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  • Опубликовано: 18 июн 2018
  • This is the new Hyundai KONA. The KONA is another new entry into the already crowded small SUV market, so how does it stack up to competition such as the Kia Stonic and SEAT Arona? Join me in my latest in-depth review to find out!
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  • @acemcjack
    @acemcjack 6 лет назад +474

    I generally appreciate your reviews, but this one basically sounds like you're saying "The Kona is pretty good, in general, I hate it, but it's good".

    • @YannisPotamitis
      @YannisPotamitis 6 лет назад +25

      This used to be a very good auto channel with solid reviews but not anymore , now it's very pro VW biased , they even suggested that the Polo that costs 19.000+ pounds is the best choice in the small car segment.

    • @aleksandaraleksic4067
      @aleksandaraleksic4067 6 лет назад +22

      He is an idiot, doesn't have a clue about design and people desires, crisis in the world etc. Jag, jag and jag ,pure British bollocks !

    • @Maxmotor2008
      @Maxmotor2008 5 лет назад +11

      No it really doesn't. It sounds like he's saying it's really bland and average but pointless when other better cars exist

    • @mariusclaudiu3146
      @mariusclaudiu3146 5 лет назад +3

      @@Maxmotor2008 Stonic is not better :)

    • @Firemarioflower
      @Firemarioflower 4 года назад +7

      @@mariusclaudiu3146 At least the Kona is more original, a Stonic is rather boring

  • @zhengpepe
    @zhengpepe 6 лет назад +565

    I felt so much passive aggression in this video,it is not about the car anymore...

    • @johngraydon506
      @johngraydon506 6 лет назад +31

      Z C I used to enjoy Matts video’s but I to agree its losing the point of a review concept, all rushed throw away lines, more of a critic concept! there are lot of boring cars out there Matt but it seems to me you have better things to do ! Well leave if its that bad , wow and give someone else a job ? Or get back to a little less moaning !

    • @asdrubael1985
      @asdrubael1985 6 лет назад +3

      Z C yep

    • @user-lh8ql5zr5e
      @user-lh8ql5zr5e 5 лет назад +7

      Mat is a marketing specialist, not a car expert!

    • @Maxmotor2008
      @Maxmotor2008 5 лет назад +9

      Look out for the salty Hyundai fans. Get over it.

    • @marantamil459
      @marantamil459 4 года назад +2

      @@johngraydon506 he wont he gets free mercedes g wagens which i dont get because most of the public cant afford it it should be something that you should be able to afford

  • @jonathanngozi3872
    @jonathanngozi3872 6 лет назад +288

    Sorry Matt this is a Hyundai. It is a budget car for people who are in the market for something inexpensive. We don't all make the same amount of money. We can't all buy German cars.🙄 All cars depreciate after a while. Be it German or not. That being said buy what you like and I like the KONA.

    • @marantamil459
      @marantamil459 5 лет назад +8

      Joey Portwood it’s also funny that he can’t afford the great cars he drives e.g Audi rs4
      You just don’t get that much money if you are a car reviewer

    • @LookingGlass24
      @LookingGlass24 5 лет назад +11

      The Kona Ultimate trim is USD $32K. That’s not a cheap car by either American or European standards. I drive a VW now, and though I do like it, I’m ready for something a bit more exciting and innovative. The Kona is quirky and that’s exactly one of the reasons I like it. It drives great and it’s got the practicality I need. I may buy one actually.

    • @harry4319
      @harry4319 4 года назад +1

      Yeah but KIA is better

    • @joshuabaileyamg
      @joshuabaileyamg 4 года назад

      Amen I feel you 👍🙏

    • @elgreeko6241
      @elgreeko6241 4 года назад +7

      German cars are money pits and depreciate like nobody's business

  • @jarupongch
    @jarupongch 6 лет назад +25

    American and Australian media are giving Kona a lot of praise and Mat here is being overly negative about this car....weird

    • @stevehodder647
      @stevehodder647 5 лет назад

      another snob. it's a Kona not a breaker. dumbass

  • @kirholstov
    @kirholstov 6 лет назад +331

    What are you going to say about the fake air intakes of the new A1 then?

    • @NoDroidsHere
      @NoDroidsHere 6 лет назад +19

      A real air intake will be an optional extra on the Audi anyway...

    • @pb7870
      @pb7870 6 лет назад +8

      Just seen it and the back looks like a Civic with the plastic vents

    • @MilitaryHistory2011
      @MilitaryHistory2011 6 лет назад +33

      Do you realise how pathetic the fact Audi are offering an air intake as an optional extra is?

    • @aaronm1246
      @aaronm1246 6 лет назад +28

      He'll say they look good because of VAG giving Carwow loads of cash

    • @McBeamer94
      @McBeamer94 6 лет назад +1

      Phillip Slabbert How do you know that? They're clearly there for aesthetic purposes (or making the car look overdone, in my opinion)!

  • @torresalex
    @torresalex 6 лет назад +521

    Am I the only person who think it looks alright?

    • @tungstencarbide7255
      @tungstencarbide7255 6 лет назад +38

      Alexander Russell absolutely nothing wrong with this car for the average family.

