I just met Yuri and Jakub with my son. You guys were awesome, now my son gets to go to school and brag about meeting RUclips celebrities. Thanks again, you guys were so nice.
In 2015 I traded in my 2011 Sonata with 35K miles, and only got $10K. The honda dealer said it was a poor quality car (how can that be Motor Trend gave it a thumbs up). Would I buy a Hyundai again YES, but would make sure to keep it for 10 years.
Yeah it's a great intro. Easily one of the best imo. They have a great chemistry and their channels format is fun light and informative. Really one of the better vehicle review channels on RUclips.
American here! First off love the channel for the honest and real reviews about things I care about and i have been looking at this segment. Just looked up the Kona for USA and found that the Acid Yellow is called Lime Twist in the US and the vehicle has 4 trims ( SE, SEL, Limited, Ultimate). Just thought I would share!
Adamlafi93 Which brings up a good point, I've never understood why Canada and the U.S. have different names for the exact same trim levels on the exact same cars. And beyond that, SE, SEL and Limited are used by far too many car makers, and they don't always mean the same thing. For example SEL or Limited would be used to designate the top trim of some cars, but for Hyundai one means "one step up from base" and the other "one step below fully loaded"..smh..
As someone who traditionally doesn’t care about cars, I LOVE THIS CHANNEL. My husband and I found you guys Sunday and have watched so many videos. You are informative and entertaining. Thanks for creating content we both can enjoy.
Side window screen of drag race was genius! Love the innovation of your video reviews. The exterior is gonna be highly subjective from person to person, but you can't deny how impressive it is that Hyundai/Kia keeps churning out impressive feature-packed vehicles that are full of value, not boring to look at or drive.
The way you put everything together in your reviews feels like one easy breath, feel s like 7-8 minuets but it’s actually 15 min., great entertainment,(“ don’t stop there, there’s more....”)
I saw that too, Boeing to the BMW! That was hilarious! Jakub and Yuri could go on the road as comedians and make serious bank! They have all the right traits of comedic duos!
Vehicle Virals i used to hate hyundai and kia as well.. im a car parts salesman. And i know how crappy their car is... but kona really look great. Considering buying it. But one of the put off is when i saw their front booth their parts look very very cheap..
Dude your editing is so on point. By far the best editing and effects of any youtube channel out there, especially for cars. It really adds enjoyment to the reviews. Thanks for taking the time to do it.
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I do believe this has independent rear suspension, unlike the others that make do with the cheaper torsion beam setup. This probably explains its better handling and ride.
Although I could never see myself driver a crossover, this Kona definitely has the most personality out of the bunch. The worlds slowest drag race was hilarious!
I researched all of the cars in this class. #1. C-HR #2. C-X3 and #3. HRV were my top picks until I found the Hyundai Kona. A white Hyundai Kona Limited is the car I finally purchased two weeks ago and I'm loving the car!!! I must be one of the first on the road here in Dallas. More car, similar tech, solid build, tight ride, dual clutch 7 speed transmission (NO CVT thank goodness!), fast (especially switching from normal to sport mode, it's like getting 2 cars in one) and great styling all for less 💰💰 with a better warrantee. The only thing I see when driving are heads turning and traffic in my rearview mirror!!!
Dirkadirka Dirkadirka got my Limited in black 2 months ago off the strength of this review. Didn’t even consider any of the other cars in the segment after watching that drag race! Not many Limiteds on the road in San Diego yet so I get a ton of “what kind of car is that??”s. Exactly what I want from my styling!
Can I just comment on how genius it was to frame the external shots of the drag race inside the driver's side window? You guys have serious video editing chops, and really good instincts.
Hyundai and Kia reminds me of Honda in the 80's.... when they had BALLS! About the review. Fun to watch. Real world criticism. Thanks for the stereo sound quality remarks. Well done.
