2019 Hyundai Kona EV Review - Better Deal Than A Tesla?
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- Опубликовано: 5 ноя 2018
- We go for a drive in the 2019 Hyundai Kona.
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Is this a better DEAL than a Tesla Model 3, assuming it sells for $40,000-$50,000 Canadian?
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Why not? Tesla starts at $60k CAD for the same range
I love your bait
Can u review a Tesla? Have u tried asking the Tesla store for a review car?
use turo
No this is more reliable
"I've killed people here!"
That's how you climb the ladder in automotive journalism.
Huhh
hahahaha but killed them in a green eco friendly way!
@@djlondon7956 stamp?
@@stevethea5250 6:09
For those who don't know he's referring to killing people on a video game called Grand Theft Auto 5 that emulates Los Angeles.
VW should make an electric car and call it a "volts-wagon"
I have one, a 2015 eGolf, and it's called (by me) the Voltzwagen, good starter EV. I now have a Tesla Model 3.... and it's light years, eons, galaxies beyond ALL EV's... period. They really need to borrow one for a test, come on Canadians, let them borrow your Model 3!
Inmate 3562 🤔🤔🤔...
😄😁😀😃😅😅😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🖒💯
JAEGERTECH Except for its cheapass iPad dash.
I bet VW would say it's electric, but it actually runs on gas 😂
R Zu nah once you feel it it’s much better than you think.
For the record I’m dead serious about filming this from a SCOOTER #birdlife #limelife
Shadman Sudipto I heard if you join our RUclips membership your wishes are 3x more effective.
What you can't film on a skateboard? I am disappointed. ;)
John R im a rollerblader. Not a skateboarder.
@@shadmansudipto7287 so mean!
That's awesome and terrifying. Just be careful because we hate those scooters. They're friggin everywhere.
15:24 They guy in the Mercedes is frustrated about Yuri's scooter going 10 kmh ** *puts his hands in the air of pure frustration*
We drove as fast as we could
@@TheStraightPipes scooted*
More like 20 kph
Jens Welling those suckers can go up to 20 mph
The guy was probably just frustrated that his Mercedes seats didn't cool his ass as well as the Hyundai seats.
“I’ve killed people here...” 😨
“...in GTA 5” 😇
😉
Me too...in GTA5😊
@@TheStraightPipes talks about killing people yet bleeps the word dick... I feel sad for people named Dick.
I thought the exact same thing. Chased that damn therapist through this area. 🤣
This Canadian lives in S. California unlike these 'tourists'. They just don't know, Canadians think a visit to the US is like experiencing a movie, nothing seems real. The guns are real and require a great deal of respect, regardless of what you think of them.
This car definitely a major WIN for Hyundai!
I bought a 2019 Kona Electric Ultimate June 1, 2019. I love it. Ride is comfortable; power is amazing!; interior is comfy. A full charge starts me out with 295-325 miles. It varies I do not know why. Probably has something to do with the end charging cycle and how it determines a full charge. I am getting a good 270 actual miles in a mix of city/rural driving daily. Normally I can charge up on Saturday and go the entire week without recharging until the following Saturday. With my electric rates at home it costs me about $5.25 to charge for the week. with a level 2 charger. I highly recommend checking out this Hyunda Kona Electric if you are considering buying an electric car. Currently they are only available in CA, OR and MD. I actually drove from NC to MD to buy mine. Was worth the road trip.
I’m planning to buy it
Tom May yeah I love Kona ! Welcome to the team ;)
I was looking for one in NC too... now I know why I can't find one locally.
I see 2019 for mid to upper 30's. Question does it have battery management?
Hey! An electric SUV that isn't overstyled! And looks normal! I love it!
Well... That isn't over styled that badly. But I partly agree, it's not that bad!
Didn’t that happen in 2014 with the model X?
@@davidhood9712 The car with almost no exterior styling cues, and then the doors that go up and sideways and twirl and hover an dance..?
Jebediah Kerman the model X is not ugly by any means but it does not look like a "normal" suv.
