Love this car. Purchased Kona Ultimate in May for my daughter in college (upstate NY). Liked how it drove so much, purchased another Kona Ultimate in August for my youngest driver. Drove many cars before purchase including the Mazda CX3, Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru WRX, VW Alltrack, and Jeep Cherokee. Hands down, the Kona has the best driving experience and has the best warranty (5yr/60,000 miles bumper to bumper). It is small and hatch space is limited. Takes some work to stuff a bike in the back with the seats down. The 1.6T engine is fantastic and in sport mode is responsive and great for mountain driving. The all-wheel drive system has been unstoppable so far in the snow (did fit it with snow tires). What sold me on this car was the drive experience, warranty, and loads of safety features. The DCT is much more enjoyable than a CVT - especially in the mountains. I would NOT recommend it for off-roading though as it can overheat the DCT under heavy load. The look of the Kona is unique - either love it or hate it. My daughters love it and sets it apart from the sea of Subarus in our mountain town. Just my 2 cents.
@whatwhat8524
5 жыл бұрын
Mark O Thanks, thinking of buying for my 17 y/o daughter. I don't know why any parent would buy a car for their kids w/o all the safety features offered today. Daughter wants it because of the crazy green color and quirky appearance. Son got the Rav4.
@omardelatorre3359
5 жыл бұрын
Mark O what do you do for a living? Lol
@Young_Travels
5 жыл бұрын
Spoil much?
@waffle2489
5 жыл бұрын
thats a weird flex but ok thanks
@kylemontano228
5 жыл бұрын
Mark O wrx would have been cooler but I see the appeal of the kona
@kridreklaw
5 жыл бұрын
Love my Kona have had it almost 6 months now. Solid build quality, fast 7 speed dual clutch, good infotainment system and comfy leather seats.
@Artecus
Жыл бұрын
Hello, DW, your comment is now four years young. Do you still have the Kona and has it been reliable? I have the same engine in my Tucson 1.6T; the turbo cracked at 43,000 miles and it was replaced under factory warranty. Otherwise, no power train issues. And yours? Cross shopping against CX-30, RAV4, Corolla Cross hybrid.
@jomarstreeter4080
5 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are so calming, I actually watch them on my lunch break and eat my food lol. I'm thinking "oh cool a new episode"! I can't be the only one who does that haha
@thearousedeunuch
5 жыл бұрын
You aren't the only one who does that. I do that with car and electronic product reviews. :)
@matthewgeneclayander
5 жыл бұрын
Im doing this right now
@Hypnodog_
5 жыл бұрын
I always save redline videos for lunch, it's almost as long as a full TV episode
@chrisohara4777
5 жыл бұрын
I do this every day at work.
@gabrielrogers5271
5 жыл бұрын
Jomar Streeter I do too
@ryanlittleton5615
5 жыл бұрын
It's quite refreshing to finally have a subcompact crossover with some *ACTUAL BALLS*
@shuritgaming8038
2 жыл бұрын
It only makes 147 hp only about 7 more then R18 civic ... wouldn't call that having balls
@lukescholey5872
Жыл бұрын
@@shuritgaming8038 just picked up a 2023 Kona N-Line with the 1.6T. 195 HP & 195 TQ. Still in the break in period but so far I haven’t felt any power lacking for daily driving!
@shuritgaming8038
Жыл бұрын
@@lukescholey5872 ya n line defiantly has more power
@envious4504
5 жыл бұрын
One of the if not the best review channels out there! Such well created content and very informational! Thanks Redline!
@datchulo1085
5 жыл бұрын
Garrett Ritter agreed! They do a great job!
@midnightmystery544
5 жыл бұрын
Very honest and to the point... Lots of other review channels have lost their way...
@midnightmystery544
5 жыл бұрын
I really like the Kona... Glad to see that Sofyan enjoyed it!!!
@mr.2cents.846
5 жыл бұрын
I love the Kona. It look muscular. Great proportions. Not too big. And with the 1.6L turbo it is zippy. Likes to corner thanks to Hyundai's own high strength steel. Which is why it is not so heavy yet stiff and nimble. I tried three time to get the Unlimited versions at three different dealerships. Sorry, my credit history didn't allowed it.