    • @-kudin-1780
      @-kudin-1780 6 лет назад +11

      Alexander Russell
      no you are not the only one

    • @mtr801
      @mtr801 6 лет назад +6

      Alexander Russell Yes

    • @rikkee5157
      @rikkee5157 6 лет назад +5

      Yes

    • @biswajitmajumder1540
      @biswajitmajumder1540 6 лет назад +15

      The car really is out of the box...and mix of many styles.... found it really interesting..☺️☺️

  • @swanblake
    @swanblake 6 лет назад +79

    This has the fastest 0 to 100 km time in its segment. Respect.

    • @jackcalow2430
      @jackcalow2430 4 года назад +2

      cx3 isn’t faster than the 1.6 tho

    • @user-ck6kq8zl2i
      @user-ck6kq8zl2i 3 года назад +1

      Seat ateca 2.0diesel is faster

    • @larpy
      @larpy 3 года назад +3

      @@user-ck6kq8zl2i The Ateca is not the same class as the Kona. Ateca is bigger probably more similar to the Tucson.

    • @nickos1397
      @nickos1397 3 года назад +1

      2 years later and ford puma is top class b suv(faster too)

    • @Ag3nt0fCha0s
      @Ag3nt0fCha0s 3 года назад +2

      Yes, in an "SUV" it is acceleration that matters.

  • @maxdelre233
    @maxdelre233 6 лет назад +98

    I really like the design of the Kona. It has a lot of character and it is something different!
    I prefer it over the Stonic...

  • @giuseppelapomarda598
    @giuseppelapomarda598 6 лет назад +325

    You're too harsh with this car, the interior is no more boring than the one of any seat/skoda/vw, and it's well equipped

    • @skmagic11
      @skmagic11 6 лет назад +45

      interior is actually decent idk what matts on about

    • @ben3291
      @ben3291 6 лет назад +10

      i agree i think the outside is better looking than the stonic but the interior is boring but as said no more boring than Any VAG interior.

    • @pratik1568
      @pratik1568 6 лет назад +9

      Ben Garlick vag interiors look elegant lol hyundai looks like cheap garbage

    • @giuseppelapomarda598
      @giuseppelapomarda598 6 лет назад +1

      mikeythebold tv maybe and MAYBE, vw interior is hi-tech and with more lights, but seat/skoda interiors are boring af

    • @FelixO
      @FelixO 6 лет назад +6

      bounty 543 it's a lot more boring and looks a lot more low quality.

  • @seaeagletwo4672
    @seaeagletwo4672 6 лет назад +158

    Here is Australia, reviews on the Kona have been so positive and then watching this just doesn't make sense. I think it's a solid car and based on it's competition it stacks up well. Comparing to a Ford Fiesta is unfair because they are in two completely different categories! Stop being so harsh on Hyundai, you did the same for the i30!

    • @ReaperChi3f
      @ReaperChi3f 6 лет назад +27

      SeaEagleTwo the car is among the best in the segment.. he is severely biased against Hyundai and Kia.

    • @davidthompson4346
      @davidthompson4346 6 лет назад +5

      SeaEagleTwo You've got to keep in mind though, in Australia both this and the i30 have much more powerful engines than these gutless 1ltr turbo units used in Europe. That alone makes the Aussie spec models vastly superior.

    • @angusbutton2284
      @angusbutton2284 6 лет назад +1

      Agreed

    • @Chb1812
      @Chb1812 6 лет назад +5

      His ioniq review was also trash

    • @TheStigHCE09
      @TheStigHCE09 6 лет назад +3

      There are a few problems with comparing reviews here and reviews over in the UK when it comes to Hyundai and the main one is that Hyundai does all of their own ride and handling tuning for the Australian model in Australia. In fact we're one of the only markets that actually has its own bespoke suspension setup.
      That, and most of the reviews of the Kona haven't exactly been enthusiastic here either. Most of the problems reflect that of Mat's findings aside from the aforementioned ride/handling compromise - it's a very bland place to be, and there's a general lack of refinement in the drivetrain (particularly our version's 2.0L atmo engine).
      The main one though is that most of the competitors he mentions, particularly the Kia Stonic, are not sold here.

  • @IReahpZz
    @IReahpZz 6 лет назад +176

    What a suprise, a Korean car instantly gets slammed by mat. Cmon dude.

    • @ReaperChi3f
      @ReaperChi3f 6 лет назад +13

      Wedow pathetic review..

    • @edwardt1863
      @edwardt1863 6 лет назад +12

      He didn't mind the Kia Stonic though

    • @IReahpZz
      @IReahpZz 6 лет назад +1

      Edward T I don't mind my relatives, I don't want them around all the time though lol I'm sure he will find a way to slam on the I30n. And the Kona N when that's released

    • @FLRSKLVR
      @FLRSKLVR 6 лет назад +5

      Yeah it's was pretty obvious he had his mind made up before he even started the review.

    • @efesezer8206
      @efesezer8206 6 лет назад +1

      what do you mean? He said that KIA was the best in the 3 SUV comparison video.

  • @GoHerping
    @GoHerping 3 года назад +49

    my guess is Mat was forced to review this car but didn't want to and decided to spite it instead lol

  • @vikasrajanand4064
    @vikasrajanand4064 6 лет назад +275

    The same sarcasm, negative Mat when he reviews a non german/british brand.

