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.
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 !
@@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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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...
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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).
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..
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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?
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!
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.
Kona and Stonic don't sit on the same mechanical base. Stonic is based on the Rio, this one doesn't. Anyway, thanks to have been honest in your opinion!!!!!
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
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 🙄👍
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.
Personally I think scratchy plastics that are horrible to the touch are a good thing. I enjoy scratching away at the quality plastics in my VW so much that I've worn holes in the drivers door trim and above the instrument cluster.
Sorry Mat, I think the Kona is better looking than the stonic. I think Mat don't think likes Hyundai as he don't give them good reviews. I think they should have another reviewer to give Mat some time off.
Usually i love Mat's reviews, but this seem so harsh. Every other reviewer have positive to say about Kona. I think Hyundai also messed up when they send this basic Kona to him, but he still said that "don't buy 1.6 litre turbo, because it is too expensive". Yes, 1.6T motor version is lot more expensive but you also get lot more than just motor. You get also DCT transmission, AWD and also you didn't like this 1 litre FWD suspension, with 1.6T motor you get independent suspension which is lot better. Kona with spicy 1.6 turbo motor, all wheel drive, double clutch transmission, independent suspension with one centimeter more ground clearance, full led lights etc. is in ANOTHER level compared to this entry level 1 litre FWD car. It costs more but it is still great price and value! In my country, the 1.6T AWD Kona is 3rd cheapest AWD subcompact cuv behind Suzuki Vitara and Dacia Duster. The 1.6T motor with DCT is one of the best, if not the best drivetrain in this segment!
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.
I saw one on the road and i must admit that it looks GOOD. i dont get why you hate all manufacturers except German. Atleast they making some interesting and fun type of vehicles
Nuhan Hidayat personally I think exterior looks quite nice if it was all colour coded it would look 10x better. Damn that interior is like Hyundai 20 years ago, nothing worse than a car with full plastic interior.
It does look a bit like they're trying to mimic the headlight design of the 2014-2018 Cherokee. Admittedly that design was hated at first but somehow became loved in a "God that Jeep is ugly lets go look at it...oh this actually isn't a terrible car" sort of way. Once that roped enough people in they changed the design for 2019 to be much more handsome. Not quite sure Hyundai can repeat that magic.
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.
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
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
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.
Except it’s better, when I bought my wife one we looked at both, the kona is also better equipt and quicker 0-62. Me and her demoed the stonic 1.0 of which just stopped at the traffic light and wouldn’t start again, in fact we had to call the dealership half way through our test drive and then had to have an AA van tow us 3 miles back to the dealership, bearing in mind at this stage this Kia only had 2000 ish miles on the clock. Whereas kona lasted the full 6 months and 8,000 miles we had it flawlessly. My I add the kona is quicker 0-62 and has cooled and heated seats, whereas in the stonic doesn’t even have heated unless you pay extra for it
This is the first Matt video I have not liked. His posture says it all. All very subjective I guess. Glad to see Matt changed the title on this video. Was somewhat unprofessional but he did the right thing to change the title.
Why can't we have a sensible, straightforward Review,from somebody not trying to be comedic,who isn't bumptiously cocky. It's a fantastic,exciting-looking car. I couldn't watch more than a minute.
Mark Collin Reyes and then you cry like a little baby because you don't like a review that is against Korean manufacturers. Buhu. I like Hyundai, but I don't like this one. It doesn't look good.
Henrik Nielsen I don't have favoritism for Korean manufacturers alright, it's just that there are worse cars that he has reviewed but have never given them an avoid rating
Damn, didn't know this guy was such a hater. Comparing a compact SUV to a ford Fiesta for handling?! Not a lot of strong arguments. Hyundai's are across the board more well built than kias so their is a price premium to the stonic
because it feels like a small car rather than an SUV from the driver's position point of view and he is a spot on - you just sit SLIGHTLY higher than in your super mini which is a shame as it's jsut a car that pretending to be an SUV
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??
You guys downvoted the video back in 2018, which is quite understandable I might add, but now carwow reviews almost exclusively cars that the average person cant afford like Ferraris, Mercedes, Audis :D
I'm not a Koreaboo, but I just like all the techs in the car. Not sure how reliable it (and the car) would be though. I don't think the design is that bad either.
#Please do a drag race with the Hyundai Kona 1.6 turbo and other crappy small suv in its class, and I’m so sure the credible Kona will destroy them all 😍
People love getting butt hurt over Matt's reviews of Korean cars for some reason. Just because he's negative doesn't mean he's biased or has a double standard. If anything he makes a valid point that there isn't much of a reason to buy the Kona especially when its cousin, the Kia Stonic, is also in the market and does everything better, from interior material quality and feel to also having a better warranty as well. Not to mention that other cars in the same class are more well rounded vehicles so justifying the purchase of this car doesn't make much sense
Matt is being paid off by Volkswagen Audi group...the Audi A1 has similar front design with those fake vents he hates on Kona and Assshole Matt praises and loves it on A1. New Audi A1 lower trim has drum rear brakes and I’m sure he will love that too.