@firstdondiego
4 жыл бұрын
I tell you what...I bought this car and I DO NOT AT ALL regret that purchase. Mine is a lower trim but It still has more features than even some base model luxury vehicles. And last year when we had that snowstorm and every vehicle was stuck on the road unable to move, my Kona went through that snow like it wasn't even there. I can just imagine the WTF stares I got as I passed everybody who was stuck. The only thing I am disappointed about with this car is that they couldn't get me the color I wanted and how slow at take off it can be if not in sport mode. Definitely getting this car again when my lease is up (and in the color I want).
@dygardion9130
5 жыл бұрын
I love watching people complain about the dashboard being hard in a entry level vehicle and proceed to bang on it, like the average person ISNT going to do that or care....
@ArnoldPranks
5 жыл бұрын
8:04 - Camera guy getting PISSED!! Lol
@midnightmystery544
5 жыл бұрын
OK... Never seen them make that mistake before...
@seunghkim7
5 жыл бұрын
what was it about?
@midnightmystery544
5 жыл бұрын
@@seunghkim7 Sofyan was filming the infotainment/nav and the camera guy that does the exterior shots was in front of him, look over the hood during the infotainment part...
@deus_ex_machina_
5 жыл бұрын
@@midnightmystery544 He's asking why he was frustrated.
@justinnegron4843
5 жыл бұрын
Camera guy is his fiance
@brianbfree2328
5 жыл бұрын
I didn't care for it at first but its grown on me. I like how Hyundai made it peppy enough to zip around in traffic. They do need to reduce the hard plastics inside though (and not just the upper door panels). Its selling really well from what I've read.
@johnholst
5 жыл бұрын
I understand everyone complaining about all the hard plastic inside. But let's be honest, they had to cut something somewhere. If you want fun and performance in this class, the Kona is the best....by far!! If interior quality is your top priority, buy the CX3. Apparently, you can't have both at this price.
@JohnJones-ri1lh
5 жыл бұрын
I bought a 2018 limited 1.8 turbo fwd June 2018. Love it! Not one inkling of buyers remorse yet. I wanted a Mini Cooper, but reviews of the clubman are all over the place (plus the cooper I wanted was close to $40,k) so I went with the Kona. We call it the “Korean Mini Cooper”. It’s quick, comfortable, loaded with features, and gets really good mileage if you keep your foot out of it. This is my first Hyundai, and I’m still seriously impressed. I would replace it with another if something happened to ours.
@zest167
5 жыл бұрын
@@JohnJones-ri1lh my god, your comparing a kona to a mini cooper? From where I came from, the price difference is almost 3 times.
@JohnJones-ri1lh
5 жыл бұрын
光Zest Exactly, the mini cost more than twice as much as the Kona. The Kona was a better choice for me.
@larryrogers9060
5 жыл бұрын
I love it! Best review of the Kona to date! You’re very thorough With your reviews and allow us to actually see each part of the vehicle
@Betamax954
5 жыл бұрын
How many other reviews have you watched? kzitem.info/news/bejne/z4SByoampmpoZo4
@mkel0385
5 жыл бұрын
I saw it in person for the first time this week and fell in love
@Snakeyes11123
5 жыл бұрын
MKEL03 That’s how I was with the Tucson. Saw on at the auto show and fell in love with it. Going to test drive and perhaps buy one soon.
@leywhite2268
5 жыл бұрын
MKEL03 me too
@jeffsloane8628
3 жыл бұрын
Love the exterior design of these. Would totally belive the front is an Audi and the back is an Alfa Romeo. The Korean's are really stepping up their game.
@angelobrattoli4663
5 жыл бұрын
I own a 2018 Kona Ultimate in Sonic Sliver. I'm a long time Hyundai owner so they were first on my list when I was looking for a smaller SUV with AWD. That said, I am a big fan of the look of the Kona. Hyundai has done a much better job with the "split headlight' design than Jeep did. The flat front grill IMO provides much more continuity between the upper and lower headlights. As opposed to to the triangular front look for the Grand Cherokee look that Jeep went with. I've written other reviews of the Kona, so I won't repeat myself here. Suffice it to say that for an MSRP of under $30K you get A LOT.
