Sorry Matt this is a Hyundai. It is a budget car for people who are in the market for something inexpensive. We don't all make the same amount of money. We can't all buy German cars.🙄 All cars depreciate after a while. Be it German or not. That being said buy what you like and I like the KONA.

@marantamil459

5 жыл бұрын

Joey Portwood it’s also funny that he can’t afford the great cars he drives e.g Audi rs4 You just don’t get that much money if you are a car reviewer

@LookingGlass24

5 жыл бұрын

The Kona Ultimate trim is USD $32K. That’s not a cheap car by either American or European standards. I drive a VW now, and though I do like it, I’m ready for something a bit more exciting and innovative. The Kona is quirky and that’s exactly one of the reasons I like it. It drives great and it’s got the practicality I need. I may buy one actually.

@harry4319

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah but KIA is better

@joshuabaileyamg

4 жыл бұрын

Amen I feel you 👍🙏

@elgreeko6241

4 жыл бұрын

German cars are money pits and depreciate like nobody's business

I generally appreciate your reviews, but this one basically sounds like you're saying "The Kona is pretty good, in general, I hate it, but it's good".

@YannisPotamitis

5 жыл бұрын

This used to be a very good auto channel with solid reviews but not anymore , now it's very pro VW biased , they even suggested that the Polo that costs 19.000+ pounds is the best choice in the small car segment.

@aleksandaraleksic4067

5 жыл бұрын

He is an idiot, doesn't have a clue about design and people desires, crisis in the world etc. Jag, jag and jag ,pure British bollocks !

@Maxmotor2008

4 жыл бұрын

No it really doesn't. It sounds like he's saying it's really bland and average but pointless when other better cars exist

@mariusclaudiu3146

4 жыл бұрын

@@Maxmotor2008 Stonic is not better :)

@Firemarioflower

4 жыл бұрын

@@mariusclaudiu3146 At least the Kona is more original, a Stonic is rather boring

I felt so much passive aggression in this video,it is not about the car anymore...

@johngraydon506

5 жыл бұрын

Z C I used to enjoy Matts video’s but I to agree its losing the point of a review concept, all rushed throw away lines, more of a critic concept! there are lot of boring cars out there Matt but it seems to me you have better things to do ! Well leave if its that bad , wow and give someone else a job ? Or get back to a little less moaning !

@asdrubael1985

5 жыл бұрын

Z C yep

@user-lh8ql5zr5e

5 жыл бұрын

Mat is a marketing specialist, not a car expert!

@Maxmotor2008

4 жыл бұрын

Look out for the salty Hyundai fans. Get over it.

@marantamil459

4 жыл бұрын

@@johngraydon506 he wont he gets free mercedes g wagens which i dont get because most of the public cant afford it it should be something that you should be able to afford

my guess is Mat was forced to review this car but didn't want to and decided to spite it instead lol

You're too harsh with this car, the interior is no more boring than the one of any seat/skoda/vw, and it's well equipped

@skmagic11

5 жыл бұрын

interior is actually decent idk what matts on about

@ben3291

5 жыл бұрын

i agree i think the outside is better looking than the stonic but the interior is boring but as said no more boring than Any VAG interior.

@pratik1568

5 жыл бұрын

Ben Garlick vag interiors look elegant lol hyundai looks like cheap garbage

@giuseppelapomarda598

5 жыл бұрын

mikeythebold tv maybe and MAYBE, vw interior is hi-tech and with more lights, but seat/skoda interiors are boring af

@FelixO

5 жыл бұрын

bounty 543 it's a lot more boring and looks a lot more low quality.

What are you going to say about the fake air intakes of the new A1 then?

@NoDroidsHere

5 жыл бұрын

A real air intake will be an optional extra on the Audi anyway...

@pb7870

5 жыл бұрын

Just seen it and the back looks like a Civic with the plastic vents

@MilitaryHistory2011

5 жыл бұрын

Do you realise how pathetic the fact Audi are offering an air intake as an optional extra is?

@aaronm1246

5 жыл бұрын

He'll say they look good because of VAG giving Carwow loads of cash

@rayboccino5174

5 жыл бұрын

Phillip Slabbert How do you know that? They're clearly there for aesthetic purposes (or making the car look overdone, in my opinion)!