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".
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.
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 !
No it really doesn't. It sounds like he's saying it's really bland and average but pointless when other better cars exist
@@Maxmotor2008 Stonic is not better :)
@@mariusclaudiu3146 At least the Kona is more original, a Stonic is rather boring
I felt so much passive aggression in this video,it is not about the car anymore...
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 !
Z C yep
Mat is a marketing specialist, not a car expert!
Look out for the salty Hyundai fans. Get over it.
@@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
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.
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
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.
Yeah but KIA is better
Amen I feel you 👍🙏
German cars are money pits and depreciate like nobody's business
my guess is Mat was forced to review this car but didn't want to and decided to spite it instead lol
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!
SeaEagleTwo the car is among the best in the segment.. he is severely biased against Hyundai and Kia.
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.
Agreed
His ioniq review was also trash
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.
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?
You know some youtubers get paid from dealer for a positive review
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
Kim Benjamin this is th3 poor review i have seen
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.
coup reivin
Poor you, I guess you very upset of it, but I can't do anything lol
What are you going to say about the fake air intakes of the new A1 then?
A real air intake will be an optional extra on the Audi anyway...
Just seen it and the back looks like a Civic with the plastic vents
Do you realise how pathetic the fact Audi are offering an air intake as an optional extra is?
He'll say they look good because of VAG giving Carwow loads of cash
Phillip Slabbert How do you know that? They're clearly there for aesthetic purposes (or making the car look overdone, in my opinion)!
American and Australian media are giving Kona a lot of praise and Mat here is being overly negative about this car....weird
another snob. it's a Kona not a breaker. dumbass
Am I the only person who think it looks alright?
Alexander Russell absolutely nothing wrong with this car for the average family.
Alexander Russell
no you are not the only one
Alexander Russell Yes
Yes
The car really is out of the box...and mix of many styles.... found it really interesting..☺️☺️
This has the fastest 0 to 100 km time in its segment. Respect.
cx3 isn’t faster than the 1.6 tho
Seat ateca 2.0diesel is faster
@@user-ck6kq8zl2i The Ateca is not the same class as the Kona. Ateca is bigger probably more similar to the Tucson.
2 years later and ford puma is top class b suv(faster too)
Yes, in an "SUV" it is acceleration that matters.
5 years warranty. Much better than any of your German favourites. He he. You just can't stop complaining about something.
JustAFan You know he also complained about the kia stinger's interior while other car journalists don't
Skoda gives also 5 year warranty. noone complains
A true petrol-head are you sure hhhh really!! Hyundai made ogly cars???
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
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...
What a suprise, a Korean car instantly gets slammed by mat. Cmon dude.
Wedow pathetic review..
He didn't mind the Kia Stonic though
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
Yeah it's was pretty obvious he had his mind made up before he even started the review.
what do you mean? He said that KIA was the best in the 3 SUV comparison video.
Kona is now voted car of the year in US and Spain. Just to let you know
Still looks shit tho
@@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey different people different opinions
Then they must not have a lot of good cars
Seems like he had a fight with his girl when making this review. so much negativity.
yeah. had a fight with his korean ex 😂
It’s what it is
The car is really bad tho
Vanessa Oelmann maybe average not the worst.
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
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.
Probably
Nah he just hate daily asian cars
They are just ugly, poorly build and boring. But also reliable
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
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.
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.
What do you think in comparison to Toyota CHR ?
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
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
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...
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.
@@kingcraftgames.985 Indeed it is :) I own one and it does the job without a lot of fuss :)
@@klx100 I agree, i think it's a decent crossover that does the job done.
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!!
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.
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.
@@Ag3nt0fCha0s I'm sorry but you're a bit vague here, what exactly was wrong with the coffee cup holders?
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.
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!
It's actually amazing. Boring is good. Less stuff to worry about.
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
You meant at worst? Bcs if it's average at best then it could be the worser?
PFFFF plenty of Renaults, Citroens, Vauxhaulls, Peugeots and Dacias that could get that title. This car is GOOD
@@Firemarioflower and Skodas and Fiats as well! Kia is the 👑
@@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.
@@Firemarioflower Fiats are unreliable pos! Skoda is just ugly, especially on the exterior! Kia is the 👑 like I said!
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).
The worst part about this review is that you recommend the Kia stonic which is the lesser model of this exact car
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..
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.
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..
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!
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.
Couldn't have said it better!
