I got a 2018 in December. It has less than 7k miles on it and has been back twice for dropping to limp mode from a knock sensor code. That's once before they changed the sensor and once after. The car can't handle rpm load when passing or merging onto the highway. Both times the car dropped to 40mph almost immediately, almost causing pileups. DO NOT BUY A THETA II EQUIPED HYUNDAI OR KIA.
The design may not be for everyone (including me), but Hyundai doesn't fail at shaking the whole automotive industry with their bold and striking design.
It makes a ton of sense. The N line Is there racing model. It's to look sporty and feel sporty. What irritates me about it, though? Is that it could use more power and a faster 0-60, for what it's supposed to be.
There is a full Kona N but no AWD. Not sure they have a full N in the new 2024 models. I really like what Hyundai is doing with their N cars, specially the Elantra .
I bought the 2023 Kona N Line Ultimate few weeks ago! absolutely love it, fun to drive, decent fuel consumption, nice look! I'm glad I picked the 2023 as I don't really dig the new style. But kudos to Hyundai for trying different styles and shaking the auto industry!
.. im leaning towards '23 Kona sel plus ;) white or silver exterior w/ Blk interior & jus hope i can get a good deal too.. im not a big fan of the new design either.. did u pay msrp or any mark up?
@@robertogarciajr.8618 I paid MSRP but they "forced" lots of additional fees I couldn't opted out which was borderline legit in my opinion (admin fees, wheel locks, winter floor mats, leather protection and many more... even 75$ to fuel the tank). The manager said they are selling new cars with forced packages to compensate for low stock. I wish you good luck finding your '23 Kona SEL plus :)
The HUD on the Hyundai. Santa Fe is nice IMO. It’s super helpful for cars with automatic radar cruise control/lane keeping - so you don’t have to look down to know if your car is on full auto or if it doesn’t recognize the lane borders.
I test drove this yesterday. It's very nice inside. I love the way the flat panels on the dash looks as well as the wide flatscreen. Also love how dash does it's animation think when you go into turbo mode. Sure the power isn't like the 2023 Kona N, but i'm not looking into the Kona for power. It's plenty powerful enough to get me by. I just need a comfortable, reliable SUV and this car seems to deliver.
Went to Portugal a few weeks ago and saw a bunch of Honda HR-Vs but they were not the HRV-s we know in North America. They were good looking early 2000s off roaders. It turns out Honda has been using that name for a long time in other countries.
This was a great direction for the Kona- inside and out. Although the specs are very similar now between the Kona and Seltos, the Kona is still less roomy than the Seltos. In addition to that, the Seltos has much more cargo area. All things considered, it still makes more sense to go for the KIA Seltos over the Hyundai Kona.
Exactly what I thought. I really hoped the Canadian model wouldn't be like that after watching a lot of reviews from overseas but oh well, I guess it'll be fun. Ordered a EV Ultimate...
That front end is definitely a front end. Reminds me of the seltos with the light bar thing but it looks even more front end like than before . Not sure why I like the light bars
Hyundai def is on a mission the past few yrs, they have level up their cars design and performance, whoever are fueling this great change in that company is making its founder Chung Ju-yung proud! This was his dream to make great cars!
I have a 2023 Kona N-Line and love it but I was also loving the way the 2024 version looked. If I could have the new exterior but old interior but with the revamped screent hat would have been ideal.
@@diydrivenGABetter interior? I looked at the new CX-30 yesterday and it doesn’t even have a touch screen. It’s all button operated from the middle of the gear stick.
The overall shape of the rear end and the taillights that are separate from the horizontal light bar don't sit well with me. It has a bold design, but I think it's far from good looking.
I bought a 23 Kona N (not n-line) after watching your videos. These things absolutely rip and I would have considered getting a newer 24 KN in this style but they dropped the N. hopefully a two year run of that model means that the Kn retains its value over time a bit better 😁
If you haven't already, swap your tires and you'll be the happiest ever. My OEM P7's lasted me legit 21k km before they were all bald and I had done 3 rotations at that time to ensure equal wear. Get DWS 06+'s and never look back, best tires ever. (even works in winter) I'm going to tune mine to N75 stage 2, these internals are quite robust so all you need are spark plugs and a performance filter (K&N sells a drop in for our vehicle) Have fun fellow KN owner.