This has the fastest 0 to 100 km time in its segment. Respect.

@jackcalow2430

3 жыл бұрын

cx3 isn’t faster than the 1.6 tho

@user-ck6kq8zl2i

3 жыл бұрын

Seat ateca 2.0diesel is faster

@larpy

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-ck6kq8zl2i The Ateca is not the same class as the Kona. Ateca is bigger probably more similar to the Tucson.

@nickos1397

3 жыл бұрын

2 years later and ford puma is top class b suv(faster too)

@Ag3nt0fCha0s

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, in an "SUV" it is acceleration that matters.

American and Australian media are giving Kona a lot of praise and Mat here is being overly negative about this car....weird

@stevehodder647

5 жыл бұрын

another snob. it's a Kona not a breaker. dumbass

Here is Australia, reviews on the Kona have been so positive and then watching this just doesn't make sense. I think it's a solid car and based on it's competition it stacks up well. Comparing to a Ford Fiesta is unfair because they are in two completely different categories! Stop being so harsh on Hyundai, you did the same for the i30!

@ReaperChi3f

5 жыл бұрын

SeaEagleTwo the car is among the best in the segment.. he is severely biased against Hyundai and Kia.

@davidthompson4346

5 жыл бұрын

SeaEagleTwo You've got to keep in mind though, in Australia both this and the i30 have much more powerful engines than these gutless 1ltr turbo units used in Europe. That alone makes the Aussie spec models vastly superior.

@angusbutton2284

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@chrisblunt4846

5 жыл бұрын

His ioniq review was also trash

@TheStigHCE09

5 жыл бұрын

There are a few problems with comparing reviews here and reviews over in the UK when it comes to Hyundai and the main one is that Hyundai does all of their own ride and handling tuning for the Australian model in Australia. In fact we're one of the only markets that actually has its own bespoke suspension setup. That, and most of the reviews of the Kona haven't exactly been enthusiastic here either. Most of the problems reflect that of Mat's findings aside from the aforementioned ride/handling compromise - it's a very bland place to be, and there's a general lack of refinement in the drivetrain (particularly our version's 2.0L atmo engine). The main one though is that most of the competitors he mentions, particularly the Kia Stonic, are not sold here.

I really like the design of the Kona. It has a lot of character and it is something different! I prefer it over the Stonic...

Most of Kona reviews on whole KZread are positive and here he is insisting that Kona is worst car he ever reviewed. How convincing is that?

@Benjamin1997shanghai

5 жыл бұрын

You know some youtubers get paid from dealer for a positive review

@lowlanz

5 жыл бұрын

That's sometimes. Are you sayin' all other reviews got paid? I'd rather believe that this one is paid by competitors for negative review

@coupe6339

5 жыл бұрын

Kim Benjamin this is th3 poor review i have seen

@Benjamin1997shanghai

5 жыл бұрын

I said SOME, not all. And, not even every car has all positive review. People have different opinions. Matt is right to give his own opinion.

@Benjamin1997shanghai

5 жыл бұрын

coup reivin Poor you, I guess you very upset of it, but I can't do anything lol

I actually think it looks good! Also, that reflector is the marker light in the American version of this car! What you said, say it also for the MX-5 and the Huracan too! I also bet that in a German car you wouldn't complain at all about its interior being black!

Am I the only person who think it looks alright?

@tungstencarbide7255

5 жыл бұрын

Alexander Russell absolutely nothing wrong with this car for the average family.

@-kudin-1780

5 жыл бұрын

Alexander Russell no you are not the only one

@mtr801

5 жыл бұрын

Alexander Russell Yes

@rikkee5157

5 жыл бұрын

Yes

@biswajitmajumder1540

5 жыл бұрын

The car really is out of the box...and mix of many styles.... found it really interesting..☺️☺️

What a suprise, a Korean car instantly gets slammed by mat. Cmon dude.

@ReaperChi3f

5 жыл бұрын

Wedow pathetic review..

@edwardt1863

5 жыл бұрын

He didn't mind the Kia Stonic though

@IReahpZz

5 жыл бұрын

Edward T I don't mind my relatives, I don't want them around all the time though lol I'm sure he will find a way to slam on the I30n. And the Kona N when that's released

@FLRSKLVR

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's was pretty obvious he had his mind made up before he even started the review.