14:00 the plastic triangle is actually there to enable the window to weigh less and be more of a square shape to go as low down as possible when opened ;)
The best thing about this car channel are all the creative edits in their reviews. I don't see anything like them anywhere else! You guys definitely deserve more subs!!!
Awesome scenery, great for a review, awesome rolling shots, nice color, lol on the dude on the side of the cliche corner @14:15min and the plane cockpit visor test ahahah
What can I say? Another very entertaining review that makes me proud to be Canadian. You're the best bar none. Keep up the great work. No boring numbers just two fun drag races that show real results. The Kona will be a runaway hit and will even give the Stinger a hard time as a "Halo" car. Man... Kia is killing it! Who d'he thunk it eh?
Impressive, entertaining, informative, creative, fun, infectious and Canadian! Great job gentleman! Been reading and watching auto reviews for over 30 years, yes before RUclips, and I am absolutely impressed! You've raised the bar! Congratulations! #thesix #toronto #canadian
I had no idea this was even a thing. I really like it! I wish the surf blue came with blue trim like the green one does. If I was in the market for a subcompact crossover this would be first on the list. Great review guys!
I love that color!! Everywhere you look it's a sea of beige, white, black, and gray cars, but this is such a funky color!! You will never lose this car in a parking lot, and for me, that's very cool
With this, the stinger and the veloster N, I think we can all agree Hyundai/Kia are on the come up. Id definitely buy this over any of the competitors. Can't wait to see what they come up with next!
On the rear window,the little triangle trim is more for allowing the rear window to be lowered into the lower part of the door.Without this feature the rear window would barely lower at all.I really enjoy the energy that you two generate on your videos.You seem to work well together,which is enjoyable,especially in this discordant world.
The lease is up on my Elantra in January and I've already driven one of these and I'm most likely going to get one in either blue or red, the contrasting roof is only available on the Trend, I wish it was on the Ultimate. Great review, I love seeing a good Canadian reviewer!
When you guys talk directly to the company like you do in the videos. I swear they hear you and fix it. Great great great review. Really makes me want one!!!
Sat in one of these this past weekend while I was in the process of leasing an Elantra GT. This is WAY nice! Great amount of room for a compact crossover and excellent interior.
i like it , good overall package ,reasonable price , i think id lean more towards the luxury trim , with the optional front lip and the vehicle colour in blue :) the locking diff and hill descent are great to have both of your enthusiasm in your videos always makes your videos a joy to watch :D Rex would like this vehicle
Oh neat. I was confused a second with the race being shown in the window but after I figured out what was going on I really like you you showed your experience together with the actual race.
Good job Hyundai! Looks like a very good vehicle for the price. I can get behind the quirky styling. That Picture-in-Window drag sequence was superb! 👌
Great review! First video I've watched of Straight Pipes but dig how you don't get too technical and keep the review simple, to the point, upbeat and fun - plus Canadian! I'm considering all of the crossovers mentioned in this review but leaning to the 1.6T Kona. Keep up the great work!
1:45 Love that composition of the drag race. 4:30 I've never heard a more accurate description of what the front of this car looks like, Yuri. 8:49 The grille looks pretty bad in direct sunlight that highlights where the fake grille end and the real begin, look at that box! Otherwise its still quite the slick looking crossover. Too bad this was a press event, it would've been nice to see how it would compare with your box test. Maybe update when you do a comparison with the Kia Soul Turbo?
Idk if it has something to do with the fact that you guys are Canadian and this is a Canadian channel but all the comments are so positive!!! Which is soooooooo rare everywhere else especially American.
I was checking all of these cars. Then I watched this video, went to a Hyundai dealership and got a Kona Ultimate, you guys made the choice even easier.
@@TheStraightPipes They only had the black color in stock and I wanted either dark night or lake silver. They are trying to find one and I will probably get the car either this week or the following one. I will definitely send a pic when I get it.