I sold my mom on the Limited trim of this car in only 10 minutes. Her Jeep has been having problems with rust and electrics. She always wanted an orange Jeep and finally got one. She's only had it for 3 years and it's garbage. Since these Konas come in orange and have a lot of cool features at a good price, it might just be our next car.
My roomate got her Seltos with a headups displays, and she loves it. I also like it, as apposed to our disgust for not being able to get rid of Sirius XM app in our cars.
Could be a nice upgrade from my 2021 Kona Luxury (which also has a regular torque converter automatic). However, the new N-Line would have to have more premium upgrades to compete with the old Luxury version... Since Albert Bierman is no longer in the driving seat, I wonder if future N's will have the same level of magic.
The robo cop lights don’t look bad but I don’t understand the need to add the unnecessary complication for when your car gets damaged and u need to find extra light housings to repair. Especially for the rear brake lights- when it literally doesn’t have anything to do with the lower mounted brake light
I own a 22 n line. This is a massive improvement. So many features I would love to have. But man I hate the way it looks now. It looks like something a superhero’s sidekick would drive.
Why did they interchange the position of the tachometer and speedometer. My current KONA, and most vehicles out there have the tachometer on the left and the speedometer on the right... Does Huyndai know something we don't ??
I'm not sure I really understand the the issue is with the shifter. It seems fairly logical that you'd twist it with your thumb going forwards to go into drive. Once you've got that figured out, it's hard to go wrong with it. A car with flappy paddles for gears doesn't need anything other than P-R-D-N, so having a separate action for each (except Neutral, which you hardly ever need) makes sense. I'm just basing this on my experience with the Mercedes shifter stalk, which is much quicker and easier to use than any other I've tried. The only disadvantage of the Merc system is that they have to cram the wiper controls onto the indicator stalk. It seems like the Hyundai approach solves that problem.
I've had no issues with the shifter. Even if you have a hard time remembering the motions there's two different audio cues for Reverse and Drive and the gear selection shows up on the instrument panel.
I'm in Canada Ontario and I just got a 2023 Elantra N line ultimate in july and I love it! The new Kona robocop look is very cool but we'll see how hyundai does the refreshes in the next 5 yrs when I'm in the market for a new car again.
5 years man and with prices in Ontario you are better off long term which is why Toyota is always my pick any day. I agree for a brand like Hyundai and others 5 Year ownership is a good timeline.
What is the purpose of these tiny suvs.... you make cars small for efficiency but they are never efficient cause they throw large low profile wheels and tires on it and lift them. You can get a prius/civic, corolla, gti hatches that are just as practical and all get better mileage. Why not just make, idk hatchback or wagon versions of your midsize vehicles like the accord, camry, sonata ect and get better efficiency than their suv alternative?
@@TheStraightPipes It's a catch 22. I would have bought an AWD hatchback Elantra if they offered it. I got a 2019 Kona 1.6T w/AWD instead, because that's the only option that was close enough.
Efficient hatchback wagon are still sold and more more popular in EU and the rest of the world. Americans like "big" tall inefficient vehicles. Trucks, SUVs, crossovers all I see in Canada now.
Looks pretty good. I'm interested in the electric one and would like to hear about the sound system. Everyone says the sound system in the Ioniq 5 is mediocre at best.
I’m watching from the 🚽 as well… lol Wow, it didn’t raise that much in US. 23- 27,850 24- 30,650 ($2800 increase). We only get 1 N line in US. Top trim (Ultimate) comes with cladding, 1.6T starts at 31,650. Both comes either front or AWD.
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Stealth technology! Polarizing is what is understated especially given what is outgoing.
