2018 Hyundai Kona 1.6T - Turbos Make Everything Better

[@moraskovich]

Love this car. Purchased Kona Ultimate in May for my daughter in college (upstate NY). Liked how it drove so much, purchased another Kona Ultimate in August for my youngest driver. Drove many cars before purchase including the Mazda CX3, Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru WRX, VW Alltrack, and Jeep Cherokee. Hands down, the Kona has the best driving experience and has the best warranty (5yr/60,000 miles bumper to bumper). It is small and hatch space is limited. Takes some work to stuff a bike in the back with the seats down. The 1.6T engine is fantastic and in sport mode is responsive and great for mountain driving. The all-wheel drive system has been unstoppable so far in the snow (did fit it with snow tires). What sold me on this car was the drive experience, warranty, and loads of safety features. The DCT is much more enjoyable than a CVT - especially in the mountains. I would NOT recommend it for off-roading though as it can overheat the DCT under heavy load. The look of the Kona is unique - either love it or hate it. My daughters love it and sets it apart from the sea of Subarus in our mountain town. Just my 2 cents.

[@whatwhat8524]

Mark O Thanks, thinking of buying for my 17 y/o daughter. I don't know why any parent would buy a car for their kids w/o all the safety features offered today. Daughter wants it because of the crazy green color and quirky appearance. Son got the Rav4.

[@omardelatorre3359]

Mark O what do you do for a living? Lol

[@Young_Travels]

Spoil much?

[@waffle2489]

thats a weird flex but ok thanks

[@kylemontano228]

Mark O wrx would have been cooler but I see the appeal of the kona

[@jomarstreeter4080]

Your reviews are so calming, I actually watch them on my lunch break and eat my food lol. I'm thinking "oh cool a new episode"! I can't be the only one who does that haha

[@thearousedeunuch]

You aren't the only one who does that. I do that with car and electronic product reviews. :)

[@matthewgeneclayander]

Im doing this right now

[@Hypnodog_]

I always save redline videos for lunch, it's almost as long as a full TV episode

[@chrisohara4777]

I do this every day at work.

[@gabrielrogers5271]

Jomar Streeter I do too

[@ArnoldPranks]

8:04 - Camera guy getting PISSED!! Lol

[@midnightmystery544]

OK... Never seen them make that mistake before...

[@seunghkim7]

what was it about?

[@midnightmystery544]

@@seunghkim7 Sofyan was filming the infotainment/nav and the camera guy that does the exterior shots was in front of him, look over the hood during the infotainment part...

[@deus_ex_machina_]

@@midnightmystery544 He's asking why he was frustrated.

[@justinnegron4843]

Camera guy is his fiance

[@ryanlittleton5615]

It's quite refreshing to finally have a subcompact crossover with some *ACTUAL BALLS*

[@shuritgaming8038]

It only makes 147 hp only about 7 more then R18 civic ... wouldn't call that having balls

[@lukescholey5872]

@@shuritgaming8038 just picked up a 2023 Kona N-Line with the 1.6T. 195 HP & 195 TQ. Still in the break in period but so far I haven’t felt any power lacking for daily driving!

[@shuritgaming8038]

@@lukescholey5872 ya n line defiantly has more power

[@kridreklaw]

Love my Kona have had it almost 6 months now. Solid build quality, fast 7 speed dual clutch, good infotainment system and comfy leather seats.

[@Artecus]

Hello, DW, your comment is now four years young. Do you still have the Kona and has it been reliable? I have the same engine in my Tucson 1.6T; the turbo cracked at 43,000 miles and it was replaced under factory warranty. Otherwise, no power train issues. And yours? Cross shopping against CX-30, RAV4, Corolla Cross hybrid.

[@envious4504]

One of the if not the best review channels out there! Such well created content and very informational! Thanks Redline!

[@datchulo1085]

Garrett Ritter agreed! They do a great job!

[@midnightmystery544]

Very honest and to the point... Lots of other review channels have lost their way...

[@midnightmystery544]

I really like the Kona... Glad to see that Sofyan enjoyed it!!!