@@davidhood9712 absolutely not the model x styling is wayyyy overdone it could have been done much better
This would be the best EV if you haven't driven the model 3 yet. Model 3 is at a different league all together. This is second.
I have a model 3 and live near Toronto. Hit me up if you guys want to test drive it.
Keep up the great work!
Spam them with emails and comments, I want to see their M.3 review!
This comment should have more upvotes so that Juri and Jakub could see it and get the Tesla Model 3 for a review. I know that Tesla Stores don't offer test-cars for reviews, so this option is awesome!
DO IT!
Yeh and how much did you pay for the Model 3, $70k CDN?
@@revaholic 84k, still waiting on my 14k tax credit which will then bring it down to 70k.
Just purchased a Hyundai Kona EV this week...due for delivery in November : (
But super excited for it! I'm so done with all the mechanical maintenance and mechanical issues of ICE. Done with that.
What color did you get?
@@JohnAgustinScuderia458595 I went with the all black. I was quite sad though because I LOVE the Blue of the Kona gas and would have loved that color.
Is it still in “limited markets”? Also did your dealer try to charge over sticker? Congrats!
@@DDGreyduck Not sure the answer to your first question, but my dealer was pretty great. They gave me $1,000 LESS than the sticker price. And they threw in free upgraded floor/trunk mats
No more fuel filter change
No more oil filter change
No more oil change: engine oil and transmission oil
No more spark plugs replacement
No more fuel injectors issues or replacement
No more camshaft or valves issues
No more turbo issues
No more piston O-rings replacement
No more EGR valve issues
No more catalytic converter replacement
No more clutch parts to replace
No more transmission parts to replace (cogwheels, synchronizer rings and other parts)
No more radiator and engine cooling liquid replacement
... and there's probably more which I can't recall, but I think I can live without any of these!
I never thought I’d say an electric, Hyundai crossover was cool but I’d drive this!
Not a Korean car fan but I have to admit this car looks pretty decent.
An electric car that puts a draft up your shaft.
Thumbs up for proper air-conditioned seats.
I personally get annoyed with cars that pretend to have “cooled” seats when they’re actually just ventilated seats.
Check out the Hyundai i30n Korean cars have changed for the good
Yeah both Hyundai and Kia (same company now I believe) are making really good cars now, across the board. Definitely worth checking out since they're still cheaper and give you more good technology for the price than pretty much anybody else.
@@vernonprice5986 they've been the same for like 20+ years, at least the drive train for sure
Brad Haines Literally the opposite of that is true. Everything Hyundai and Kia make now are all new, all the cars, all the technology, all the mechanicals, all the interiors, everything is new. How is the hybrid drivetrain in the Ioniq and the Niro 20 years old again? Oh right, it's not. How is the twin turbo V6 drivetrain in the Stinger GT 20 years old again? Oh right, it's not.
If you're not capable of grasping reality and working within its confines, maybe you shouldn't be commenting on youtube.
@@vernonprice5986 you misunderstood me. i meant they've been the same company. their cars are great and they're leaders in car tech to the point i persuaded my parents into buying a fully loaded Santa Fe sport last year.
nice rant though, if i were in fact that stupid. enjoy your day
I like the way it looks, a futuristic front end but the rest of the car is not too weird looking like a Prime or Leaf.
The rest of the car is the same as the gas version
@@teslasnek To me that is a good thing. I'm not a fan of weird looking hybrid and electric cars, just because it has a battery doesn't mean that it has to be ugly. The subtle difference of the front end on this looks ok to me, I like the trim on the front that connects the headlights - it looks better than that open vent on the gas powered one.
@@harrismi7 Oh, I totally agree! I just realized I misread your comment lol. I thought you said you didn't like the styling, but I see now you said you're glad that it doesn't look weird. I agree with you!
It's too bad but the car has over a 2 year waiting list due to a battery shortage. Kona uses batteries from LG Chemicals, and LG is not enough to crank out enough batteries for all their customers. So this car is going to have limited sales unless they solve the battery shortage problem.