@efesezer8206

5 жыл бұрын

what do you mean? He said that KIA was the best in the 3 SUV comparison video.

I normally like your videos but this one seemed bias. You tested a top end version of the stonic and a mid range version of this. The top end version of this car has a heads up display, heated and ventilated seats, and looks more exciting like the stonic you reviewed. I would suggest if you review cars that are similar try and get the same spec type to compare

The interior isn't trying too hard, it's functional and it works. The fact you can get this car with 4wd, locking diffs and independent rear suspension is also very cool for a small, cheapish car.

5 years warranty. Much better than any of your German favourites. He he. You just can't stop complaining about something.

@blrd02

5 жыл бұрын

JustAFan You know he also complained about the kia stinger's interior while other car journalists don't

@kjusn

5 жыл бұрын

Skoda gives also 5 year warranty. noone complains

@popsandbangs8858

5 жыл бұрын

A true petrol-head are you sure hhhh really!! Hyundai made ogly cars???

@popsandbangs8858

5 жыл бұрын

A true petrol-head actually it better than the Citroen other thing, Hyundai get the best car designs ( Tucson, i20, i10, i40, veloster, Santa Fe, i30N, ix20, hb20 ,azera,) and this enough!! These cars are in whole world

Seems like he had a fight with his girl when making this review. so much negativity.

@aokoaozaki

5 жыл бұрын

yeah. had a fight with his korean ex 😂

@ngocly8943

5 жыл бұрын

It’s what it is

@vanessaoelmann4211

5 жыл бұрын

The car is really bad tho

@linbinnash

5 жыл бұрын

Vanessa Oelmann maybe average not the worst.

@ediazcalvo

5 жыл бұрын

He reviews worse Cars everytime and don't tell you to avoid it or review it with so bad attitude. Felt the same with the new i10 review. He previously loved it to the point of saying it was almost perfect, now in his own channel he bashes it even as it's even better than before (car of the year in a lot of publications). Heck, Even the Kona is getting excelent reviews everywhere

Kona is now voted car of the year in US and Spain. Just to let you know

@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey

3 жыл бұрын

Still looks shit tho

@danepher

3 жыл бұрын

@@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey different people different opinions

@bensenzo

3 жыл бұрын

Then they must not have a lot of good cars

I buy this car in 2019, the 4wd with 1.6 motor and 177 hp. I still enjoy it after 5 years, no technical problems, is a very fast easy to drive car that i still like it, i will buy it again. I drive it in very harsh condisions and never let me down. It was a very good choise for 25k

The same sarcasm, negative Mat when he reviews a non german/british brand.

@Matthew_M11

5 жыл бұрын

Look at how ugly it is! How could you not be negative about it.

@travelbeast4083

5 жыл бұрын

you're right Matthew M it's look ugly and look like some Super cars clone .,,,,,,,.......

@blackduck5054

5 жыл бұрын

Yep

@blrd02

5 жыл бұрын

J&k m Are you blind? How does that look like a super car clone?

@vikasrajanand4064

5 жыл бұрын

Being 'ugly' is one thing, and not giving it a fair chance another. Look at his facial expressions as if an Emirates Business Class guy is asked to review Air Aisa's Economy class. Grow up Mat.

I really have no idea why you are so negative to Hyundai Kona. I sat in it. It was more than ok. It was fine. The new format, new design, plastic is also ok. By the way, new Audi A1 has a similar look. Big step for Hyundai​. Nice.

Matt I really respect you and admire your honest reviews, but I have to agree with most commentators that the Hyundai Kona is actually a decent cross-over which does its job without any frills, it may look slightly bland inside but the reliability a Hyundai Car gives you is all you want, so its pointless to have all those super nice and cool interior trims, navigation systems, in car entertainment system when it spends much more time at the dealer rather than on the road! Food for thought I guess...

@kingcraftgames.985

2 жыл бұрын

For me i am more neutral about the kona, as i don't have much of an opinion about it. I don't like it but i also don't hate it. I think it's a decent crossover that most people are going to buy.