I got a 2018 in December. It has less than 7k miles on it and has been back twice for dropping to limp mode from a knock sensor code. That's once before they changed the sensor and once after. The car can't handle rpm load when passing or merging onto the highway. Both times the car dropped to 40mph almost immediately, almost causing pileups. DO NOT BUY A THETA II EQUIPED HYUNDAI OR KIA.
Robo&Cop The YuJak Horsemen Edition
The design may not be for everyone (including me), but Hyundai doesn't fail at shaking the whole automotive industry with their bold and striking design.
Yeah, a different design every generation because they can't settle on a cohesive design language.
Dont worry they will change out again in 4 yrs. They have zero heritage. They keep changing their design and trying to hide their H emblem.
Hyundai's war on logical and aesthetic front bumper/headlamps and trunkline/rear-indicators continues.
lol definitely not for me either.
KIA boi specia;l
I actually frigging LOVE this front end. Its so refreshing to see something cool in a boring shape if they arent gonna give us sports cars
Hyundai is Hyundai. after 5 year ZERO resale value.
@@fffwe3876not with how the used car market is today, used cars are only going to get more expensive along with everything else
@@fffwe3876 ur the type to whine and cry about everything. If you ever wonder why independent women don't like you this is probably the reason why.
Absolutely!
Some people keep their car for more than 5 years... @@fffwe3876
A polarising design for sure but I absolutely love it. Finally a car company actually doing something ambitious with their designs.
This N-trim doesn't make a lot of sense though, as the Limited has WAY more features for almost the same price.
It makes a ton of sense. The N line Is there racing model. It's to look sporty and feel sporty. What irritates me about it, though? Is that it could use more power and a faster 0-60, for what it's supposed to be.
@@devizesolstice4617 yeah wish they had done an actual N model, not just an N line
@@devizesolstice4617 what they should have is a ‘N’ model like they did with a previous model, not just as N line.
Looks a car the Lorax would drive
Best description I've heard for this car lmao
?????😭😭😭😭😭Hilarious
Legit!
Why is this so apt and making so much sense?
He’d drive the electric version
Okay, this Kona definitely needs a full N version
But all-wheel-drive this time. Would be amazing in winter.
With AWD this time
Not happenin’
There is a full Kona N but no AWD. Not sure they have a full N in the new 2024 models.
I really like what Hyundai is doing with their N cars, specially the Elantra .
Kona N is discontinued for 2024
I bought the 2023 Kona N Line Ultimate few weeks ago! absolutely love it, fun to drive, decent fuel consumption, nice look! I'm glad I picked the 2023 as I don't really dig the new style. But kudos to Hyundai for trying different styles and shaking the auto industry!
.. im leaning towards '23 Kona sel plus ;) white or silver exterior w/ Blk interior & jus hope i can get a good deal too.. im not a big fan of the new design either.. did u pay msrp or any mark up?
@@robertogarciajr.8618 I paid MSRP but they "forced" lots of additional fees I couldn't opted out which was borderline legit in my opinion (admin fees, wheel locks, winter floor mats, leather protection and many more... even 75$ to fuel the tank). The manager said they are selling new cars with forced packages to compensate for low stock. I wish you good luck finding your '23 Kona SEL plus :)
Does it come with an option for heads up display?thanks
@@saligaurav Yes with the Ultimate trim!
The HUD on the Hyundai. Santa Fe is nice IMO. It’s super helpful for cars with automatic radar cruise control/lane keeping - so you don’t have to look down to know if your car is on full auto or if it doesn’t recognize the lane borders.
They've pulled off the front & rear lightbar really well. I'd delete the spoiler though..
I test drove this yesterday. It's very nice inside. I love the way the flat panels on the dash looks as well as the wide flatscreen. Also love how dash does it's animation think when you go into turbo mode.
Sure the power isn't like the 2023 Kona N, but i'm not looking into the Kona for power. It's plenty powerful enough to get me by. I just need a comfortable, reliable SUV and this car seems to deliver.
I also like the previous style better, but I love that they are trying new things! They made huge improvements past few years mechanically too
Went to Portugal a few weeks ago and saw a bunch of Honda HR-Vs but they were not the HRV-s we know in North America. They were good looking early 2000s off roaders. It turns out Honda has been using that name for a long time in other countries.
