I tested the ultimate spec in the UK 4 days ago. I ordered one as was very impressed . The waiting time was estimated to be 2/3 weeks. The dealership asked me to fill in a query about the salesman. Of course i told the truth, with extra positiveness, because he was good at his job. Yesterday, i got a call from the salesman saying his bosses were congratulating him on his improving sales this month. Cool. He then informed me his friend in another branch across the country has the car in stock now! I pick it up on Monday..6 days after the test drive! Be nice people and you wait less id say ?🎉? ! Happy days 👍
Have had the Kona premium hybrid for 2 months now and we are really happy with it. The camera resolution is amazing compared with our previous CX5. We do mostly around town driving and its very smooth and the fuel economy is great. When we go down the Gold Coast we get on average get 4.0lt per 100km with the long distance driving. That's decent for a medium size car. Only annoyances is the speed warning alerts. We have set up a short cut button to turn that off every time we drive as it always turns back on. I wish Hyundai Aus would do a software update to correct this issue, and allow the drivers of their cars to keep it off permanently if we prefer it that way. Only issue is when you turn it off you loose your speed sign recognition feature. We are still waiting for ‘as promised’ over the air multimedia update to get wireless Android auto and apple car play as its only available to cars delivered from November 2023 I read.
@@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834 we pre-ordered ours earlier in the year, when the petrol ones were just released on the road, subject to test drive when it arrived. Now I hear it’s about 6-9 month wait for a hybrid.
Great review! Enjoyed the breakdown of costs and savings comparisons across the 2nd gen Kona range. Looking forward to seeing more from Olek on the channel!
Having debuted on chasing cars reviewing the Hyundai Kona Hybrid, I have to say it was really good and straight to the point. look forward to watching more car reviews in the coming weeks!👋👋
This is a good presentation by this guy but I cannot get my head around the looks. The slashes down the side, ‘blind’ front and ugly plastic wheel surrounds all contribute to a mish/mash of styles. The warning systems also appear to be intrusive.
By all accounts an excellent Hybrid SUV that is great value for money with superb fuel economy but unfortunately the acceleration is a bit lackluster. I hope they change the software so some of the safety features work better such as the traffic sign recognition feature with the ability to switch it off permanently as many testers have lamented this one flaw in an otherwise excellent Hybrid SUV is nearly a deal breaker. Excellent equipment levels for a base model with $40000 AU on road a fantastic price. 😎
Took a test drive & not only did it beep at me for being just over the speed limit (the speedo is always overstated anyways) but apparently because I was wearing sunglasses it couldn't detect my eyes & so beeped for 30 second telling me to have a cup of coffee. There's just no need for a car to be annoying like that - its distracting & ruined the drive. The other issue with the speedo is that its on the left hand side panel so I couldn't see my speed while driving with that hand on the wheel , I had to keep lifting up my wrist to see the speed which again added in with its full alarm warning for being 1km over was infuriating. I think that's a safety risk far greater than any benefit you get from multiple alarms constantly going off. I had a quick play with the menu on the steering wheel to see if I could get the speed in the middle panel so I could see it but again that just incurred the wrath of the internal annoyance system that beeped at me to keep my eyes on the road. Whoever designed the warning system is an evil sadist. They have to scale it back or at the very least make that completely regimented setting have to be turned on not the default.
A lot of hard plastics, plain interior and the gear lever is nothing new been in Mercedes Benz for years. Still a lot of money in my opinion even for base model.
Those calculations really kill the value proposition for the Hybrid over either the ordinary petrol or turbo models. $5k buys a lot of fuel (especially 91 RON) and the gap only widens if you do less than 15,000km a year (not to mention the loss of the extra power from the turbo, the AWD, and the likely smoother and more reliable regular torque converter auto). 1.6 Turbo N-Line (non-premium) is the pick of the bunch of this range, I reckon.
Rubbish! It’s totally Hyundai’s fault. They have poorly implemented the Euro regulations. The regulations don’t specify that the speed limit warning needs to be audible. Hyundai decided that. No other manufacturer has such intrusive warnings. Also, what don’t Hyundai have a simple button for turning it off or the ability to permanently mute the warnings? Very poor Hyundai. There’s no way I’d even consider a Hyundai/Kia until they fix the speed limit warning system.
@@rinbine2713Holy moly, never seen a brand fanboy have rabies before. There are lots of other brands who have implemented the same rule in a much less intrusive manner. No need to give a rimjob to your favourite automaker
I tested the ultimate spec in the UK 4 days ago. I ordered one as was very impressed .
The waiting time was estimated to be 2/3 weeks.
The dealership asked me to fill in a query about the salesman. Of course i told the truth, with extra positiveness, because he was good at his job.
Yesterday, i got a call from the salesman saying his bosses were congratulating him on his improving sales this month. Cool. He then informed me his friend in another branch across the country has the car in stock now! I pick it up on Monday..6 days after the test drive!
Be nice people and you wait less id say ?🎉? ! Happy days 👍
Have had the Kona premium hybrid for 2 months now and we are really happy with it. The camera resolution is amazing compared with our previous CX5. We do mostly around town driving and its very smooth and the fuel economy is great. When we go down the Gold Coast we get on average get 4.0lt per 100km with the long distance driving. That's decent for a medium size car. Only annoyances is the speed warning alerts. We have set up a short cut button to turn that off every time we drive as it always turns back on. I wish Hyundai Aus would do a software update to correct this issue, and allow the drivers of their cars to keep it off permanently if we prefer it that way. Only issue is when you turn it off you loose your speed sign recognition feature. We are still waiting for ‘as promised’ over the air multimedia update to get wireless Android auto and apple car play as its only available to cars delivered from November 2023 I read.
can't buy one in SA for immediate delivery, don't know how you got yours.
