2024 Hyundai Kona Limited -- Is This is a Sophisticated Small SUV Under the Skin??

This and the KIA Seltos are the clear leaders of the pack in the subcompact SUV segment. People who opt for the competition are cheating themselves on so many levels. I leased a 2021 Seltos SX turbo for 3 years and it was outstanding! I had no problems with the DCT and it actually shifted beautifully. Now that has been upgraded to an automatic which is even better. The build quickly was solid as a rock on the interior and exterior.

I get similar vibes from the new Kona and have sat in a few at my dealership. The interior design of the Kona is a bit more attractive, but it is slightly more confining, despite the designated measurements. The cargo space is notably smaller. Exterior design might go toward the Seltos for me as it has a more substantial presence with its boxier design. It’s kind of like choosing between the Tucson and the Sportage. I chose the Tucson for my current lease and it continues to blow me away every time I drive it.

Good value proposition as far as features, but the MPG figures are very subpar for such a small vehicle

I feel like the price is becoming quite high. But on the other hand its like the same size as an older Tuscon but much nicer...

The kona got a downgrade. Older gen was so much cleaner

The new Kona definitely looks alot nicer and love the updated look

Don't care for those lower front silver inserts (foglight covers?) Guess that's why Amazon has black covers for them.

The base engine on the Kona is a dog. Do not buy that car.

I love how spacious the Hyundai and Kia lineup has become. The secret has always been to have al ong wheelbase, and avoid as much front and rear overhang as possible. That's how the Kona and Ioniq 5 look and feel larger than they are. Sportage and Tucson are also class leaders in space. New Santa Fe is also roomier than the Highlander that is 6 inches longer.

Thank you, Hyundai for not adding a ton of gloss black in the interior. Out of all the subcompact SUVs, this has the most personality in the car design.

I bought one last October up here in Newfoundland Canada she is the preferred addition with the four-liter aspirator motor fwd model so far I am enjoying her. She is well equipped for what I need in a sub compact SUV.

My niece has a 2022 Kona with 28k miles, and the transmission failed. Replacing under warranty.

I like the looks overall but can't do the lowered headlights and taillights

Oh no no no no boo boo!!!! How y’all think a triple caked up queen like me gonna fit in that tiny car???? Imagine a man pulling up in that thing thinking an ebony goddess with the phat yams gonna get into this!!!! Ummm no boo boo!!!!!

Ugly exterior

Quite informative

Great interior, except the headrests stick too far forward. Weird yucky exterior IMO.

Would buy it at least to go back and forth to college

Even know I'm in the 9th grade

The dealer offered me a Kona or Tucson as loaner car, I picked the Tucson XRT. I just couldn't stand that look and in neoteric yellow on the loaner.

Hello, is rear seat can contains 3 adults comfortably?

Excellent video!😸

Its weird that you have this smiley guage but not a 0-60 time

Absolute GARBAGE! RUN (don't walk), away from this POS. Oh, the horror stories!!! Rofl!

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Nice car overall especially plenty of buttons which is a rarity these days. However my wish lists will be an N line limited trim plus hybrid/PHEV

It seems really nice actually!

Those storms in the back! 😍

Nice review! Have yall reviewed the Sonata Hybrid Limited yet?

Unfortunately the Kona is not rated for any towing. Even the Toyota Corolla Cross has a tow rating of 1500 lbs. So if you put a trailer hitch on a Kona to pull something as small as a jet ski and your Kona develops a transmission issue you give Hyundai an out for not covering under warranty. How nice to have an SUV that can’t handle a sport/activity that the category suggests.

Great that you are reevaluating reliability and resale values. Thx.

When I first saw this, I thought is was the replacement for the problem-plagued Santa Fe - I digress... Great segment on this one KONA - did you replace the Santa Fe yet??

Love the design but I find it interesting that they are prioritizing design lights over actual useful headlights and taillights. The cargo measurement is less impressive with the thing in the rear blocking the way.

That huge blank spot next to the gauge cluster is so comically bad

We just bought a '24 Kona Ltd and ours did not have a spare like yours did. We like the car, it is comfortable, roomy and we get 34 mpg highway. For us not being very tech savvy we do find the screen technology to be very confusing and not simple to operate at all and the dealer was useless as it has a lot of unnecessary features. Thanks for a good review guys.

Great review guys and I think I might buy this.

Would really hope for reviews on mid-level trims on cars and not trims that are topped out

Actually I need a new line of work WTF

I am seeing more and more of these around in Toronto, I have had my eye on this vehicle and I think this might be the car I order, thanks for the video.

Great review. But man, the designers were generous swinging that ugly stick around!

The four dots on the steering wheel and the back rest of the front seat represent the letter "H" in Morse code, so one can argue that the logo is still there :)

question, since most of us will lease this car for 3 years, how much is the resale after 3 years?

Wish it came in an HEV, looking at the Niro instead

I would like to see you guys do a comparison test with Kona N LINE against Seltos SX, thanks. suggestion: I think it makes sense to do your cabin decibel @ 65 or 70 mph, interstate speed for most drivers!

Had the basic model the seats are atrocious

the four dots on the wheel is morse code for the letter "H"

This car has digital key right? And if it does, does it have passive entry with Apple devices?

My biggest issue is with electronics, there is just too much and knowing life if one thing goes other will follow and in the case of all the wire web it will be VERY difficult to pinpoint the issue.

My lease on my 22 Kona is coming up. I have been less than happy with the truck space on it and swore against Kona for a while now. I was thinking going back to Tucson as I had a 2019. But they are too expensive for my taste now. I am about 90% going to be looking at the Kona now. Probably the top line. But not the odd spoiler. I do realize the price point for the top model I can get a Tucson but with the Kona i get more festures and i like that