[@gz9975]

Nice wheels. 2 inches makes a huge difference, just ask my wife.

[@katieducky23]

Oh god. 😧

[@clairekennedy8767]

How your boss is reading through the comments you disgusting fool.

[@RAAUUULLLL4268]

I am assuming that 2 inches is after you are hard tho.

[@gz9975]

@@RAAUUULLLL4268 Of course. 2 inches of American steel baby.

[@adoreslaurel]

Greg Gammago. Now Now Greg Keep it nice.

[@mr.2cents.846]

I love the Kona. It look muscular. Great proportions. Not too big. And with the 1.6L turbo it is zippy. Likes to corner thanks to Hyundai's own high strength steel. Which is why it is not so heavy yet stiff and nimble. I tried three time to get the Unlimited versions at three different dealerships. Sorry, my credit history didn't allowed it.

[@marktuyet]

Saw one today in orange . It was good looking but when I saw it had a 1.6 with a turbo , it turned me off . Prefer a 2 liter without a turbo and no direct injection .

[@1209MArky]

Lol 2 years later but they answered your prayers

[@S2XCREW]

I love the design, it's different and looks amazing 🙌

[@dygardion9130]

I love watching people complain about the dashboard being hard in a entry level vehicle and proceed to bang on it, like the average person ISNT going to do that or care....

[@1232bluejays]

Why do reviewers always review the top of the line trim. That's not the one most people choose or can afford

[@RocketDragons]

Typically reviewers are given a car by the manufacturer, so it's the manufacturer offering up only the top trim as a marketing tactic. I would like to see more in-depth info on middle or even base trims, though. I'm hoping to ditch my Focus for a Kona in the coming months, but I can't decide if the Ultimate package is worth the extra $4-5k over the Trend, but so far all of the reviews are for the Ultimate and barely touch on the Trend, if at all.

[@1232bluejays]

@@RocketDragons the very top trim is rarely worth the money thats why most don't buy them

[@Mohankeneh]

i really like the styling of the kona :)

[@SonyEnthusiast]

Like the Aztec and Juke too?

[@Mohankeneh]

@@SonyEnthusiast no, those were hideous. theres a difference

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@Mohankeneh to each his own, but the Kona is in the same ugly category of the Aztec and Juke

[@Mohankeneh]

@@SonyEnthusiast i can respect that of course

[@jakethesnake3596]

@@SonyEnthusiast So do you use a calendar to base your 0-60 times? LOL .. How about the "Sport" HRV? SPORT? LOL .. See, any car can be made fun of, just a matter of when people get a kick out of going to other car reviews and doing it to make a person feel good is what is bad. Grow up.

[@raknoknak]

Stay away from Hyundai DCTs! It overheats easily and you have to pull over and let it cool off. Very annoying!

[@ftfproduction7174]

it would be even better if they take off take off some of that body cladding there just way to much for my taste they should have that as an option for people that go off-roading but for average consumers it should body colored cladding

[@mgjmiller1995]

2:57 - if they had only put cladding along the actual arch-lines, the plastic mass would have been reduced ~50% and resulted in a much handsomer side profile! (The silver streak @ bottom of doors could have gone away too -_-)

[@jvokaltheofficial]

Right. Shits overkill

[@justind4723]

they removed some of it on the Kona Electric but it also looks like it has no nose lol

[@willnye9788]

Or you could just buy a real truck and call it a day

[@brianbfree2328]

I didn't care for it at first but its grown on me. I like how Hyundai made it peppy enough to zip around in traffic. They do need to reduce the hard plastics inside though (and not just the upper door panels). Its selling really well from what I've read.

[@johnholst]

I understand everyone complaining about all the hard plastic inside. But let's be honest, they had to cut something somewhere. If you want fun and performance in this class, the Kona is the best....by far!! If interior quality is your top priority, buy the CX3. Apparently, you can't have both at this price.