Who the hell is at 14:15 ?? Staged ? Nice review as usual. That crossover has the elements all together that was missing from the competitor : automatic transmission or dual clutch , some low end torque for city driving and merge line, lock All wheel drive, great price for what you get. Great colours choice. The only thing people should check is that crossover could eat a bit more gaz than the competitor with the turbo model, but for that people need to drive it a bit and confirm. The style is not everyone. It may « swagger jack » the Jeep Cherokee but I think people that want this car will get over it
You guys make even the most mundane of car reviews interesting. Keep up the good work! Love Yuri's disgruntled face when he was complaining about the Mazda's infotainment.
Hey glad that you guys had fun in Vancouver Island! I missed meeting you guys then! When are you planning to come by again? I’m your fan and I love your reviews!
This is obviously the best car in the segment by a long shot. Hyundai actually tried to make a good car instead of going through the parts bin like Honda & Toyota. Why would anyone buy anything else?
Because honda and toyota are more reliable. Plus they neglected to mention the dual clutch has problems at low speeds (check other reviews from carsguide and caradvice for details)
Saw one at the gas station the other day and it really caught my eye. It was the bright blue color, I drove over to it to see what it was. Really sharp looking!
I was just thinking that I wanted to see you guys review this one, and bam, a few hours later here it is. Seems like Hyundai is really becoming a brand to watch. I'm going to be torn this year between getting this for the AWD and somewhat more rugged build, or the new Veloster for the fun factor.
I have the 1.6 Trend in 'Tangerine Comet'. Drove a bunch of its competition (as well as the '18 CR-V which I owned for a month) and this blew them all out of the water. A fun and unique car with lots of neat features and a Sport mode that's so much fun to get behind wheel on! The HUD is crazy cool too!
Your review is what made up my mind to get a Kona. Thank god I saw this video before getting the Honda. Got a pulse red SEL FWD 2.0 liter. I'm in america, so the trim levels are different. Kind of wish I had sprung for the turbo, but I honestly don't need the turbo or AWD.
Your segment on the different roof colors and trim levels got me thinking, "If I'm paying for a higher trim level, why don't I get to choose what color roof I want? Or what color trim I want? Should the top level trim option of the future be a car completely customized to your tastes?" Mass production and efficiency be hanged, haha! Love your reviewing style. It's a really refreshing and entertaining way to introduce people to vehicles.
In Australia we get no sunroof and the seat belts are Acid Yellow (just imagine what they'll look like after 12 months of use). Also, the top model (which is called the Highlander here) is priced at $40,000. Considering that the Canadian & Australian dollar are about the same, that means you guys get this at almost $10k cheaper.
OMG the open sunroof is shaking my theater walls! On a side note while you are highlighting this somewhat diluted yet popular automotive segment, our little family ended up choosing a Crosstrek hybrid. Actually felt more peppy than the regular petrol version.
This video is the reason I'm purchasing this car. Had rose-colored glasses for everything mazda but comparatively and objectively this is a fantastic car. Thanks guys!
Great summary as always. Remember driving from one end of the island to the other in a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix, on a fly drive holiday. Great scenery and roads.
always fun and super informative. Even my wife likes your reviews guys, and she hates car reviews. Why Hyundai put so much plastic cladding, its overkill. Could look much better without it
I own a 2013 Crosstrek and was looking at upgrading to the 2018 XV, but now I am seriously considering this. It looks like the Ultimate Kona gives you more than the Top end Crosstrek from what I can tell and it's cheaper. I'm impressed by Hyundai.
Not sure about Canada but here in the states we can get a Ford escape with the 2.0L ecoboost which has 240HP. I test drove one at the International Auto show here and although it was absolutely boring to drive it was surprisingly quick. I'd like to see the Escape turbo vs the Kona turbo race.
I just met Yuri and Jakub with my son. You guys were awesome, now my son gets to go to school and brag about meeting RUclips celebrities. Thanks again, you guys were so nice.
