i LOVE my baby blue Kona

On holiday in Hobart Nov'17 wife drove dealer demo 'elite' Kona with 2 ltire & safety pack & loved it. Ultimately bought an i30 for fantastic handling & esp Radar Cruise which Kona's yet to include. Love our i30SRPremium. If my teenage Getz EVER fails, I'll go for Kona. Hyundai has proven the most reliable brand of my life & I'm a v senior 'senior' who'se owned a huge variety since 1961.

Great review. I bought the Kona 1.6 turbo petrol Elite model back in May and so far could not be happier with it. For the size it's quite a good ride and with all the safety features it's a great vehicle. The only down side would be is I'm not keen on the space-saver spare tyre. Some people think the Kona is also ugly with all the plastic around the outside etc but hey, it's a lot easier and cheaper to replace if damaged plus have a look at a lot of other recent SUV models, they all have that too in some degree. I love the Kona!

@Steve_in_NJ

5 жыл бұрын

I test drove a Kona SEL with Tech Package and give it a 8/10 BUT since I'm leasing a 2016 Elantra, will wait until the 2019 Kona and new Elantras arrive at dealerships next month. Most of the Ultimate safety features are going to be on the 2019's now and I don't need a turbo for my local driving needs.

@SGuy889

3 жыл бұрын

I tried the Kona premium 1.0 yesterday and the engine seemed to rattle when running, do you know of this noise?

@lexiriz4294

Жыл бұрын

It's been 4 years. Have ya thoughts changed at all? How's it going? I'm currently checking out 2019 Kona tomorrow.

@neilh4468

Жыл бұрын

@@lexiriz4294 I’m still driving same car and still happy with it. Have done over 66000 k’s without any major problems, just normal wear and tear and I keep it regularly serviced. Great economy on highways. I’ll be keeping this one till it falls apart.

Nice review.Wanted something to replace my written off 2015 I30 and this looks like a good contender.

Good review.

Thank you!

very nice, like it

8/10 not biased

Great

@CarsGuide Great, great review! I just bought the Kona as well and I’m SO happy with it. I have the same engine as yours - but upgraded to the luxury model. Question: does your version not have the 3 modes? *Normal/Eco/Sport?* My model has this feature and when put into ‘sport mode’ it is extremely peppy! The extra kick needed for the highway and added quick acceleration. 👍😎

@zerogeewhiz

5 жыл бұрын

Hi there - yes it has three models but I rarely left Normal. Didn't seem much point :-)

@starbuck9980

5 жыл бұрын

Give 'er (sport mode) a go... ;) Cheers!

@johnfranklin5277

5 жыл бұрын

Sport mode is definitely a boost from a complete stop, or when floored on the freeway. It does increase cars get up and go.

Low and not eye-searing headlights on a high-ride vehicle? Amazing!

I love kona 1.0 manual

@joeb2588

3 жыл бұрын

Wish there was a manual here in the US!

Got my Elite turbo in December 2017, no issues at all. The rear vents are under the front seats facing rearwards. My front collision avoidance system kicked in once when a clown stomped his brakes @100KPH to take a turnoff. For 6 months I was the only kid on the block with one, now they are EVERYWHERE !

@ArtDamage911

4 жыл бұрын

Is the elite trim level only available in certain places? I thought it was SE, SEL, Limited, Ultimate and EV.

Was that fuel economy based on the trip computer or was it accurately calculated? I'm getting 6L/100kms from my 2L kona active (have had mine 4 months) and can only achieve 8's on absurdly short trips or revving the tits off it in the sport drive mode. I leave mine in the comfort drive setting so maybe that's it?

I'd like to get one for my wife to drive. I'd get the 2.0 liter and automatic like you show. That's the more reliable set up I'd say. Plus I have that 2.0 in my Elantra. 59k. Only had a thermostat software update.

Map pockets, usb, air vent comes with higher options, doesnt it?

ultimate spec more fun

I tried the Hyundai Kona premium version yesterday, 1.0 engine. To me it seemed to rattle when idling, has anyone else had this same issue?

