still loving it? i just bought a 2022 kona limited and im so excited!

I just got two 2022 n line and freaking love it ​@@mayam7608

Appreciate it!

Appreciate the support as always! 😁

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Not really as some Halogen systems actually still produce better light at a greater distance. Unless you are talking about Matrix LED but that is expensive. People just assume LED is always better but not always as this has been proven in light tests.

Thanks!

This new has a CVT

@@ELP1125 I'm confused because in the video, Drew said it has a 6 speed automatic.

@@cpu1639 That's strange. Why do the base trims get the better transmission?

Base trims have cvt... Upgrade is 7 speed dual clutch

Awesome SUV! Congrats!

I agree.

I have the Limited Trim and it does have those features. It also has automatic off and automatic hold.

@@cpu1639 how is the lane following assist/highway driving assist for keeping the car centered in its lane? Thanks!

@@R56Cooper It has 2 different modes. One mode has a sensor that warns you if you are getting close to the lane line but it doesn't move the steering wheel, the other one is an automatic lane centering system that actually moves the steering wheel to keep you centered. If lane lines are fading off or they just disappear, it will program a path based on the car in front of you. I only like this feature when I'm using smart cruise control because it also has a sensor that measures the distance of the car in front of you and lowers the speed by itself so you dont get too close. However, if you change lanes and there are no cars in front of you, it accelerates to reach the set speed.

@@cpu1639 thanks Enrique! Yes, I heard that Hyundai/Kia has one of the best lane centering systems of all car brands next to tesla!

Yes it does, iam 6 2 plenty of room

Congrats on your preferred! Did you buy the Kona preferred AWD + sun/leather convenience package? I am looking to buy this convenience package with my 2022 Kona.

@@williamyqb Hi William. No, I opted for the FWD only. I'll put winter tires on it, which I have from the Elantra I traded. I do highway plowing in the winter so when I'm on the roads, they're generally good before I start and after I leave work. I'm also only 5 km. from the yard. Also, no to the sun/leather package. Just not something that interests me. I barely put 12k a year on my car. I'm off in the summer and have a pricy Harley touring bike that I ride almost daily. I've only put 400 km. on the Kona to date but I'm very pleased with all aspects of the vehicle and the abundance of safety features. If you get one, go for a ride and check the cruise control if it's something you intend on using often. Mine has a spread of 5 to 6 kph each side of the set speed. It's like the system lags adding power when climbing and it kind of forgets to shut off at the crest of a hill. I checked and found out that it wasn't a problem unique to mine. I had it back to the dealer and they said they could possibly try to recalibrate the radar but in the end, they said it wasn't doable. Not a huge issue for me but try the one you're actually buying first to make sure you're satisfied. Cheers and enjoy yours!

Awesome SUV! Congrats!

@@goldpony Thank you so much!💜

Which trim did you get and how do you like it so far?

Thanks!

Wilson, I watched a few other 2022 Kona videos and it seems the Kona does get a CVT, not a six speed automatic.

but damn hard to find thesedays, unfortunately manufs are always pushin' cvt's😕

they are on the website now

@@williamyqb Thanks. 3 days ago I factory ordered a Toyota RAV4 Prime with all the options. Didn't get gouged too badly.

Yes

Yeah ikr🤣

Yeah it does

Because this is not a new gen; it's just a facelift.

@@leumamk5259 He does say "interior and exterior have been completely redone" @0:39

@@techpappee Well, he's wrong cuz this is not a new generation.

@@leumamk5259 that was my point. It's a facelift not a redesign. I'm sure he probably misspoke. I was only pointing it out so those who view the video are aware.

Every trim can add AWD for $1400

Yep I see that too

I like the looks of the older Kona better. Yes I thought it looked a lot like the Escape too.

I was just about to comment that

@Aztec Fan1 Agreed well said!

@Aztec Fan1 That's not true, there's still cars that look unique and the previous Escape came out in 2013 as well.

LOL Drew should have had a starring role in The Wire!

Hehe! 😁

I used to work very close to where they filmed The Wire actually 👍

@@goldpony That's cool! I've gone to Ritz strip club in Fells Point several times and I hadn't watched The Wire back then. Only years later did I realize that Ritz was Orlando's in The Wire!

Yeah ikr kinda messes up the look.

I'm not. This whole "N Line" on every Hyundai vehicle seems kinda silly when you consider that the Kona is a boring family crossover, not a "race car". Plus the N line will be needlessly expensive, the SEL is the sweet spot in the line-up.

Should be fun! Kinda wish it was getting AWD tho. 😕

@@braetonwilson4296 most like having options. Have you heard about the awful Toyota Corolla Apex? Nobody likes that!

@@2004cyrus awful? It's a limited production vehicle that handles extremely well.