Great meeting you guys!
Putting "youtube" in front of celebrity is like putting "plus-sized" in front of model. Just sayin...
DumbDuck44 The comment was 2 years ago🤦♂️
@@Manyak420 That comment was 3 weeks ago 🤦♂️
@@BoopSnootthe comment was 3+ years ago 😉
🤯 at the drag race effects. That was a brilliant idea!
One of my favorite things this channel does, brilliant editing :)
It was a very cool. I totally agree.
Absolutely true. They make every single video interesting, even if the cars don't move me at all. Like this Kona.
watch it get copied now lol
The best Ive seen so far
Love these “every day” type car reviews. Also, bonus points for getting viewers involved in your videos. Keep up the great work Yuri/Jakub.
The two of you do very enjoyable reviews... I love the banter between you.
Yeah its a very good formula of contrasting car enthusiast and everyday driver
Banter is not a real word
Kia and Hyundai have really been shaking up the car industry. Good quality inexpensive cars.
1000% agree
Saad Salman yes I agree!!!
Hyundai has been great for a few years, only bad part is that resale value is terrible.
In 2015 I traded in my 2011 Sonata with 35K miles, and only got $10K. The honda dealer said it was a poor quality car (how can that be Motor Trend gave it a thumbs up). Would I buy a Hyundai again YES, but would make sure to keep it for 10 years.
Sooo agree with u...
My 1st Hyundai Veloster, I love it!
My next car in line is Kona EV!
The "I'm Jakub, I'm Yuri and we're going for a drive" intro is so clever. These guys are the best!
Yeah it's a great intro. Easily one of the best imo. They have a great chemistry and their channels format is fun light and informative. Really one of the better vehicle review channels on RUclips.
"I'm Jakub, I'm Yuri, and we're Kona for a drive" - Missed joke.
American here! First off love the channel for the honest and real reviews about things I care about and i have been looking at this segment. Just looked up the Kona for USA and found that the Acid Yellow is called Lime Twist in the US and the vehicle has 4 trims ( SE, SEL, Limited, Ultimate). Just thought I would share!
Adamlafi93
Which brings up a good point, I've never understood why Canada and the U.S. have different names for the exact same trim levels on the exact same cars. And beyond that, SE, SEL and Limited are used by far too many car makers, and they don't always mean the same thing. For example SEL or Limited would be used to designate the top trim of some cars, but for Hyundai one means "one step up from base" and the other "one step below fully loaded"..smh..
As someone who traditionally doesn’t care about cars, I LOVE THIS CHANNEL. My husband and I found you guys Sunday and have watched so many videos. You are informative and entertaining. Thanks for creating content we both can enjoy.
CurvyHipsRedLips glad you like it!!
with this kind of cool and well edited reviews, you guys are going to the top for sure, all hail for 1 mil subscribers this year!
hell yes!! go Jakub and Yuri!
Side window screen of drag race was genius! Love the innovation of your video reviews.
The exterior is gonna be highly subjective from person to person, but you can't deny how impressive it is that Hyundai/Kia keeps churning out impressive feature-packed vehicles that are full of value, not boring to look at or drive.
I really like how u guys review more common cars that people might actually buy
I always look forward to your guys reviews, they’re honestly the best cause you guys are entertaining and don’t sugar coat anything.
The way you put everything together in your reviews feels like one easy breath, feel s like 7-8 minuets but it’s actually 15 min., great entertainment,(“ don’t stop there, there’s more....”)
LOL the guy bowing to you guys on cliche corner. The best. Are you going to review this again and talk about the back seat and trunk?
Back seat was good, trunk was decent not the best
I saw that too, Boeing to the BMW! That was hilarious! Jakub and Yuri could go on the road as comedians and make serious bank! They have all the right traits of comedic duos!
Ha ha! Noticed that also. Sorry late to the party lol
The cinematography is always on point boys! Great review!
