2018 Hyundai Kona - Review & Road Test
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2018
- In the crowded sub-compact SUV segment there are some pretenders and some players. Hyundai's Kona is the real-deal and Kelley Blue Book's Micah Muzio's got 6:22 to tell you why.
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We now have a 2018 Hyundai Kona and couldn't be happier with it. The 1.6 turbo charged motor really does separate from the other 1.6 motors without turbo. As expected, it does not produce a floating smooth ride as one gets in a larger car. At the same time, I found it to be a bit firmer that similar small crossover SUVs. The seven speed duel semi automatic/standard tranny is a blast. It sort makes the old geezer wish he was younger and could install pipes in the exhaust. The rest: the vast array of modern electronics in this vehicle takes time to learn, and at times, a co- driver is needed to operate everything when driving at highway speeds. Out of 1 - 10 , I will give the Hyundai 2018 1.6 Turbo, 9.0 to 9.5.
Arthur Pruitt I know it’s slow but how do you like it’s speed
You and your husband
This video has the best editing I have seen in a car review. Whoever is responsible should get a raise. The Kona looks like a nice SUV/crossover/whatever, and the looks do not polarize me. It looks like a friendly happy beast, not an ugly mean unhappy beast as produced by the mentally questionable design crew at Toyota.
Christopher Calder you need to watch TheStraightPipes
Toyota has good designs dude... so does hyundai...
I've had my Kona SEL for three months and love everything about it!
KBB and Micah do reviews so well. Keep up the good work.
I purchased my Hyundai Kona Ultimate Ironman Edition a few days ago and I am in love with it. It is a fairly comfy ride and the seats are comfy. My only complaints are about the trunk space. I have to fold down the rear seats to fit my grandma's walker, which I didn't have to do with my 2013 Elantra. Also, the trunk is a manual lift instead of an auto lift. Other than that, I love it. It drives smooth, turns smooth, and the sport mode makes it fun to zip around in!
Pleasant review. Great personalities, great humor, and great camera work keeps me watching these!
Thanks so much for your support! Glad you enjoy our channel. 😁
My Nana has a 2019 Kona SE and we absolutely love it I drive it once in a while and it’s so smooth and for a base model it’s got a big screen, backup camera, Apple CarPlay and android auto, lane assist, and forward collision warning which is insane to me how far Hyundai has come I personally have a 2006 Tucson and I absolutely love it but you can see a big difference from old to new Hyundai
Micah always does an awesome job. I wouldn't mind buying one of these now.
When I heard Micah's voice, it was almost as if a million voices cried out in relief. So glad to see you back doing reviews Micah! Wouldn't want a Cooley to happen to Kelley Blue Book :)
Wait, what happened to Cooley? I'm terrible at following the rest of my industry. Also, thanks!
justin 🤦♂️
justin have a look at who you’re talking to bud.
justin that was by his choice. Cooley is a douche
Amen! There are a few reviewers that I'll watch whatever they produce, it doesn't matter if I am interested. KBB, Cooley (even his filler videos) and Tom from Driven to name a few. Difference is with KBB, when they have different hosts they actually are good. When other channels try they lose me.
"The Kona legit" it really is! I went and test drove it today, and I think it's the best car I have ever driven.
I love what Hyundai has been doing! The Kona proves they have come a long way since the Excel!
i love your review man, clear, straight to the point and damn, I really love the camera work, it's among the best I've seen in a review in a while. keep it up! and oh, i love the green and the cladding :D
Going to buy one. Love the green, also the blue and red.
This guy is the best car reviewer on all RUclips!
I bought the green Kona, it came with matching green trim and seatbelts, I work with kids with special needs.... they all said the car looks pretty.
Even my wife who said prince Charles is a handsome man, loves the look of the car. I'm so happy, I think I might buy a big Hyundai sticker to put on the back window :D
I bought a green 1.6 T 14 months ago. Getting around 6.5 L/100 kms @100KPH.
Was looking for this before deciding to buy one a few weeks ago. The 2.0l trim in my country got de-accessorized so much. No sensors, no infotainment screen, no camera, no high tech safety features. At least it has push to start and keyless entry. The price ultimately became the deciding factor.
Great review. One thing I would like to recommend all car reviewers add to their analysis is, what type of fuel does the vehicle take? 89-93 octane? That also has a big influence on which vehicles I consider for purchase and I think would be helpful for other viewers. Thanks!