@klx100

2 жыл бұрын

@@kingcraftgames.985 Indeed it is :) I own one and it does the job without a lot of fuss :)

@kingcraftgames.985

2 жыл бұрын

@@klx100 I agree, i think it's a decent crossover that does the job done.

@paulbird1808

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I don't get the critism of the interior being 'boring' - you're supposed to be looking at the road? As for scratchy plastics, that's seems to be part of the textured finish - its all about weight savings, Mat! That's how they achieve that marvelous fuel economy. Anyway, always enjoy your reviews - not so po faced as some, & funny!!

I think Matt has had his heart broken by a South Korean girl, it's the only logical explanation for his dislike of perfectly fine Korean cars.

@mustardroshi418

3 жыл бұрын

Probably

@Youlikecrap

3 жыл бұрын

Nah he just hate daily asian cars

@samirav1137

2 жыл бұрын

They are just ugly, poorly build and boring. But also reliable

Matt really hates Asian cars, this isnt a terrible car its quite fun actually. Drove one for a couple days

@jonathanngozi3872

5 жыл бұрын

M1ZKA I did as well and it is great.

@WeAreSMC96

5 жыл бұрын

he loves Lexus cars actually.

@anthonydirenfernando8448

5 жыл бұрын

He doesn't hate Asian cars. I have seen him being very positive about them in previous video's.

@ediazcalvo

5 жыл бұрын

He's hating Hyundais lately, can't get why as he loved them before

@4wdsome444

5 жыл бұрын

I know, my wife had one for 6 months and 8000 miles, it’s actually quicker and better equipt then the Kia alternative. I will admit we traded it in due to its lack lustre torque and towing capacity. (Lack lustre torque being more than the Kia)

It's actually amazing. Boring is good. Less stuff to worry about.

I bought the mid range Kona, and I love it! Brilliant school run car, with great road clearance for the country road. Very nippy on the motorway, and great pull away! plenty of room for three kids in the back, two on full car seats. It Is noisy, but I like that! All in all a Fun car to drive.

@mdye.04

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't have said it better!

@LivingOnaPrayer123

Ай бұрын

Glad you said that as I like this car but thought it looked too small as I have 2 children in car seats and thought it wud be a tight squeeze in the back

I just bought the Kona Active and I love the car im in Australia though so dunno if ours are different and he didnt mention the kick ass stereo it comes with. I test drove it and the suspension was fine plus I will be doing a lot of highway driving and it suited me fine as I have bad back and the lumber support in the front seat was really comfortable and the car feels quite sporty and it was quiet also so dunno why his was so noisy. Its also ranked as one of the best 3 small Suv's in Australia in its price range, the other 2 are the Mazda CX3 which doesnt offer the lumbar support in the drivers seat and the Honda which doesnt offer the plug and play but wins for small families so I chose the Kona because the car is just for me and it had what I was looking for and lets face it who cars about a cars interior I would much rather have a nicer exterior and the Kona while very similar in shape to other small SUVs actually looks really great on the outside.

Unfair review. While certainly not a car I would ever consider, it is definitely less bad than a Citroen Cactus, which got a better review. Also, your unrestrained adulation for all things VAG is starting to grate.

@Ag3nt0fCha0s

5 жыл бұрын

Steve Nagy Cactus is a good car in some ways. I had one from work and whenever I see one I miss it. But when I drove it there was no feel and worst of all the coffee cup holders so it had to go back. If my wife is going to moan every time I drive it then the car has to go. No driving feel also held it back. But still, I liked it in a way I never liked the Qashqai. It is the only car I miss having when I see it. Weird.

@Firemarioflower

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ag3nt0fCha0s I'm sorry but you're a bit vague here, what exactly was wrong with the coffee cup holders?

4:57 You know the new Audi A1 has that too? I wonder if the review will mention it. Aside from that.... The interior is still less boring than the VW group, but it's built much better. I don't care about a soft touch dash (nobody should), but the way it's put together is simply superior in the Hyundai. And the only reason to buy the Stonic is because you don't have the money to buy the 1.6 turbo. If you want the 3 cylinder, feel free to get either car. But if you want fun, the Kona is better regardless of how it looks (which doesn't bother me).

He got it so wrong with his judgement of the styling. The Kona looks fantastic on the road - small, chunky, distinctive and quite attractive. The Stonic is just another anonymous blob - I can't remember the last time I noticed one.