Way to go Hyundai, the best in sub-compact SUVs.
Never thought I'd say this. But that Hyundai looks nice!
Vehicle Virals i used to hate hyundai and kia as well.. im a car parts salesman. And i know how crappy their car is... but kona really look great. Considering buying it.
But one of the put off is when i saw their front booth their parts look very very cheap..
wen li ritchie lee For sure they've come a long way.
It's pretty ugly
Clous von Like your face. I’m guessing that’s why your face is red. That’s because your mum kept slapping you none stop because of how ugly you are
Looks ≠ substance.
Dude your editing is so on point. By far the best editing and effects of any youtube channel out there, especially for cars. It really adds enjoyment to the reviews. Thanks for taking the time to do it.
Is this the best subcompact crossover?
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Yes, and you should send it on the Cliche Kona
Not a big fan of Hyundai but It sure is by far the best subcompact crossover I have to admit
TheStraightPipes this really makes me want to trade in my CX 3 for this
I do believe this has independent rear suspension, unlike the others that make do with the cheaper torsion beam setup. This probably explains its better handling and ride.
AWD Konas get the independent rear suspension, but the FWD Konas still have the torsion beam.
Although I could never see myself driver a crossover, this Kona definitely has the most personality out of the bunch. The worlds slowest drag race was hilarious!
I researched all of the cars in this class. #1. C-HR #2. C-X3 and #3. HRV were my top picks until I found the Hyundai Kona. A white Hyundai Kona Limited is the car I finally purchased two weeks ago and I'm loving the car!!! I must be one of the first on the road here in Dallas. More car, similar tech, solid build, tight ride, dual clutch 7 speed transmission (NO CVT thank goodness!), fast (especially switching from normal to sport mode, it's like getting 2 cars in one) and great styling all for less 💰💰 with a better warrantee. The only thing I see when driving are heads turning and traffic in my rearview mirror!!!
Dirkadirka Dirkadirka got my Limited in black 2 months ago off the strength of this review. Didn’t even consider any of the other cars in the segment after watching that drag race! Not many Limiteds on the road in San Diego yet so I get a ton of “what kind of car is that??”s. Exactly what I want from my styling!
Can anyone just appreciate that amazingly clever edit in putting the third person camera view in the window so you can see both
Can I just comment on how genius it was to frame the external shots of the drag race inside the driver's side window? You guys have serious video editing chops, and really good instincts.
Vernon Price it kinda just happened like that.
A lot of people have probably miss the very end of the video which is the airplane visor test at 15:55. So hilarious 😂😂😂
Hahahah glad you stayed until the end
Hyundai and Kia reminds me of Honda in the 80's.... when they had BALLS!
About the review. Fun to watch. Real world criticism. Thanks for the stereo sound quality remarks. Well done.
14:00 the plastic triangle is actually there to enable the window to weigh less and be more of a square shape to go as low down as possible when opened ;)
The best thing about this car channel are all the creative edits in their reviews. I don't see anything like them anywhere else!
You guys definitely deserve more subs!!!
Awesome scenery, great for a review, awesome rolling shots, nice color, lol on the dude on the side of the cliche corner @14:15min and the plane cockpit visor test ahahah
What can I say? Another very entertaining review that makes me proud to be Canadian. You're the best bar none. Keep up the great work. No boring numbers just two fun drag races that show real results. The Kona will be a runaway hit and will even give the Stinger a hard time as a "Halo" car. Man... Kia is killing it! Who d'he thunk it eh?
Denis LeBlanc It’s a Hyundai Kona, not Kia
I like them too but you can't claim to be cooler just cuz you're Canadian too :p
And I was born in Worcester Mass.