This was a great direction for the Kona- inside and out. Although the specs are very similar now between the Kona and Seltos, the Kona is still less roomy than the Seltos. In addition to that, the Seltos has much more cargo area. All things considered, it still makes more sense to go for the KIA Seltos over the Hyundai Kona.
Overall looks good, but the plastic mess of the grill area with 8 different designs needs fixed. Hopefully the N resolves that
The best part of this video is that you guys are listening to Yacht Rock. Love to see it
9:46 interesting they swapped the side the cruise control buttons were on that’s going to be fun to get used to for previous Kona owners
Exactly what I thought. I really hoped the Canadian model wouldn't be like that after watching a lot of reviews from overseas but oh well, I guess it'll be fun. Ordered a EV Ultimate...
Congratulations on another stellar video!
Pontiac Aztec is that you?
That front end is definitely a front end.
Reminds me of the seltos with the light bar thing but it looks even more front end like than before .
Not sure why I like the light bars
Hyundai def is on a mission the past few yrs, they have level up their cars design and performance, whoever are fueling this great change in that company is making its founder Chung Ju-yung proud! This was his dream to make great cars!
I have a 2023 Kona N-Line and love it but I was also loving the way the 2024 version looked.
If I could have the new exterior but old interior but with the revamped screent hat would have been ideal.
I love the hud in my '20 Kona. Once you set up the height it works pretty flawlessly.
0:00 to 0:27 I love the song 🎧 and also I like the cooler camera action angle 📐 whoever do the camera film I like it 10/10.
What’s your opinion on how it compares to the Mazda CX-30? Performance, fun to drive, materials etc.
Get the CX30 NA....it provides the same power and torque, you can get it for a steal, has a better interior and will be way more reliable.
@@diydrivenGABetter interior? I looked at the new CX-30 yesterday and it doesn’t even have a touch screen. It’s all button operated from the middle of the gear stick.
13:06 Yuri set that up real well on Jacob.. lmbo😅
The overall shape of the rear end and the taillights that are separate from the horizontal light bar don't sit well with me. It has a bold design, but I think it's far from good looking.
Thank you, Nephew! Support those dude at all cost. Such good content
Hyundai are really on a roll with their designs!
Looks like it should be lowered. Looks okay but I like the previous style better. Also, I would rather get a Mini Cooper for the money.
GROUND CLEARANCE! YAY! The toggle between charge only vs charge + connection is BRILLIANT.
I really hope that Hyundai pumps out an actual N version with this redesign, a man can dream but I love the way this looks
Kind of weird they only made a N version for like 2 years.
Would be nice to see if they made a more affordable and performance oriented RWD sedan.
I bought a 23 Kona N (not n-line) after watching your videos. These things absolutely rip and I would have considered getting a newer 24 KN in this style but they dropped the N. hopefully a two year run of that model means that the Kn retains its value over time a bit better 😁
Great car. Have fun.
If you haven't already, swap your tires and you'll be the happiest ever. My OEM P7's lasted me legit 21k km before they were all bald and I had done 3 rotations at that time to ensure equal wear. Get DWS 06+'s and never look back, best tires ever. (even works in winter) I'm going to tune mine to N75 stage 2, these internals are quite robust so all you need are spark plugs and a performance filter (K&N sells a drop in for our vehicle)
Have fun fellow KN owner.
Not cancelled just delayed. Rumour is it will be for 2025 and be fully electric.
@@therealcdnuserthat's disappointing to hear lol
@@Kyumilli if it has half the power of the upcoming Ioniq 5 N, it would still be a little rocket.
Does it have the 360 camera and the blind spot monitoring by camera on cockpit? In USA is only available on LIMITED Trim
problem is that no one talks abt the reliability, these gdi engines are trash after 5 -7 years
I agree with Jakub this car looks better than the previous gen, but certainly not a good looking car especially that front end.
What about the rear Kona N??? Where is the new one???