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
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
Soooo many better cars you could get for that price 😂
@@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!
@@reececlarke1996 He enjoyed it..... that is what matters.... no need to laugh, troll.
Carwow didn’t get enough money from Hyundai? Worst car of the year seems bit biased.
0:34 Interesting to see Hyundai now sell this "starting from £21,625", an increase of 31.5% Not far off the price hike of Lurpak.
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.
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
I've been waiting for this video for so long since I saw your insta post
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)...
Mgoblagulkablong You’re so cute little shithead. Searching the whole internet for ways to shit on the A1. Get a job du Lauch.
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?
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!
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.
Kona and Stonic don't sit on the same mechanical base. Stonic is based on the Rio, this one doesn't.
Anyway, thanks to have been honest in your opinion!!!!!
I don't think it's exterior is ugly and I don't think the interior is boring
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
So why it's the worst car??
Balaji Karthi Only he knows.
Because it ain't German.
Because apparently it looks bad. Not imo tho
Because the germans wanted him to say that.
Because it not a Jaguar
are u really complaining about the fucking entry level version.
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 🙄👍
The Kona is a good car. I hate this review.
That comment about sisters at the start was unnecessarily out of order.
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.
I am getting the premium kona and it’s great to drive and it’s a really chill car inside x
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.
Personally I think scratchy plastics that are horrible to the touch are a good thing. I enjoy scratching away at the quality plastics in my VW so much that I've worn holes in the drivers door trim and above the instrument cluster.
Sorry Mat, I think the Kona is better looking than the stonic. I think Mat don't think likes Hyundai as he don't give them good reviews. I think they should have another reviewer to give Mat some time off.
That reflector in 4:32 is there because the Kona is sold in the US as well.
Not a nice thing to say about the Stark sisters. What if she was your daughter. Bit shallow.
Usually i love Mat's reviews, but this seem so harsh. Every other reviewer have positive to say about Kona. I think Hyundai also messed up when they send this basic Kona to him, but he still said that "don't buy 1.6 litre turbo, because it is too expensive". Yes, 1.6T motor version is lot more expensive but you also get lot more than just motor. You get also DCT transmission, AWD and also you didn't like this 1 litre FWD suspension, with 1.6T motor you get independent suspension which is lot better. Kona with spicy 1.6 turbo motor, all wheel drive, double clutch transmission, independent suspension with one centimeter more ground clearance, full led lights etc. is in ANOTHER level compared to this entry level 1 litre FWD car. It costs more but it is still great price and value! In my country, the 1.6T AWD Kona is 3rd cheapest AWD subcompact cuv behind Suzuki Vitara and Dacia Duster. The 1.6T motor with DCT is one of the best, if not the best drivetrain in this segment!
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.
I saw one on the road and i must admit that it looks GOOD. i dont get why you hate all manufacturers except German. Atleast they making some interesting and fun type of vehicles
You better watch out Matt I think you just made Arya Starks kill list.
Exterior & interior looks absolutely boring, the headlamps that looks like old Jeep Cherokee looks awful 🤢
Nuhan Hidayat personally I think exterior looks quite nice if it was all colour coded it would look 10x better. Damn that interior is like Hyundai 20 years ago, nothing worse than a car with full plastic interior.
+ Mazda cx3 design...
Oh come on, if you had a bit more money you would never have to buy something like this, so don’t bother, life’s too short
They tried to copy a Cactus. And failed spectacularly.
It does look a bit like they're trying to mimic the headlight design of the 2014-2018 Cherokee. Admittedly that design was hated at first but somehow became loved in a "God that Jeep is ugly lets go look at it...oh this actually isn't a terrible car" sort of way. Once that roped enough people in they changed the design for 2019 to be much more handsome. Not quite sure Hyundai can repeat that magic.
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.
Local reviewers from korea praised the driving performance. but your review is unexpected
It's so bad Audi decided to use the front end for its new Audi A1
Someone likes the new A1?
Hahahaha love it
Cerwyn Lewis nice joke. Not
Have you seen the new A1?
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
I can expect people start giving negative comments but come on..Mat is doing his job.
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
What do you mean lost his touch ??? The car looks amazing and timeless design
He's designed lambos and he's still designing today so...
Arent the Kona and Niro related? Or is it like the Kona is the same as:
A) Petrol = seltos and stonic
B)Hybrid = Niro
C) electric = E-Niro
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.
Except it’s better, when I bought my wife one we looked at both, the kona is also better equipt and quicker 0-62. Me and her demoed the stonic 1.0 of which just stopped at the traffic light and wouldn’t start again, in fact we had to call the dealership half way through our test drive and then had to have an AA van tow us 3 miles back to the dealership, bearing in mind at this stage this Kia only had 2000 ish miles on the clock. Whereas kona lasted the full 6 months and 8,000 miles we had it flawlessly. My I add the kona is quicker 0-62 and has cooled and heated seats, whereas in the stonic doesn’t even have heated unless you pay extra for it
I think this looks so much better than the Stonic!