@Artecus
Жыл бұрын
Do you still have it? Has it been reliable? Would you own again?
@sayckeone
Жыл бұрын
lol Looking for an SUV, buys a crossover. 😂
@DJOgurchik
5 жыл бұрын
You asked to tell you what I think of the design: I effin love it!
@mkel0385
4 жыл бұрын
I love these reviews. Not 45 minutes and not 5 minutes. It’s the perfect time. You get all the needed information and don’t dilly dally
@gz9975
5 жыл бұрын
Nice wheels. 2 inches makes a huge difference, just ask my wife.
@katieducky23
5 жыл бұрын
Oh god. 😧
@clairekennedy8767
5 жыл бұрын
How your boss is reading through the comments you disgusting fool.
@RAAUUULLLL4268
5 жыл бұрын
I am assuming that 2 inches is after you are hard tho.
@gz9975
5 жыл бұрын
@@RAAUUULLLL4268 Of course. 2 inches of American steel baby.
@adoreslaurel
5 жыл бұрын
Greg Gammago. Now Now Greg Keep it nice.
@XavierUrbinaturtles
5 жыл бұрын
We love our 2018 Kone Limited! Great car, great fuel economy, fun, and perfect for someone who is retired and doesn't drive much! :)
@kW_789
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah because if you drive it a lot itll break
@ppgliderbrigmatiusmostcold5120
4 жыл бұрын
@@kW_789 Tell me which Hyundai hurt you
@Czech801
4 жыл бұрын
Bought 2020 Kona SEL AWD last 6.1.2020. Love it.
@nassirhussein9438
3 жыл бұрын
Did you get the 1.6 turbo or the 2.0? How's mpg? And in snow? On the highway?
@BlackJeepConvertible
3 жыл бұрын
@@nassirhussein9438 +1
@ianrugg
5 жыл бұрын
Dude, you’re killing it with these new videos. Keep up the awesome reviews!
@S2XCREW
5 жыл бұрын
I love the design, it's different and looks amazing 🙌
@Stichting-AAP
5 жыл бұрын
I really like design if the Kona. Not just as a car, but especially as a Korean car. Hyundais really aren't the same as 10 - 15 years ago. Great cars
@Mohankeneh
5 жыл бұрын
i really like the styling of the kona :)
@SonyEnthusiast
5 жыл бұрын
Like the Aztec and Juke too?
@Mohankeneh
5 жыл бұрын
@@SonyEnthusiast no, those were hideous. theres a difference
@SonyEnthusiast
5 жыл бұрын
@@Mohankeneh to each his own, but the Kona is in the same ugly category of the Aztec and Juke
@Mohankeneh
5 жыл бұрын
@@SonyEnthusiast i can respect that of course
@jakethesnake3596
5 жыл бұрын
@@SonyEnthusiast So do you use a calendar to base your 0-60 times? LOL .. How about the "Sport" HRV? SPORT? LOL .. See, any car can be made fun of, just a matter of when people get a kick out of going to other car reviews and doing it to make a person feel good is what is bad. Grow up.
@houseofprayer55
4 жыл бұрын
Good car believe me one of the best car in 2020
@plausibleg.3170
5 жыл бұрын
Happened across your car reviews and must say they are concise. Your style is relaxing and enjoyable to take in so don't change.
@evanhamblin3432
3 жыл бұрын
I love the design of this car and how you show all the features perfectly in this car so thanks for that redline.
@PJAY701
5 жыл бұрын
It's a very nice car.... I love the design and the curves
@MaxSpeedMike
5 жыл бұрын
This styling is actually really nice. Not too weird, not too out of line, just right.