    • @Matthew_M11
      @Matthew_M11 6 лет назад +35

      Look at how ugly it is! How could you not be negative about it.

    • @travelbeast4083
      @travelbeast4083 6 лет назад +1

      you're right Matthew M it's look ugly and look like some Super cars clone .,,,,,,,.......

    • @blackduck5054
      @blackduck5054 6 лет назад

      Yep

    • @blrd02
      @blrd02 6 лет назад +5

      J&k m Are you blind? How does that look like a super car clone?

    • @vikasrajanand4064
      @vikasrajanand4064 6 лет назад +33

      Being 'ugly' is one thing, and not giving it a fair chance another. Look at his facial expressions as if an Emirates Business Class guy is asked to review Air Aisa's Economy class. Grow up Mat.

  • @lowlanz
    @lowlanz 5 лет назад +75

    Kona is now voted car of the year in US and Spain. Just to let you know

    • @FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey
      @FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey 4 года назад +4

      Still looks shit tho

    • @danepher
      @danepher 3 года назад +4

      @@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey different people different opinions

    • @bensenzo
      @bensenzo 3 года назад

      Then they must not have a lot of good cars

  • @lowlanz
    @lowlanz 6 лет назад +190

    Most of Kona reviews on whole RUclips are positive and here he is insisting that Kona is worst car he ever reviewed. How convincing is that?

    • @Benjamin1997shanghai
      @Benjamin1997shanghai 6 лет назад +24

      You know some youtubers get paid from dealer for a positive review

    • @lowlanz
      @lowlanz 6 лет назад +37

      That's sometimes. Are you sayin' all other reviews got paid? I'd rather believe that this one is paid by competitors for negative review

    • @coupe6339
      @coupe6339 6 лет назад +6

      Kim Benjamin this is th3 poor review i have seen

    • @Benjamin1997shanghai
      @Benjamin1997shanghai 6 лет назад +2

      I said SOME, not all. And, not even every car has all positive review. People have different opinions. Matt is right to give his own opinion.

    • @Benjamin1997shanghai
      @Benjamin1997shanghai 6 лет назад

      coup reivin
      Poor you, I guess you very upset of it, but I can't do anything lol

  • @klx100
    @klx100 3 года назад +28

    Matt I really respect you and admire your honest reviews, but I have to agree with most commentators that the Hyundai Kona is actually a decent cross-over which does its job without any frills, it may look slightly bland inside but the reliability a Hyundai Car gives you is all you want, so its pointless to have all those super nice and cool interior trims, navigation systems, in car entertainment system when it spends much more time at the dealer rather than on the road! Food for thought I guess...

    • @kingcraftgames.985
      @kingcraftgames.985 2 года назад +2

      For me i am more neutral about the kona, as i don't have much of an opinion about it. I don't like it but i also don't hate it. I think it's a decent crossover that most people are going to buy.

    • @klx100
      @klx100 2 года назад +1

      @@kingcraftgames.985 Indeed it is :) I own one and it does the job without a lot of fuss :)

    • @kingcraftgames.985
      @kingcraftgames.985 2 года назад +1

      @@klx100 I agree, i think it's a decent crossover that does the job done.

    • @paulbird1808
      @paulbird1808 Год назад +3

      Yes, I don't get the critism of the interior being 'boring' - you're supposed to be looking at the road? As for scratchy plastics, that's seems to be part of the textured finish - its all about weight savings, Mat! That's how they achieve that marvelous fuel economy. Anyway, always enjoy your reviews - not so po faced as some, & funny!!

  • @kavon7710
    @kavon7710 6 лет назад +82

    5 years warranty. Much better than any of your German favourites. He he. You just can't stop complaining about something.

    • @blrd02
      @blrd02 6 лет назад +4

      JustAFan You know he also complained about the kia stinger's interior while other car journalists don't

    • @kjusn
      @kjusn 6 лет назад +1

      Skoda gives also 5 year warranty. noone complains

    • @popsandbangs8858
      @popsandbangs8858 6 лет назад +1

      A true petrol-head are you sure hhhh really!! Hyundai made ogly cars???

    • @popsandbangs8858
      @popsandbangs8858 6 лет назад +1

      A true petrol-head actually it better than the Citroen other thing, Hyundai get the best car designs ( Tucson, i20, i10, i40, veloster, Santa Fe, i30N, ix20, hb20 ,azera,) and this enough!! These cars are in whole world

  • @miska2177
    @miska2177 6 лет назад +205

    Matt really hates Asian cars, this isnt a terrible car its quite fun actually. Drove one for a couple days

    • @jonathanngozi3872
      @jonathanngozi3872 6 лет назад +23

      M1ZKA I did as well and it is great.

    • @WeAreSMC96
      @WeAreSMC96 6 лет назад +22

      he loves Lexus cars actually.

    • @anthonydirenfernando8448
      @anthonydirenfernando8448 6 лет назад +30

      He doesn't hate Asian cars. I have seen him being very positive about them in previous video's.

