2024 Hyundai Kona | Wiser, More Capable...but that Styling??

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2 ай бұрын

The Kona small SUV has done exceptionally well for Hyundai since its 2018 debut, but my initial drive left me lukewarm. That was until I experienced the Electric model which impressed me so much that it became the first new car I’d ever purchased. Flash ahead 6 years and an all-new Kona has arrived…this time designed from the ground up as an EV with the gas models finding their way in. From that comes the Kona’s best upgrade - more spaciousness and versatility. The previous model was just a little too small behind the front seats. And then there’s the avant-garde styling which frankly is a miss for me.
MSRP as-tested: $34,695
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@skf6199 2 ай бұрын

Although weird looking, I applaud Hyundai for giving it a distinct design.

@cathyellis767 2 ай бұрын

I love my base SE gas model 2024 in Soultronic orange! It looks like a spacey electric car at a $25K price tag and has plenty of power and lots of technology. I love having a car that doesn't look like everybody else's car!

@stephenwinter8892 2 ай бұрын

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I'm waiting for my hyundai kona electric to arrive at my dealership which I will lease for 4 years thanks to the presentation

@stevehammes 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

@InvestBetter. 2 ай бұрын

The Kona always had "busy" styling, but it is not offensive. The back seat was the biggest problem before, and that is solved. With 190 HP, AWD, an adult sized back seat, and state-of-the-art tech, for $30-35k, the Kona sounds like a good reason to step up from a 138 HP, FWD only Chevy Trax

@Rafiq07 2 ай бұрын

I suppose looks are subjective, but this looks a hundred times better inside and out than the previous model design to me.

@gsxellence 2 ай бұрын

The ride height seems pretty high, almost Subaru Crosstrek like. The front fascia definitely gives the ugly duckling vibe of the yesteryear's HHR and PT Cruiser.

@CapitalJ25 2 ай бұрын

It looks like the car from Mars.

@jraheemjefcoat429 2 ай бұрын

Wireless Carplay is there. It's an OTA update. Dont let this reviewer deceive you!

@stevehammes 2 ай бұрын

Ha!!! Don’t!

@jraheemjefcoat429 2 ай бұрын

@stevehammes Your viewers are counting on you to give factual information. With you not saying it doesn't offer wireless, Apple Carplay/ Android Auto is misleading. ALL the new Hyundai and Kia infotainment screens now offer it. Being that the Kona is the 1st to get the new infotainment, the Wireless Carplay will be over the air. It should roll out now, as my neighbor has it on his new 2024 Kona.

@stevehammes 2 ай бұрын

@@jraheemjefcoat429 Calm yourself. I’m glad they’re finally doing an OTA update for a years-long issue with wireless CarPlay. This video was shot and produced in November and as of that time this was true. I’ll be curious to see if the April infotainment update will provide this functionality for older models.

@jraheemjefcoat429 2 ай бұрын

@stevehammes Older models won't get it because of the screen compatibility. The reason why Hyundai and Kia didn't offer wireless from the beginning, because they want to be the sole proprieter of the navigation app instead of Google. That is why the base models with the 8-inch screens offer wireless, and the bigger one with navigation doesn't. There have been long negotiations between the two parties. But they finally got it resolved. Now Hyundai got what they want.. Which is to control their own navigation system.

@jraheemjefcoat429 2 ай бұрын

@@stevehammes Do we have to wait 4 more months for you to review the new Santa Fe?

@tuanh_duong 26 күн бұрын

This or the CX-30?

@JakeDrives1 2 ай бұрын

*Sigh* It sure makes me miss my Lime Twist 2020 Kona Limited 1.6t. That’s for sure. The only win I see here is the increased rear seat space with air vents. This is a downgrade imo. Which is rare for Hyundai!

@ChristopherWalkenPUA 2 ай бұрын

the front......yikes.....

@nosah8415 2 ай бұрын

These hyundai designs are going to age so poorly. My 22 Sonata, which I always thought wa ugly (it's a company car) and it's already looking ridiculous. The lights on the hood are peeling up, the chrome is peeling off the door panels, and already looks several model years old now thay they've redesigned it. Same with this. This is all aside from the poor reliability. Just my experience.