@nexushexus4365
5 жыл бұрын
You must be drunk
@SonyEnthusiast
5 жыл бұрын
To each his own, but you probably think the Juke looks good
@PoorDog69
5 жыл бұрын
@@nexushexus4365 You must be drunk
@jacobbio
5 жыл бұрын
MaxSpeed no, it’s weird. ugliest car on the roads so far
@PoorDog69
5 жыл бұрын
@@jacobbio Suck your own opinion.
@TheExotich1
5 жыл бұрын
Just test drove this yesterday! Thank you for your review today sofyian!
@marktuyet
5 жыл бұрын
Saw one today in orange . It was good looking but when I saw it had a 1.6 with a turbo , it turned me off . Prefer a 2 liter without a turbo and no direct injection .
@1209MArky
3 жыл бұрын
Lol 2 years later but they answered your prayers
@colingoldthorpe5918
5 жыл бұрын
I was at the dealership today looking at this, it was $38,000 Canadian cash price, unreal pricing on new cars.
@lloydgarth1
5 жыл бұрын
That's insane!
@darriontunstall3708
5 жыл бұрын
Great video man!!! I love the 2018 Hyundai Kona it's very nice!!!! I can't wait for your next video.
@rickfowler5342
5 жыл бұрын
I'll bet this is an awesome car. I own the Kia Niro Hybrid and the only thing I'd change on it would be to add a turbo. The basic 1.6 non-aspirated model is pretty gutless and inefficient. I love everything else about it!
@3mariusx
5 жыл бұрын
The design is amazing!!!! Period!
@JetsetMikey
5 жыл бұрын
Love the Kona so much. It’s so different.
@ynp1978
4 жыл бұрын
I wish someone would make a sub compact SUV with the good looks of the Mazda CX-3,the turbo engine of the Kona and the cargo space in the Honda. It seems like each brand has a little bit that is good but nobody has put it all together. If they did they would hit a home run with it!
@ScribblyPoppo
5 жыл бұрын
Treasure is not required when there is harmony in the family.
@johnjude2685
3 жыл бұрын
I believe repair work for the turbos would kill my love for it Perhaps it will not have repair, perhaps.
@lexmaximaguy8788
5 жыл бұрын
wow...this looks cool. This is what the jeep baby cherokee should have looked like.
@devongee1776
5 жыл бұрын
Now that you mention this undeniably looks like it was torn straight out of Jeep's sketchpad but with a Korean twist
@lexmaximaguy8788
5 жыл бұрын
@@devongee1776 All car makers do this...One makes a new design and soon everybody uses something similar.
@devongee1776
5 жыл бұрын
@@lexmaximaguy8788 yeah of course that's true. I'm just agreeing with above comment. This looks like it could be mistaken for a cherokee by a less informed person outside the car community
@nexushexus4365
5 жыл бұрын
Looks like a Chinese knock off of the Jeep Cherokee but even uglier.
@SonyEnthusiast
5 жыл бұрын
@@nexushexus4365 I agree
@sakswerd
5 жыл бұрын
Seeing you next to it in the side view shot of the Kona really proves this little Ute to be a perfect fit proportionally to a dude your size!!! :)
@Ajoolem
5 жыл бұрын
Owned the 1.6T AWD for 6 months now. And yeap, it’s quick for its segment. Passing power is decent and overall a good comfortable vehicle.
@Vex595
5 жыл бұрын
Honestly I like a lot of aspects of the Kona. I just wish it had like a single chrome tipped exhaust pipe and some more soft touch trim.
@dominiqueporchi
5 жыл бұрын
I have a 2013 Elantra but I’m dying to get the kona. Right now I’m not into anything spectacular when it comes to cars and so far with my Hyundai for being 6 years old (I’ve only had it for a year) I’m very impressed with my Hyundai and would love to continue with this company. I had a mercury mountaineer and I do miss something big but I actually love the size of this
@malcolmgraham2893
5 жыл бұрын
I don't understand the all of the cheap looking plastic on the exterior but love everything else about this crossover.