XP-8 TIM the new leaf doesn’t look too bad. It looks like a mini murano
Korean motors in 2019 is like Japanese motors in the 80s-90s, everyone would put a "yeah but its a honda (etc)" on it but today nobody thinks twice about a Japanese car. Im impressed by Hyundai-kia and i think people will get past this whole "yeah but its a kia" thing in the next 5 years.
Not at all, as long as it has a hyundai/ kia badge people will see it as a povo pack car for the cheapskates of the automotive world.
The stinger gr already set where they're aiming to be...
I think in order to get out of that, they need to have a couple sporty cars. A couple of electric roadsters cars would fix that. Similar to Japanese cars in the 90s.
Sorry Nissan Leaf. I was trying to wait for you, but I think I'm going with the Hyundai Kona EV now.
duz Leaf have battery thermal mgmt?
@@edt.9218 fk of
@@edt.9218 no
@@edt.9218 No it doesn't sadly
Thanks for another well-constructed, easy-to-watch Canadian review guys! Cheers
Really enjoyed this month's videos with the focus on EV. Keep it up guys, always a joy to see a new video to watch
Friday is a green car
You guys rock! I've wanted a Canadian review of this.
Loved seeing the quick back to back comparisons of a lot of EV options out there right now. Great job guys!
Great review as always! The Kona EV also is my favorite EV so far! During the press event in Germany we got them up to 500+ km on one charge while driving around 50mph on the highway. Superb car! :)
This is serious. I don't use my car for daily commute here in Europe, only for visiting family, the occasional mall and the yearly 3000km driving holiday. 500 km at 50mph still uses more power than drafting a lorry at 56-60mph, so this would work. Remember Germany was the cutting edge of EVs in the 90's, specialized aerodynamic lightweight cars and Ni-Cd batteries. When you get going again, 500km is on a bad day.
Ok
I call BS. They don't have any miles in Germany, only kilometers.
You guys are currently doing the best EV reviews I've seen recently. My one suggestion when you cover EVs is to talk about thermal management of the batteries. Who uses active vs. passive, liquid vs. air? Other than that, keep doing what you're doing.
This was the first Straight Pipes video I ever watched, back in 2019. I had heard about the Kona EV and wanted to learn more. I became a fan and watch all the videos as they come out.
Now here, today in 2022, I just signed the papers for a 2023 Kona EV! Thanks @yuri and @jakob!
This channel is hands down no question the best car content on RUclips. Really.
Jamie Lingard I couldn’t agree more
Look up Doug DeMuro and eat your words.
@@lukebyrne7440 he is good but kinda boaring I only watch Doug scores. And the Doug type of guy comments man that's whole new level of meme 😂 😂
@@altamashsarwar2608 I didn't realise how much I cared about blank switches till I started watching his vids
@@lukebyrne7440 yup he is good he goes into every detail I like that but it makes to lengthy video
11:30 - Just went from Portland to Seattle and back in my BMW i3 this weekend.
When I got home, it said I had 1 mile of range left. My wife would have killed me if she had been along.
When you Google DVM or Gardiner on Google the first recommended question is "Is the DVP closed?". And that question is case closed. Toronto driving is bad lol
njmevec LOL
Winter is here... Construction season is over... For now.
Recently came across your channel while I'm researching cars and I'm really enjoying it. You guys make great, fun videos! Well done!
Finally a honest car review for Canadians! Love the chemistry between you two, great video, easy to watch.
Super excited to see this review! It’s too bad it so limited! Great video in the great GTA5 sun :)
Awesome review guys. I've got a Kona Electric in the UK and it truly is the best EV out there....overall.
Oh wow how is the range??
And how much did you pay for your car?
250 to 320 miles depending on weather and driving style.
£37,000 GBP before government incentives
Or buy the non-electric, and have WAAAAY lower true cost to own monthly, because electric vehicle resale is still absolutely horrific. Nobody trusts the used expensive batteries, and they become obsolete way too quick. You can still get $25K for a 2001 Corvette that was $40K new. But a $35K Fiat 500e you are lucky to get $10K for a few years later, as nobody wants that little 80 mile range anymore.
