Hyundai Kona Hybrid in-depth review - better than a PHEV?

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Hybrids are a bit of a rarity today. No, we don't mean plug-in hybrids (or PHEVs), we’re talking about hybrids that do the electric bit for you. There’s the Toyota Prius, the Toyota CH-R and now this, the Hyundai Kona Hybrid. Unlike a Kona Electric, which lets you drive on battery power all the time, the Hybrid lets you run on electric energy alone at low speeds, before the combustion engine kicks in when you put your foot down.
It sounds like a neat, if a little old-school, hybrid system, but has Hyundai wrapped it up in decent package? Cam puts it to the test to find out.
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  • @Ayasami14
    @Ayasami143 жыл бұрын

    The Kona is an amazing car in its class. I really felt like you were really letting your own opinions about it guide the way this review went and I honestly feel like you did it so much injustice. I bought this exact model and I couldn’t be any happier with my purchase. The things you mention about the engine while switching to and from electric are non existent when I drive. It’s barely noticeable and I honestly don’t notice unless I literally floor it. Also, you keep comparing this to luxury cars which is a horrible comparison. It’s not a luxury car so of course it’s going to look bad when that’s what you’re constantly comparing it to. Compare it to the Toyota chr or Honda CR-V or even the Mazda’s compact suv. This car has won awards over those cars. It wouldn’t compared to a bmw x2 obviously. I’m sure you see my point by now. For people with a small budget but still want a fun, eco conscious car with cool styling, this is the car for them. It just feels like your review for this car wasn’t towards the target audience for the car.

  • @sebastianbajura1625

    @sebastianbajura1625

    3 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't have said it better. Think exactly the same.

  • @krizzlekickz6021

    @krizzlekickz6021

    3 жыл бұрын

    Purchased one today on PCP - ready on the 21st of June. Cant wait!!!

  • @Ayasami14

    @Ayasami14

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@krizzlekickz6021 had mine for almot a year now and i'm still in love with it :) I hope you enjoy yours too

  • @Ayasami14

    @Ayasami14

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sebastianbajura1625 thank you :)

  • @krizzlekickz6021

    @krizzlekickz6021

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Ayasami14 Me too 😍

  • @dotdotjuan
    @dotdotjuan Жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous car. Bought mine 14 months ago with 18k miles, I'm at 55k now. All good so far

  • @Dave-wt8xg
    @Dave-wt8xg3 жыл бұрын

    Stop talking about scratchy trim and cup holders focus on the car for a change .

  • @netcalibur

    @netcalibur

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thought the exact same thing

  • @haroldraithby9682

    @haroldraithby9682

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@netcalibur 1qqqqqqqqqqq0q0qqqqq

  • @MarkRobertson

    @MarkRobertson

    Жыл бұрын

    God yeah, it could be an Aston Martin but would sit there scratching it like a leper

  • @nataliepattinson128
    @nataliepattinson1282 жыл бұрын

    i think it's a really good looking car. and some of the negative points you make i couldn't care less about. e.g. scratchy plastics and noisy engine. my son is into really dodgy extreme metal, nothing goes over that noise let me tell you. nothing. thanks for the review and others' comments, i'm going to be getting an automatic one on Motability, and from seeing this, i'm very glad about it. the boot will fit my hoist and wheelchair, for that i am very happy.

  • @randybritish6478
    @randybritish6478Ай бұрын

    I cant seem to find the sat nav on mines? Any help

  • @mmjackk
    @mmjackk Жыл бұрын

    Great Video. Subscribed.

  • @refaeljerebchevski3838
    @refaeljerebchevski3838 Жыл бұрын

    ‏Hey ‏I have a Hyundai kona 2020 ‏During strenuous driving the battery reached 0% Is this normal and is it normal in general?

  • @zumezoom9593
    @zumezoom95933 жыл бұрын

    does the hybrid come with AWD?

  • @saurabhverma7247
    @saurabhverma7247 Жыл бұрын

    How is the hybrid fuel efficiency?

  • @kevphillips3510
    @kevphillips35103 жыл бұрын

    Love it! Really good looking car.

  • @winnie5095
    @winnie5095 Жыл бұрын

    Just received my Kona hybrid fantastic drive 🎉

  • @saurabhverma7247

    @saurabhverma7247

    Жыл бұрын

    How is the hybrid system fuel efficiency?

  • @hanulgogo7359
    @hanulgogo73599 ай бұрын

    Does anyone have this car without auto side mirror folding option? I bought this car and just realized there no button 😢

  • @watchalot919
    @watchalot919 Жыл бұрын

    I own a Kia Niro, which is the equivalent. It is an absolutely lovely car to drive, and the interior is sooo much nicer. It has the same engine set up, but I find it very refined. Perhaps the sound proofing is better?

  • @aw9522
    @aw95222 жыл бұрын

    Just bought this car, it's great and I love it!!!!!!🥰

  • @saurabhverma7247

    @saurabhverma7247

    Жыл бұрын

    How is the hybrid system fuel efficiency?

