I purchased the 24 Kona N Line in red back in November, I've enjoy every bit of it! My car right before this was 2013 Genesis 2.0T. It by no means was a rocket but it had 289 HP to the rear and was a 6 speed. Although I do miss the RWD and 6 speed, the power from the Kona has been more than great and with living in the PNW the AWD is definitely appreciated. Was hoping they would make a full N Kona but once I seen they confirmed they would in fact not be making one and the N Line was it, I settled there. I believe it was either an Electric or an N and we know what they choose.
I am on my 2nd Kona. 1st was a 19 SE AWD. POS in the Reliability Dept. Within 15k Miles I had the Steering Shaft and Brake Booster replaced. By 30K I had a Stuck Open Thermostat in the Winter. My current 22 Kona SEL is in the process of a Lemon Law over a Coolant Leak at 16k Miles. And Damaged Parts by the Dealer. The Dealership I Leased from doesn't want to touch the car now.
Wow! I had a 2019 Kona Limited and now a 2022 Kona Limited and NEVER had any mechanical issues. I'm still considering the 2024 Kona Limited AWD this fall.
They made it bigger.... Brilliant! So if you want a genuinely compact SUV, sorry; you'll have to look elsewhere. Also, the equivalent 2023 version of the Kona compared to the 2024 one tested in the video, was 1 second faster 0-60mph. So the 2024 Kona is both bigger and slower.
Im not a fan of CUVs or the ever few SUVs remaining, but I really like Hyundai and Kia's new styling. This is a cool design. Now just those soft cams in the engines.....The first gen Kona was fun to drive even w/o being the N.
I don't like the position of the taillights and the headlights on the edge of the bumpers as they would be vulnerable to parking lot damage and expensive to replace
I really hope Hyundai changes it's mind and makes a new Kona N. This would look so good in that baby blue and definitely a lot better than the previous gen Kona N.
No spoiler No start and stop function a 2.5 L naturally aspirated engine better suspension and I will buy it also the inside lines in Blue not Red 1:56
The column shifter is totally convoluted. Instead of moving it up and down like every similar shifter you have twist it. That makes it easy to switch to the wrong position and it sticks way out and looks out of place.
There really should be some sort of qualification process for new shifter designs. I know electric cars and electronicly controlled transmissions can shift with any soft of button or screen or knob or dial but shifting is serious business and can get people killed if mis used but they keep inventing novel shifter designs that are prone to misuse. Traditional column and console shifters are hard to mess up and I wish they would leave that aspect of the interior alone. No one gets into a car and complains that the shifter is too boring.
This is a massive improvement over the first generation but the increase in price is unfortunate. Its larger, more refined, and has a more hospitable rear seat. All exactly what this thing needed.
While that wing is a bit different from the N model, I wish it had a lower profile. It’s about the same height which is too aggressive for the N line. Also, this is the first time I’ve noticed a full width light bar spaced away from the tail lamps. Low position headlights with higher up DRLs have been trending for awhile, but haven’t noticed a tail treatment till now.
I saw two of these on the road yesterday. Headlights and taillights are ugly as sin. I can excuse the Ioniq, but this: it looks like they decided to sacrifice everything for the bar, and then place them somewhere else and they didn't know where to go with them.
Almost the same size as a last-gen Tucson. Ditching the DCT was smart. Some of the "hot hatch" magic is gone, but its likely most buyers won't care. A 7.6 second run to 60 is plenty respectable. The base engine is still decaf.
@A-classic-smithy not sure I agree. I bought a 2018 Elantra SE base model with a manual transmission. I have 136k on it and have only done 2 repairs. Not engine related. Both repairs combined to under $500. This is on a 6year old car that sees tough winters I take amazing care of it. It's been the most reliable automobile I've ever owned. Not sure if I'll ever trade it. I think this will see 200+k without a major problem . I may have a rust problem in the future due to where I've. But if you don't keep your eyes on the fluids, sure the story could be different. But for now, it's the best car I've ever owned as far as dependability. Same 2.0 as in the Kona...yah, this one has a 1.6T.
My ‘24 N-Line is unquestionably THE best small SUV I’ve owned. It’s a pure joy to be in and drive.
I really wish John Davis would narrate every video.
Every car video on the internet
that is one of most uglyset Cross over I ever seen
It’s going to be a sad day when he retires. I grew up listening to his voice on Saturdays watching PBS.
Same here. What a fabulous automotive journalist.
Looks like the new Buicks. FUGLY!
I'm looking forward to John Davis narrating the review of a full-electric Toyota Cam-ray!
I purchased the 24 Kona N Line in red back in November, I've enjoy every bit of it! My car right before this was 2013 Genesis 2.0T. It by no means was a rocket but it had 289 HP to the rear and was a 6 speed. Although I do miss the RWD and 6 speed, the power from the Kona has been more than great and with living in the PNW the AWD is definitely appreciated. Was hoping they would make a full N Kona but once I seen they confirmed they would in fact not be making one and the N Line was it, I settled there. I believe it was either an Electric or an N and we know what they choose.
I watch motorweek too much to notice John used that line before about artists second album. Still one of my go to auto review show
Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video looking forward to seeing this crossover here
I am on my 2nd Kona. 1st was a 19 SE AWD. POS in the Reliability Dept. Within 15k Miles I had the Steering Shaft and Brake Booster replaced. By 30K I had a Stuck Open Thermostat in the Winter. My current 22 Kona SEL is in the process of a Lemon Law over a Coolant Leak at 16k Miles. And Damaged Parts by the Dealer. The Dealership I Leased from doesn't want to touch the car now.