8:37 That's not a Swedish krona, it's Danish!
Sounds like Matt hasn't been paid to review this one
This is the first Matt video I have not liked. His posture says it all. All very subjective I guess. Glad to see Matt changed the title on this video. Was somewhat unprofessional but he did the right thing to change the title.
Why can't we have a sensible, straightforward Review,from somebody not trying to be comedic,who isn't bumptiously cocky.
It's a fantastic,exciting-looking car.
I couldn't watch more than a minute.
I like hearing someone's opinion, I can still make my own. Good job as always Matt.
Sorry, mate, we all can't afford to drive a Porsche!
Did he really design both the murcielago and the kona? is that a verifyable fact?
I like that nasty, tacky strip of black plastic on the bonnet you couldn't get your stick in - my favourite bit.
Fucking base car, go to TheStraightPipes channel to get a non-biased review.
Unsubbed,this is the 2nd time I've seen a biased review against Korean manufacturers. 👎
Mark Collin Reyes and then you cry like a little baby because you don't like a review that is against Korean manufacturers. Buhu. I like Hyundai, but I don't like this one. It doesn't look good.
Henrik Nielsen I don't have favoritism for Korean manufacturers alright, it's just that there are worse cars that he has reviewed but have never given them an avoid rating
Even the guys from TheStraightPipes gave the Kona a good review.
its got nothing to do with that, which is obviously shown when he suggested a different korean car soo...
A true petrol-head Its not uncomfortable,even other reviewers don't say the suspensions of the kona has bad ride quality
The kona and stonic are not the same. 2 different platforms and different drivetrains. The Stonic is the same as an i20.
with carwow reviews
You can easily tell when did brand paid extra money to have objective review and when they didn't pay that much xD
For a website that sells cars... way to go! 😂😂😂
Jeez it doesn’t look THAT bad lol
The most ugliest car that I have ever seen
He'd like it more if it had an Audi badge on the front. Not a very fair review.
Damn, didn't know this guy was such a hater. Comparing a compact SUV to a ford Fiesta for handling?!
Not a lot of strong arguments. Hyundai's are across the board more well built than kias so their is a price premium to the stonic
I wouldn’t have a Fiesta as a gift 🤮🤮🤮🤮
because it feels like a small car rather than an SUV from the driver's position point of view and he is a spot on - you just sit SLIGHTLY higher than in your super mini which is a shame as it's jsut a car that pretending to be an SUV
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??
Oh look, its biased Matt on another non-german car rant
Not my cup of tea either but I think Mat forgets that not everyone wants a stylish looking car, they just need something cheap and efficient.
Hyundai KKona
KKool Clap
I KKONAt be more disappointed :/
Yee Haa
Hell yea brother!
shouldnt have laughed at this but i did 🤔🤔🤔
You guys downvoted the video back in 2018, which is quite understandable I might add, but now carwow reviews almost exclusively cars that the average person cant afford like Ferraris, Mercedes, Audis :D
You should review the Hyundai Kona electric premium
Most reviews of the Kona have been pretty positive. Maybe Mat was having a bad day.
Caso para dizer que o Mat...não gosta de Kona. Certo portugueses? :P
CLICKBYTE 😄😄😄😄
Badum tsssss
LUL
Hahahaha pensei nisso o tempo todo
Looool oh mat ja vieste a Portugal ja devias saber lol
I'm not a Koreaboo, but I just like all the techs in the car. Not sure how reliable it (and the car) would be though. I don't think the design is that bad either.
First time I've heard you say 'AVOID'
#Please do a drag race with the Hyundai Kona 1.6 turbo and other crappy small suv in its class, and I’m so sure the credible Kona will destroy them all 😍
Matt, your review is so, so biased. not fair to the car, not fair to the viewer either. unsubscribed.
People love getting butt hurt over Matt's reviews of Korean cars for some reason. Just because he's negative doesn't mean he's biased or has a double standard. If anything he makes a valid point that there isn't much of a reason to buy the Kona especially when its cousin, the Kia Stonic, is also in the market and does everything better, from interior material quality and feel to also having a better warranty as well. Not to mention that other cars in the same class are more well rounded vehicles so justifying the purchase of this car doesn't make much sense
Matt is being paid off by Volkswagen Audi group...the Audi A1 has similar front design with those fake vents he hates on Kona and Assshole Matt praises and loves it on A1. New Audi A1 lower trim has drum rear brakes and I’m sure he will love that too.