking forward to Doug's review of the new Sante Fe for several months, hope to see it soon!

Thanks for this review! I have the Canadian version n- line ultimate and it includes the extra items such as heated steering wheel/ventilated seats and the LED "seamless horizon".lights up entirely and it includes LED turn signals. However in Canada we do not get the rear climate vents or the power tailgate(US limited models get those) Its really interesting to note the differences in different markets

@howardjanes6805

29 күн бұрын

Ultimate trim in Canada includes the 360° camera

Got mine 3 months ago! Enjoying the car!

When you use the back up camera you can press the icon in the upper left side of the screen and it will encompass the full 12.3” for ease of viewing.

I love the "diffuser" which is just bumps on a plastic panel 😂

@BSFJeebus

29 күн бұрын

literally what diffusers are

@robadams1645

29 күн бұрын

@@BSFJeebus OK, if you believe that "diffuser" has any function other than appearance, I guess you're the target market for this car.

@kingsharkoon

29 күн бұрын

​@@robadams1645 He was simply referring to your comment on the optics which is true... They are just 'bumps' in the back panel. He didn't make a comment on if those bumps are doing anything. 🙄

@robadams1645

29 күн бұрын

@@kingsharkoon Fair enough, but an actual diffuser is more than just bumps on plastic.

@skagerstrom

4 күн бұрын

Not that different from what you find on any BMW M or Audi RS cars. Except for stuff from Ferrari or similair, roadcars rarely have functional aero in that respect.

Doug doing an actual USEFUL review to his subscriber base of a car that people can actually buy??? Never thought I would see the day

The front light bar does go all the way across, I’ve seen them driving I think it only is full when the headlights are off

Hyundai went from under designing their cars to over designing them in less than a decade

@DMartinov

29 күн бұрын

Idk I kinda dig it

@bwofficial1776

29 күн бұрын

And it's working. Imagine if you told someone 10 years ago that Hyundai and Kia would be two of the hottest brands for transportation appliances with the occasional performance-ish car.

Interesting car but affirms my decision on the cx-30 turbo instead.

The stalk shifter is fantastic..more space in the center console.. almost a column shifter

I bought this car in December hoping Doug would eventually do a review and my dreams have finally come true!

Even though this car doesn't have the 2 litre engine that most N models have, the same 1.6 litre engine is also used in the i20 N, which is a proper N model. They just used slightly detuned version of that engine with the Kona. But of course, since it's a crossover and has four-wheel drive, it might feel slower.

spending 18 minutes on how great a value proposition the Kona is and then only giving it 6 points for value (which is about as low as he gives). We love Doug for his consistency! ;)

I wish the front light bar went all the way across. The limited trim has it going all the way.

do they HAVE to have the seperate lights? I really like the light bars and wish thats all it was

@Nejinissan440

26 күн бұрын

In some markets, it's on higher trim

Does the exhaust sound ok based on power and price point?

Test drove a bunch of 2019/2020 Kona’s when I worked for Hyundai. Aside from the Terrible rear seat leg room. They drove quite well. And the EV variant can spin the front wheels quite easily. The iron man version was my favorite

So, I was looking for a Kona Electric Premium in Europe. And that one has everything: the powered lift gate, 360 camera, heated and cooled seats and a heated steering wheel where all there. It is a nice package for a good price.

@Flashv28

9 күн бұрын

Kona EV is goated

Vehicles like this (especially the electric version) make the Pontiac Aztek look mildly attractive. Impressive work Hyundai lol

The cup holders are cooler than the key fob, Doug.

How was the headroom? I have a 2020 Kona EV with its lease expiring soon and I am ether going to get the 24 Kona EV or the Ioniq 6. My Kona has just barely enough headroom for me through. I actually removed the drive side grab handle. 😅

Just to note - the Kia Seltos is pretty much the same car. I have a 2024 Seltos SX and it has pretty much all the same features as this Kona. I love that the Kona gets alcantara seats and the usb switch is pretty cool, but if you like all of the functionality and want a bit more conventional styling, the Seltos is a great option. In fact, the Seltos was waayyyy better than the Kona in terms of cargo space before this new update, which is the only reason I chose the Seltos last year.

Say what you want about that rear spoiler on the Kona N-Line, but I think it's fun and charming. If there was one word to describe Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis and their designs, it would be fun. You won't mistaken it for anything else on the road that's for sure.

Bought the car, I like it

Love it Doug, I would buy

Hello, do you know what size is the spare tire and the center bore size? In Canada all trim doesn’t have spare tire. Maybe you know where I could find one?

Fun fact about those 4 dots on the Steering Wheel. In Morse code, the 4 dots resemble the letter H. Just like the little Easter Egg on the Key Fob. Pretty cool!

11:10 have you tried an iPhone MagSafe if it actually sticks there? I’m curious!🧐

I'm getting rid of my old Kona and get a new Kona in my life. Nothing smells like fresh Kona, I tell you. And ofcourse, I know I'll have to pay 'cause younger Kona is always more expensive than an old Kona.

The rear visor breaklight looks really cool, very porsche-esque, but the lower lights also on the back somehow reminds me of Pontiac Aztec with the wierd format and placement, i'm so split on this car.

I haven’t seen Doug that is having fun and not just doing a video just to do it on a new car in a bit

How disconnected are some people from reality, 32k for a lot of people is a big commitment.

@bwofficial1776

29 күн бұрын

And for a lot of people, it's not. $32k is below the average price for a new car in the US and about what I paid for my Subaru Outback adjusted for inflation.

Cute lil’ SUV; I may consider getting one.

Hi, is rear seat can contains 3 adults comfortably?

I got one a few years ago in 2019, and got half the wheel stuck in beach sand. Luckily, it was able to make it out lol

A friend of mine just bought one for her first car, it’s a great car from what I’ve heard. To me, it’s a Hyundai Veloster but more practical.