Wow! I had a 2019 Kona Limited and now a 2022 Kona Limited and NEVER had any mechanical issues. I'm still considering the 2024 Kona Limited AWD this fall.
That spoiler is rather large for a humdrum Crossover. It makes me wonder how big the spoiler on the N version will be...
I have a feeling that there will not be a N version.
first Nissan builds an ugly embarrassment called the juke now Hyundai does same thing with this embarrassing bad dream
They get all the problems fixed??
They made it bigger.... Brilliant! So if you want a genuinely compact SUV, sorry; you'll have to look elsewhere. Also, the equivalent 2023 version of the Kona compared to the 2024 one tested in the video, was 1 second faster 0-60mph. So the 2024 Kona is both bigger and slower.
They added the Venue as a subcompact model in their lineup, allowing the Kona to grow.
My 2019 kona cabin noise while driving is atrocious. How is this new model?
Very good you dont hear anything up to like 4k revs but even then the engine sound is alright
Very busy design. Huge grille, headlamp configuration, tail light and body creases. Dashboard infotainment looks legible.
Im not a fan of CUVs or the ever few SUVs remaining, but I really like Hyundai and Kia's new styling. This is a cool design. Now just those soft cams in the engines.....The first gen Kona was fun to drive even w/o being the N.
I don't like the position of the taillights and the headlights on the edge of the bumpers as they would be vulnerable to parking lot damage and expensive to replace
I really hope Hyundai changes it's mind and makes a new Kona N. This would look so good in that baby blue and definitely a lot better than the previous gen Kona N.
How about a AWD 'N' model???
No spoiler No start and stop function a 2.5 L naturally aspirated engine better suspension and I will buy it also the inside lines in Blue not Red 1:56
The column shifter is totally convoluted. Instead of moving it up and down like every similar shifter you have twist it. That makes it easy to switch to the wrong position and it sticks way out and looks out of place.
Same design as Ioniq line. Twist forward for Drive, twist back for Reverse. What's so hard to do that?
John Davis is a legend
N line looks very appealing. Imagine that with the 7 speed dct but more reliable and smooth. Hyundai and mazda are mini bmw's.
Is Kona becoming the old Tucson? Seems they're all getting bigger over the last few years.
I like the look of the old model better. I do like the interior of this new one, though.
They need to update their logo. I still think cheap when I see it.
There really should be some sort of qualification process for new shifter designs. I know electric cars and electronicly controlled transmissions can shift with any soft of button or screen or knob or dial but shifting is serious business and can get people killed if mis used but they keep inventing novel shifter designs that are prone to misuse. Traditional column and console shifters are hard to mess up and I wish they would leave that aspect of the interior alone. No one gets into a car and complains that the shifter is too boring.
Road test of the nissan gtr r35 Nismo 2024, and the nissan Z Nismo please.
Long live John Davis
This is a massive improvement over the first generation but the increase in price is unfortunate.
Its larger, more refined, and has a more hospitable rear seat. All exactly what this thing needed.
all junk, no matter what has been done
@@allentoyokawa9068 you're such a homer and troll
@@allentoyokawa9068so true
No DCT what do you expect?
$31k for that?
While that wing is a bit different from the N model, I wish it had a lower profile. It’s about the same height which is too aggressive for the N line.
Also, this is the first time I’ve noticed a full width light bar spaced away from the tail lamps. Low position headlights with higher up DRLs have been trending for awhile, but haven’t noticed a tail treatment till now.
I'll keep my 2021 1.6T Kona, i can't do this new body style.
I saw two of these on the road yesterday. Headlights and taillights are ugly as sin. I can excuse the Ioniq, but this: it looks like they decided to sacrifice everything for the bar, and then place them somewhere else and they didn't know where to go with them.
I Still don't trust Hyundai...but overall a nice looking car.
not nice looking
@@allentoyokawa9068enough about your spouse.
A face lift Tucson
Almost the same size as a last-gen Tucson. Ditching the DCT was smart. Some of the "hot hatch" magic is gone, but its likely most buyers won't care. A 7.6 second run to 60 is plenty respectable. The base engine is still decaf.
This is a nice sized vehicle, but she ain’t a looker. And it’s gotten pricy.
Robocop front at afterthough attached rear tail lights. Pass.
Looks goofy
Just when I thought new cars couldn’t get any uglier or less desirable. 😂
Am loyal to reliability lol
I am iron man 👨 start and stop automatic no good for me
JUNKKKKKK
As a technician you’re absolutely right Kia and Hyundai are junk and they are the Bic lighters of the automotive industry.
troll
So true
Because KIA/Hyundai can not build reliable DCT transmissions, power is downgraded.
The Kona N Line does not have a DCT.
car is hideous as all hell though
They going cheaper, and cheaper
Absolutely pathetic interior imo, Pontiacs had nicer interior lol 😂 throw away garbage mobile 🗑
@A-classic-smithy not sure I agree. I bought a 2018 Elantra SE base model with a manual transmission. I have 136k on it and have only done 2 repairs. Not engine related. Both repairs combined to under $500. This is on a 6year old car that sees tough winters I take amazing care of it. It's been the most reliable automobile I've ever owned. Not sure if I'll ever trade it. I think this will see 200+k without a major problem . I may have a rust problem in the future due to where I've. But if you don't keep your eyes on the fluids, sure the story could be different. But for now, it's the best car I've ever owned as far as dependability. Same 2.0 as in the Kona...yah, this one has a 1.6T.