Impressive, entertaining, informative, creative, fun, infectious and Canadian! Great job gentleman! Been reading and watching auto reviews for over 30 years, yes before RUclips, and I am absolutely impressed! You've raised the bar! Congratulations! #thesix #toronto #canadian
Damn, that means a lot. Thank you
I had no idea this was even a thing. I really like it! I wish the surf blue came with blue trim like the green one does. If I was in the market for a subcompact crossover this would be first on the list. Great review guys!
Hyundai killed it with this one, the top trim is actually pretty cheap. If that 1.6 gets good mpg i may be looking at my next work vehicle
I love that color!! Everywhere you look it's a sea of beige, white, black, and gray cars, but this is such a funky color!! You will never lose this car in a parking lot, and for me, that's very cool
With this, the stinger and the veloster N, I think we can all agree Hyundai/Kia are on the come up. Id definitely buy this over any of the competitors. Can't wait to see what they come up with next!
On the rear window,the little triangle trim is more for allowing the rear window to be lowered into the lower part of the door.Without this feature the rear window would barely lower at all.I really enjoy the energy that you two generate on your videos.You seem to work well together,which is enjoyable,especially in this discordant world.
The lease is up on my Elantra in January and I've already driven one of these and I'm most likely going to get one in either blue or red, the contrasting roof is only available on the Trend, I wish it was on the Ultimate. Great review, I love seeing a good Canadian reviewer!
When you guys talk directly to the company like you do in the videos. I swear they hear you and fix it. Great great great review. Really makes me want one!!!
Hopefully!
Remind me not to get that plane. The lack of extendable visors bother me
Sat in one of these this past weekend while I was in the process of leasing an Elantra GT. This is WAY nice! Great amount of room for a compact crossover and excellent interior.
i like it , good overall package ,reasonable price , i think id lean more towards the luxury trim , with the optional front lip and the vehicle colour in blue :) the locking diff and hill descent are great to have
both of your enthusiasm in your videos always makes your videos a joy to watch :D
Rex would like this vehicle
Oh neat. I was confused a second with the race being shown in the window but after I figured out what was going on I really like you you showed your experience together with the actual race.
Good job Hyundai! Looks like a very good vehicle for the price. I can get behind the quirky styling.
That Picture-in-Window drag sequence was superb! 👌
Great review! First video I've watched of Straight Pipes but dig how you don't get too technical and keep the review simple, to the point, upbeat and fun - plus Canadian! I'm considering all of the crossovers mentioned in this review but leaning to the 1.6T Kona. Keep up the great work!
Thanks!
Loved the edit for the drag race on Jakub's window. Can't say I've seen that before and it it looked great!
I purchased a hyundai kona 2020 SEL trim in pulse red colour last June 1, 2020 and I love it. Marvelous!
Damn those are some amazing shots💚 Make you fall in love no matter what the cars are.
Wow! Best car review format and dudes doing the review than I've ever seen! Seriously excellent! Big bang theory car review awesome!!!!
Dat drag race segment, you guys always have such creative editing!
The race edit in the drivers window was phenomenal! Great work guys!
1:45 Love that composition of the drag race. 4:30 I've never heard a more accurate description of what the front of this car looks like, Yuri. 8:49 The grille looks pretty bad in direct sunlight that highlights where the fake grille end and the real begin, look at that box! Otherwise its still quite the slick looking crossover. Too bad this was a press event, it would've been nice to see how it would compare with your box test. Maybe update when you do a comparison with the Kia Soul Turbo?
_窮 :-) we will update when we can!
Idk if it has something to do with the fact that you guys are Canadian and this is a Canadian channel but all the comments are so positive!!! Which is soooooooo rare everywhere else especially American.
It is weird isn’t it
Yes, keep the good vibes!
Good job on inserting the drag race video into the driver's side window. Such a cool idea! I imagine that was Yuri?
These finally cracked the ideal drag race camera situation. So intuitive to watch and follow! Great work!
I was checking all of these cars. Then I watched this video, went to a Hyundai dealership and got a Kona Ultimate, you guys made the choice even easier.