    • @ediazcalvo
      @ediazcalvo 6 лет назад +18

      He's hating Hyundais lately, can't get why as he loved them before

    • @4wdsome444
      @4wdsome444 6 лет назад +1

      I know, my wife had one for 6 months and 8000 miles, it’s actually quicker and better equipt then the Kia alternative. I will admit we traded it in due to its lack lustre torque and towing capacity. (Lack lustre torque being more than the Kia)

  • @MattBrownieCake
    @MattBrownieCake 6 лет назад +16

    I normally like your videos but this one seemed bias. You tested a top end version of the stonic and a mid range version of this. The top end version of this car has a heads up display, heated and ventilated seats, and looks more exciting like the stonic you reviewed. I would suggest if you review cars that are similar try and get the same spec type to compare

  • @linbinnash
    @linbinnash 6 лет назад +470

    Seems like he had a fight with his girl when making this review. so much negativity.

    • @aokoaozaki
      @aokoaozaki 6 лет назад +60

      yeah. had a fight with his korean ex 😂

    • @ngocly8943
      @ngocly8943 6 лет назад +4

      It’s what it is

    • @vanessaoelmann4211
      @vanessaoelmann4211 6 лет назад +45

      The car is really bad tho

    • @linbinnash
      @linbinnash 6 лет назад +20

      Vanessa Oelmann maybe average not the worst.

    • @ediazcalvo
      @ediazcalvo 6 лет назад +21

      He reviews worse Cars everytime and don't tell you to avoid it or review it with so bad attitude.
      Felt the same with the new i10 review. He previously loved it to the point of saying it was almost perfect, now in his own channel he bashes it even as it's even better than before (car of the year in a lot of publications). Heck, Even the Kona is getting excelent reviews everywhere

  • @Danny-fy5st
    @Danny-fy5st 6 лет назад +171

    Just me who loves the look of the exterior?

    • @lash9400
      @lash9400 6 лет назад +11

      Danny Rees No, I quite like the looks of it but the interior is unremarkable.

    • @markm4123
      @markm4123 6 лет назад +25

      Danny Rees yes

    • @joshbacon8241
      @joshbacon8241 6 лет назад +8

      I personally think it’s a good looking car.

    • @dimsas26
      @dimsas26 6 лет назад

      The exterior looks kinda funny and/or ugly-ish, but the interior is just bulky and boring.

    • @jeppethaning1341
      @jeppethaning1341 6 лет назад +2

      No, looks fine to me. Orange is not doing it any favors though. Dark grey metallic would match the plastic trim better. Also, the boot is much better than the one in the stonic.

  • @federicoboffi9433
    @federicoboffi9433 6 лет назад +187

    I'll never understand why people consider Korean full-black interior boring and German ones cool and posh...

    • @Mgoblagulkablong
      @Mgoblagulkablong 6 лет назад +49

      Because the german marketing departments hold more power over them.

    • @burainavarro
      @burainavarro 6 лет назад +22

      Most probably some racism-related issue. Old mindset thinking that germans are always better. Style-wise, i find most germans interior boring than this one

    • @jacobwaltonpb5932
      @jacobwaltonpb5932 6 лет назад +34

      Dashcam Brianza [by Fede2o] Quite honestly there is a serious difference... Even some cars that are considered higher spec with alcantara etc don’t compare to a German interior. Everything just feels good, clean. Hard to explain

    • @buca9696
      @buca9696 6 лет назад +30

      Nobody calls full black german interiors interesting.

    • @HnK_Alex
      @HnK_Alex 6 лет назад +12

      It's just the overall design that is quite boring.

  • @archechme
    @archechme 6 лет назад +25

    The interior isn't trying too hard, it's functional and it works. The fact you can get this car with 4wd, locking diffs and independent rear suspension is also very cool for a small, cheapish car.

  • @McBeamer94
    @McBeamer94 6 лет назад +22

    I actually think it looks good! Also, that reflector is the marker light in the American version of this car! What you said, say it also for the MX-5 and the Huracan too!
    I also bet that in a German car you wouldn't complain at all about its interior being black!

  • @hyundaicrdi
    @hyundaicrdi 3 года назад +4

    It's actually amazing. Boring is good. Less stuff to worry about.

  • @Notona777
    @Notona777 6 лет назад +6

    I really have no idea why you are so negative to Hyundai Kona. I sat in it. It was more than ok. It was fine. The new format, new design, plastic is also ok. By the way, new Audi A1 has a similar look. Big step for Hyundai​. Nice.

  • @miahancock4205
    @miahancock4205 6 лет назад +25

    I bought the mid range Kona, and I love it! Brilliant school run car, with great road clearance for the country road. Very nippy on the motorway, and great pull away! plenty of room for three kids in the back, two on full car seats. It Is noisy, but I like that! All in all a Fun car to drive.

    • @mdye.04
      @mdye.04 2 года назад

      Couldn't have said it better!

    • @KeepingTheFaith123
      @KeepingTheFaith123 4 месяца назад

      Glad you said that as I like this car but thought it looked too small as I have 2 children in car seats and thought it wud be a tight squeeze in the back

  • @Malc180s
    @Malc180s 2 года назад +5

    He got it so wrong with his judgement of the styling. The Kona looks fantastic on the road - small, chunky, distinctive and quite attractive. The Stonic is just another anonymous blob - I can't remember the last time I noticed one.