This looks like a spaceship inside and out! I love the cockpit. My car just got totaled and I'm leaning hard toward one of these as a replacement.
The fenders just remind me of a Pontiac Aztec. Liked the old design a bit better.
More excited for the N and the Elantra N!
i have a 2023 Santa Fe, and I was blown away. It is my first Hyundai I owned. It is very nice by far the most popular car in my house hold.
This in black would look sick. I need this car. And I love the ionic 5 inspired interior. I think the best interior design out right now
Looks like this should be the new Pontiac Aztek!!
I'd get Corolla Cross for residual value and reliability...Kona for cool look and sporty handling.
You haven’t been keeping up with the news, hyundais hold value now. Their 3rd gen Santa fe can still be found for $15,000CAD on autotrader…
@@MJT-DAauto trader is mainly prices from dealers
@@alvinsimba734 Check the blue book bud
Damn, they removed all the personality from the front and rear of the design
Yep it’s a mess compared to previous model.
I sold my mom on the Limited trim of this car in only 10 minutes. Her Jeep has been having problems with rust and electrics. She always wanted an orange Jeep and finally got one. She's only had it for 3 years and it's garbage. Since these Konas come in orange and have a lot of cool features at a good price, it might just be our next car.
The Aztec is back from the grave! Cant wait to see this in the Breaking Bad reboot 4 years from now.
My roomate got her Seltos with a headups displays, and she loves it. I also like it, as apposed to our disgust for not being able to get rid of Sirius XM app in our cars.
Could be a nice upgrade from my 2021 Kona Luxury (which also has a regular torque converter automatic). However, the new N-Line would have to have more premium upgrades to compete with the old Luxury version... Since Albert Bierman is no longer in the driving seat, I wonder if future N's will have the same level of magic.
One more good content from you guys. Thank you!
In my country we only have kona ev, I never knew a petrol version existed. Cool!!
The robo cop lights don’t look bad but I don’t understand the need to add the unnecessary complication for when your car gets damaged and u need to find extra light housings to repair. Especially for the rear brake lights- when it literally doesn’t have anything to do with the lower mounted brake light
im probably in the minority here but i despise the whole lightbar trend. this shit will age poorly
The beat at the intro though!!
I own a 22 n line. This is a massive improvement. So many features I would love to have. But man I hate the way it looks now. It looks like something a superhero’s sidekick would drive.
Starting off with the Caribbean vibe .. I started dancing and everything.. 😅
Its got the same horsepower as a 2018 diesel Kia Sorento
When are they going to release the Outlandish Competition Package or short for OCP. 😆
Is this Kia made to be reliable?
@connorelliott7881 .....🤣
Very few affordable vehicles are reliable. Nissan and Chevy aren't much better. I would imagine getting 150-200k miles out of it.
@@brokeboy87 200k is pushing it for any Kia
Yuri mentioned heads up display. Extra points! Tho this model and trim does not offer said feature
editor has a dope fit on, love it
I can't justify " extreme contact sport tires " for a 190hp car
15:47 I think Nolan from Donut actually had a video on this, that dull colors usually go together with times of economic downturns...
With the full light bar its robo cop, with the lights in the middle off its iron man
Answer to Yuris question on what is expensive plastic. I say the injection molded soft touch plastic.
The door panels in this thing do look very low rent.
I like better the previous Kona, specially the N version.
Been a while since your intro made me 🥰🥰🥰🥂
I prefer the previous generation styling
Why did they interchange the position of the tachometer and speedometer. My current KONA, and most vehicles out there have the tachometer on the left and the speedometer on the right... Does Huyndai know something we don't ??
the spoiler isnt on the hyundai website for this car?
I think you need to look into a new prescription, Jakub. This Kona is worse looking than the decent looking last gen Kona. I’m with Yuri on this one.
So basically anyone doesn’t agree with you need prescriptions, hmm okay
I think this new rear looks better, but not the front.
Does it make the same pops and bangs from the older model
This is the N line, not the N, so I doubt they do from the factory
They really should've just put the Knight Rider/KITT red light bar in front.