I've got the 2020 Kona Limited with the 1.6 Turbo and I really enjoy it. Only issue I have is the road noise is a bit loud in it. I've also been constantly getting letters from the dealership asking me to trade it in for the modern iteration, with the promise of an $18,000 credit towards my upgrade. Not really interested in spending money I can use elsewhere, but I have to ask: Is this a standard thing dealerships do and is it worth it in most cases?

@gary_beniford

29 күн бұрын

It's a common thing for dealers to do. Nothing special.

Got a G30 540i M sport with almost all available options for 36k with 16k miles. Can get a LOT of used car for the price of a compact, entry-level crossover these days

Good on Hyundai for getting rid of the grey cladding 👏👏 idk if what's there is plastic or not but at least it's body color

Love it, im leasing one its so nice

So.. what version Kona is this exactly?

Audio sounds great

Love the sleek and sporty vibe.

I wonder if the dots on the steering wheel are brail, put there for blind drivers? ☺ Interesting car 2x👍

@volvo09

29 күн бұрын

Haha 😂

@welshrarebit9238

29 күн бұрын

Goof

@RayNLA

29 күн бұрын

It’s Morse code for H

Ive driven behind it and noticed the signal light being quirky. Sometimes the top bar blink.and other time the bottom lights blink. Wish Doug would have noticed and feature it here.

Heavily considering this car because theyre currently offering like 3,000 dollars in cash incentives for sitting on the lot for so long

If they make an actual Kona N I’d be way more into it. I have an Elantra GT N-Line, a pretty rare and quirky car myself, and wish they had brought a proper N version to the states when it was in production

@JradsEdits

29 күн бұрын

Doug reviewed the Kona N two years ago!

@jconnway

29 күн бұрын

@@JradsEditsno I know, sorry I meant a NEW one

@SteveHarrellRally

24 күн бұрын

My brother has an Elantra GT N-Line as well. A shame they were killed off so quickly, it's such a great little "warm hatch"

Looks futuristic i like it

Imagine buying this car and having a pre-recorded message from Doug, telling you about his quirks and features

I would prefer the manual tail gate, automatic tail gates are slow, plus less stuff to break when I get rear-ended..

I have had my 24 Kona SE for 2 months now and love it, comes standard also with 10 year warranty on the powertrain, 5 year bumper to bumper warranty and 3 year service

I did a video on the older Kona about how to pop the trunk. It was in a weird spot that you couldn't find lol

Doug the type of guy to review a compact crossover in an office chair from the comfort of his own personal Batcave

Doug is the type of guy to advertise his own quirks and features.

Fun fact - in polish "Hyundai Kona" means "Hyundai is dying" 😅

Front light bar lights up all the way from to side. Maybe there was a problème with this one. I saw one just last light

7:11 the way he pauses before saying "quirks and features" makes it sound like a euphemism

Doug’s the kind of guy to say “You don’t have any red stitching back here” while literally showing red stitching around the headrests and on the side of the seats. 12:00

Hopefully he kept that recording in the car. Who ever buys this one will have a nice treat when they find it!

My lease was up on my previous car and I wasn't sure what to get next. The 2024 Kona wasn't even on my radar, but on a complete whim I decided to test drive a Kona Limited and fell in love with it. They spared no expense - lots of hard plastic in the interior, but it looks good and the interior doesn't feel cheap at all despite that, and it has basically all of the tech you would want, including the new (and very good) infotainment and gauge cluster setups, with the blind spot cameras. It's basically just missing memory seats and a HUD. The all wheel drive system is amazing. I literally can't get the wheels to spin or chirp and the car just rotates through turns. There's body roll because it's tall, but the roll is predictable and the car is a ton of fun to chuck into corners. I love this thing. My absolute favorite daily driver in years.

@tenkarabadger5244

29 күн бұрын

They are great daily drivers. Comfortable, convenient and affordable but still kinda fun.

Hyundai’s exterieur design sadly is getting worse and worse. Putting the lights on the corners of the car and place them so low doesn‘t only look strange but also makes sure they get easily damaged. This car is great example of trying to make a boring crossover look „exciting“. This car will age bad and be forgotten in a few years. Which can be said about a lot of these terrible crossovers.

@wojciechmuras553

28 күн бұрын

Headlights shouldn't be high up. The lower they are, the more powerful they can be without blinding oncoming drivers. It's always preferable from an engineering standpoint to have the headlights relatively low - it's just that customers like the look of high-sitting headlights. Some brands are starting to get clever about this, putting nice looking, but dim daytime running lights high up to make the car appealing, but hiding powerful high-beams low to the ground, where they can be the most effective. Smart move!

@ulrichr.487

27 күн бұрын

⁠@@wojciechmuras553 Agreed! But placing the lights exactly at the corners of the car makes them very vulnerable.

Interesting thing is that for European version the front light bar does actually light up the whole length

I was looking for either the Kona or Tucson. Test drove both. The Kona has more tech than the Tucson, has better looking interior and surprisingly good rear seat space. But that oddly shaped steering wheel with those bumps really turned me off. Went for the Tucson instead.

It’s seems like you could stick your iPhone to that pad to use map functions or other hands free functions. Cool idea.

I hvaae this car. The N Line Ultimate has a lot of the tings Doug points out are missing.0360 camera, and also has cameras all over the car including the front and the mirrors. If you're considering the Kona N Line I'd spend the extra ~$3000 (Canadian) for the "Ultimate" trim. You also get heated and ventilatd seats, and steering wheel. also worth noting no Kona trim comes with power tailgate.

It definitely offers a good amount of stuff for the price, i agree that the power terrain needs to be improved.

@DougDeMuro please review the new sante fe too!!🙏