NEW Hyundai Kona Electric review - better than a Kia Niro EV? | What Car?
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
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In this new Hyundai Kona Electric review, we look at whether a makeover inside and out is enough to make this electric SUV a class leader.
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I have a 2020 Kona and this looks like a great upgrade. Hyundai have been listening to their customers.
I think using simple plastic on areas that are not toched often if durable, is actually pretty clever. It lets u get more features for your money. And as u said they did make important parts like the steering wheel and the silver colored buttons feel good. So no real complaints
I 100% agree. hard plastic on the top of the door is a no go though as it's somewhere many people rest their arms.
I have the 2021 model and I love it, my first electric car , this summer I was averaging 6.5 miles per klw, even in eco mode its fast! Love it!
I really dislike this trend that manufacturers are using to describe 'faux leather' - Vegan leather, eco leather etc - in most cases it's plastic, so let's call it what it is and not make out that it's a green alternative in any form.
I also find it puzzling that 'vegan leather' is described as sustainable. Isn't leather sustainable, and biodegradable?
@@charlesbridgford254It's made of recycled greens. The kind of left-overs that used to go on the compost heap.
@@charlesbridgford254 Leather comes from cattle, cattle are not eco-friendly. Raising cattle pollutes water ways and their methane emissions are contradictory to owning an EV.
Faux leather can also be much softer and easier to clean than real leather.
I own a car with real leather and I hate the leather seats, too firm for driving for hours a day for my job. Faux Leather can be made just as firm or softer than real leather because its a mix of vinyl and other recycled rubber materials. It's not just a sustainability thing, it's also a comfort thing.
My friend has an Ioniq 5 Limited and his seats aren't real leather either but they feel a helluva lot better than my real leather ones do.
@@NCXDesigns "cattle are not eco friendly" far more eco friendly than plastic...
But they're not... they use recycled materials so they are eco friendly 😊
Hyundai doesn't list it as vegan or biodegrable just eco friendly. The journalist words not there's.
any idea if it has the adaptive drivers display like the Niro where is shows the weather etc?
Why don't you move the steering wheel so you CAN see the speedo?
lol the centre console, I like what you did with the book
Nice review!
Any detail on some of the functions that re-set on shutting down the v1 car?
I have to have a pre-drive routine of turning on the auto-handbrake and turning off the lane departure - they always reset themselves!
Also: any memory seats available now?
On the highest trim level you get the lounge seats with memory function now.
Is rear seat can contains 3 adults comfortably?
Its nearly perfect me thinks, waiting to get my order in when released in Australia.
I went to view a Kona yesterday, and I really like it. As a Kia owner, I was tempted by the Niro EV, but I like the Kona much better both inside and out. I am not currently an EV driver and still wondering if this is the way forward.
Hope they sort the battery issues my 2023 dis 545 miles before needing replacement. 9 months later waiting for replacement handed it back .
Nice design. And I love KPOP! :) Regards from Greece.
Complaining that the steering wheel blocks the display, but can't you just adjust the steering wheel's tilt to be able to see the screen better?
Yes, but the visibility depends on driver height, and many people may have no issues
Does it support bi directional charging
The position of the large light clusters on corners of the bumpers is going to make parking scrapes expensive. Someone needs to tell Hyundai designers what bumpers are supposed to do namely prevent expensive damage from small impacts.
It's a fair point, although I reckon they might be tougher than they look.
Park more carefully please, and what about sensors
sensors are there for a reason. if you scrape the bumper even with front sensors you deserve the bill tbh.
Stop being negative please.
Not to mention how dirty they will get during winter.
Does anyone ordered the new long range Kona recently? Is the 218hp electric motor with 65,4 kWh battery still available? I ordered a new Kona in Romania and only the 204hp and 64,8kwh configuration is available.
I get some people will hate it, im fine with the design myself and it ticks most of the boxes i need, a lot of EV's are massive, this a good size compromise with OK range for me.