@@BoopSnoot *cough* LEASE HIRE
Thanks guys, you make reviews interesting and entertaining. Keep up the good work.
Another great car review guys - Now my go-to car review channel. Amazing work!!
Best kona electric review I've watched
Great review. I've been looking forward to your take on the kona ev. May well be my next car in a few years once they've depreciated.
Only problem I can see is Hyundai will struggle to build enough batteries.
Probably will source batteries from Tesla or LG.
Batterys made by LG
They will provide lifetime guarantee
Untill efficiency of 70%.
But I think it’s too early to get ev car
Cuz too expensive and expensive.
They have matured a lot since the days of the Nissan Leaf that could only go 90 miles. They will definitely be getting better but it's not a terrible time
YES! I have a 2017 elantra and the most irritating thing about the (otherwise lovely) infotainment system is the lack of the home button. It feels obvious to me that it could be integrated into the SD/MAP cover, but no dice.
Check out my latest Kia e-Niro video from Norway, the world´s leading EV market.
ruclips.net/video/qbA8_0YlR_0/видео.html
Kona for President 2019!
Looking forward on getting to test this during next winter. I have an inkling that it'll be the first EV that actually makes sense in Finland. (Before Tesla people attack me, look at that bloody price difference!)
I agree with you.
Tealas would be amazing if you live in America - but other countries have sparse supercharger stations and likely have more government funded EV carge stations than the USA.
We gotta do what makes sense for us individually.
Great video guys. Been waiting to get my hands on one of these to get an impression.
I’m loving all the love to EVs on this channel, you guys are super modern!!
Modern hellcat coming up too
15:24 that guy in merc was so inconvenienced by your following the speed limit he threw his hands up in douche fashion. Welcome to American driving lol
Hahahah that's funny. We were going very slow though and tried not to get in anyone's way. Kind of difficult at 15mph or whatever Bird scooters are limited to
@@TheStraightPipes yeah, most people expect you to drive at least +5 over speed limit here in the states. For luxury cars it's a toss up. Either they go +15 over limit or -10 under depending on age
Entitled douchbag!
Careful, it might’ve been Matt Farrah-doesn’t he have a silver Merc?
@@quikgt or Tony in his 2JZ Sl- something
Waiting for the AWD version to make use of those instant torque, in winter season.
whisperyck there won't be one
@@lilpeppa117G Ok, how do you know that?
I kid you not, this channel is the reason why I chose my Kona. I literally love it. Was choosing between cx-3, hrv, and chr- Hyundai is smart to keep the relationship positive with you guys.
We have a positive relationship with all manufacturers. Congrats on the car!
how could anyone dislike this? these guys are great!
I'm loving all the EVs coming to market.
I thought Montreal traffic was the worst. Until I drove for a week in Toronto. It's spectacularly bad. Legit, it's frigging Art at this point. God have mercy on your souls.
Worst commute in North America and 6th worst in the entire world!
I live in New York now which has its reputation for traffic and bad drivers, but there is NOTHING like the 401 across the GTA during rush hour. Six lanes of traffic in each direction and no place to go. Has to be experienced to be believed.
Honestly, I am so happy that you guys do these comparisons. Our next vehicle for my wife in a few years will be EV and seeing the progression just a year makes is great. Even with the current Ontario government getting rid of a good chunk of the EV rebate, this is still going to be a steal! Over 400 km to a charge is all anyone needs to commute.
Keep doing what you are doing guys!
I have been watching your videos before you even hit 10k subscribers (I believe) and you guys continue to up your game with every video it seems. Keep em coming, as you make me proud to be Canadian :)
As a hybrid Ioniq owner, I really like how this looks. Love your channel and reviews! Always beyond great content!
It's so early that I can't even find this video on my mom's phone coz the account on that phone was not subscribed... Don't worry i fixed that by subscribing🙂
Hahahah amazing
THIS is the best one, I actually liked the regular kona when I first saw it 😬. I wish it had a fake grill but no biggie.Go Hyundai 🤗
You guys rock! You create my favorite reviews for electric cars!
