What's not to like about this car? Amazing tech, space, cargo, ground clearance, alot of features, crazy design (good or bad) and a decently reliable engine and transmission? Hyundai/Kia are really knocking it out of the park nowadays.
Down in Australia, one region where the Hybrid is available: We have two trim levels Kona and Kona Premium. Kona is equivalent (roughly) to the US SEL; Kona Premium is equivalent (roughly) to the Limited, but notably the Sunroof is a $1500 factory option so you can have it with or without. Driveline is the 2.0 NA IVT or the 1.6 Hybrid DCT both in FWD. If you option the Hybrid you get the Multi-link rear suspension and the Column mounted shift selector like the N-Line. Notice I haven't listed the N-line as a trim level. That's because for us the N-line is a Factory Option Pack. You can apply the N-Line Pack to either the Kona or the Kona Premium (with or without Sunroof). N-line gives you the 1.6T 8spd Auto and Htrack AWD and all the trim options *but* this is also where it gets a little complicated. You can spec the N-line package on the Hybrid power train models and it only includes the body kit (full body colour) and interior trim features. New Santa Fe here is Hybrid Only (currently) in FWD or AWD with a 6 speed Auto. Tucson can be had in a Hybrid FWD only again with 6 speed Auto. These two are 'standard' Hybrid - no Plug-In option.
I drove the 1.6T. It puts a smile on your face. It has a very good power band and was a pleasure to daily drive. It's an interesting new engine 🤔 Too new to know if they'll last long. I would like to see one with 150k miles or more 😮
That engine is not new. The only thing that is new to this engine is CVVD. This simple tech that will not give you any issues unlike Nissan and their complicated compression engines. Of all the engines in Hyundai lineup, the 1.6t I-4 and any of the v-6 engine are ones to get for solid history in reliability despite some being DI only (they will last as long as you clean the injectors after so many miles).
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Hyundai and Kia and Genesis are killing it. I’m already starting to see these Kona’s on the road here in Southwest Florida. Amazing looking cars.
I wish you could add things like the blind spot monitor, 360 camera etc with an option package. That way you can have your N line trim but still have limited features.
I recommended the 2023 Kona to my sister, she ended up with the Limited AWD Turbo and loves it. Her first-ever non-Japanese car. (I already have the original Genesis so I’ve been firmly in the Hyundai camp already). If I needed an SUV myself I’d love a Kona myself. I only wish the Kona Hybrid was available stateside! (It is widely available in Europe.)
With the N line Ultimate you can get ventilated seat and the 360 camera. Canadian version. I love the N interior however I disliked not having all limited features on the USA trims, Korean version will have both seats electric as well
Keep the Kona N with this body language and make the powertrain more reliable and then we'll talk. Also consider making your EV 240hp/300lbft and you won't need an N.
Funky looking, still up in the air regarding long term reliability, I chose the Mazda CX-30 for my recent purchase. But love , love your reviews, aloha!
Solid choice ! with your Mazda CX-30 , Mazda builds a much better car. I’ve been driving a Mazda 3 GT AWD Turbo Hatch as well as the NA 2.5L before that and a Mazda will outlast these things in every way, and you get a real transmission with a Mazda.
That would be cool. However I heard that Hyundai doesn't want the Kona to overlap Tucson that much since the Kona interior space is already encroaching into Tucson territory.
@goochigoochs3836 I sat inside both a couple weeks ago. The Kona was actually a little tight for me.At six foot where the Tucson was completely fine. Headroom is surprisingly small and in the Kona..
@@gosman949 Nah, I look at it like watches. There are alot of smart watches and applewatches now, but they still make mechanical watches still, and I hope that will happen with cars too.
I just purchased the Kona N Line Htrac last week and so far, it does not have wireless carplay/android auto though I did see it in the menus on the car. When i tap on the Vehicle Projection, it still asks me to connect my phone to the car. So, soon maybe.