'OK range' ?
There aren't too many EVs today with over 300 miles as a range!!
@@MikeIOW2 well I'm very likely to buy one so ok decent range especially for the size of the vehicle. I stand corrected.
Update I did purchase the Kona, had it 2 weeks now and I'm very happy with it, does what I want it to and not too big!
Well balanced review.
The interior design looks super nice and clean which is appealing and I think it spent money where you want it spent. I don't care if that part of the door panel is cheap, i'm resting my elbow on it 😅 The screen set up looks great, clear and easy to use on the move, I am amazed some other model systems are even legal! e.g., Volvo XC30 where everything is done through a massive touch screen, Im not allowed to hold my mobile but its perfectly fine for me to play around on that while flying down the motorway... For me it would have to be the longer range version but that pushes it into that high tax bracket, an additional £390 p.a. for 5 years is crazy even for EVs! I've driven a petrol N-line and really enjoyed it, even that was quiet so I expect to hear my own heart beat it this one 😅 I think how Hyundai are designing their line up is very clever, perfectly positioned to cover ICE demand but establishing themselves as a clear mid-range high quality EV manufacture
Multipla successor
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Although that charging point at the front looks very handy, I am wondering if it could also be an issue. A small front end shunt could turn into a very expensive repair and mean the car won't charge until it is fixed.
I reckon not charging would be the least of worries. As there’s a trend in the auto insurance companies, that heads toward claim adjusters not knowing if the battery pack and or high voltage system is damaged. Then not willing to accept any risk and writing-off EVs with minor damage.
Home insurance for the owner and the owers neighbors are about to sky rocket as these cars are a fire hazzard. World wide these batteries are exploding causing immense damage, I think the EV scam is going to be short lived Long Live ICE.
don't Tailgate, and pay attention. Also they have sensors that mean one gets a warning about being to close.
I have a new mg zs and someone reversed into my car. It damaged the charge port and pushed in the flap and I had to get a mechanic to get it out.
100% agree.... putting charging port in front is a DOA on my book
why no one tell a word about car multimedia. What about car speakers?
Ugh, the rear window is still a dust magnet. My biggest gripe with my Ver1, 2018, Kona EV.
Where is this shot?
K what? BT who? Still never heard of either of them. But I'm very much OK with that 8-))...
As for the car itself. It looks _interesting_ to say the least. I don't dislike it. But I'm not sure if I do like it.
Cool review! Also, why does the reviewer look like Jennifer Aniston from the 90s?
The BTS book cracked me up 😂
Still can't decide if I like the look of the car. Could be like the MG4 didn't look great on screen but is very nice in reality.
It’s definitely got the Robocop visor look. Perhaps the going to be an ad campaign. “One way or another, you’re coming with me.” But how far depends on your driving style, ambient temp. and whether you’re using the HVAC.😊
How come you did not talk about the 100 pounds of torque this new model lost ??
Yes, the heat pump costs £900 on the Niro EV but the price of the top spec Niro is about £800 less than the top spec Kona so it's not so much of a difference
Lol, they hit their audience perfectly with the k-pop reference. All those fans years ago are getting old enough and getting enough economy to buy a car
Hyundai haven't made the traction control better - instead they've just dropped torque from 395NM to only 255NM
It’s a Kona and a last makes a cup of fresh coffee 🤪😂😂😊👍
£40k?? That’s 7k more than my present two year old Kona EV (64kw) cost from new and double what my car is now worth according to insurance company. I think I’ll wait a few years once Tesla has its reported £25k model on the road.
Aahh.. the old robocop.. ❤❤❤❤
seems to be priced a bit on the high side, for a compact car
Looks sharp. Wish the charging port was centred. Can’t stand the nasty low grade plasticy materials & buttons. Still much prefer my Kia Niro EV4 for it’s plusher interior.