I bought it..it is awesome for the price.great features comfortable ride..love it
Micah, always enjoy your reviews. Informative, but enjoyably irreverent. Love the rolling footage through Long Beach, I miss my old hometown. Hey, one question, where do you get all of the cool automotive novelty T-shirts? Thanks! 🌴🌵🌴🌵🌴🌵
My Nana has always loved Hyundai she had a 2011 Accent, 2018 Accent, and now has a 2019 Kona and we absolutely love it she wanted a slightly bigger car that’s more up higher then her Accent and it was a perfect
Upgrade and I love how it drives and she has a base model and she has a big touch screen with Apple CarPlay and android auto lane assist and forward collision warning so your not missing much with the base SE
That green color looks nice!
After driving AWD Subarus from 1981 to 2013, then Hyundai Elantras since, I'm ready for my 2019 Kona Limited FWD this fall! So far, I've seen NONE on the road and I'm the type of person that would like the attention of a new vehicle that nobody on my block or at work has seen before!
Finally, a good looking reviewer and it's great cause, now there are 2 eye candies on this review, the reviewer and the vehicle. I can't wait to buy one of these 2018-2019 Hyundai Kona in Lime Twist and the 1.6T AWD.
Was so happy it was Micah's voice. I cried a little
Blake, me too!
Curious, what city are your reviews filmed in? your near the coast
The stripes on Micah's shoes match the color of the car, nice!
Great review, good job!
I like how that did not make the infotainment screen look like a tablet floating on your dash.
Very similar to i20 active sold here in India. Very much of the interior design and quality is similar( except the infotainment). Bumpy ride but very easy ti drive in the city bcoz of the steering.
I missed you dude !!
Not a bad car. but the rear end looks like it has siamese twin. What’s with the two sets of tail lights?
i didnt know this car was a thing until about a month ago. now i see them literally everywhere
Andrew Eby In my area I don't see any. I'm the only one Lol.
So basically every car nowadays has a 4 cylinder turbo. Mechanics must love this
Waiting for the full-EV version. 201 electric horsepowers and rated range apparently 310 miles - already on sale in some markets.
This guy should review all cars he is the best!!!
Great review
kbb lets double micah bonus ayt?
When we will get "In memoriam 2018"?
I would love to meet this reviewer. Hes a trip 😂
Viewability?
What about the Ford Ecosport?
Great Review! But, did I hear that the Kona lacks Cruise Control? Well if it does. The review here was done well!
It has Cruise Control, it just doesn't have "Adaptive Cruise Control"... It's essentially where you set your CC for say 55mph, & then the car uses it's built in radar to monitor other cars in front of you to adjust your speed with the flow of traffic.
It's a pretty common option on cars nowadays, especially one that has so many other "radar based gizmos" like Lane Keep Assist, & Blind Spot Warning. They all use similar tech, so it's strange that it's not even offered.
i own this and this is an awesome suv.
looking small but bigger than expected. That's kona!!!
The FWD base model and the top spec AWD are so different they should get their own separate review.
SOOOOO true! I'm driving a base model Kona right now, and none of what's said in this review applies to the SE. I've tried and tried to come up with something nice to say about this car, but I just can't. If you're gonna get a Kona, make sure you can afford one of the upper trim levels.
I think Hyundai will do well with this Cute UTE. As for the Presenter, of this video 2 THUMBS UP! WTG ;)
please do a review on the 2019 Hyundai Sante Fe and the mid cycle refresh of the 2019 Honda Pilot.
Hi Garner! We've got a sneak peek of the 2019 Sante Fe here: ruclips.net/video/nDYmuyQ56OE/видео.html
Good thing for the all the safety tech, since a small impact to front or rear will bust your lights. Stupid placement of lighting, but not a bad package, overall.
Nice looking ride!
Vs CX3?
Love my Kona !
Why no one is mentioning the Ford Eco sport Too here?
The value of these is dropping like there's no tomorrow.
I have one and love it!
This car will never require the AWD option. It's a good city car for bumpy roads, smaller parallel parking spots and grocery runs. The spec difference between base and ultimate might look like a steep price (from 18 to 27k) but I see a lot of these sell for 5-6k less than MSRP. So at the end of the day the base model is almost not worth it, especially at MSRP price. Get the 175hp and it's a great city choice.
For Snowy states AWD would be useful.
Visit Lagos...
Need AWD here in South Dakota.
that's the Mazda 3 not the CX-3 at 1:56 ...
I love the Kona!
Electronic Monkey i love your name and picture
Brian thanks dude
@@liams3903 sadlyit change
They fail to mention the price per feature is way above the competition as is the warranty.
Micah is the best great review as usual
Thanks for your support!
Kelley Blue Book you’re welcome
Shout out to the Beastie boys at 2:35 🔥
Make a review on Buick encore
It is fascinating that modern mid-size sedans have lots of rear leg room with no rear headroom while this class of CUV has ample headroom but no leg room.