Ordered one hybrid premium sunroof mirage green back in July eta 30th Jan
@@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834 we pre-ordered ours earlier in the year, when the petrol ones were just released on the road, subject to test drive when it arrived. Now I hear it’s about 6-9 month wait for a hybrid.
How do you set up a short cut button for that ?
Great review! Enjoyed the breakdown of costs and savings comparisons across the 2nd gen Kona range. Looking forward to seeing more from Olek on the channel!
Exceptional road test review plus great camera work especially on the interior & instrumentation.
Having debuted on chasing cars reviewing the Hyundai Kona Hybrid, I have to say it was really good and straight to the point. look forward to watching more car reviews in the coming weeks!👋👋
You can use the favorite button on the wheel for a short cut to shutoff those pesky speed warnings, etc.
Is this your first presentation with Chasing cars, Olek? It’s very good!
A superb review. Love the colour of the test Kona. 😍
It is crazy that they arent selling this in the USA. I hope they change their mind.
i dont have a problem with the beeping, having driven it yesterday 5th Dec.
How far will it drive on battery alone , if at all ?
My car next year. But probably end of 2024. Need to save money.
Epic review!!!! Can easily see why it’s become the better option over the comfort level i30s 👌
not in the US?
This is a good presentation by this guy but I cannot get my head around the looks. The slashes down the side, ‘blind’ front and ugly plastic wheel surrounds all contribute to a mish/mash of styles. The warning systems also appear to be intrusive.
By all accounts an excellent Hybrid SUV that is great value for money with superb fuel economy but unfortunately the acceleration is a bit lackluster.
I hope they change the software so some of the safety features work better such as the traffic sign recognition feature with the ability to switch it off permanently as many testers have lamented this one flaw in an otherwise excellent Hybrid SUV is nearly a deal breaker. Excellent equipment levels for a base model with $40000 AU on road a fantastic price.
😎
Any news on when the EV will be launched? Not interested in Hybrid.
still waiting [ as of 5th Dec]
i30 starts at $26k therefore people love them
I agree. Car reviewers are generally out of touch with the consumer’s decision making process.
Took a test drive & not only did it beep at me for being just over the speed limit (the speedo is always overstated anyways) but apparently because I was wearing sunglasses it couldn't detect my eyes & so beeped for 30 second telling me to have a cup of coffee. There's just no need for a car to be annoying like that - its distracting & ruined the drive. The other issue with the speedo is that its on the left hand side panel so I couldn't see my speed while driving with that hand on the wheel , I had to keep lifting up my wrist to see the speed which again added in with its full alarm warning for being 1km over was infuriating. I think that's a safety risk far greater than any benefit you get from multiple alarms constantly going off. I had a quick play with the menu on the steering wheel to see if I could get the speed in the middle panel so I could see it but again that just incurred the wrath of the internal annoyance system that beeped at me to keep my eyes on the road. Whoever designed the warning system is an evil sadist. They have to scale it back or at the very least make that completely regimented setting have to be turned on not the default.
A lot of hard plastics, plain interior and the gear lever is nothing new been in Mercedes Benz for years. Still a lot of money in my opinion even for base model.
Those calculations really kill the value proposition for the Hybrid over either the ordinary petrol or turbo models. $5k buys a lot of fuel (especially 91 RON) and the gap only widens if you do less than 15,000km a year (not to mention the loss of the extra power from the turbo, the AWD, and the likely smoother and more reliable regular torque converter auto).
1.6 Turbo N-Line (non-premium) is the pick of the bunch of this range, I reckon.
Do not complain the Safety system.
The rule made by your NCAP.
Hyundai/KIA didn't make NCAP rule.
Complain your NCAP.
Exactly also lazy councils that don't put up consistent signage to work with modern cars
Rubbish! It’s totally Hyundai’s fault. They have poorly implemented the Euro regulations. The regulations don’t specify that the speed limit warning needs to be audible. Hyundai decided that. No other manufacturer has such intrusive warnings. Also, what don’t Hyundai have a simple button for turning it off or the ability to permanently mute the warnings? Very poor Hyundai. There’s no way I’d even consider a Hyundai/Kia until they fix the speed limit warning system.
@@Die-Sideways You are a liar.
You didn't/don't consider a Hyundai/Kia car.
It’s an awesome good car. A nice shopping basket.
@@rinbine2713Holy moly, never seen a brand fanboy have rabies before. There are lots of other brands who have implemented the same rule in a much less intrusive manner. No need to give a rimjob to your favourite automaker
And the prize for Ugly goes to ……
Your servicing intervals are WRONG chasing cars. The service on the hybrid is every 10,000km. ..NOT every 15,000. We have the new hybrid.
Fascinating. Mine is 15,000. The 1.6 turbo is 10,000. I prepaid my servicing 3 years = 45,000km
Looks awful love my i30n
Whoever buys this car they should get a few extra head and tail lights.
Would never buy this over an i30. Cheaper, roomy enough, easier parking. Better handling etc
He un day? No it’s Hyundai pronounced Hunday
Hmm, a USofA'ian, I guess. 🙄
Hunday is the American way to pronounce it.
From the country that says the word herb without the letter h. FMD champ.
@@shannonrussell7151
Need to add more 'erbs to the soup, sodder those wires together and plan that trip to Ant Artica