@SurferKroky

8 ай бұрын

Lol your description is absolutely perfect. I just settled on a 2020 exec 1.0. L kona . At the garage they also had a stonic . The Kona looks so much better and premium compared to the stonic . Stonic is blandness defined

Well on euro ncap kia stonic have 3 star rating and hyundai kona 5! Plus it is wider then Kia,and no,it is not ugly!

Its hard to name the "worst car" in these modern times. The car must be very horrible to be bad and this car is not it. In fact judging from other reviews, this is a class leader

@natanaelkristian1342

5 жыл бұрын

You meant at worst? Bcs if it's average at best then it could be the worser?

@Firemarioflower

4 жыл бұрын

PFFFF plenty of Renaults, Citroens, Vauxhaulls, Peugeots and Dacias that could get that title. This car is GOOD

@dinohermann1887

4 жыл бұрын

@@Firemarioflower and Skodas and Fiats as well! Kia is the 👑

@Firemarioflower

4 жыл бұрын

@@dinohermann1887 This is a Hyundai, bud..... i like this a lot more than the Stonic. Fiats and Skodas are alright, waht are you talking about.

@dinohermann1887

4 жыл бұрын

@@Firemarioflower Fiats are unreliable pos! Skoda is just ugly, especially on the exterior! Kia is the 👑 like I said!

this is the hyundai kona and if you want an unbiased review, you should rather avoid this video and watch the one made by TheStraightPipes - or almost everyone else - for that matter... i really like Mat's reviews, but this one is just not fair and actually just terrible really.. the main difference between the kona and the stonic is, that there's actually a 177ps automatic kona (which he should've tested so this review would actually make sense after also testing the stonic before) which you can actually get around 23k € when it's well equipped. ranting about the looks (which is pretty much about personal taste anyway) and just saying it's bad is not a review and it's not what i'm used to come from this channel at all..

@LookingGlass24

5 жыл бұрын

OnFireGames look at Thomas’ Autogefühl’s review of the Kona, and watch how another German really likes the Kona and called it one of the best in the segment. Matt needs to grow up.

So why it's the worst car??

@ReaperChi3f

5 жыл бұрын

Balaji Karthi Only he knows.

@Zerofightervi

5 жыл бұрын

Because it ain't German.

@blrd02

5 жыл бұрын

Because apparently it looks bad. Not imo tho

@Mgoblagulkablong

5 жыл бұрын

Because the germans wanted him to say that.

@bigmac22ify

5 жыл бұрын

Because it not a Jaguar

Funny, most reviewers score this one of the best in class in Europe. Looks like Mat had his mind made up before he even started the review..

Just me who loves the look of the exterior?

@lash9400

5 жыл бұрын

Danny Rees No, I quite like the looks of it but the interior is unremarkable.

@markm4123

5 жыл бұрын

Danny Rees yes

@joshbacon8241

5 жыл бұрын

I personally think it’s a good looking car.

@dimsas26

5 жыл бұрын

The exterior looks kinda funny and/or ugly-ish, but the interior is just bulky and boring.

@jeppethaning1341

5 жыл бұрын

No, looks fine to me. Orange is not doing it any favors though. Dark grey metallic would match the plastic trim better. Also, the boot is much better than the one in the stonic.

I'll never understand why people consider Korean full-black interior boring and German ones cool and posh...

@Mgoblagulkablong

5 жыл бұрын

Because the german marketing departments hold more power over them.

@burainavarro

5 жыл бұрын

Most probably some racism-related issue. Old mindset thinking that germans are always better. Style-wise, i find most germans interior boring than this one

@jacobwaltonpb5932

5 жыл бұрын

Dashcam Brianza [by Fede2o] Quite honestly there is a serious difference... Even some cars that are considered higher spec with alcantara etc don’t compare to a German interior. Everything just feels good, clean. Hard to explain

@buca9696

5 жыл бұрын

Nobody calls full black german interiors interesting.

@HnK_Alex

5 жыл бұрын

It's just the overall design that is quite boring.

I've been waiting for this video for so long since I saw your insta post

The design may not be everyone's taste, but it's in the eye of the beholder. The rest though, is definitely not terrible. It actually offers good value in it's segment. I don't get why would you be so unnecessarily harsh on this car

it seems to me that you just hate this car but you didn't find enough reasons to explain exactly why. Try to be more professional next time.