I like them both, the Kona has the advantage that the heat pump is standard, where as you have to pay extra for it in the Niro EV. I prefer the smaller 17 inch wheels in the Niro EV, bigger wheels in the higher spec Konas means less comfortable ride and less range (the basic spec Kona does have the 17 inch wheels). I still haven’t decided which one I prefer.
lower it 30mm and I'd even live with the front charge port. Maybe.
Front looks ok. The back end unfortunately is hideous and not keen on the interior, looks cheap! The outside lights are awful.
So you didn't actually answer the question in your title! That's frustrating. Is it better than the Niro EV or not?
Looks are subjective. I like it.
Charging port at the front ruins the look
I have a 2021 Kona Electric Ultimate. To buy it now it's almost £4K more and the battery is no better. And even then you need to add £3K worth of option packs to get a top spec!
Hyundai's avarice means I won't be buying another Kona. It's a shame as I love my Kona and have gotten over 300 miles repeatedly.
Fine bit of Woollarding there.
Nothing said about the quality of the mechanicals, the subframe, the gearbox, the electric motor, the paint quality.
A bit marmite on the looks, especially side on.
Looking forward to seeing this come to the U.S. where there is a growing rival between new EV like the 2024 Kona and Tesla. The big difference may be which EV is "cheaper" as Tesla is made in America, thus eligible for the full $7500 tax credit, where Hyundai is NOT, as it's made in S. Korea. Base Tesla Y models may actually turn out to be cheaper than the Kona EV after tax credits are added into the price. Stay tuned...
That will be interesting! in the UK incentives for purchasing EVs are disappearing, so now credit and £0 road tax will end in 2025 - there will be some petrol vehicles that pay lower road tax than an EV! If that tax credit goes the same way and has a deadline, Tesla are in trouble from rival manufacturers importing to US
Don't forget warranty: Tesla 4 year, Hyunday 5 year, Kia 7 year.
Gear change is not traditionally placed on a steering wheel stalk, so not sure why you claim that. There's already wireless mobile phone charging in the previous version of the Kona, along with the space for water bottles and oh yeah, a massive cubby bin, too. May want to go revisit the old version then redo this video. 🙄 And this is me only 3 minutes into the video, too.
Disclaimer: I drive the 2023 model Kona.
Yeh, thought that was a bit strange. My Kona EV has plenty space in the front and I particularly like the shelf under the console.
Love the buttons on the inside. The charge port on the front is a major fail. They should hide the charge port.
You missed the real first edition of the Kona.
Seems like a nice car, probably a bit overpriced compare to rivals
Have a car manufacturers stopped making ICE cars? I know it’s hard to believe, but some of us can’t own electric cars. I have on street parking. So no home charger and very little infrastructure in my town for charging electric cars. It would be nice if we were catered for. Come on What Car, how about some non-plug-in hybrids?
I've firstly ever heard proper pronunciation of Hyundai in English accent that means Modern times. :D
-Godai : Ancient times
-Jungdai: Medieval times.
I like the new presenter model. I also think - why go with a Niro now?
Cos it's a better car 🤷
@@stepheng8779in what way? This charges faster and has better range, with pretty much the same passenger and luggage space, and heat pump as standard. Its also going to be more efficient.
because the dash in this is absolutely horrific, looks like a 90s dash. Also the wait times on this are probably going to be far far longer as it's brand new. some cars are still up to a year wait.
@@austin2planks interior of Kia is way better, is in all their cars always has been & is still true today. Had use of a Kona recently whilst my Niro was in for an insurance repair, they are far from the same cars. The Kona just felt a poor relation, still a good car but attention to detail lacking, geared differently too, no matter what they say in the garages or press. 7 year warranty Vs 5 is icing on the cake.
Old one looks better
This was a French car I think. The Hybrid one I saw had a black headlining. With cheap-looking black cloth upholstery. Not chic, depressing.Why do manufacturers suddenly want UK drivers to drive in the dark? Renault and now Peugeot (3008) please note!