  • @asitacharya7571
    @asitacharya75713 жыл бұрын

    I need this car 👍

  • @eileenbrydon5399
    @eileenbrydon53992 жыл бұрын

    I love my Kona Ultimate Hybrid 🌟🌟

  • @saurabhverma7247

    @saurabhverma7247

    Жыл бұрын

    How is the hybrid fuel efficiency?

  • @stoff4963
    @stoff49633 жыл бұрын

    Hey bro fisher price toys were class

  • @manonamission8092
    @manonamission80922 жыл бұрын

    1 other point the guy who designed it did also did the Lamborghini Murcielago. I just bought 1 last week get it in 3mths and can't wait I'm going full automatic with this tho far better so iv been told. plus iv always had manual so be nice change. Good video but I love look of it feel and can't wait to get it.

  • @cheg753
    @cheg7532 жыл бұрын

    I think it’s pretty, but the interior in the back seats is too small and there are too many hard plastics. However, it has a lot of extras and drives nicely. The sound system in the top model is very good, imo.

  • @TheMisterB2u
    @TheMisterB2u2 жыл бұрын

    Funny seeing blue Dutch reg car all the time on outside and then you on inside on UK carriageway-budget restrictions I guess !

  • @davescott9353
    @davescott93539 ай бұрын

    The critic is just a boy, he probably drives some high powered German vehicle. The Kona is superb and as for his remarks on the plastic is all down to Hyundai keeping the costs down, this is why Hyundai are now a big player in the Car Market, they've come a long way since 1981, and lets not forget they were the first car company to give a 5 year warranty and this speaks volume how confident they are with their product.

  • @davidcheetham3266
    @davidcheetham32662 жыл бұрын

    Test drove my hybrid premium start of august and not coming till just before xmas and loved it hate it when they try to compare to more expensive cars 98% of people wont be racing this like a F1 car it'll be used for every day stuff n the odd day away

  • @m1games376
    @m1games3762 жыл бұрын

    i got premium se 2020 one

  • @capoo1337
    @capoo13372 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm. I've heard completely different opinions regarding the steering. Precise is the term others have used.

  • @MusicalAddictionOnlineLessons
    @MusicalAddictionOnlineLessons2 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone else find it really noisy to drive? As in, the sound of the road was really loud. I test drove a Kia Nero before the Kona and it was almost the same car except a bit more spacious and far less noisy.

  • @alexandreesquenet3736
    @alexandreesquenet37363 жыл бұрын

    I'm not worrying charging my electric Kona at night ;-)

  • @timestabrook714
    @timestabrook7145 ай бұрын

    Complaining about only two of the grills being functional. Forgetting the two at the sides are for airflow down the side of the car making a small curtain. So only one non functioning grill

  • @Exalerion
    @Exalerion7 ай бұрын

    Best looking car in its segment.

  • @Corks-ti4vz
    @Corks-ti4vz2 жыл бұрын

    The sound of your fingernails scrapping along the plastic almost sent me into a rage but other than that, great review

  • @vasilydedukh1696
    @vasilydedukh16969 ай бұрын

    It’s a nice car

  • @robertocop123
    @robertocop1233 жыл бұрын

    The plastics look similar to those of mid-90s French hatchbacks...Not very 2020. Great insight into the car. Thanks for the review!

  • @YesAutoUK

    @YesAutoUK

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Robert! Yeah, the plastics weren't great. A shame, but then again the engine wasn't great either... - Cam

  • @bentait7018
    @bentait70183 жыл бұрын

    Since when was 51mpg anything to shout about in 2020!?

  • @asitacharya7571
    @asitacharya75713 жыл бұрын

    This 1 👍

  • @AbdelOO7
    @AbdelOO73 жыл бұрын

    Lol, using a driving clip from a Dutch kona review?

  • @YesAutoUK

    @YesAutoUK

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's official b-roll footage from Hyundai, and it just so happens to have been filmed in the Netherlands. We've also got b-roll from a Kia drive in the south of France and footage from a BMW drive in Germany.

  • @keksy24

    @keksy24

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@YesAutoUK Even though it's official, using it in your video, trying to pass as your own footage... Just doesn't look good on you, matey. Also, clip your nails.

  • @sloot69x
    @sloot69x2 жыл бұрын

    Very nit-picky review

  • @Dabayare
    @Dabayare2 жыл бұрын

    Your suppose to put LED lights in those fake front grills .

  • @puckchew
    @puckchew7 ай бұрын

    you know what's ugly? lexus, reminds me of darth vader every time oh, and James Root (when in action 🤭)

  • @bipinanand
    @bipinanand Жыл бұрын

    Mr. Complain-y!!!

  • @kevingrainger2530
    @kevingrainger25303 жыл бұрын

    Some one got carried away designing the front and the rear is, just as bad. It's Hideous.

  • @lindasalin5845
    @lindasalin58453 жыл бұрын

    I did not see AC vents to the rear seats. I refuse to spend $40K for a car and not get a twenty dollar piece of equipment to the rear seats. Definitely nec in Florida....

  • @Hustwick
    @Hustwick3 жыл бұрын

    Poor review.

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