Everything you need to know about the Hyundai Kona
The Hyundai Kona forms part of the Korean automaker's vast crossover and SUV range. The model fills the gap between the newly popular Creta range and the old faithful Tucson collection. We take a closer look at the Kona and tell you everything we think you should know about the compact model.
In this article:
Who is the Hyundai Kona a good car for?
What is the Hyundai Kona like to drive?
Tech features in the Hyundai Kona
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Is the Hyundai Kona a good car?
While earlier iterations might leave you wanting for more in terms of performance since the 2021 model year the Korean automaker has hit a good balance between practicality and performance which makes the Kona a good car indeed.
Who is the Hyundai Kona a good car for?
The Hyundai Kona is a good car for single individuals or small families that want both a vehicle that will easily execute the morning commute in style and capable of tackling the occasional dirt road with ease.
Is the Hyundai Kona a good first car?
With many standard driver assistance systems in place as well as compact dimensions and a slightly higher driver position, we think the Hyundai Kona will make for a good first car for first-time vehicle owners. However, the price might be somewhat of a hurdle.
Is the Hyundai Kona a good family car?
The Kona offers seating for five occupants comfortably as well as a 374-litre boot. With so much space and many comfort features, the Kona will make for a good family vehicle, especially considering it comes fitted with a host of standard safety features including six airbags and ISOFIX mounting points on the outer rear seats.
Is there a Hybrid Hyundai Kona?
At the time of writing this article, the Kona range does not offer a hybrid variant as of yet. Instead, customers can choose between a range of petrol engines with varying displacements and power figures.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion
Looking back at our notes from the previous Kona, we were underwhelmed with its dynamic prowess, with a lifeless steering feel and a tendency to fall flat when pushed, dynamically, which is not surprising for a vehicle in this segment but was let down given how sporty the car looks. The updated model looks even sportier, and thankfully, Hyundai has improved things slightly with revisions to the suspension and steering set-up, making the Kona better across a variety of road surfaces, but certainly no dynamic firecracker.
- Sean Nurse, AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Hyundai Kona like inside?
While much of the interior trim on the more recent Kona models still remains the same as the earlier iterations, it still offers good material quality and cabin ergonomics. While practicality is most certainly a focal point of the interior layout and design, the overall styling is still modern with lots of flowing lines on the door cards and dashboard.
Style
The newer Kona models retain a much more striking appearance upfront with the low-mounted headlamps now offering a sharper more sporty design. Still complementing the front design is the high-mounted daytime running lights and a new three-dimensional grille, the latter split in two by the numberplate holder. Up front and at the rear, the Korean automaker incorporated a silver bumper insert which contrasts with the black cladding that adorns the wheel arches. The Kona not only gives a sporty appearance but a rather rugged one too.
Tech features
- Park Assist with Rear Camera
- Rear Seat Alert
- 8.0-inch colour touchscreen infotainment
- Wireless Phone Charging
- Privacy Glass
- Cruise Control
- Apple Carplay/Android Auto
- Remote Keyless Entry
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Kona?
The cheapest Hyundai Kona is the entry trim 2.0 Executive - prices usually start from R 478 900
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How much does it cost?
| Hyundai Kona 2.0 Executive | from R 478 900 |
| Hyundai Kona 1.6T Executive | from R 519 900 |
| Hyundai Kona 1.6T N Line | from R 603 900 |
| Hyundai Kona N | from R 749 900 |
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
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