Super helpful video, thank you for covering so much informative.
One huge benefit to getting a Hyundai hybrid/electric is that there's a lifetime warranty on the battery. I will be interested in how the EV Niro and EV
Soul competes with the EV Kona. I think it'll be much a closer comparison than the Kona vs. Bolt.
you dont
Great review-I want that car!!
Good review!
Love the SKX you're wearing as well : ) such a great watch.
And the ultimate trim will come with adaptative cruise with stop and go capability! Unlike the 2018 Kona thermic, reason why I passed on it when I was choosing a new vehicle back in May
Thank you guys for another great video! Looking forward to Friday :)
My Kona Electric is being built and is due for delivery in Canada in February! Super stoked. The one feature I wish they would implement over the UK/Norway versions of the vehicle is the Blue Link (app support). It's a small piece, but it seems like that one thing that's missing from this vehicle comparative to other EVs.
I did hear a rumour though, that the Blue Link feature may be released on the North American Konas; fingers crossed!
I don't see why they wouldn't offer BlueLink support in Canada because my '19 Veloster Turbo has BlueLink, and I live in Canada. Odds are, BlueLink will in fact work after all.
As an aside, BlueLink is pretty much useless to anyone with a manual since you can't use remote start. You can still turn on lights and unlock the door, but the app is so slow on my iPhone when connecting to the car that it becomes an inconvenience.
@@iandegraaf9842 the reason they didn't release bluelink with the Ioniq EV is that the software hadn't been modified for EV features apparently. The good news is that they have now announced that the Canadian Kona EV will have BlueLink!
"The level of simplicity"
"Premium feel"
"Balls to the wall"
(c) Savagegeese
Forgot "for the most part" ;)
"in the real world"
"Its just so generic"
I love the city review that is best suited for cars that are meant to be driven in urban areas, gives a more holistic view of the car.
The star button is for programming! You can program it to take you to the home screen, it can be the screen off button, or whatever you need it to be!
No better way to start a Tuesday morning!
"Wireless Charger isn't up to standard when it comes to phone sizes."
"Yeah, I can see that" - Rolls his eyes
Hey Yuri and Jakub, you promised me more electric cars and here we go.
Thank you guys, great video as usual
We never lie about anything
There's no traffic usually where you are on the pacific coast highway. Go to the 5 freeway during rush hour and then compare Toronto.
415km is very conservative, Bjorn Nyland got 500km.
I'm sure when Yuri and Jakub get one to test in their regular area, they'll try some major hypermiling! Err, hyprerkming :)
Well it is incredibly driver and area dependent, so going under the best possible mark is a good practice.
I got 1293 lightyears with 0.07 charges
@@bvedant that's amazing!
@@mathieulaporte1464 wasn't even trying. floored most green lights and had the A/C on all summer
Love the Kona, this electric version is very cool
just discovered you guys and you guys are good! I'm a car buff and enjoyed this. I'd consider this car now. there was a mod to convert older classic cars to be new EV's. I'd mod out my VehiCROSS for sure if it was done right.
First time me seeing a video on this vehicle I am impressed an yes I subscribed
Thumbs up on jag i pace vs e pace naming scheme! # missed opportunity
If you want your Twitter to grow boys, put it in your RUclips description!
I've had a blue lagoon Kona Ultimate for about 2 months now and I love it even more than I thought I would before I bought it, I would love to drive the electric Kona when it hits the dealerships.
subscribed! been stalking your reviews for a while and this one did it
Hit the notification bell
I’m curious. Why not just sub at the first video
@@YuriTereshyn i dunno! just related so much to the statement about 401, gardiner and DVP just had to hit the button this time XD
I think you guys will much appreciate the Kia NIRO EV once you get your hands on it. Like the interior will have less hard plastics and more soft touch. Its got way more space. The suspension and ride will be matched as its also running on a similar suspension setup. It as well will offer level 3 capabilities like the Kona (duh Hyundai). I personally prefer the appearance on the Niro over the Kona. Also I missed it or didn't see it, the hood in the front, did they slip in a Frunk?