[@JohnJones-ri1lh]

I bought a 2018 limited 1.8 turbo fwd June 2018. Love it! Not one inkling of buyers remorse yet. I wanted a Mini Cooper, but reviews of the clubman are all over the place (plus the cooper I wanted was close to $40,k) so I went with the Kona. We call it the “Korean Mini Cooper”. It’s quick, comfortable, loaded with features, and gets really good mileage if you keep your foot out of it. This is my first Hyundai, and I’m still seriously impressed. I would replace it with another if something happened to ours.

[@zest167]

@@JohnJones-ri1lh my god, your comparing a kona to a mini cooper? From where I came from, the price difference is almost 3 times.

[@JohnJones-ri1lh]

光Zest Exactly, the mini cost more than twice as much as the Kona. The Kona was a better choice for me.

[@houseofprayer55]

Good car believe me one of the best car in 2020

[@angelobrattoli4663]

I own a 2018 Kona Ultimate in Sonic Sliver. I'm a long time Hyundai owner so they were first on my list when I was looking for a smaller SUV with AWD. That said, I am a big fan of the look of the Kona. Hyundai has done a much better job with the "split headlight' design than Jeep did. The flat front grill IMO provides much more continuity between the upper and lower headlights. As opposed to to the triangular front look for the Grand Cherokee look that Jeep went with. I've written other reviews of the Kona, so I won't repeat myself here. Suffice it to say that for an MSRP of under $30K you get A LOT.

[@Artecus]

Do you still have it? Has it been reliable? Would you own again?

[@sayckeone]

lol Looking for an SUV, buys a crossover. 😂

[@PJAY701]

It's a very nice car.... I love the design and the curves

[@josht717]

I wanna know how this 1.6t with 175hp and only 3100 lbs to lug around gets less MPG on the highway than a 2020 BMW M340i with 4WD and almost twice the displacement and power. Dafuq?

[@3mariusx]

Bad review about design. The black plastics offer amazing protection, they are not judt ornaments! Those black plastics are one of the reason why people buy this car!

[@NuhanHidayat]

Can you make a video about the EV version of Kona?

[@frankgallagher2262]

When it comes out in the US

[@BKNets51]

Check out The Straight Pipes video on it

[@123mell101]

Yesss please

[@theredline]

Nuhan Hidayat we’re working on having Hyundai send us one. Currently, it’s only available in California.

[@dustinm8800]

@@theredline did you get married? I saw a ring!!

[@larryrogers9060]

I love it! Best review of the Kona to date! You’re very thorough With your reviews and allow us to actually see each part of the vehicle

[@Betamax954]

How many other reviews have you watched? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH-ulYWmop1qabs

[@DJOgurchik]

You asked to tell you what I think of the design: I effin love it!

[@_baller]

Why is Hyundai making affordable decent looking cars and everyone else making ugly ovwrpriced shit

[@jeffsloane8628]

Love the exterior design of these. Would totally belive the front is an Audi and the back is an Alfa Romeo. The Korean's are really stepping up their game.

[@Reallyraywhat]

Jeep has left the chat..

[@BeatLounge]

Driving a Renegade 1.4 turbo and I regret not going for the Kona 1.6 Turbo. The keep has rubbish acceleration and literally loves to drink Fuel

[@lowercentenary]

Only the N line is good looking (looks like a rally style car) and worth buying yet its priced way too expensive for such a small car. Hyundai trying to cheat their customers now. Buy toyota instead

[@alexm5209]

Scotty Kilmer disliked this video

[@rafaljankowski2807]

oh golly about $30K for cute ute?this money could get you in RAV4 or CRV

[@brocklanders6969]

He is quoting MSRP which you never pay with Hyundai. They discount heavily. You can get the Limited with 1.6 turbo and AWD for $22500. The Ultimate is not a good value. A comparable RAV4 or CRV are going to run $5k more.

[@oldtwinsna8347]

Yea, have fun driving around in that woefully underpowered old ass normally aspirated 4 banger in the Rav4.

[@GamerNxUSN]

@@oldtwinsna8347 test drove one recently and it sucked. Felt like I was pushing a pile of rocks with a dolley.