Not really... just about any crossover is taller than a midsized sedan, but noticeably shorter.... weird that the outer dimensions are reflected by the inside space available.
I love my kona!!
I love the plastic interior I hope they keep it like that , u can make a lot of sculpture design with that plastic just like their old sonata ,Elantra .unlike the leather wood ,u can’t make good youthful interiors with it.
I love my Nana’s 2019 Kona
That "only dirt hill track within 20 miles.." is EXACTLY how ALL THE FREAKING ROADS in my country look like! #DearLord!!! Lol
Good car, good music!
Looks good
I own a a 2019 Kona SLE Tech package I have 1900 miles on it and I can't drive it the blind spot indicator goes out on the highway shut the cameras off blind spot off they have no fixed for it it's still sitting at the shop at the Hyundai shop there's no fix I'm waiting for a litigation to happen I'm really mad
Was it solved?
Proportions are similar to a GLA, I think
Subcompact looks with body cladding :( still waiting for a more upscale and adult looking subcompact suv. Maybe from VW?
Still love the Kona. For its price it’s a great buy w a 10 year/100,000 mile warranty. Also cheap cars are not gonna feel like a Maserati or Lamborghini. Plastic, wind noise, and bumpy ride quality from time to time is expected so keep the expectations realistic.
I found the plastic armrests are really uncomfortable.
The only small suv with looks to attract a college student
Call me weird but I have driven those luxury vehicles that have whatever noise dampening feature so you don't hear anything outside and I find that personally irritating. I actually like hearing the wind noise as I drive. Most times when I can I drive with the windows open as part of that reason. So whenever I hear that a car has an ultra-quiet interior, It's automatically off my consideration list for purchase.
"a locking center differential" riiiight.
Third Man Records 🤘🏻👍🏻
I love mine. Wouldn't trade it for anything.
Nice car, but I'll stick with my 2015 Kia Soul for now. LOADS more room in a similarly sized car. The back seats, especially, are far more roomy, and the styling is aggressive without needing that plastic cladding. Speaking of the back seats, I am 6'1", and have my front seat fairly far back from the steering wheel. I get in back behind the drivers seat, and I have almost 3 inches of clearance between my knees and the back of the front seat! And the back seats are very comfortable! The Kia Soul is by far the better choice in this segment over all the cars he mentioned, including the Kona!
Depends on you're situation, I buy what I LIKE THE BEST, not, how comfortable will the person be back there , couple times a year. Front seats can be moved up a few clicks to increase rear room, without causing issues for people in the front. However, if you're always having family in the backseat, then that's definitely a different situation.
I own a 2017 Elantra. They have a 2.0 Atkinson cycle variant of the Nu engine. I would stay away. Mine, and according to many reports the dealer told me they get, is they make a loud ticking/tapping noise when cold. It sounds like a diesel. Dealer reported Hyundai said it was normal because the metal shrinks in cold weather. I have never ever had a car do this in cold weather and I have had my fair share of bombs. I bought it used so am only covered up to 60000 miles. I said to Hyundai ok if this is so normal cover my car to the full 10 year 100000 mile warranty. They just keep giving me the run around. I mean if there is no issue with the car it would not cost them anything to give the full powertrain warranty. I have no confidence in the longevity of this engine and unfortunately it looks like they are putting these in more models like the Kona. Also I think these engines are in the Kia Forte and other Kia models.
Car of the year
lol I agree, you can get so much more car if you're OK with it being used.
super good looking... crosstrek should be worried
HUNDAI KONA AND KIA NIRO IS JUST ONE PLATFORM.. THEY JUST DIFFER IN BODY STYLE IN AND OUT.. SAME ENGINE, SAME TRANSMISSION, AND UNDERBODY PARTS..
In Australia, we can get the CH-R with AWD.
Really?
Why can’t anyone make a small suv the size of the scion Xb. That car had the space and great fuel economy
Poorly made, ugly, no power, used to see them frequently a few years ago, never see them anymore. Must have all gone to junkyard around 10 years old or less.
That’s a Subcompact Crossover not a SUV.. SUV’s are Ford Explores, Tahoe’s, 4 Runners.. etc..
I love mine. So cute and fun to drive
I think I might be too tall for this vehicle. Im 6’1 and my kids are getting there too.
I saw this car in person in a reallllly pretty blue and I must say - it is SEXY!!!
what do you think of the green one? i like the blue too but the interior is so dull ( it has to be all grey if you get the blue one, they dont have blue details interior... )
Guess we gotta get use to Hyundai putting their headlights below the LED DRLs such as they are doing with the new Santa Fe
Miguel Ircontar FCA has been doing that since 2014 with the jeep Cherokee. I think it looks awesome, especially on this Kona.