    • @SurferKroky
      @SurferKroky 10 месяцев назад

      Lol your description is absolutely perfect. I just settled on a 2020 exec 1.0. L kona . At the garage they also had a stonic . The Kona looks so much better and premium compared to the stonic . Stonic is blandness defined

  • @stevenagy88
    @stevenagy88 6 лет назад +125

    Unfair review. While certainly not a car I would ever consider, it is definitely less bad than a Citroen Cactus, which got a better review. Also, your unrestrained adulation for all things VAG is starting to grate.

    • @Ag3nt0fCha0s
      @Ag3nt0fCha0s 6 лет назад +2

      Steve Nagy Cactus is a good car in some ways.
      I had one from work and whenever I see one I miss it.
      But when I drove it there was no feel and worst of all the coffee cup holders so it had to go back.
      If my wife is going to moan every time I drive it then the car has to go.
      No driving feel also held it back.
      But still, I liked it in a way I never liked the Qashqai.
      It is the only car I miss having when I see it.
      Weird.

    • @Firemarioflower
      @Firemarioflower 4 года назад

      @@Ag3nt0fCha0s I'm sorry but you're a bit vague here, what exactly was wrong with the coffee cup holders?

  • @FLRSKLVR
    @FLRSKLVR 6 лет назад +10

    Funny, most reviewers score this one of the best in class in Europe. Looks like Mat had his mind made up before he even started the review..

  • @surreytyrant1782
    @surreytyrant1782 2 года назад

    Can you please help me I am looking for a moblity car for a friend and they want a 4x4 with good boot space and none scratchy scratchy interior what do you recomend

  • @Hornby09c
    @Hornby09c 6 лет назад +2

    I've been waiting for this video for so long since I saw your insta post

  • @Zerofightervi
    @Zerofightervi 6 лет назад +54

    I think Matt has had his heart broken by a South Korean girl, it's the only logical explanation for his dislike of perfectly fine Korean cars.

    • @mustardroshi418
      @mustardroshi418 4 года назад +1

      Probably

    • @Youlikecrap
      @Youlikecrap 3 года назад

      Nah he just hate daily asian cars

    • @samirav1137
      @samirav1137 2 года назад

      They are just ugly, poorly build and boring. But also reliable

  • @Mgoblagulkablong
    @Mgoblagulkablong 6 лет назад +18

    4:57 - 5:06 I wonder if he will be allowed to say the same about the new Audi A1 (has the same fake vent)...

    • @kraenk12
      @kraenk12 6 лет назад

      Mgoblagulkablong You’re so cute little shithead. Searching the whole internet for ways to shit on the A1. Get a job du Lauch.

    • @Mgoblagulkablong
      @Mgoblagulkablong 6 лет назад +3

      Is this intelligent satire or are you simply completely insane? Why are you calling me a moron? What did i say against your opinion? Were you forced to inhale Audi emissions too or why are you writing completely baseless insults?

  • @dragonballtorture
    @dragonballtorture 6 лет назад

    Does it not come with load cover?

  • @XzzVttll
    @XzzVttll 6 лет назад

    what do you want in a big car like that for 16k? leather interior and golden door knobs?

  • @quaaludes7898
    @quaaludes7898 6 лет назад +18

    Jeez it doesn’t look THAT bad lol

  • @dianalatimer5317
    @dianalatimer5317 5 лет назад +6

    I just bought the Kona Active and I love the car im in Australia though so dunno if ours are different and he didnt mention the kick ass stereo it comes with. I test drove it and the suspension was fine plus I will be doing a lot of highway driving and it suited me fine as I have bad back and the lumber support in the front seat was really comfortable and the car feels quite sporty and it was quiet also so dunno why his was so noisy. Its also ranked as one of the best 3 small Suv's in Australia in its price range, the other 2 are the Mazda CX3 which doesnt offer the lumbar support in the drivers seat and the Honda which doesnt offer the plug and play but wins for small families so I chose the Kona because the car is just for me and it had what I was looking for and lets face it who cars about a cars interior I would much rather have a nicer exterior and the Kona while very similar in shape to other small SUVs actually looks really great on the outside.

  • @ast5515
    @ast5515 6 лет назад +7

    4:57 You know the new Audi A1 has that too? I wonder if the review will mention it.
    Aside from that.... The interior is still less boring than the VW group, but it's built much better. I don't care about a soft touch dash (nobody should), but the way it's put together is simply superior in the Hyundai.
    And the only reason to buy the Stonic is because you don't have the money to buy the 1.6 turbo. If you want the 3 cylinder, feel free to get either car. But if you want fun, the Kona is better regardless of how it looks (which doesn't bother me).

  • @earthstick
    @earthstick 6 лет назад +5

    You better watch out Matt I think you just made Arya Starks kill list.

  • @balajikarthi9040
    @balajikarthi9040 6 лет назад +161

    So why it's the worst car??

    • @ReaperChi3f
      @ReaperChi3f 6 лет назад +37

      Balaji Karthi Only he knows.

    • @Zerofightervi
      @Zerofightervi 6 лет назад +105

      Because it ain't German.