[@JAaron1986]

Dirk Diggler how lol

[@firstdondiego]

I tell you what...I bought this car and I DO NOT AT ALL regret that purchase. Mine is a lower trim but It still has more features than even some base model luxury vehicles. And last year when we had that snowstorm and every vehicle was stuck on the road unable to move, my Kona went through that snow like it wasn't even there. I can just imagine the WTF stares I got as I passed everybody who was stuck. The only thing I am disappointed about with this car is that they couldn't get me the color I wanted and how slow at take off it can be if not in sport mode. Definitely getting this car again when my lease is up (and in the color I want).

[@Stichting-AAP]

I really like design if the Kona. Not just as a car, but especially as a Korean car. Hyundais really aren't the same as 10 - 15 years ago. Great cars

[@lwstallsmith]

Halogen fog lights with LEDS just look incongruous/ cheap.

[@XavierUrbinaturtles]

We love our 2018 Kone Limited! Great car, great fuel economy, fun, and perfect for someone who is retired and doesn't drive much! :)

[@kW_789]

Yeah because if you drive it a lot itll break

[@ppgliderbrigmatiusmostcold5120]

@@kW_789 Tell me which Hyundai hurt you

[@johnjude2685]

If it's in a collision with a raccoon it will cost hundreds of$$$$$ that is not rugged. Pretty yes.

[@lexmaximaguy8788]

wow...this looks cool. This is what the jeep baby cherokee should have looked like.

[@devongee1776]

Now that you mention this undeniably looks like it was torn straight out of Jeep's sketchpad but with a Korean twist

[@lexmaximaguy8788]

@@devongee1776 All car makers do this...One makes a new design and soon everybody uses something similar.

[@devongee1776]

@@lexmaximaguy8788 yeah of course that's true. I'm just agreeing with above comment. This looks like it could be mistaken for a cherokee by a less informed person outside the car community

[@nexushexus4365]

Looks like a Chinese knock off of the Jeep Cherokee but even uglier.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@nexushexus4365 I agree

[@davidwollpert5276]

Turbos also make everything more complex, hotter, less reliable and shorter lived.

[@marcj.d]

Those bottom halogen lights at the front should be gone. It looks ugly.

[@johnjude2685]

I believe repair work for the turbos would kill my love for it Perhaps it will not have repair, perhaps.

[@coo1rim]

Given Kona's hight and short wheelbase, it's not the best setup for blasting through traffic on the highway. I'd play to its strength in the city or climbing steep grades, which requires the 2.0L engine with regular toque converter automatic. It'd be interesting if N version is good enough to upsell those who'd prefer the usability of the base engine.

[@kappete1]

this car is not an SUV.

[@dahmenpiotraschke9236]

How funny that he is so critical and negative about the Kona, which is their entry-level CUV...and yet, it and the Kona EV just won the North American SUV of the year...lol..not everyone can buy a Porsche 911 and a Tesla 3 from their You Tube income. Most people cannot afford a new car over 30,000..!! The hard plastics and the compact room inside, usually for one person to commute daily!!! Yet, the award critics, know this..and love the value and reliability the Koreans have now come up to par with cheaper Japanese models, without sacrificing much. Plus the Genesis G70 which got Car of the Year. Go Hyundai/Kia...!!!

[@johnherrera7551]

Dahmen Piotraschke the Kona has gotten overall excellent reviews. These review guys always need to find negatives. Average consumer will be super happy with it.

[@latetothegames3165]

Why do looks matter in a vehicle? At the end of the day it comes down to a personal preference for the buyer. If this is what they want they will buy.

[@Eli-kq7qt]

I like it I think it’s sharp.... for some reason it’s reminding of the old Land Rover Lr3... witch I loved

[@irishuwould5185]

I’ll be glad when the big wide open grill fad goes away that a lot of auto makers are doing

[@JuanPassiveMenis]

But an EV they dont need a grill to cool engine

[@peterhong526]

I saw a blue civic R in the back of the parking lot...did you do a review of that on the same day, too?