I can’t keep up with Hyundai and kia’s line up. It feels like they come up with a new cross over every month.
How the reliability on this thing? How many recalls so far?
your editor's Pathfinder looks sick
I'm not sure I really understand the the issue is with the shifter. It seems fairly logical that you'd twist it with your thumb going forwards to go into drive. Once you've got that figured out, it's hard to go wrong with it. A car with flappy paddles for gears doesn't need anything other than P-R-D-N, so having a separate action for each (except Neutral, which you hardly ever need) makes sense.
I'm just basing this on my experience with the Mercedes shifter stalk, which is much quicker and easier to use than any other I've tried. The only disadvantage of the Merc system is that they have to cram the wiper controls onto the indicator stalk. It seems like the Hyundai approach solves that problem.
I've had no issues with the shifter. Even if you have a hard time remembering the motions there's two different audio cues for Reverse and Drive and the gear selection shows up on the instrument panel.
I'm in Canada Ontario and I just got a 2023 Elantra N line ultimate in july and I love it! The new Kona robocop look is very cool but we'll see how hyundai does the refreshes in the next 5 yrs when I'm in the market for a new car again.
5 years man and with prices in Ontario you are better off long term which is why Toyota is always my pick any day. I agree for a brand like Hyundai and others 5 Year ownership is a good timeline.
Something to note, the US version still shows the 7 speed DCT, not the 8 auto
it is the standard 8 speed auto tho
As a Kona N owner, I also find this good looking but prefer the smaller and more aggresive design of the old N design.
I’m currently watching on the toilet
How was the toilet
Unc with the perfect plug!! ❤
That was Michah's Florida cousin 🤣
...the wing is screaming..."break me off"
I liked the 1st gen Kona...
This one looks more like a Genesis🤨
Does the lightning not count for double robocop?
Ground clearance?
This is right there with the Pontiac Aztek in the looks department.
Can you make a review of the SsangYong Torres please🙂🙂
is this a preview of new Hyundai/kia interior design? so nice to see the dual use climate/radio screen is gone
They should do a elantra liftback with 7 inch ground clearance instead
Wait how did you manage to get the N Line in Mirage Green?!
What is the purpose of these tiny suvs.... you make cars small for efficiency but they are never efficient cause they throw large low profile wheels and tires on it and lift them. You can get a prius/civic, corolla, gti hatches that are just as practical and all get better mileage. Why not just make, idk hatchback or wagon versions of your midsize vehicles like the accord, camry, sonata ect and get better efficiency than their suv alternative?
Because people buy SUVs and companies like money. If consumers bought wagons and hatchbacks we’d have more of those instead, but they don’t
@@TheStraightPipes It's a catch 22. I would have bought an AWD hatchback Elantra if they offered it. I got a 2019 Kona 1.6T w/AWD instead, because that's the only option that was close enough.
@@TheStraightPipes if they dont offer it how are you supposed to buy it?
Efficient hatchback wagon are still sold and more more popular in EU and the rest of the world.
Americans like "big" tall inefficient vehicles. Trucks, SUVs, crossovers all I see in Canada now.
Looks pretty good. I'm interested in the electric one and would like to hear about the sound system. Everyone says the sound system in the Ioniq 5 is mediocre at best.
The good news is you can fix that exhaust sound with a $500 midpipe that bolts on and off np.
This one look better than the last one coz i love robocop 😅
this thing looks dope as hell!
Will huyndai make N version of the this new Kona???
Why does this remind me of a Korean version of the Dodge Caliber? Especially from the side. I think it's the fender flares.
Overall looks good, less the light strip in the front.
Sad to see only the ever-weakening 1.6 Turbo in this enlarged car. I swear that engine loses 2 HP every year. It used to be 201.
Seen one of these in person, VERYY VERYY Nice looking suv
I’m watching from the 🚽 as well… lol
Wow, it didn’t raise that much in US. 23- 27,850 24- 30,650 ($2800 increase). We only get 1 N line in US. Top trim (Ultimate) comes with cladding, 1.6T starts at 31,650. Both comes either front or AWD.