@Eli-kq7qt
5 жыл бұрын
I like it I think it’s sharp.... for some reason it’s reminding of the old Land Rover Lr3... witch I loved
@isaac198428
5 жыл бұрын
They brought back the plastics of the Honda Element, Pontiac Aztec, Jeep Liberty, Nissan Pathfinder and others. Those things are ugly when they fade due to elements like hot sun. Hopefully next years model won’t have so much plastic especially around the wheel arcs. Besides the plastic moundings, it’s a nice car.
@jansingh9680
5 жыл бұрын
Nice exterior design and it sure looks cool, great detail review Sofyan.
@jonnieinthe256
5 жыл бұрын
Looks a lot better than the Honda hrv!
@drd6416
5 жыл бұрын
These aren't bad but I wish that hyundai and kia would move the rear turn signals to the same level as the lights. In the UK you're gonna have a few near misses as they can't always be seen as easily as you think.
@letsseeif
5 жыл бұрын
Keen on Kona's own eccentric/eclectic styling. My wife drove an Kona Elite demonstrater in '17 Hobart Australia & only opted for an Elantra Turbo (here an i30SR Premium Turbo 1.6 DCT 201hp) purely as it had 'radar' cruise control) at that time.
@hamerplayer1229
5 жыл бұрын
N drivetrain with AWD and a manual option would make that Kona irresistible
@ftfproduction7174
5 жыл бұрын
it would be even better if they take off take off some of that body cladding there just way to much for my taste they should have that as an option for people that go off-roading but for average consumers it should body colored cladding
@mgjmiller1995
5 жыл бұрын
2:57 - if they had only put cladding along the actual arch-lines, the plastic mass would have been reduced ~50% and resulted in a much handsomer side profile! (The silver streak @ bottom of doors could have gone away too -_-)
@jvokaltheofficial
5 жыл бұрын
Right. Shits overkill
@justind4723
5 жыл бұрын
they removed some of it on the Kona Electric but it also looks like it has no nose lol
@willnye9788
5 жыл бұрын
Or you could just buy a real truck and call it a day
@marcellinusahamefula1513
5 жыл бұрын
The face is good, actually not looking bad. It's very unique
@coo1rim
3 жыл бұрын
Given Kona's hight and short wheelbase, it's not the best setup for blasting through traffic on the highway. I'd play to its strength in the city or climbing steep grades, which requires the 2.0L engine with regular toque converter automatic. It'd be interesting if N version is good enough to upsell those who'd prefer the usability of the base engine.
@PerryCaulkins
5 жыл бұрын
At first i didnt like the juke-esque front facia. After seeing these run about, im a changed man. Dont know how well they will age, but i love the look of these little crossovers. I had the pleasure of driving a 1.6t and was pleasantly surprised. This car has a lot of character, which is the most important thing
@SonyEnthusiast
5 жыл бұрын
To each his own, but you probably think the Juke looks good
@PerryCaulkins
5 жыл бұрын
HRVex i do lol
@denisep1026
5 жыл бұрын
I think these looks amazing, but Juke is a no-go for me.
@saewonyi
4 жыл бұрын
Waiting out to see the refreshed Kona N. Rumored 275 HP?? Definitely interested
@dafordkidfilms2264
5 жыл бұрын
My 2016 Ford Escape goes back in 6 months from the 3 year lease. I'm looking to get something smaller with AWD. I'm looking at the Kona and i kinda like, yea i do see the hard plastic, but the way it drives seems more important. I wanna look more into this car. The engine itself is a huge turn on
@NuhanHidayat
5 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video about the EV version of Kona?
@frankgallagher2262
5 жыл бұрын
When it comes out in the US
@BKNets51
5 жыл бұрын
Check out The Straight Pipes video on it
@123mell101
5 жыл бұрын
Yesss please
@theredline
5 жыл бұрын
Nuhan Hidayat we’re working on having Hyundai send us one. Currently, it’s only available in California.
@dustinm8800
5 жыл бұрын
@@theredline did you get married? I saw a ring!!
@raymondadams6433
5 жыл бұрын
Jeep has left the chat..
@dav3917
Жыл бұрын
How is the dual clutch lagginess in stop and go traffic?