Er, 3rd Generation???
I don't get the price of this car. Top trim is £45k. Tesla 3 RWD is £39k with bigger battery, more efficient, matrix LED headlights, charges way faster, has a panoramic sunroof, bigger trunk, its own charging network and a router EV planner with EV charging stops automatically calculated...
The old Kona was faster. I had it for 2 years.
Looks like the new e-2008 is the winner here.
Said no-one but you 🤦
What happened to their design team. Looks like the same people who designed the Ssangyon Rodius. Bad bad bad people.
Rental giants Hertz and Sixt have both DUMPED Teslas - indeed, all EVs - , citing cost of repairs being high enough that it significantly impacted earnings.
Us owner i loveit
Wow! Retro pixel graphics. Whatever next - even more guff?
Looks like a 90s Hyundai.... that's not a good thing!
And I own an i30 fastback... meaning I have sympathy for the brand.
Traditional gear shift on the wheel? Yeah if you still live in the 50's
Yes exactly. Traditional.....
It's unfortunate that the exterior is so ugly, as the drivetrain and interior are substantially improved.
that center console and that center dash... feels cheap just by looking at it
Hyundai will find it difficult to sell the new Kona, the Kia Niro just looks so much better
I'm a Toyota worshiper but their full EV is a huge disappointment. This just might be my next car, job well done Hyundai!
Korean cars are excellent. K pop on the other hand is objectively awful unless you're a 12 year old girl
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It’s a shame it’s so ugly 😂
Who is going to use these speeds, what about safety, visibility from a pedestrian aspect, value for money
I think the exterior looks great, interior looks horrific and dated imo. like an old VCR style or something. just looks plasticky and nasty. Looks several steps backwards from the Ioniq 5.
That looks like just another bland SUV with no soul.
Which SUVs do you feel have soul?
5.9ft??? Please convert to the almighty metric system
Too busy design styling, ugly to me
A BA hair off 200cm.
This car has not spare tire.if you got a flat tire you will be a big trouble am not recommending this car.
HYUNDAI's Ioniq line of EVs could seriously do with a more streamlined little less over futuristic design . . . the previous first generation (now discontinued) HYUNDAI Kona (OS) 4WD + 1.6 T-GDI I4 5-Dr Compact C-SUV (RHD) looks way better than the new one as showcased in this video . . .
yes i think it is ugly as well, but at least the charging port is at the front were all EVs should be...
Should never on the front
Front best, how often are you crashing?
This question is like is drowning better than hanging.
Two ghastly milk floats.
10 -> 80% in 40min is a no buy …
Pity its so ugly.
EV’s……batteries are too big, too heavy, too expensive and much of their energy is used lugging them around. It appears we are 4 to 5 years away from solid state batteries which just might bring a reduction in weight, increased range, shorter charging times and maybe cheaper EV prices. The sooner the better.
I have no idea how to pronounce Hyundai, but I can guarantee it's not like this 😂
That central dash is horrific. Looks pre gen imo.
It really does. I thought I was the only one that thought so! everyone else seems to love it for some reason but it's horrific enough to put me off and go with a Niro instead, even if this has more kit.
Hyundai have a knack for making cars which just look ugly and weird and this car is no exception. Those rear headlights look bizarre, slung low on the sides like some kind of legally mandated afterthought. The inconveniently asymmetric front charge port is bizarre. The sharp lines combined with bulges looks odd. It's uncanny how they manage this almost every time. The original Ioniq and even the Ioniq 5 look fugly too. I was behind an Ioniq 5 the other day and it looks so dated and trying too hard to be futurist and failing for a car which has only been out a couple of years.
I love the ioniq 5 personally, but holy cow this is horrific. despite having less kit i would get the Niro over this simply because of the 90s dash in this monstrosity.
Horrible!! OMG!