[@theredline]

Peter Hong Not yet but it’s coming soon! We have a special comparison planned for that car.

[@Czech801]

Bought 2020 Kona SEL AWD last 6.1.2020. Love it.

[@nassirhussein9438]

Did you get the 1.6 turbo or the 2.0? How's mpg? And in snow? On the highway?

[@BlackJeepConvertible]

@@nassirhussein9438 +1

[@jaywin5373]

Plastic gladings make the exterior look cheap. Cheap plastics everywhere.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

"rugged"

[@ftfproduction7174]

Yes I totally agree there is way too much plastic cladding especially near the head lights and the rear lights hope they address it when Kona receives a refreshing in about 3 years

[@GamerNxUSN]

Well its brand new under 20k, so......

[@saltie.7783]

Jay Win Cheap car with cheap plastic, lol what do u expect?

[@jaywin5373]

@@saltie.7783 soft touch materials interior not hard cheap plastic. Hyundai is well known for hard plastic interior, even in a $30k Sonata there are hard plastic interior. If you compare to Camry, Accord , and Mazda 6 they have better materials.

[@MaxSpeedMike]

This styling is actually really nice. Not too weird, not too out of line, just right.

[@nexushexus4365]

You must be drunk

[@SonyEnthusiast]

To each his own, but you probably think the Juke looks good

[@PoorDog69]

@@nexushexus4365 You must be drunk

[@jacobbio]

MaxSpeed no, it’s weird. ugliest car on the roads so far

[@PoorDog69]

@@jacobbio Suck your own opinion.

[@dav3917]

How is the dual clutch lagginess in stop and go traffic?

[@darriontunstall3708]

Great video man!!! I love the 2018 Hyundai Kona it's very nice!!!! I can't wait for your next video.

[@fraxonthefurry21]

Duel clutch is a let down for me. Only time will tell if it's truly reliable

[@vince7349]

Probably wont be reliable

[@johnholst]

Dragon...your concern is understandable. But keep in mind that this transmission has been in Hyundai/Kia cars for more than 6 years now, and there haven't been any major problems. In fact, they have been constantly tweaking it to make it better. So, maybe not the best DCT. But not the worst either, and certainly more reliable than a CVT.

[@n_u001]

@@anonymous00117 DCTs in general or the ones by hyundai?

[@mkel0385]

I saw it in person for the first time this week and fell in love

[@Snakeyes11123]

MKEL03 That’s how I was with the Tucson. Saw on at the auto show and fell in love with it. Going to test drive and perhaps buy one soon.

[@leywhite2268]

MKEL03 me too

[@ianrugg]

Dude, you’re killing it with these new videos. Keep up the awesome reviews!

[@nateavery2875]

Nice looking but the gray cladding is horrible.

[@josiegardiner3064]

The cladding is unattractive in my opinion, but unnoticeable if the car itself is gray or black!

[@RocketDragons]

Yeah but if you get it in white with the black roof, the cladding makes it looks like the space shuttles!

[@dafordkidfilms2264]

My 2016 Ford Escape goes back in 6 months from the 3 year lease. I'm looking to get something smaller with AWD. I'm looking at the Kona and i kinda like, yea i do see the hard plastic, but the way it drives seems more important. I wanna look more into this car. The engine itself is a huge turn on

[@isaac198428]

They brought back the plastics of the Honda Element, Pontiac Aztec, Jeep Liberty, Nissan Pathfinder and others. Those things are ugly when they fade due to elements like hot sun. Hopefully next years model won’t have so much plastic especially around the wheel arcs. Besides the plastic moundings, it’s a nice car.

[@360milliondollars]

So its a good little Ubering vehicle....

[@Detz0325]

lol you said fwd is optional and awd is standard 11:50

[@theredline]

Ginjabredman Whoops! It’s the other way around lol.

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

I was at the dealership today looking at this, it was $38,000 Canadian cash price, unreal pricing on new cars.

[@lloydgarth1]

That's insane!

[@egastap]

I was confused by your negativism in your comments, yet in summarizing you say the opposite. Not exactly a neutral review.