You are 180cm with a 6'2" son. I hate it when measurements are inconsistent!

The 2.0L would be reliable since it’s a simple engine and this car has pretty basic electronics. Build quality may not be on the same level as say a Honda but I’m sure this car will last a pretty long time with very few issues. I may consider one. A family member of mine purchased a naturally aspirated Kia and it’s been very reliable with no issues for 11 years so these Korean cars are fine.

You'll mention Subaru Forester regarding false alerts with the safety packs, but shy away from naming BMW or Mercedes or Audi by saying "an very expensive German car". Why so timid?

Mee

does this car even have a spare tyre and jack ?

@johnfranklin5277

5 жыл бұрын

Yes.

Is it me or does he look like Gordon Ramsay?

I forgot that Australian cars have the drivers on the "wrong" side (as we say here in America), thought your camera was mirrored... I test drove the SEL and find the cloth seats in YOUR Kona nicer to look at then the plaid ugly pattern in the U.S. version. That being said, you don't see the plaid pattern when your bum is on the seat so I could live with the cloth pattern.

@Steve_in_NJ

5 жыл бұрын

Since I wrote this review, I leased (late November 2018) a 2019 Kona Limited. Here in the States, we have FWD or AWD and I chose FWD. I don't drive a lot (my job is 2.5 miles from my house) but when I drive to family or when I drove an hour to my company holiday party (highway), I get great gas mileage and feel the turbo when needed. I'm glad I have leather seats, plus all the "bells and whistles" except the HUD, which is on the Ultimate.

Its based on the I20 chassis

@techpappee

5 жыл бұрын

LAnDI+ no it's not. Hyundai created a dedicated subcompact SUV platform for it... "Mike O'Brien, Hyundai's vice president of corporate planning, product planning and digital business, said the *Kona's 'dedicated' platform* has been optimized for size and sales." www.forbes.com/sites/sebastianblanco/2018/03/21/hyundai-kona-platform-optimized-for-gas-diesel-electric-powertrains/#49c5243f5955

Nah,few more bucks n its Mazda CX5 for me!

@tiguanr4960

4 жыл бұрын

few more bucks? more like alot more bucks

@battosaihimura8840

4 жыл бұрын

@@tiguanr4960 Man,the Bottomline is Its All worth it every penny. coz i bought a Red CX5 last year n it still amazes me until now.

@tiguanr4960

4 жыл бұрын

@@battosaihimura8840 yeah a CX5 is superior, but it doesnt fit in my car stacker haha

I doubt that it going to catch on in North American market knowing the fact that you get better options

@johnfranklin5277

5 жыл бұрын

See alot of them in southern California.

@thefatvegan5008

4 жыл бұрын

Lol you’re so wrong.

Good review, only one slight gripe if you will. Kona *isn't a jacked up I30* , Hyundai created a dedicated subcompact SUV platform for this market... "Mike O'Brien, Hyundai's vice president of corporate planning, product planning and digital business, said the *Kona's dedicated platform* has been optimized for size and sales." www.forbes.com/sites/sebastianblanco/2018/03/21/hyundai-kona-platform-optimized-for-gas-diesel-electric-powertrains/#49c5243f5955 There are several articles with quotes from Hyundai reps stating this fact online. It may also be used for the Genesis line as a luxury subcompact SUV. SUVs are planned for the Genesis line in the future. It's also optimized for a hybrid/electric powertrain. On another note. If you want more power get the 1.6T petrol. Problem solved.

5k is toooo much for small box

Where’s Nikki?? We want Nikki. We want Nikki. You two worked great together. Oh yes, this review was very good too.

If this is a SUV then Toyota Prius is a Truck

That watch is way to big for your baby wrist

Safety extras are for Noobs.

your wrong kona is fast brahhhh even you get the 1.0 120 hp! brahhh

im going to mention the elephant in the room, its butt ugly!!