@jamesivan2877
5 жыл бұрын
I think the Kona looks good. I really like the front styling and the plastic wheel wells. Ugh, no spare tire? Fix a flat doesn't work on side wall tire flats. The electric version of the Kona makes the vehicle a lot more appealing to me.
@samuellotz8304
5 жыл бұрын
I have the Limited. I think they did the Cherokee but the way it should have been. It does have a spare tire (the donut) its just underneath that tray thing. He's definitely right when he says its like a lifted hatchback.
@BeatLounge
Жыл бұрын
Driving a Renegade 1.4 turbo and I regret not going for the Kona 1.6 Turbo. The keep has rubbish acceleration and literally loves to drink Fuel
@trippplefive
5 жыл бұрын
wish they would update the looks on the Tucson
@geigerzoola6642
5 жыл бұрын
Don’t normally say this to Crossovers but this looks pretty cool to me
@n.a.3734
5 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for kona N🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑...;( need to buy a hot run around, ASAP! 🙏 🙏
@alfreddeneumann
5 жыл бұрын
I like this design. Looks better than the previous Jeep Cherokee imo.
@contagiousjoy4life630
3 жыл бұрын
I loved this review so much i’m going to the dealership tomorrow was trying to decide between this a tucson and sante fe thanks 👍🏾
@BlackJeepConvertible
3 жыл бұрын
Get the kona
@peterhong526
5 жыл бұрын
I saw a blue civic R in the back of the parking lot...did you do a review of that on the same day, too?
@theredline
5 жыл бұрын
Peter Hong Not yet but it’s coming soon! We have a special comparison planned for that car.
@latetothegames3165
5 жыл бұрын
Why do looks matter in a vehicle? At the end of the day it comes down to a personal preference for the buyer. If this is what they want they will buy.
@loveitorscrapit6673
5 жыл бұрын
Looks a great car. Thumbs up.
@Tarzan91303
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a fun daily driver.
@josht717
4 жыл бұрын
I wanna know how this 1.6t with 175hp and only 3100 lbs to lug around gets less MPG on the highway than a 2020 BMW M340i with 4WD and almost twice the displacement and power. Dafuq?
@moonlim33
5 жыл бұрын
I don't like your negative attitude toward car. but I check out this at Car fair. It was one of the most popular car with pack of technology with nice looking and good price and good MPG. Seeing is believing.
@Lucky8s
5 жыл бұрын
Negative attitude? Mate, are you watching a different video?
@TheKwizzleDizzle
5 жыл бұрын
The front end isn’t too bad. Although I rather have my lights grouped together, I could get used to this design language.
@alexm5209
4 жыл бұрын
Scotty Kilmer disliked this video
@1232bluejays
5 жыл бұрын
Why do reviewers always review the top of the line trim. That's not the one most people choose or can afford
@RocketDragons
5 жыл бұрын
Typically reviewers are given a car by the manufacturer, so it's the manufacturer offering up only the top trim as a marketing tactic. I would like to see more in-depth info on middle or even base trims, though. I'm hoping to ditch my Focus for a Kona in the coming months, but I can't decide if the Ultimate package is worth the extra $4-5k over the Trend, but so far all of the reviews are for the Ultimate and barely touch on the Trend, if at all.
@1232bluejays
5 жыл бұрын
@@RocketDragons the very top trim is rarely worth the money thats why most don't buy them
@japekto2138
5 жыл бұрын
I hope this one doesn't get added to the Hyundai/Kia recall for 4-cylinder engines that caught fire.
@henryd1981
4 жыл бұрын
Those were the Theta II engines that were involved in that recall. Kona uses the Nu and Gamma engines.
@OsojiNosferatu69
5 жыл бұрын
I like the front end of the Kona, but without the fake scoop.
@smartkid1201
5 жыл бұрын
Great job Hyundai! Seems to be selling very well too.
@lwstallsmith
5 жыл бұрын
Halogen fog lights with LEDS just look incongruous/ cheap.
@brianwinkler8183
5 жыл бұрын
To answer your question, I hate headlights and tail lights that are on the level of the bumper or are incorporated in the bumper, which makes for higher insurance costs if they get busted, otherwise I like the styling.