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Great Review. My 1997 Hyundai Tiburon has reached 206k and needs a new Tranny. I have dumped too much in it the past 4 years , so im looking to upgrade. I'm ironically in the summer sale commercial ,and have decided to get a new car with the profits. The N line is first on my list , but the Limited is tempting. Love the all wheel drive turbo. It has 60 more horses then My manual Tiburon. The cameras and lighting inside should have been an option for the N Line!
Canada do not have a Limited trim for the Kona hence the N-Line is fully loaded. As for the hybrid Kona not coming to the US, it's for the best considering Toyota upped their hybrid game. The n/a 1.6 engine is best suited for the Venue/Soul, and the 1.6t hybrid need to go into the Kona/Niro and other vehicles on that platform. If that powertrain cost too much for that platform, they can always hybridized the Nu 2.0 I-4 engine for lower cost.
Thanks for this review, you make this vehicle seem appealing. I certainly agree with one of your closing remarks! Hyundai needs to bring the hybrid variant back to the U.S. market. I may wait a bit, with this said I may consider a Tucson N-line (where hybrid is mandatory).
That Tucson N Line looks incredibly cool. However, there is a $7K price difference between that and Kona N Line. That is the reason why I drove the Kona N Line home last weekend. 😁
Too small for me and way too much hard touch plastic, but at least it has real buttons and the rear window go all the way down. No mention on the radio maker but I doubt it will be premium since the passenger seat is a manual.
@@Aki_Lesbrinco So they are kind of using the “N” part loosely now? Sad. The N version if the Kona, Elantra and now canceled Velociter (spelling?) really was impressive. I hope the keep the N version of this new version, that will be an amazing little vehicle!
Off the line it *sounds* like it could benefit from a slightly sportier final drive ratio for that 8 speed in this N line model to make up for that newfound weight, that alone would probably bring 0-60 down to 7 seconds flat. It’s already down on mpg over the previous gen anyway. I’m curious how the aftermarket support is for this 1.6t platform it would be neat to modify to around 275hp like the full-on N model but with all wheel drive unlike the full-on N model. Front wheel drive only on a crossover suv is kinda a deal breaker for me unfortunately. Fingers crossed the future Kona N has awd 🤞
I’ve always loved the Kona and while I love the look of the previous generation, I’m glad that Hyundai gave it this redesign and it really looks pretty nice.
@@stargate25645 search "comma ai" and you'll find a device that you can plug into many cars (Hyundai, KIA, Toyota, etc) and it allows you to run your own self-driving software. Like I said, it takes some tinkering but it gives the best experience and many cars are fully compatible. Comma is better than Tesla in that you can sort of help it if the turn it makes isn't quite right and it won't cancel just because you touched the wheel. It's a more harmonious implementation than what Tesla currently has and it works about as well as Tesla's FSD Beta.
At least you can brake torque it now with the 8 speed and it’ll be a lot smoother. It’s still not enough power though for me I’m just going to save for a Golf R
My 2022 Kona Limited AWD, blows this new Kona away, I love the space in the 2024, but it has lost fun. the interior stack is a disaster!!! Open cubby holes, looks like a poorly designed office cubes! Bring back the DCT! And it still has too much road noise.
Has anyone experienced a faulty sunroof...My Kona has been at the car dealership for 90 days...I'm currently filing a Lemon Law case against Hyundai cause they can't seen to be able to fix the issue..
In a class of boring ass looking cars. I think this will age much better than the Juke especially as cars get more radically styled in an attempt to make electric and hybrids look cool too.
@@devongee1776 I can't imagine Hyundai won't ditch the geometric stuff on the side of these vehicles soon. It was kind of neat at first but now just seems like a distracting eyesore.
Weird choice to put the fake leather on the side of the door above the arm rest area rather than allocate it to the top of the door where everyone rests their elbows at some point
We're talking about 30-34k for 190hp. I can get a GR corrola, WRX or a 24' V6 Camry for a few grand more. I can get a RAV4 hybrid for 2k *LESS*. Are you kidding?