I hope they redesign the CX-30. I hate how much plastic it has on its exterior 😔

@@issssi8071 So many comments about the CX-30 exterior cladding. But then there's CrossTrek, and -- this 🤔. I don't get it.

The cx30 sucks. No torque whatsoever unless you spend over 30k for the Turbo

The cx30 is pricier for the same specs, S username, isn’t the cx30 engine at 186 HP much better than the Kona 2.0 147 HP?

When you have a short on-ramp and are trying to merge onto a highway with ppl going 70mph... it matters! 😁

What an idiotic question. Wow.

They are phenomenal and shared for reasons of cost of development and parts and serviceability. It is a global issue, not just a North American thing.

I have a 22 and I like the new look more but I do like the 19 also

Dude, just buy a bigger car. This is basically the smallest cheapest car in the brand.

@Aztec Fan1 LOL. You sound not bright.

@Aztec Fan1 Dude they have been issues with their engines catching on fire for awhile. I wouldn't touch Hyundai/Kia.

Never heard of a Korean motor catching on fire, must be true but can’t be thaaaaat dangerous.

Tiguan engine is below average but the transmission is way below average.

@@suserman7775 I’m on my second one. You may be correct but in my experience the 8-speed has been smith and fuel efficient. No complaints on my 2012 or my 2019. Thank goodness. The warranty is long and I haven’t had to use it. I have 146,000 miles on the old one and 60,450 tonight on the 2019. If they give me problems I will sell or trade. I’ve also had 2 Jetta’s and a 2009 CC Coupe. No issues with them at high mileage either. I would like a Volvo XC 60 or 90 but hear they are in the shop all the time. What has your experience been with VW? I will get an Atlas next year. I do agree that the engine is a little under powered. But, the torque helps a lot on mine and the turbo kicks in and they do well. Tiguan are not Golf R’s obviously. Moms & Dads like me haul family, pets, and cargo around and the Tiguans are comfortable and quiet and I get good fuel economy.

@@2004cyrus I had a manual GTI that never gave me a problem. The Tiguan has engine warnings every 3 months complaining of low engine oil. Transmission shifts erratically. And engine hesitates. The Tiguan does have a smooth ride once the transmission is in top gear. We have used the 3rd row like once every 12 months. Not worth it. I currently have a reservation on an ID4 but may cancel it before it arrives.

@@suserman7775 oh wow that is awful I’m so sorry I would drive my Tiguan over a cliff if it did that. I’m not one to keep a crappy vehicle. I’m not loyal to a brand so if I have a crap car I’ll tell everyone and I won’t go back. But quite the opposite for me! I’ve recommend tiguans to everyone I know who needs an affordable compact suv 3 row or two. I’ll never use my 3rd row so I have the cargo area with that row down. 2 relatives and 2 close friends have night Tiguans on my recommendation and so far no problems. Albeit, none of them have over 70k miles on their Tiguans yet. Thank goodness for long warranty on my 2019. Not sure what lol replace them with other than an atlas maybe if reliability holds out. Otherwise I’ll go to Mazda CX-5 or CX-9. What year is your Tiguan? I’m surprised you’ve kept it! Have you gotten it appraised lately since used cars are catching mint?

@@2004cyrus It's a 2018 and I did just have it appraised last week on Carvana. They offered me 20k when my lease buyout in 3 months is 16k ! I'll try to leverage some of that 4k "equity" into the next vehicle. I test drove the Atlas, Sorrento, CX9, and Tucson Hybrid. They all have their pros and cons. The best drive was the CX9 with the TH coming in a close second. The Atlas had a floaty lumbering feel and its big size wasn't needed 99 percent of the time. The Sorrento base engine was completely inadequate and the Turbo was pricy and only has captain chairs in the 2nd row. The overall winner because of power, ride, tech and price was the TH so that's what I'll pursue.

Yep it's the same 2.0 engine found in the Elantra except the Elantra is several hundred pounds lighter than the Kona. So while it's adequate for the Elantra, not so much for the Kona.

@@braetonwilson4296 I have driven the Elantra with the 2.0NA, and it is barely adequate. I definitely would not buy a Kona with it.

@@digitaldoc100 Well that sucks. I was considering a 2022 Kona with the 2.0 engine.

@@thundergato84 save up a little money and get the Turbo.

@@braetonwilson4296 In Australia the Kona has a 110KW Atkinson cycle engine and the Elantra has 120kw standard configuration engine but I own the new Kona as tested and I find the performance more than capable in the 2WD format --It is not a race car and cruising at 100 to 105 KPH I return 5.5 to 6.0 litres per 100 KLM--Can't wish for better. Combined with Hyundai CVT (Hyundai IVT) --they go together quite well. You should note I am not an old grand dad that uses the car to church only a my toy is a Mazda MX5