No frunk, but at least it has the same cargo space in the hatch section as the gas one unlike my Ford Focus EV: the battery takes up half my trunk space lol.
Love the Kona but unneccessary dents in the front
@@ismaelreyes7268 The dents are ducts passing a slit of air on the outside of the front wheel. The reason for this is to calm the turbulent air in front of the tire that otherwise would contribute a lot to turbulence down the sides. It reduces drag around 5% So these ducts are very different to the fake cooling air intakes for the disc brakes that were popular in the 90'.
Tore Lund Yeah your right + there’s always room for improvement. 😄
@@teslasnek wtf,was there a focus ev in the us!? If so,why was it not a of in Europe?
Out of all the electric cars, in terms of styling, the i8 is the goat
Well i wouldnt call the i8 an electric car it has a 3 cylinder engine aswell
@@hadissaeed1546 hybrid. Thanks for the correction
Lol yep and it costs as much as a 2 bedroom house !
@@bombardierrecreationalprod1023 But it looks better than most 2 bedroom houses. And you cannot drive a 2 bedroom house around. #carguylogic
I'd take a Rimac over an i8 for styling, but then someone needs to pay for that.
Great review. I reserved an Electric Kona a few months ago, still no details as to cost; delivery date is estimated to be before March 2019. I’m setting up the charging stations right now. I hope it will work well in our long and cold Montreal winters...
Did you end up getting the car. How is the driving experience and knowledge in the winter
What. I was looking at the Bolt video yesterday and was like..I need these guys to put out one for the Kona Electric, and wow, did you deliver fast :).
I like the Kona but must admit that I dream of a Model 3. I would consider buying the Kona if it had more legroom in the rear and the price difference to a Model 3 is going to be substantial. However, this car is just too small if you plan on using the rear seats for adults or long legged teenagers from time to time. The Kia Niro has a bit better rear space than the Kona but it doesn't please my eyes as much. I'm currently leaning towards reserving a Model 3 soon and meanwhile keep an eye on what else will be available within a year or two from now.
I love it when car reviewers pronounce Hyundai correctly and not call it Hyun-die
airwickfreshner we learned it the hard way
It's actually pronounced wrong in the video too just not as bad it's a American way of saying it not the Korean way. 현대 (Hyeon-dae) it's not Hundae or Hondae it's Hyeon.
Bryant브라언트Zachary재커리 7:17
Yuri Tereshyn lol I understand 😂😂😂
Loving the electric reviews guys! Even though in South Africa . EV ‘s aren’t big yet... thanks for awesome content!
Thanks for making the comparison between LA traffic and Toronto traffic, now I can diss my LA friends lol
I may have missed it, how it the battery cooled ?
Battery is water cooled. There is an extra cooling circle trough the Battery. Works during charging and if temeperatur comes to high also car is driving and so on
0:03 - When you get overtaken by a bus
I've actually seen people get overtaken by buses, don't understand how you can drive that slow lol
@@Shadow-lq7rx I'm talking about drivers driving well below the speed limit... Has nothing to with getting to your destination on time. If you're getting overtaken by a bus, you're probably driving too slow
Great review, guys! I was jonezing for you to tackle the Niro EV next, but now that I've seen the 2020 Soul EV, go straight to that! I'm convinced Hyundai/Kia offer the biggest bang for the buck for EVs these days.
I do wish that in every (normal car, not sports car) review you touched briefly on a few of the basics like - Headroom, legroom, cargo, noise levels at highway speed, etc.
Model 3 is a bargain as half the price of the X/S and does about the same things. It is the Ferrari/Apple of the EV market. Plus over the air updates keeps the car modern!
No, for only one reason, charging network. You can drive a Tesla wherever you want. You cannot even go to Las Vegas from either Southern California or Phoenix in any other EV.
I've seen LA to Vegas Bolt videos, so it is possible.
@@dansanger5340 Possible, but Bolt takes over twice as long to put miles back on the car while fast charging and thats when you can find a proper working charger that isn't being used. For road trips, the charging network for non-Tesla cars is still very, very weak. It's there at least and a start.