@@KevLEXodus you won’t get a GR corolla for 35K. You’ll be paying markups WRX same thing. Camry v6 you could find a deal but rav4 hybrid forget it you’ll pay markups
@@naveenthemachine If the prices of these cars are up *solely* because people want them so much it drives up demand, what does that say about those cars in comparison to this? Of course dealers will markup those cars. People WANT them. That's the difference. 🤭
Tell me how a 2024 small SUV gets 24/29 mpg from a 4cylinder turbo at 190hp? WTF is with these cost effective engines? Oh the future. My 4th car a 2014 Mercedes E350 with old technology V6 4WD, at 16ft long and 302hp with 273lbs of torque and weighs 4000LBs!!!!!!...... gets 20/29 mpg. WTF are these companies selling. Why is this POS so underpowered and cheap? Yes, I can buy three 2014 E350s and have change left over for this crap vehicle. Get a PHEV and be done with it.....let alone owning a Bluetec, diesel or whatever BMW calls it. This cost savings KIA/Hyundai and BMW/Mercedes does it as well garbage is saving them money. Not you.
What's not to like about this car? Amazing tech, space, cargo, ground clearance, alot of features, crazy design (good or bad) and a decently reliable engine and transmission? Hyundai/Kia are really knocking it out of the park nowadays.
Agreed. This ties with the cx30 for best in the segment
Better gas mileage would be nice, otherwise I agree with your statement.
A lot more bloated, heavier, considerably slower and less fuel efficient, much pricier than previous Kona. That's what's not to like.
tell that to the kia boys.
@@janoycresnova9156Your the only person on here that has mentioned that. So only you. 😢
Upgraded my 2019 to the 2024 N line. My did come with the wireless CarPlay
wow! Great review!! I dont watch a lot of youtube but just bought one of these in canada. cant wait to get it! thankyou
Physical buttons for everything. Thank you Hyundai.
Down in Australia, one region where the Hybrid is available:
We have two trim levels Kona and Kona Premium. Kona is equivalent (roughly) to the US SEL; Kona Premium is equivalent (roughly) to the Limited, but notably the Sunroof is a $1500 factory option so you can have it with or without. Driveline is the 2.0 NA IVT or the 1.6 Hybrid DCT both in FWD. If you option the Hybrid you get the Multi-link rear suspension and the Column mounted shift selector like the N-Line.
Notice I haven't listed the N-line as a trim level. That's because for us the N-line is a Factory Option Pack. You can apply the N-Line Pack to either the Kona or the Kona Premium (with or without Sunroof). N-line gives you the 1.6T 8spd Auto and Htrack AWD and all the trim options *but* this is also where it gets a little complicated.
You can spec the N-line package on the Hybrid power train models and it only includes the body kit (full body colour) and interior trim features.
New Santa Fe here is Hybrid Only (currently) in FWD or AWD with a 6 speed Auto.
Tucson can be had in a Hybrid FWD only again with 6 speed Auto.
These two are 'standard' Hybrid - no Plug-In option.
I have this car and just received the wireless CarPlay update last week.
I drove the 1.6T. It puts a smile on your face. It has a very good power band and was a pleasure to daily drive. It's an interesting new engine 🤔 Too new to know if they'll last long. I would like to see one with 150k miles or more 😮
That engine is not new. The only thing that is new to this engine is CVVD. This simple tech that will not give you any issues unlike Nissan and their complicated compression engines. Of all the engines in Hyundai lineup, the 1.6t I-4 and any of the v-6 engine are ones to get for solid history in reliability despite some being DI only (they will last as long as you clean the injectors after so many miles).
@@JT-fq2bl and this turbo runs regular gas he says.!!!
2024 Hyundai Kona N Line is a lot faster than it's main rival, the 2024 Honda HRV. According to TheTopher, zero to 60 in the HRV is almost 13 seconds
@gosman949 True. All Hyundai/Kia current turbocharged engines can run on Regular Unleaded.
