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

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

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

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!!

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

This thing looks like a chubby storm trooper

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

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

Doug, please review a shopping cart

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

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

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

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.

The 4 dots are Morse code for the letter H

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

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 😂

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

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

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!

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.

In Europe they come with 1.0 120hp engines as standard

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Got mine 3 months ago! Enjoying the car!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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! ;)

Love it Doug, I would buy

Love the sleek and sporty vibe.

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. 😅

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?

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

Audio sounds great

Love it, im leasing one its so nice

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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.

Looks futuristic i like it

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.

Cute lil’ SUV; I may consider getting one.

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?

Hi, is rear seat can contains 3 adults comfortably?

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

Bought the car, I like it

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

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

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 was waiting for you to review this... at last!

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

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

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.

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.

So.. what version Kona is this exactly?

Doug’s delicate hands longs for a heated steering wheel.

Love the Kona !

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

Anyone know where Doug got his shirt? I love it 😮

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.

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.

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

Manufacturers need to stop with the brake lights on the bottom bumper

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

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

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

When I drive in my Kona I always have a......... great ride!

Doug laughs at the N Line elements of a car with 190hp, but here, in Europe, you can have an i20 with the N Line trim (and all it's features like wing, difusor, etc.) and comes with a 1.0, 3 cylinder with just 120hp.

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

take a shot everytime doug says "kona N.....LINEEEE"

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

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

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

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.