Love my new Kona Limited FWD. Highway trips actually average close to 38 MPG. The turbo engine has plenty of power for passing and merging into traffic. I had a roof rack optioned on mine, so I added a roof storage bin to create more space for long hauls. I've driven my new Kona for just over a month and put around 1,500 miles on it. No issues, just great performance and utility for my urban lifestyle. Update: It's been a year and my experience, after having driven my Kona over 16,000 miles, has not changed. In fact, when I set the adaptive cruise control to 65mph my highway MPG, as rated by the car's computer, has averaged as high as 50 MPG on 2-3 hour highway drives. I've also discovered that if you need the extra power of Sport mode you can simply "kick" the center console gear shifter to manual mode (move the shifter to the left) and the car will switch from SMART (my daily mode) to SPORT. Despite being in manual mode the car will continue to automatically manage shifts for you, but now in SPORT mode. When you no longer need the power boost simply "kick" the shifter to the right and the car returns to SMART mode.

Useful Review 👍. Hyundai is surely well ahead at this moment from its competitors, with its new generation designs , fun driving experience and brilliant technologies. No comparisons 👍

That's a neat little car..very nice.

Love it

I’ve owned a Kona for three years and I’m not surprised that Hyundai have produced a 300HP version. It’s cornering capability even in standard form is outstanding.

Where I live, the N-line is $30k plus + forced overpriced dealer options, tax, etc. This is more like $40K out the door.

Its worth mentioning that the SEL is the best selling of the trim options.

I really like the Kona N 2022.

I’ve had mine since December and I’m very impressed with how it handled the snow. No skidding whatsoever.

We just bought a Kona SEL AWD and we are very happy with it so far!!!

Just bought one and I have the blind spot technology

why is there not a button inside the car to pop the trunk??? I have kona sel.. and nothing

Where’s the drive mode on it ?

What I'm about to say is a matter of preference on if a pro or a con. But the Kona is not the same size as the Crosstrek. It's almost a full foot shorter. Given this is the subcompact space, each can decide for themself if they want slightly smaller and more agile, or slightly bigger and a bigger boot. I go absolutely nuts whenever someone knocks the slightly reduced storage of the Kona given this is the subcompact space. The shorter vehicle length was a major selling point for me. Easier parking! I'm also not one who understands what all this cargo people are hauling is though. I find it more than adequate.

The SE has a 2.0L MPI..What is MPI ? and is 149hp weak? What is the torque value ? I like the size of it vehicle. Not huge like a SUV but not small and low to the ground like the Civic. Price is within my budget and gas mileage looks great. Will it last like the Hondas, I wonder. Thx

im curious to see what they price the kona N at. In Canada the veloster N starts just over 40k. I have a feeling the Kona N will be around the same. a little out of my price range.

I bought a 2022 Kona N Line AWD with the Tech package and after about 5 days and 286 miles the transmission went out on me while driving on the freeway. I had to wait a month for the new one to arrive. I know every car isn’t perfect but now I worry if the transmission will go out again when I’m driving.

I'm really impressed, diamond in the ruff, well done Hyundai, top of my list for my next car, that & the new Honda CIVIC. Ty for an Outstanding review!

Is the Kona 22 better than the Kona 23

It is true that their engine can get on fire?? I’ve seen some videos from mechanics saying this, I’m kind of skeptical regarding their long term durability and the fire issue with their engine…

Can I open Hyundai Kona with a key

i'm going for the 2022 kona base. color black pearl

I visited my dealership today (10/11/21) to put a deposit down on the 2022 Kona Limited in Thunder Gray with gray leather seats. I take delivery on Saturday!! For a Monday (even with today being a Federal Holiday), the dealership was PACKED and lots of people buying cars (supply is so limited). Most people are paying ABOVE MSRP!!

2022 Kona is a CVT unless you get the 1.6L turbo that gets a 7-speed. I think putting in a CVT in a small powered engine is a mistake. Having owned both classic Versa 4-speed and Versa Note CVT. CVT is terrible in smaller gas engines.

I’m going for the kona N for sure

I currently drive a 2019 Kona Limited and can't wait until I lease my 2022 Limited at the end of this year, when my current lease expires. I wish the HUD still was available (our 2020 Accord has it). The safety electronics makes up for the missing HUD and I won't give up my leather seats, now that I've had them for 3 years! Yes, the N-line is cool, but add the tech package to the model, and you are paying the same as the Limited!!! Might as well get the Limited, with leather seats.

These fill such a unique space in the segment as it's closer to a sporty hot hatch than utility SUV. Sadly Hyundai has forsaken this idea for the 2024, Gen 2 refresh, increasing the size for more room and producing the EV body styling for ALL the powertrains instead of just sticking with an SUV offering under the Ioniq nameplate. I suspect within 5 years Ioniq will spin off into it's own brand like they did with Genesis.

Things you should know about the Hyundai kona- there is a massive recall for poorly heat treated piston rod bearings that break apart and causes engine to stall,catch on fire or blow a connecting rod through the block. The fix? There is no fix you need a engine. Hyundai has been having this issue for 10years and managed to still mess it up again with the exact same part.

Why is the automatic car starter not long lasting? I find when I turn my car on from inside the house, in 5 mins it shuts off. Not even enough time to heat up or defrost snow

Just driving home in my Kona N-Line Ultimate now. Lots of nice things, comes with a huge Owner's manual and large Infotainment manual. Black is Bad.

1. The 2018-2021 models look MUCH better. The redesigned hood is a step backwards

LOL the Crosstrek is significantly larger than it. 177"L x 71"W x 64"H vs. 166"L x 71"W x 61"H. It's way longer than the Kona

Pricing for the N line is no way near as he stated , get the tech package comes in at 30,100!

WTH .. were they thinking for the 24. They killed it's style. They made look like a Tesla. That's why I went with a 23.

Funny, the Kona has 195hp and the Seltos only 175!

yea the trunk sucks

5 things to know about a foreign subcompact hatchback....no thanks!!