@@JT-fq2bl then why can't Lexus, BMW, and Mercedes run on regular unleaded?
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Hyundai and Kia and Genesis are killing it. I’m already starting to see these Kona’s on the road here in Southwest Florida. Amazing looking cars.
Thanks for mentioning the Blindspot camera feature, you sold me on getting limited!
I wish you could add things like the blind spot monitor, 360 camera etc with an option package. That way you can have your N line trim but still have limited features.
I recommended the 2023 Kona to my sister, she ended up with the Limited AWD Turbo and loves it. Her first-ever non-Japanese car. (I already have the original Genesis so I’ve been firmly in the Hyundai camp already).
If I needed an SUV myself I’d love a Kona myself. I only wish the Kona Hybrid was available stateside! (It is widely available in Europe.)
With the N line Ultimate you can get ventilated seat and the 360 camera. Canadian version. I love the N interior however I disliked not having all limited features on the USA trims, Korean version will have both seats electric as well
Kona N needs to be lowered AWD and the 2.5T engine with 300 hp with a manual and I’m all in.
33k car and the parking sensors are locked behind a trim level. Auto industry is still nuts
Really like the looks of the new kona! for some reason, i like the limited with the black cladding and might take a further look!
Keep the Kona N with this body language and make the powertrain more reliable and then we'll talk. Also consider making your EV 240hp/300lbft and you won't need an N.
love subcompact suvs, glad they are still making this
Funky looking, still up in the air regarding long term reliability, I chose the Mazda CX-30 for my recent purchase. But love , love your reviews, aloha!
Solid choice ! with your Mazda CX-30 , Mazda builds a much better car.
I’ve been driving a Mazda 3 GT AWD Turbo Hatch as well as the NA 2.5L before that and a Mazda will outlast these things in every way, and you get a real transmission with a Mazda.
I really like this car. To bad it it does not get the hybrid system from the Tucson. 220+ HP would be a hoot and the mileage would be great.
That would be cool. However I heard that Hyundai doesn't want the Kona to overlap Tucson that much since the Kona interior space is already encroaching into Tucson territory.
@goochigoochs3836 I sat inside both a couple weeks ago. The Kona was actually a little tight for me.At six foot where the Tucson was completely fine. Headroom is surprisingly small and in the Kona..
Still not quite on board with screen gauge clusters and this one is not helping. But I like that they still have all those physical buttons
I have a 2022 Sonata Limited, the screen in that is awesome and I really like the configurability.
well you might else get use to it sshhh! It is coming to all vehicles it seems.
@@gosman949 Nah, I look at it like watches. There are alot of smart watches and applewatches now, but they still make mechanical watches still, and I hope that will happen with cars too.
I had a sedan hatchback back in 2015 traded it for compact suv couldn't be any happier😊
Really wish they'd bring the i30n to North America
I just purchased the Kona N Line Htrac last week and so far, it does not have wireless carplay/android auto though I did see it in the menus on the car. When i tap on the Vehicle Projection, it still asks me to connect my phone to the car. So, soon maybe.
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Great start to 2024 and well deserved. Always appreciate your reviews, variety of content, unbiased, informative and helpful.
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Great Review. My 1997 Hyundai Tiburon has reached 206k and needs a new Tranny. I have dumped too much in it the past 4 years , so im looking to upgrade. I'm ironically in the summer sale commercial ,and have decided to get a new car with the profits. The N line is first on my list , but the Limited is tempting. Love the all wheel drive turbo. It has 60 more horses then My manual Tiburon. The cameras and lighting inside should have been an option for the N Line!
Excellent review
The residual value on my 22 kona is $14,500. Carmax says its worth $18,000. I dont know if this is good or bad?
I raced one of these Sunday in my 2016 F150 2.7 ecoboost. It is pretty damn quick.
Wow, that is quick for a 1.6T.
@@goochigoochs3836 You should watch the video.
@@goochigoochs3836 I forgot about my video. It's the intro to my channel now.
