2024 Hyundai Kona - 17 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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What's your favorite thing about the 2024 Hyundai Kona?
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It’s actually not the smallest
It’s bigger than the Venue
But smaller than a Tucson
There’s every flavor imaginable
2 gas engine options
2.0 - for SE and SEL
147 hp & 132 lbft
1.6T - for N line nad Limited only
190 hp & 195 lbft
Kona Electric
For previous generation Kona N
No hybrid or PHEV for this gen
Not in the States anyway
Bigger now
An inch taller
An inch wider
6 inches longer
Feel that on the interior
Super spacious
VW Taos
Mazda CX5 even
New looks
Mirage Green
Very unique front face with single thin LED
Headlights are below (LED std)
Auto high beams impressive at this class
Front cutout fangs like the CRV, mustang, etc
Hope you like black plastic wheel cladding
Except for N Line
Funky wheels (17-19 in)
19s here on the limited of course
Z cut body line
Chrome window treatment wraps up into rear spoiler (EV6 lookin)
Rear LEd similar to front
No exposed exhaust
N line get big wing
Bigger trunk
25 cu ft
Over 60 cu ft
Powered and hands frr on limited trim
Fuel economy
As good as 31 mpg combined
FWD
As bad as 26 combined
AWD N line
On the whole worse for this year due to size increase
3-5 mpg depending on spec
Transmission
CVT for N/A engine
8 speed for turbo
AWD
Optional on every trim
But the electric is just FWD
Towing
Nah
Rear seats
Class leading space
Even recline a little
Interior design
This is Hyundai’s new interior design language
Will probably wee it everywhere
On the new tucson due later this year
Materials are still kinda cheap but durable
Hard touch plastics on doors except limited
But with the low center console it feels open and spacious
Dash cubby like toyota - love
All controls still physical - love
Single bar on steering wheel
Steering wheel thought about being flat bottom
Bop it style shifter - i5
Honestly the interior is really nice for this class
Luxuries
Heated seats
Cooled seats on limited
Heated steering wheel
Gets REALLY hot
Sunroof option
Tech
Every single kona gets the big center screen
12 in
New graphic and menu structure
Feels VERY Genesis now
Lower trims get 8 in digital cluster
Wireless ACP & AA
wired?
But if you get nativa nav it’s wired ACP
There should be an OTA update to make nav cars wireless
Blind spot cameras only on limited
360 cam only on limited
Ambient lighting for limited
Pretty sweet
Key
New Key
Smart park…on limited
Small things
Hyundai car PAY…like Apple pay for some reason
Charger changed color link vs charge
Dual blind spot monitors
Removable cupholders
Kinda wish the dash cubby was rubberized like RAV4
No eco mode is a little strange
No HUD - kinda makes sense for segment
Tac only shows redline at 5000 rpm and up
Nothing in the cluster that shows speed as digits
Weird electrical hum from rear
Price
Starts 24k
As tested 34k
Priced too close to Tucson?

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@jimmoritz553

I own one of these. It most certainly does have a digital speedometer. You can configure from “analog” to digital gauges. The tach even becomes digital.

@cgmiddle

The camera/video images presented in this great KZfaq post show angles of the Kona that really are appealing. I am warming up to this vehicle as a result.

@scraverX

Hands free tailgate on the Kona is not one you wave your foot under the bumper. Stand behind the car and stay in place for around 3 seconds. Lights will flash and it will open, provided it's activated in the infotainment system - it can be turned off.

@drj6418

The "hands free" is close proximity to the tailgate with key in pocket without the need to "kick".

@freddolman1494

That single bar in the center of the steering wheel actually has 4 dots which is Morse code for "H". That's instead of having a Hyundai logo.

@Robert-em8ij

The humming sound is probably the air purifier working under the driver's seat.

@veritassyfer1185 28 күн бұрын

The N-Liner trim is f*cking gorgeous.

@shannonk.harper4606

We just got the AWD Kona Limited for 31k which feels like a bargain. I love everything about this SUV except that the gas tank is a little small. Drives are very quiet and relaxing in the city but more noisy on the interstate with loud wind sounds. A quiet, smooth drive coupled with a very well thought out interior and cooled seats in Florida makes all the difference. I love this car so much that I’m searching for videos like this to see if I’m missing any of the features. 👀

@bpaulm

Awesome review - I normally would have never even considered a car like this but really eyeing the EV Kona.

@Muarauder12

The hands free tailgate is a proximity sensor that only works if the car has been locked for at least a few minutes. But if you're coming back with groceries, it will know that you're standing near the trunk and open it.

@pinksnowbirdie2938

I'm cross shopping this and the CX-30 NA. I still lean towards the NA CX-30 lol

@Steve_in_NJ

I'm currently driving a 2022 Kona Limited FWD ICE and I'm not sure IF I'd lease another after driving two models (2019 and 2022). Instead, I'm seriously considering the 2024 KIA Niro PHEV SX Touring, which uses the same 1.6 L engine as Kona -- without the Turbo -- but with the electric motor attached, I would get 33 miles of pure EV before the gas engine kicks in. I don't drive 33 miles in one day, more like 10 miles a day usually. That would save me a lot of money at the gas pump. Meanwhile, the Niro is about the same size, but doesn't look like an armored tank, like the Kona. Plus the KIA and Hyundai small SUV share similar interior layouts.

@amy2771

Just bought a 2024 Kona Nline… love her already

@hankmancil178

I am tired of all the reviews on just the upper trims. What about the lower trims?

@dwnshft

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@ajs4148

Both screens are 12.3-inch displays! On the Limited/N-Line, not sure about the SE/SEL.

@palebeachbum

I really love this design, but I hate the mismatched, irregular shape fender flairs. I lean a little more toward liking the Kia Seltos, the cousin to this Kona. The styling is less objectionable, and it's priced a few hundred dollars lower when comparably equipped. Given the wild styling of this vehicle, I think it was a missed opportunity that Hyundai didn't put some wild patterned and colored cloth upholstery in the lower trims. The outside is wild and the interior is so monochromatic. A strange juxtaposition. The twist shifter is super cool. It seems logical to use and frees up console space. I wish it was a standard feature. And yeah, the Kona has gotten awfully expensive now. The Kona is definitely not the value leader for the segment. That honor goes to the Chevy Trax with a price range of about $21k-$27k. Hyundai has historically always been the value leader, even undercutting domestic brands, but they seem to be aiming upmarket nowadays.

@dougwalton5414 21 күн бұрын

We bought a LTD a month ago and we really like it but with no spare available we are concerned what happens with a blowout? That air compressor is going to be useless. They should at least make one available. Very disappointed with Hyundai for that.

@brokeboy87

I'm seeing a ton of this vehicles on the road. I'm debating trading in my Honda for this.

@sgrant9814

The venue is a cuv(front drive only, basically a raised hatch). The kona with awd is considered a small suv...tho not really small anymore..i preferred the size of the former kona ,,,and the design as well. As well, in this day and age hyuandi missed the boat not offering a hybrid...not all want an ev. Also no body color shark fin antenna at this price point. Really?!