@mkel0385
5 жыл бұрын
It had AUTO wipers definitely nice because most luxury cars don’t even have them
@helenpaul4886
5 жыл бұрын
Really great review.
@3mariusx
5 жыл бұрын
Bad review about design. The black plastics offer amazing protection, they are not judt ornaments! Those black plastics are one of the reason why people buy this car!
@drangstveitmark
5 жыл бұрын
Manual awd elantra sport is the money maker!! Itll whoop the suby market i think. If they can keep the cost down
@drangstveitmark
5 жыл бұрын
Quick tip. Want more power? Get the 2.0 and supercharge it. Thats what id do at least. Ive seen on other reviews that the transmission is terrible for any type of offroad and overheats like crazy. Idk if you got to test this or not
@psewgobind
5 жыл бұрын
Given the lighter weight, hard plastic is secondary, especially when not highly priced. If Hyundai can figure out a way to shorten the over-hang even more (trunk space secondary), it'd destroy the competition. Length is a major factor for us big city slickers. An extra 6inch or so would do the trick.
@kenandrews4173
Жыл бұрын
Love my Kona smart looking and fast 988cc
@NvrchFotia
5 жыл бұрын
The dual clutch is a win 100%. Puts it ahead of all of the shitty CVTs of its competition.
@ELP1125
4 жыл бұрын
The grille reminds me of a diamond TBH, I don't see the waterfall or cascading element at all
@isaacthompson2260
4 жыл бұрын
8:06 lmao what is the guy doing?! 🤣🤣🤣
@devongee1776
5 жыл бұрын
I'm not too huge on automakers making full-on separate assemblies and locations for their lights at the front of the car and THIS car takes the cake for the most extreme I've seen so far. 3 separate lights? I would hope at the very least this makes the car easier to work on and isolate lighting issues but it just does not look good (at least not yet). Nissan did the same type of thing with the Juke and I hated it on that car. This is a step closer to the right direction, maybe, but jeez... seeing 3 different pairs of lights on the front of a 2018 car, and not all of them being LED just hurts the consistency and appearance overall.
@johnsonl3656
5 жыл бұрын
bravo to Hyundai for offering a more powerful engine in this subcompact car! Its base engine and those of the competitors are seriously sluggish.
@SonyEnthusiast
5 жыл бұрын
Nope master the paddle shifters in S mode. Downshifting is the key and my 0-60 test is pretty good kzitem.info/news/bejne/2majuG17e2aUeag
@Betamax954
5 жыл бұрын
@@SonyEnthusiast I like Hondas too, but the Kona has 174 HP and 195 lbs-ft torque vs. HRV 141 HP and 127 lbs-ft. The power difference is considerable and undeniable.
@SonyEnthusiast
5 жыл бұрын
@@Betamax954 learn power to weight ratio. The Kona is heavier than the HRV. I have no problem passing others easily in sport mode with Eco off
@vicp8772
2 жыл бұрын
Honda we want stuff like this, and not 30k$ Took the Kona over the hrv. And I'm a Honda fan btw.
@fraxonthefurry21
5 жыл бұрын
Duel clutch is a let down for me. Only time will tell if it's truly reliable
@vince7349
5 жыл бұрын
Probably wont be reliable
@johnholst
5 жыл бұрын
Dragon...your concern is understandable. But keep in mind that this transmission has been in Hyundai/Kia cars for more than 6 years now, and there haven't been any major problems. In fact, they have been constantly tweaking it to make it better. So, maybe not the best DCT. But not the worst either, and certainly more reliable than a CVT.
@n_u001
5 жыл бұрын
@@anonymous00117 DCTs in general or the ones by hyundai?
@gabrielrogers5271
5 жыл бұрын
I don’t know why I want this car so bad
@Brenny627
5 жыл бұрын
Would look a lot better if the gray wheel arch areas were body color
@AndrewKNI
5 жыл бұрын
Great review of the Kona 1.6t. Looks like a nicely balanced car.
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