Canada do not have a Limited trim for the Kona hence the N-Line is fully loaded. As for the hybrid Kona not coming to the US, it's for the best considering Toyota upped their hybrid game. The n/a 1.6 engine is best suited for the Venue/Soul, and the 1.6t hybrid need to go into the Kona/Niro and other vehicles on that platform. If that powertrain cost too much for that platform, they can always hybridized the Nu 2.0 I-4 engine for lower cost.
No one:
Sofyan every intro: “when it comes to …..” 😂
Lol thought I was the only one that noticed
Everytime... it's lazy.
Thanks for this review, you make this vehicle seem appealing.
I certainly agree with one of your closing remarks! Hyundai needs to bring the hybrid variant back to the U.S. market.
I may wait a bit, with this said I may consider a Tucson N-line (where hybrid is mandatory).
That Tucson N Line looks incredibly cool. However, there is a $7K price difference between that and Kona N Line. That is the reason why I drove the Kona N Line home last weekend. 😁
Too small for me and way too much hard touch plastic, but at least it has real buttons and the rear window go all the way down. No mention on the radio maker but I doubt it will be premium since the passenger seat is a manual.
Not a fan of the rear lights placements. Should've integrated the side lights with the line led.
I would of put the turn signals as part of the long led strips, and leave off the spoiler but otherwise i like the look.
So a subcompact suv wasn’t family friendly? Who would have thought
If they make an N for this gen I might buy my first ever new vehicle. 🤣🤣🤣
Wireless car play has been included in the latest software update which I did OTA. Be warned though the update is an 8GB download
I thought the N-Line had almost 300 HP and was actually pretty fun?
You're thinking of the N. The N line in this and the Elantra have always used the 1.6 turbo with 200ish hp.
@@Aki_Lesbrinco So they are kind of using the “N” part loosely now? Sad. The N version if the Kona, Elantra and now canceled Velociter (spelling?) really was impressive. I hope the keep the N version of this new version, that will be an amazing little vehicle!
Off the line it *sounds* like it could benefit from a slightly sportier final drive ratio for that 8 speed in this N line model to make up for that newfound weight, that alone would probably bring 0-60 down to 7 seconds flat. It’s already down on mpg over the previous gen anyway. I’m curious how the aftermarket support is for this 1.6t platform it would be neat to modify to around 275hp like the full-on N model but with all wheel drive unlike the full-on N model. Front wheel drive only on a crossover suv is kinda a deal breaker for me unfortunately. Fingers crossed the future Kona N has awd 🤞
Nissan juke erasure 😞 0:30
I’ve always loved the Kona and while I love the look of the previous generation, I’m glad that Hyundai gave it this redesign and it really looks pretty nice.
Have you considered reviewing the lane centering on these cars? That's a big thing going forward from manufacturers.
You can add a comma and get better than the stock system. Takes some tinkering but it's the best option and better than Tesla FSD Beta in some ways
@@paulgemperlein626 comma?
@@stargate25645 search "comma ai" and you'll find a device that you can plug into many cars (Hyundai, KIA, Toyota, etc) and it allows you to run your own self-driving software. Like I said, it takes some tinkering but it gives the best experience and many cars are fully compatible. Comma is better than Tesla in that you can sort of help it if the turn it makes isn't quite right and it won't cancel just because you touched the wheel. It's a more harmonious implementation than what Tesla currently has and it works about as well as Tesla's FSD Beta.
the most not important thing in car
@@kristijan933 disagree vehemently.
At least you can brake torque it now with the 8 speed and it’ll be a lot smoother. It’s still not enough power though for me I’m just going to save for a Golf R
Without the N the 2.0T should definitely be offered in the N line trim with the normal 8 speed and awd.
I believe that rims 17 or 18 max 19 its just a problem making car slower and 19 tires are very expensive
Epic missed opportunity for a sporty manual transmission. Great review as always, Sofyan. Thank you.