Or get a diesel or hybrid like a normal person, and not worry about having to plan your route along specific paths and meal times around charging.
Maybe in US. In other parts of the world it really doesnt make any difference whatsoever. Also from consumer stand point, a Hyundai is a far better choice: you can repair your car pretty much everywhere (if it's a mechanical problem) and there are plenty of dealerships. On the other hand, there's only ONE Tesla dealership in my country. Also This one looks like a proper car, with proper car interior, and not some futuristi useless bullshit like the Model3. Real buttons, normal dashboard. It is also AVAILABLE and costs less. In normal traffic, i don't give a shit about having a supercar like acceleration.
Yes we get it Tesla is amazing .. but most people don’t want to spend $70,000. From what I’ve seen here you’ll get similar range and a very comfortable car for half the price. To me that’s amazing 😉
LMAO @ the guy in the convertible Merc throwing his hands up when Jakub was driving slow.
Thank you for this complete and fun (canadian) review of the kona ev ! This car is the best of its class. I'm not sure that model 3 is a direct competitor because of its bigger size. But if you're looking to the price tag it could make sense. Big pros to the model 3, supercharger network. Big cons the trunk is not pratical to load with big items and there's no enough buttons on the dashboard to my (certainly old) taste ! I hope you guys are planning to review the upcoming soon stepbrother of the kona aka Kia e-Niro.
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I am totally a fan of this car. I think it is the best EV (available soon) at a similar price point to a model 3. I am very impressed by the range of this vehicle for its chassis and class (258 miles of range w/ 64 kWh battery). This is comparable to Model 3 mid range of 260 miles (with an assumed 60 kWh pack). I like the look of the front pattern more than a grill and it makes the car more efficient. The interior looks nice but nothing too fancy. Tesla is still a decade ahead in infotainment and OTA updates that make it better all the time but at least this car has Android/Apple car play. I think Tesla's interior is still better overall but this one is nice and has a normal car feel to it.
The mid range model 3 is still quicker accelerating, higher top speed, faster charging, and better handling (I haven't driven a Kona but the model 3 I had a test drive in had insanely responsive handing and was fun to drive). All model 3s come with self-driving hardware standard no matter what you pay for the car so you always have the option to buy autopilot/self-driving at a later date and have it activated in your car literally overnight.
Can't wait for your model 3 review. Make sure you get used to the touch screen before you give a verdict. Many people are quick to judge it if they review it without using it much first. And most importantly, make sure you review a recently manufactured one. Tesla does not use the model year system. They make changes to their cars whenever a new fix or feature is ready.
@15:25 = pissed off guy in Mercedes Convertible. Cool it dude, awesome car review in progress.
I would buy one of these provided it has an awesome heater in it for those cold Western New York winters!
Oh no. Now I want one 😊
My model 3 is available for you guys. :)
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Great review guys, greetings!
Multi link rear suspension is under rated, I'm glad you pointed that out. I'm definitely impressed by this car over all
Oh damn. If only we still had the incentive for EV's, this would be my next car, lol.
You are not i the USA since no incentives are gone in the USA. What other country would take out EV incentives?
Tax incentives for Tesla get cut in half starting next year, is that what you mean? They will not be not gone, just cut in half and it hasn't happened yet, and lawmakers are trying to change the law to not punish early movers in the EV space like the current law does.
0ooTheMAXXoo0 TheStraightPipes and a lot of their viewers live in Ontario, Canada. Recently our new provincial “government” decided to kill a bunch of green energy incentives, including the EV discount that was upwards of $14,000.
Yup. They are less like a government and more like a viking raiding party. Hacking and burning everything down with no plans to build anything for themselves.
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Thank you.
Bless up the price is right thanks guys keep up the great work from Ontario.
Two things, I think there Should also be a wagon month... Number 2 I think you need to have the polar opposite of the medium McDonald's (small Tim's) test. I'm thinking Yeti Rambler 36 Oz?
Keep up the reviews, awesome to see you getting recognized like you guys are. Checking out the podcast now.