    • @blrd02
      @blrd02 6 лет назад +17

      Because apparently it looks bad. Not imo tho

    • @Mgoblagulkablong
      @Mgoblagulkablong 6 лет назад +46

      Because the germans wanted him to say that.

    • @bigmac22ify
      @bigmac22ify 6 лет назад +4

      Because it not a Jaguar

  • @VintageRKO
    @VintageRKO 6 лет назад +51

    Its hard to name the "worst car" in these modern times. The car must be very horrible to be bad and this car is not it. In fact judging from other reviews, this is a class leader

    • @natanaelkristian1342
      @natanaelkristian1342 5 лет назад +1

      You meant at worst? Bcs if it's average at best then it could be the worser?

    • @Firemarioflower
      @Firemarioflower 4 года назад +6

      PFFFF plenty of Renaults, Citroens, Vauxhaulls, Peugeots and Dacias that could get that title. This car is GOOD

    • @dinohermann1887
      @dinohermann1887 4 года назад +1

      @@Firemarioflower and Skodas and Fiats as well! Kia is the 👑

    • @Firemarioflower
      @Firemarioflower 4 года назад

      @@dinohermann1887 This is a Hyundai, bud..... i like this a lot more than the Stonic.
      Fiats and Skodas are alright, waht are you talking about.

    • @dinohermann1887
      @dinohermann1887 4 года назад

      @@Firemarioflower Fiats are unreliable pos! Skoda is just ugly, especially on the exterior! Kia is the 👑 like I said!

  • @burso83
    @burso83 6 лет назад

    Is the parcel shelf an optional extra? if so, how much?! :o

  • @DylanChng
    @DylanChng 6 лет назад +6

    I don't think it's exterior is ugly and I don't think the interior is boring

  • @donaldsalkovick396
    @donaldsalkovick396 6 лет назад +11

    He's designed lambos and he's still designing today so...

  • @Des9301.
    @Des9301. 6 лет назад +3

    are u really complaining about the fucking entry level version.

  • @WatcherLex_
    @WatcherLex_ 6 лет назад +1

    I've been waiting for this video for a LONG time. Mr. Watson, please, don't leave me hanging like that again.

  • @hakanyigitkadas1825
    @hakanyigitkadas1825 5 лет назад

    is this a special edition for uk?because the european version is too different

  • @mockband
    @mockband 6 лет назад +53

    Carwow didn’t get enough money from Hyundai? Worst car of the year seems bit biased.

  • @iea96
    @iea96 6 лет назад +4

    The design may not be everyone's taste, but it's in the eye of the beholder. The rest though, is definitely not terrible. It actually offers good value in it's segment. I don't get why would you be so unnecessarily harsh on this car

  • @Ricardojvt
    @Ricardojvt 4 года назад

    if u can show us the new 2020 kona (he's called kauai here in portugal) the new hibrid plug-in thx

  • @dc11144
    @dc11144 2 года назад +1

    I am getting the premium kona and it’s great to drive and it’s a really chill car inside x

  • @deenakram8978
    @deenakram8978 5 лет назад +4

    You should review the Hyundai Kona electric premium

  • @ekspert081
    @ekspert081 6 лет назад +32

    Well on euro ncap kia stonic have 3 star rating and hyundai kona 5! Plus it is wider then Kia,and no,it is not ugly!

  • @an-noorissimdar6641
    @an-noorissimdar6641 2 года назад

    Hello. Can you do a review of the 2022 kona please? 🤔 Apparently Hyundai updated on style and functionality?? Do you confirm?

  • @Daniel_V_
    @Daniel_V_ 6 лет назад

    Does it have a CD Burner?

  • @OnfireProjects
    @OnfireProjects 6 лет назад +17

    this is the hyundai kona and if you want an unbiased review, you should rather avoid this video and watch the one made by TheStraightPipes - or almost everyone else - for that matter... i really like Mat's reviews, but this one is just not fair and actually just terrible really.. the main difference between the kona and the stonic is, that there's actually a 177ps automatic kona (which he should've tested so this review would actually make sense after also testing the stonic before) which you can actually get around 23k € when it's well equipped. ranting about the looks (which is pretty much about personal taste anyway) and just saying it's bad is not a review and it's not what i'm used to come from this channel at all..

    • @LookingGlass24
      @LookingGlass24 5 лет назад +1

      OnFireGames look at Thomas’ Autogefühl’s review of the Kona, and watch how another German really likes the Kona and called it one of the best in the segment. Matt needs to grow up.

  • @matthewraworth4793
    @matthewraworth4793 6 лет назад +6

    Bassically because it’s not German, noticed the reviews on here are 80% German cars. What happened to the reviews of everyday small cheap cars? Citroen, Renault, Suzuki, Peugeot? Might not match ‘German engineering’ but at least they’re a little bit different ya know. Can’t wait for the next Audi saloon review that is pretty much identical to the last one 🙄👍

  • @nixodian
    @nixodian 3 года назад

    If buy through Carwow do we get the same warranty or service from a local dealer?

  • @florisrodermond9025
    @florisrodermond9025 6 лет назад

    What brand is that jacket? I love it!

  • @sergiupuscasu2496
    @sergiupuscasu2496 6 лет назад +14

    You mentioned at the Geneva Motor Show in 2017 that the Hyundai Kona looks better than the Kia Stonic. But now, you've somewhat changed your mind. Weirdo!