YES A MILLION
My 2022 Kona Limited AWD, blows this new Kona away, I love the space in the 2024, but it has lost fun. the interior stack is a disaster!!! Open cubby holes, looks like a poorly designed office cubes! Bring back the DCT! And it still has too much road noise.
I highly doubt they'll make another Kona N
Annoying stop/start feature?
I like Hyundai but $34k doesn’t even get you 200hp? And the fuel economy isn’t even impressive.
It's the n line buddy
Has anyone experienced a faulty sunroof...My Kona has been at the car dealership for 90 days...I'm currently filing a Lemon Law case against Hyundai cause they can't seen to be able to fix the issue..
Would save a little more money and go for GLA35
I am leasing 35 months to go. Plastic parts in the engine bay? I am no expert, but I doubt this vehicle lasts 10 years.
Do the new Hyundai Sonata N-Line
Disappointed that it has only 4 star
Way overdesigned body IMO and will age as gracefully as the Nissan Juke.
In a class of boring ass looking cars. I think this will age much better than the Juke especially as cars get more radically styled in an attempt to make electric and hybrids look cool too.
@@devongee1776 I can't imagine Hyundai won't ditch the geometric stuff on the side of these vehicles soon. It was kind of neat at first but now just seems like a distracting eyesore.
Weird choice to put the fake leather on the side of the door above the arm rest area rather than allocate it to the top of the door where everyone rests their elbows at some point
Maybe someday, I will buy this SUV like this.
They should of kept the old engine
0-60 in 7.3 sec? That’s not an N-Line. Everything else pretty decent, but that’s very very disappointing.
I would consider Hyundai if their customer service didn't have such poor ratings.
Robocop !!!
Please upgrade your camera 😭
Lol why did this car ever have a dual clutch??
I swear if they do a kona n with awd I'm in.
that rear end...ugh...
Another cute 'ute!
This looks like another hit from Hyundai
Sorry to all the Hyundai Kia haters who failed as usual to convince us that they’re junk products
We're talking about 30-34k for 190hp. I can get a GR corrola, WRX or a 24' V6 Camry for a few grand more. I can get a RAV4 hybrid for 2k *LESS*.
Are you kidding?
@@KevLEXodus you won’t get a GR corolla for 35K. You’ll be paying markups
WRX same thing. Camry v6 you could find a deal but rav4 hybrid forget it you’ll pay markups
@@naveenthemachine If the prices of these cars are up *solely* because people want them so much it drives up demand, what does that say about those cars in comparison to this?
Of course dealers will markup those cars. People WANT them. That's the difference. 🤭
Terrible gas mileage
Robocop lol
lol 7.3 0-60
Kona's rival, 2024 Honda HRV does zero to 60 in almost 13 seconds according to TheTopher
Tell me how a 2024 small SUV gets 24/29 mpg from a 4cylinder turbo at 190hp? WTF is with these cost effective engines? Oh the future. My 4th car a 2014 Mercedes E350 with old technology V6 4WD, at 16ft long and 302hp with 273lbs of torque and weighs 4000LBs!!!!!!...... gets 20/29 mpg. WTF are these companies selling. Why is this POS so underpowered and cheap? Yes, I can buy three 2014 E350s and have change left over for this crap vehicle. Get a PHEV and be done with it.....let alone owning a Bluetec, diesel or whatever BMW calls it. This cost savings KIA/Hyundai and BMW/Mercedes does it as well garbage is saving them money. Not you.
The interior is so ugly compared to the older model
1st
That just means you're a loser.
nice car but it's so ugly
Look how hideous it looks. I pray someone never buys this car. Id rather get a 20 year old mercedes.
Why would you pray that others never buy it? How would someone that you don't know buying this car affect you?
Ahmed shame on you astigfirullah! Allah drives this 2024 Hyundai Kona N line in Jannah!
@@braetonwilson4296way to bring religion into this😂 who hurt you so bad
i dont like the looks at all. especially the rear. the light bars are cool but the actual tail and headlights look weird
who cares about the rear.