Car Fan not anymore
MrMentalSoul The DRLS in the 2019 redesign are actually still above the headlights, but it's harder to tell since they placed all of the lighting in one compartment and the fact that most drivers only see the front part of the DRLs and not the side.
Yeah, how easy it is to replace the light bulbs when they goes out? I surely hope you don't have to tear the bumper apart to just change a burns out bulbs?
It looks more like a wagon/hatch back vehicles then a CUV/SUV.
I want one
If you looking for a kona just go for the kona ev
I know I'm late but what happened to zach
blackmob32 works for Honda
A few weird things
- there is no blinking red led light to indicate the alarm system is engaged when you park the car
- the optional heads up display is poor and turns off every time you park the car. The display is tiny and not worth
- you cannot set the vents to center and windshield at same time. the vents are also too close to the body, always feel them even at the lowest setting
- for some reason, all doors and the hood must be slammed quite hard to close them on this car
- very little feet room under the front seats, for the rear passengers with the leather seats - the cables and hoses for the cooled seats are located very close to the floor, behind the seat. However knee space is good for rear passengers, unless the driver is very tall and the person sitting behind him is tall as well. But for children there is no problem
- the trunk area is definitely on the small side
- fabric seats comfort is marginal, leather seats have good comfort
- only the higher trim offer display with GPS
- no spare tire and no jack in the EV. only a useless tire repair kit without jack.
- door panel rest is soft padded and nice, however the center arm rest padding is very stiff, feels like hard plastic
- the stitches on the leather steering wheel are very protruding and uncomfortable on the hands
- the glove box sits very low on this car, front passenger leg room feels tight, the glove box opens directly on his knees
- terrible rear left side blind angle for the driver, almost no view when switching lines to the left or engaging on the highway
- the underneath of the Kona EV is very low to the ground - the battery shield is really close to the road
- all parking sensors are extremely exposed to the smallest impact on the bumper covers - such as in a parking lot. The slightest impact will damage these sensors. On the Kona EV, the charging port is directly exposed to any front end damage, very costly fix. On the Hyundai
Ioniq this port is even more exposed, poor choice from Hyundai
- some Kona EV had problems with the 12v battery at very low miles, strangely the battery drains quickly wen the ignition is at ON without the electric engine being started. The car will give a low 12v battery warning even after only a few minutes with the ignition ON and the motor off. When the 12v battery goes flat (or bad) you are left stranded and the door must be opened with the mechanical key (inside the key fob). It is a good idea to keep a battery charger and to regularly check the health of the 12v battery
- on models equipped with blind spot assist, the radar sensors go regularly bad on all cars - these are extremely expensive to replace at $500 each, most times the sensor just slight moves on its bracket causing the calibration to go off
- regardless of what Hyundai owners try to make you think, Hyundai cars do have problems even at low miles, mostly with sensors (not to mention the widespread gasoline engines mechanical problems from 2016-2019). Be sure to purchase an extended warranty
And a few positives
- nice high sitting seats, minivan like. Seat comfort is not the best, but good leg and headroom for tall drivers
- easy entry for both front and rear passengers
- very good driving position with the steering wheel at the right place. Excellent steering wheel thickness
- nice steering/handling feeling. The steering is on the heavy side, with a nice tight feeling to it
- very comfortable and bumps absorbing suspension on the Kona EV. Comfortable highway ride
- it has been told the Kona is noisy on the highway. I think it's exaggerated. You can hear tire noise and it's certainly lacking wheel arch insulation - can easily be fixed but this is not meant to be Lexus quiet
- very nice center console with D P and R buttons instead of gear selector knob
- the interior panels are mostly plastic but well put together and solid. The only strange hard plastic is on the lower window frame, however the window frame is too high to rest your arm (hag out your arm) so most surely no one will be driving like this
- cabin interior is very nicely designed and looking, with the exception of the center vents which are very low and close to the front persons
maybe its not a few if you list out like 30 things
@@BYEBI_ Yep, that looks like a list long enough to wrap a tree indeed
I kinda like the styling for some reason.However if I was gonna get something that small I'd probably lean toward the Renegade just in case I had a chance to go offroad any.
I just loved that toyota CHR.
Who else would like some BTS of Micah creating this music. I'm envisioning a home studio complete with headphones, a keyboard, maybe a guitar, and of course a curious family dog/cat wandering into the shot :)
It's prounced as Hyong Dae in Korean.