You better watch out Matt I think you just made Arya Starks kill list.

Carwow didn’t get enough money from Hyundai? Worst car of the year seems bit biased.

This car is just low budget SUV, nothing wrong with it, has a nice engine, double clutch, loads of funtionalities way more than the kia in all aspects. Aswell for this price this is a fairly decent car. This reviewing guy is just comparing this one to 50k+ SUV's from top branches like mercedes or bmw. No fair review imo.

@ntsikelelonzekana3072

2 жыл бұрын

What do you think in comparison to Toyota CHR ?

@grandtheftgameryt

2 жыл бұрын

It’s very ugly to be fair. I honestly would choose a used car over one. It has weird black plastic bits on the outside making it look like a junker. Scratchy plastic all over which is easy to scratch. This ruins your point as it you want to use it as a budget SUV that can haul people etc. I mean doing so will completely tear up the plastic on it. Overall an ugly car. Buy a Kia over this junker

@samirav1137

2 жыл бұрын

The only reason you give credit to this car is because it's never been good so your expectations are really low. There are much better options available

I don't think it's exterior is ugly and I don't think the interior is boring

Bassically because it’s not German, noticed the reviews on here are 80% German cars. What happened to the reviews of everyday small cheap cars? Citroen, Renault, Suzuki, Peugeot? Might not match ‘German engineering’ but at least they’re a little bit different ya know. Can’t wait for the next Audi saloon review that is pretty much identical to the last one 🙄👍

I've been waiting for this video for a LONG time. Mr. Watson, please, don't leave me hanging like that again.

lost so much respect for you after this review. get your act together. yeah the looks arent for everybody but to call it the worst car is a far fetched

@royaloak5455

4 жыл бұрын

Ben You lost respect for someone who has a different opinion to you? Lol. Welcome to life dude, you’re in for a rough time.

@cowswearbras

4 жыл бұрын

@@royaloak5455 ok thank you for the eye-opening reply. i had no idea what to do with my life before you replied, thanks!

@sharonhopton5685

2 жыл бұрын

He’s talking bollocks!

4:57 - 5:06 I wonder if he will be allowed to say the same about the new Audi A1 (has the same fake vent)...

@kraenk12

5 жыл бұрын

Mgoblagulkablong You’re so cute little shithead. Searching the whole internet for ways to shit on the A1. Get a job du Lauch.

@Mgoblagulkablong

5 жыл бұрын

Is this intelligent satire or are you simply completely insane? Why are you calling me a moron? What did i say against your opinion? Were you forced to inhale Audi emissions too or why are you writing completely baseless insults?

You should review the Hyundai Kona electric premium

Kona and Stonic don't sit on the same mechanical base. Stonic is based on the Rio, this one doesn't. Anyway, thanks to have been honest in your opinion!!!!!

Personally I think scratchy plastics that are horrible to the touch are a good thing. I enjoy scratching away at the quality plastics in my VW so much that I've worn holes in the drivers door trim and above the instrument cluster.

The worst part about this review is that you recommend the Kia stonic which is the lesser model of this exact car

I do agree with most of your reviews but not sure why this car is the worst car of the year.. to me the design stands out from its rivals or at least it does not look similar to others. Stonic is a handsome car but I think in this segment Kona’s funky design suits better. Also, interior space and layout looks above average. I should test drive the car to find out how bad the suspensions are.

Except it’s better, when I bought my wife one we looked at both, the kona is also better equipt and quicker 0-62. Me and her demoed the stonic 1.0 of which just stopped at the traffic light and wouldn’t start again, in fact we had to call the dealership half way through our test drive and then had to have an AA van tow us 3 miles back to the dealership, bearing in mind at this stage this Kia only had 2000 ish miles on the clock. Whereas kona lasted the full 6 months and 8,000 miles we had it flawlessly. My I add the kona is quicker 0-62 and has cooled and heated seats, whereas in the stonic doesn’t even have heated unless you pay extra for it

Arent the Kona and Niro related? Or is it like the Kona is the same as: A) Petrol = seltos and stonic B)Hybrid = Niro C) electric = E-Niro

You mentioned at the Geneva Motor Show in 2017 that the Hyundai Kona looks better than the Kia Stonic. But now, you've somewhat changed your mind. Weirdo!