  • @darrenparry2891
    @darrenparry2891 6 лет назад +5

    First time I've heard you say 'AVOID'

  • @CarWhiz22
    @CarWhiz22 6 лет назад +1

    is this the first ever avoid?

  • @harneeldesai3818
    @harneeldesai3818 6 лет назад

    In which segment does this car come under? SUV or a hatchback ?

  • @cowswearbras
    @cowswearbras 6 лет назад +30

    lost so much respect for you after this review. get your act together. yeah the looks arent for everybody but to call it the worst car is a far fetched

    • @cowswearbras
      @cowswearbras 4 года назад +1

      @Cantiaci ok thank you for the eye-opening reply. i had no idea what to do with my life before you replied, thanks!

    • @sharonhopton5685
      @sharonhopton5685 3 года назад

      He’s talking bollocks!

  • @BYET3
    @BYET3 6 лет назад +121

    Caso para dizer que o Mat...não gosta de Kona. Certo portugueses? :P

  • @jr800w
    @jr800w 6 лет назад

    I am more interested in your coat! What is the brand?

  • @Zak.r_photography
    @Zak.r_photography 3 года назад +2

    2019 hyundai kona review, number plate says 2017????

  • @4wdsome444
    @4wdsome444 6 лет назад +29

    The worst part about this review is that you recommend the Kia stonic which is the lesser model of this exact car

  • @malteadotas4
    @malteadotas4 6 лет назад +15

    it seems to me that you just hate this car but you didn't find enough reasons to explain exactly why. Try to be more professional next time.

  • @sean0611
    @sean0611 6 лет назад

    Can you check out japanese suvs such as the mitsubishi pajero sport/montero sport? (Same car btw, just different names for other regions)

  • @renierchristiancorona3231
    @renierchristiancorona3231 6 лет назад

    Can you do a review on 2019 hyundai veloster?

  • @cerwynlewis3520
    @cerwynlewis3520 6 лет назад +21

    It's so bad Audi decided to use the front end for its new Audi A1

    • @cerwynlewis3520
      @cerwynlewis3520 6 лет назад +1

      Someone likes the new A1?

    • @wayfaringcookie8142
      @wayfaringcookie8142 6 лет назад +1

      Hahahaha love it

    • @kraenk12
      @kraenk12 6 лет назад

      Cerwyn Lewis nice joke. Not

    • @cerwynlewis3520
      @cerwynlewis3520 6 лет назад

      Have you seen the new A1?

    • @gerritsteiner8273
      @gerritsteiner8273 6 лет назад

      Cerwyn Lewis hyundai stole the single frame grill design from audi lol. And the difference between this and the a1 is that the a1 actually looks good but i see you have a very good imagination when you relate this to an audi so i cant really take you serious

  • @Steve_in_NJ
    @Steve_in_NJ 6 лет назад +11

    Sorry, mate, we all can't afford to drive a Porsche!

  • @DanielSantos-nm2fj
    @DanielSantos-nm2fj 5 лет назад

    When are you reviewing the Kona Electric?

  • @daviddavidsonn3578
    @daviddavidsonn3578 6 лет назад +1

    0:08 10/10 grill
    AYY LMAO

  • @sharonhopton5685
    @sharonhopton5685 3 года назад +3

    It’s a beautiful car. You must be looking at a different car to me!

  • @x3merx3mer
    @x3merx3mer 6 лет назад +8

    Too negative. I agree the interior is dull, but the exterior is awesome imo. Not for everyone for sure, but enough with the convetional a decades old design. All car designers should grow a pair imo.

  • @1seipai
    @1seipai 6 лет назад

    What's happening with the 996?

  • @narutohokage20
    @narutohokage20 6 лет назад

    That's a nifty lookin coat you have there Mat. Might get myself one of those.

  • @Kevin.Wandertales
    @Kevin.Wandertales 4 года назад +5

    I generally love your reviews but this one has a weird negative vibe to it. I just bought a 2019 kona 1.6 with AWD and all the options. It is a fantastic car and so fun to drive. I agree that lower trim level versions of the kona do not look as good as the higher ones (like almost every car), but in general the kona is a very, very good car.

  • @CJ-xl8fk
    @CJ-xl8fk 6 лет назад +17

    I do agree with most of your reviews but not sure why this car is the worst car of the year.. to me the design stands out from its rivals or at least it does not look similar to others. Stonic is a handsome car but I think in this segment Kona’s funky design suits better. Also, interior space and layout looks above average. I should test drive the car to find out how bad the suspensions are.

  • @luciabellamore
    @luciabellamore 2 месяца назад +1

    I buy this car in 2019, the 4wd with 1.6 motor and 177 hp. I still enjoy it after 5 years, no technical problems, is a very fast easy to drive car that i still like it, i will buy it again. I drive it in very harsh condisions and never let me down. It was a very good choise for 25k

    • @reececlarke1996
      @reececlarke1996 2 месяца назад

      Soooo many better cars you could get for that price 😂

    • @luciabellamore
      @luciabellamore 2 месяца назад

      @@reececlarke1996 maybe, but i get this one and i am happy about it. The video was about kona and i gave my review. Thank you!