What colour. Send a pic
@@TheStraightPipes They only had the black color in stock and I wanted either dark night or lake silver. They are trying to find one and I will probably get the car either this week or the following one. I will definitely send a pic when I get it.
@@TheStraightPipes got it today! they managed to find one Dark Night for us, this color looks so nice. imgur.com/3yX3WtG
Yuri, keep doing those sick animations when you're describing car appearance! I really dig that part of whole review
BenasTei I’ll never stop
Who the hell is at 14:15 ?? Staged ?
Nice review as usual. That crossover has the elements all together that was missing from the competitor : automatic transmission or dual clutch , some low end torque for city driving and merge line, lock All wheel drive, great price for what you get. Great colours choice.
The only thing people should check is that crossover could eat a bit more gaz than the competitor with the turbo model, but for that people need to drive it a bit and confirm. The style is not everyone. It may « swagger jack » the Jeep Cherokee but I think people that want this car will get over it
Those were subscribers that spotted us while filming 😂
That was so ramdom when I saw it 😂🤣🤣🤣
Are you guys going to NY autoshow ? Look like there’s a lot new things.
Every time I'm out that way I'm watching for you guys. My friend lives off Tremaine and I'm very experienced on "cliche corner".
I was going to say there are people parked there all the time. But staged for sure!
You guys make even the most mundane of car reviews interesting. Keep up the good work! Love Yuri's disgruntled face when he was complaining about the Mazda's infotainment.
Hey glad that you guys had fun in Vancouver Island! I missed meeting you guys then! When are you planning to come by again? I’m your fan and I love your reviews!
YES! I have been hoping you guys would do this!
Wow. That color.. and since having tucson ,hyundai is best choice.. this one seems I feel inlove with too..
This is obviously the best car in the segment by a long shot. Hyundai actually tried to make a good car instead of going through the parts bin like Honda & Toyota. Why would anyone buy anything else?
1000% agree~~~
Because honda and toyota are more reliable. Plus they neglected to mention the dual clutch has problems at low speeds (check other reviews from carsguide and caradvice for details)
@@pablosabhlok that's a thing of the past. Used to be reliable is the correct word.
@@pablosabhlok Honda is having problems with that CVT
Saw one at the gas station the other day and it really caught my eye. It was the bright blue color, I drove over to it to see what it was. Really sharp looking!
I was just thinking that I wanted to see you guys review this one, and bam, a few hours later here it is.
Seems like Hyundai is really becoming a brand to watch. I'm going to be torn this year between getting this for the AWD and somewhat more rugged build, or the new Veloster for the fun factor.
I think this car looks great AND you guys are my favorite Canadian car journalists!
Great Review as usual guys~. Kona does not stand out but it is way better than other competitors such as crappy CHR or HRV.
I have the 1.6 Trend in 'Tangerine Comet'. Drove a bunch of its competition (as well as the '18 CR-V which I owned for a month) and this blew them all out of the water. A fun and unique car with lots of neat features and a Sport mode that's so much fun to get behind wheel on! The HUD is crazy cool too!
I love you guys thanks for being Canadian car reviewers!!
What does that even mean?
I love the fact that u guys are not biased like many car youtubers...
Thxs for the balanced and enjoyable one!👍🏻
No bias. No problem!
Yay! A new StraightPipes video😎
You guys are nuts....plane visor test.....now that s original....luv your reviews keep them coming
N Beaudry had to try
Hyundai are doing it right over and over again...
Your review is what made up my mind to get a Kona. Thank god I saw this video before getting the Honda. Got a pulse red SEL FWD 2.0 liter. I'm in america, so the trim levels are different. Kind of wish I had sprung for the turbo, but I honestly don't need the turbo or AWD.
Not interested in the car, but still had great fun watching this!
Your segment on the different roof colors and trim levels got me thinking, "If I'm paying for a higher trim level, why don't I get to choose what color roof I want? Or what color trim I want? Should the top level trim option of the future be a car completely customized to your tastes?" Mass production and efficiency be hanged, haha!