Sorry, mate, we all can't afford to drive a Porsche!

I saw one on the road and i must admit that it looks GOOD. i dont get why you hate all manufacturers except German. Atleast they making some interesting and fun type of vehicles

I don’t think the car looks too bad at all, rather a lot of black plastic on the outside, but detailing seems fine really. I did find the sarky review pretty funny tbh, in a sort of old-school “Loaded” kinda way. What I was most surprised about was comparisons to fiesta etc. I had no idea it was that small, so... it’s like a shrunk-down suv then??

He's designed lambos and he's still designing today so...

Too negative. I agree the interior is dull, but the exterior is awesome imo. Not for everyone for sure, but enough with the convetional a decades old design. All car designers should grow a pair imo.

Usually i love Mat's reviews, but this seem so harsh. Every other reviewer have positive to say about Kona. I think Hyundai also messed up when they send this basic Kona to him, but he still said that "don't buy 1.6 litre turbo, because it is too expensive". Yes, 1.6T motor version is lot more expensive but you also get lot more than just motor. You get also DCT transmission, AWD and also you didn't like this 1 litre FWD suspension, with 1.6T motor you get independent suspension which is lot better. Kona with spicy 1.6 turbo motor, all wheel drive, double clutch transmission, independent suspension with one centimeter more ground clearance, full led lights etc. is in ANOTHER level compared to this entry level 1 litre FWD car. It costs more but it is still great price and value! In my country, the 1.6T AWD Kona is 3rd cheapest AWD subcompact cuv behind Suzuki Vitara and Dacia Duster. The 1.6T motor with DCT is one of the best, if not the best drivetrain in this segment!

What brand is that jacket? I love it!

Jeez it doesn’t look THAT bad lol

@Heinrichrhode1997

2 жыл бұрын

The most ugliest car that I have ever seen

Caso para dizer que o Mat...não gosta de Kona. Certo portugueses? :P

@luismalaquias70

5 жыл бұрын

CLICKBYTE 😄😄😄😄

@PedroAngelo29

5 жыл бұрын

Badum tsssss

@FlyingSlig

5 жыл бұрын

LUL

@sam__vieira

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha pensei nisso o tempo todo

@rubenbarbosa4635

5 жыл бұрын

Looool oh mat ja vieste a Portugal ja devias saber lol

If buy through Carwow do we get the same warranty or service from a local dealer?

They could’ve fitted something inside that matched the outside, just to make it more colourful. Like some detailing on the steering wheel or something on the seats

It's so bad Audi decided to use the front end for its new Audi A1

@cerwynlewis3520

5 жыл бұрын

Someone likes the new A1?

@wayfaringcookie8142

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha love it

@kraenk12

5 жыл бұрын

Cerwyn Lewis nice joke. Not

@cerwynlewis3520

5 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the new A1?

@gerritsteiner8273

5 жыл бұрын

Cerwyn Lewis hyundai stole the single frame grill design from audi lol. And the difference between this and the a1 is that the a1 actually looks good but i see you have a very good imagination when you relate this to an audi so i cant really take you serious

I've owned the Kona Premium since 2nd March. We wanted a bigger car and test drove several in this class. The Juke was tiny inside, the Captur .8 (i think it was) the retailer forced us to test drive had no power at all, the C3 Aircoss, the top spec model seemed cheap inside, the 1.6 engine was great fun though.The Crossland was extremely uncomfortable and The Mokka.... well we were all set to buy it when we happened into the Hyundai garage and saw the Kona. The looks are maybe a bit marmite but I personally love the styling of it, Tangerine Comet with the black roof looks great. The interior is very comfortable (front and rear). I've done several long journeys in mine (Penzance to Loughborough and back) no fatigue after which was unheard of in the previous car. The driving experience is very good with more than enough power in the 1 litre turbo for tbe back roads of Cornwall and Motorway driving. Lane assist, cruise control, parking camera... after several months of owning this car i can tell you that it's more than worth the money paid.

Hello. Can you do a review of the 2022 kona please? 🤔 Apparently Hyundai updated on style and functionality?? Do you confirm?