  • @EVSpeed
    @EVSpeed 6 лет назад +1

    please review the electric kona

  • @lamepoke2584
    @lamepoke2584 6 лет назад +33

    This car is just low budget SUV, nothing wrong with it, has a nice engine, double clutch, loads of funtionalities way more than the kia in all aspects. Aswell for this price this is a fairly decent car. This reviewing guy is just comparing this one to 50k+ SUV's from top branches like mercedes or bmw. No fair review imo.

    • @ntsikelelonzekana3072
      @ntsikelelonzekana3072 2 года назад

      What do you think in comparison to Toyota CHR ?

    • @grandtheftgameryt
      @grandtheftgameryt 2 года назад +1

      It’s very ugly to be fair. I honestly would choose a used car over one. It has weird black plastic bits on the outside making it look like a junker. Scratchy plastic all over which is easy to scratch. This ruins your point as it you want to use it as a budget SUV that can haul people etc. I mean doing so will completely tear up the plastic on it. Overall an ugly car. Buy a Kia over this junker

    • @samirav1137
      @samirav1137 2 года назад +1

      The only reason you give credit to this car is because it's never been good so your expectations are really low. There are much better options available

  • @VRTrucker
    @VRTrucker 6 лет назад +4

    I've owned the Kona Premium since 2nd March. We wanted a bigger car and test drove several in this class. The Juke was tiny inside, the Captur .8 (i think it was) the retailer forced us to test drive had no power at all, the C3 Aircoss, the top spec model seemed cheap inside, the 1.6 engine was great fun though.The Crossland was extremely uncomfortable and The Mokka.... well we were all set to buy it when we happened into the Hyundai garage and saw the Kona.
    The looks are maybe a bit marmite but I personally love the styling of it, Tangerine Comet with the black roof looks great. The interior is very comfortable (front and rear). I've done several long journeys in mine (Penzance to Loughborough and back) no fatigue after which was unheard of in the previous car. The driving experience is very good with more than enough power in the 1 litre turbo for tbe back roads of Cornwall and Motorway driving. Lane assist, cruise control, parking camera... after several months of owning this car i can tell you that it's more than worth the money paid.

  • @chrisredfield3240
    @chrisredfield3240 6 лет назад

    How much does AWD add to the price

  • @TheCapedCoconut
    @TheCapedCoconut 6 лет назад

    What happened to your Oneplus 5?

  • @shreyas2888
    @shreyas2888 6 лет назад +3

    It looks alright! Not sure why he was so pissed at it :P

  • @KyleGriffiths5
    @KyleGriffiths5 6 лет назад +6

    I think this looks so much better than the Stonic!

  • @nagapadmajagopu8234
    @nagapadmajagopu8234 6 лет назад +1

    I don't understand why you didn't review the jaguar i pace yet..

  • @erikh1041
    @erikh1041 6 лет назад

    They could’ve fitted something inside that matched the outside, just to make it more colourful. Like some detailing on the steering wheel or something on the seats

  • @johnblaze8774
    @johnblaze8774 6 лет назад +4

    That intro was harsh. Incorrect as well.

  • @flaviusmoldovan4853
    @flaviusmoldovan4853 6 лет назад +92

    Is that a Citroen? :))

    • @rafaelsousa8478
      @rafaelsousa8478 6 лет назад +17

      Flavius Moldovan Citroens actually look good nowadays.

    • @flaviusmoldovan4853
      @flaviusmoldovan4853 6 лет назад +3

      Zebes Dweller yeah they're ok

    • @kinocchio
      @kinocchio 6 лет назад +1

      DS maybe

    • @presidentkimi975
      @presidentkimi975 6 лет назад

      Came here looking for this comment. The thumbnail made me think they facelifted the C3.

    • @hoojin7127
      @hoojin7127 6 лет назад

      The carrow mattnkey has no objectivity, only the German fan boy
      proven in stinger gt review

  • @bobkhan4260
    @bobkhan4260 6 лет назад +2

    I thought it was Doug Demuro with that title😂😂

  • @JaymzSim
    @JaymzSim 6 лет назад +1

    That reflector in 4:32 is there because the Kona is sold in the US as well.

  • @MiyuruWeerarathna
    @MiyuruWeerarathna 6 лет назад +5

    It’s certainly not the worst car Matt. There’re plenty more cars worse than this. An Asian spec Toyota could be called in such a manner if you’re considering the “boring interior” and pointless designed exterior

  • @MrAndrew1953
    @MrAndrew1953 6 лет назад +12

    I like that nasty, tacky strip of black plastic on the bonnet you couldn't get your stick in - my favourite bit.

  • @theoneandonlybenjamin
    @theoneandonlybenjamin 6 лет назад

    Why did you never review the Vauxhall/Opel Mokka X ?

  • @brucekennedy5274
    @brucekennedy5274 6 лет назад +2

    I don’t think the car looks too bad at all, rather a lot of black plastic on the outside, but detailing seems fine really. I did find the sarky review pretty funny tbh, in a sort of old-school “Loaded” kinda way. What I was most surprised about was comparisons to fiesta etc. I had no idea it was that small, so... it’s like a shrunk-down suv then??