Love your reviewing style. It's a really refreshing and entertaining way to introduce people to vehicles.
In Australia we get no sunroof and the seat belts are Acid Yellow (just imagine what they'll look like after 12 months of use). Also, the top model (which is called the Highlander here) is priced at $40,000. Considering that the Canadian & Australian dollar are about the same, that means you guys get this at almost $10k cheaper.
Damn! Acid yellow seatbelts would be sweet
ruclips.net/video/E4D7Mzc9Hvw/видео.html Here you go!
David Weber those seatbelts look amazing.
OMG the open sunroof is shaking my theater walls! On a side note while you are highlighting this somewhat diluted yet popular automotive segment, our little family ended up choosing a Crosstrek hybrid. Actually felt more peppy than the regular petrol version.
Woohoo! I've been waiting for a review on the Kona!
I saw one and loved the look. I have been searching for a new suv. I am sold. Thanks guys!!
That airplane visor test was hilarious. Also, you guys should have a t-shirt that says The Visor Test on it
looks like you guys had a lot of fun making this video, I liked your style of review thanks for sharing
That guy paying homage to the BMW 760i at the 14:15 videomark......lol.
J High paying homage to the Straight Pipes
Yuri Tereshyn
Shouldn't we all?
This video is the reason I'm purchasing this car. Had rose-colored glasses for everything mazda but comparatively and objectively this is a fantastic car. Thanks guys!
Jacob made the world's slowest drag race actually fun to watch and exciting. hahahahaha
Great review. The drag race projected onto the drivers window was inspirational. Great touch.
COME TO VANCOUVER. All the fun is over here. Great video as always!
LeadFootLiam we stayed there for 1 night. It was great
Just bought a 2020, 1.6T AWD acid yellow, two tone (trend), will be delivered at my house tmrw!
I like the funky looks of this and the "slitty eyes." #IceCreamKona
Great video.
I saw a gray one on the road the other day. It's still gotta grow on me, style-wise, but I love that it's different.
Never knew I'd like a crossover this much
I LOVE what you guys did with the drivers window superimposition!
This channel is QUALITY , BRO!
Great summary as always. Remember driving from one end of the island to the other in a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix, on a fly drive holiday. Great scenery and roads.
As a Mazda fan boy...
I would take this over the CX-3 any day.
Awesome review and I must add, your review was 10x more entertaining to watch then most RUclips reviewers! And Yes I just subscribed
well at least the 2.0 litre Compact Crossover drag race is faster than the Top Gear Van challange drag race. 😂 Keep it up StraightPipes!
I'm so into car reviews recently. You guys are the best so far. I'm saying " the best".
Thanks
always fun and super informative. Even my wife likes your reviews guys, and she hates car reviews. Why Hyundai put so much plastic cladding, its overkill. Could look much better without it
New Hyundai Santa Fe will look similar to this but -plastic +size
I just took a look at this car before watching this video and now I actually want to get it. Amazing review and you guys are the best.
Thanks
The top end competes directly with the Subaru Crosstrek I'd say
I own a 2013 Crosstrek and was looking at upgrading to the 2018 XV, but now I am seriously considering this. It looks like the Ultimate Kona gives you more than the Top end Crosstrek from what I can tell and it's cheaper. I'm impressed by Hyundai.
I've had the Elite 1.6 T ( etch yellow) for 6 months down under. Great powerful & economical car.
Not sure about Canada but here in the states we can get a Ford escape with the 2.0L ecoboost which has 240HP. I test drove one at the International Auto show here and although it was absolutely boring to drive it was surprisingly quick. I'd like to see the Escape turbo vs the Kona turbo race.
biggboysouth yeah the Ford Escape 2.0T is overrated it does sixty in 7.0 the kona does 7.3 but it still will be close