The kona and stonic are not the same. 2 different platforms and different drivetrains. The Stonic is the same as an i20.

First time I've heard you say 'AVOID'

Looks crap for sure, but the same could be said about many European SUVs and yet you are much kinder with them. Talk about double standards...

@blrd02

5 жыл бұрын

Harry Ap talk about favoritism for European car makers...

@pb7870

5 жыл бұрын

Yes like the T Roc which is also ugly and has cheap fake intakes and a pretty nasty interior

@HBKiran

5 жыл бұрын

especially for British cars

What do you expect from Kona, it's a cheaper version of Tuscon. For the price, it's good and it will give a lot of people savings.

Hmm if you like adding aftermarket led light strips, that fake scoop strip on the hood makes a great space to stick a strip and look like Kit from Knight Rider

Far too over-styled with too much black plastic trying to look "butch". It's not. With that, it will sell well.

Damn, didn't know this guy was such a hater. Comparing a compact SUV to a ford Fiesta for handling?! Not a lot of strong arguments. Hyundai's are across the board more well built than kias so their is a price premium to the stonic

@sharonhopton5685

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t have a Fiesta as a gift 🤮🤮🤮🤮

@vorong2ru

2 жыл бұрын

because it feels like a small car rather than an SUV from the driver's position point of view and he is a spot on - you just sit SLIGHTLY higher than in your super mini which is a shame as it's jsut a car that pretending to be an SUV

What do you mean lost his touch ??? The car looks amazing and timeless design

I am getting the premium kona and it’s great to drive and it’s a really chill car inside x

I generally love your reviews but this one has a weird negative vibe to it. I just bought a 2019 kona 1.6 with AWD and all the options. It is a fantastic car and so fun to drive. I agree that lower trim level versions of the kona do not look as good as the higher ones (like almost every car), but in general the kona is a very, very good car.

It’s certainly not the worst car Matt. There’re plenty more cars worse than this. An Asian spec Toyota could be called in such a manner if you’re considering the “boring interior” and pointless designed exterior

Is the parcel shelf an optional extra? if so, how much?! :o

I'm wondering if Matt will review the Kona EV... I'm unsure I want him to now 😎

are u really complaining about the fucking entry level version.

Hyundai KKona

@robbedoes6584

5 жыл бұрын

KKool Clap

@loomish

5 жыл бұрын

I KKONAt be more disappointed :/

@Luckyjo21

5 жыл бұрын

Yee Haa

@robbedoes6584

5 жыл бұрын

Hell yea brother!

@aokoaozaki

5 жыл бұрын

shouldnt have laughed at this but i did 🤔🤔🤔

inside it's not only black my friend,you can choose colours to break monochromy..i sit back (i am 1.83 height ,i dont know yours) and it was just fine. i test drive the car and i didnt hear anything (only in town) .the 1.0 version 120ps i't ok if you don't need a fast car to run (engine is nervous at slow,medium speed that i test it).i think it will be my next purchase.keep going,you have so fun but this car has the best vfm and you didnt say AND 5 years guaranty as any other gives..

That reflector in 4:32 is there because the Kona is sold in the US as well.

with carwow reviews You can easily tell when did brand paid extra money to have objective review and when they didn't pay that much xD

It looks alright! Not sure why he was so pissed at it :P

what do you want in a big car like that for 16k? leather interior and golden door knobs?

0:34 Interesting to see Hyundai now sell this "starting from £21,625", an increase of 31.5% Not far off the price hike of Lurpak.

It’s a beautiful car. You must be looking at a different car to me!

I like that nasty, tacky strip of black plastic on the bonnet you couldn't get your stick in - my favourite bit.

I am more interested in your coat! What is the brand?

Looks is subjective for me I like it. I know it reminds me of the Nissan Juke. But the car is functional.

Sounds like Matt hasn't been paid to review this one

That intro was harsh. Incorrect as well.

I think they alright, beefy looking i30, plus the turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol with AWD sounds like it would fly. I'm going to test drive one, warranty and service fee's make it competitive for it's price in Australia 🇦🇺

Can you please help me I am looking for a moblity car for a friend and they want a 4x4 with good boot space and none scratchy scratchy interior what do you recomend