[@saewonyi]

Waiting out to see the refreshed Kona N. Rumored 275 HP?? Definitely interested

[@loveitorscrapit6673]

Looks a great car. Thumbs up.

[@3mariusx]

The design is amazing!!!! Period!

[@ynp1978]

I wish someone would make a sub compact SUV with the good looks of the Mazda CX-3,the turbo engine of the Kona and the cargo space in the Honda. It seems like each brand has a little bit that is good but nobody has put it all together. If they did they would hit a home run with it!

[@charlesyoung9980]

This looks a bit like a squinty eyed version of the Pontiac Aztec.

[@californialove4316]

No. Go buy some glasses

[@bl3376]

Dream Chaser lmao man I think my Pontiac Aztek looks way better than this wtf

[@NinoNlkkl]

You must be blind. Or just dumb.

[@TodayWithDustin]

I think it’s okay. I mean I don’t like turbos at all so I would prefer the base engine. Also don’t like active safety shit so I would turn them off BUT Idk about that DCT.

[@drd6416]

These aren't bad but I wish that hyundai and kia would move the rear turn signals to the same level as the lights. In the UK you're gonna have a few near misses as they can't always be seen as easily as you think.

[@rickfowler5342]

I'll bet this is an awesome car. I own the Kia Niro Hybrid and the only thing I'd change on it would be to add a turbo. The basic 1.6 non-aspirated model is pretty gutless and inefficient. I love everything else about it!

[@efavuzza73]

Basically the word SUV is getting more liberal. I like the Hyundai however it is a wagon, hatchback. This is alternate to the Subaru Impreza wagon hatchback

[@marco1173]

I'm just not digging these Korean designs. They seem like bad copies of other designs, like Audi or in this case Jeep.

[@wilwoo821]

Don't ever buy the first gen of the new model.. especially with the turbo. I learned my lesson with '11-'12 sonata turbo.

[@Tarzan91303]

It’s a fun daily driver.

[@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947]

"Turbos Make Everything Better" Not the case when we're talking about the the Toyobaru twins that is.. (triggered so called "car enthusiasts" incoming...)

[@bmx687]

It's been 4 months and you haven't received any triggered responses

[@NvrchFotia]

Yeah well they also have CVTs or sticks so...

[@JetsetMikey]

Love the Kona so much. It’s so different.

[@zaidqutob1497]

by far the ugliest car i have seen in my entire life, the kona ev looks alittle bit better, but still hideous.

[@PLATINUM2U]

This and the 2018 Accord. But this still looks better than the Accord. Hands down

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@PLATINUM2U to each his own, but the Juke and this are ugly

[@nickr3441]

Most sub compacts SUVs are ugly

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@nickr3441 only the new Crosstrek and new HR-V are the best looking in my opinion but for others to think the Juke and kona look good need to get their eyes checked....

[@moonlim33]

I don't like your negative attitude toward car. but I check out this at Car fair. It was one of the most popular car with pack of technology with nice looking and good price and good MPG. Seeing is believing.

[@Lucky8s]

Negative attitude? Mate, are you watching a different video?

[@rickfoley5596]

If your tall this like I am 6"3 this is surprisingly roomy. Much more head room then the Rav 4 or Honda CRV.

[@JamAudiox]

WHAT?? The door didn't sound relatively solid when shut??? OMG

[@jmen8888]

One reason I stay away from Hyundai and Kia.

[@DigitalYojimbo]

@@jmen8888 entry level toyotas sound worse, must stay away from them too.

[@ciscovolkswagen8853]

That didnt sound tinny at all...

[@jmen8888]

@@DigitalYojimbo I won't buy entry level Toyota's either. My brother has a 4-Runner and that is a solid good vehicle. Had Acura's in the past which were great, but the newer TLX became way too expensive and cheaper all around

[@MEAMERIE]

Meanwhile most hyundais/ kias get top safety ratings...

[@decarloswilliams6099]

The Mazda CX-3 is better looking but the Hyundai Kona has the better powertrain and infotainment. IMO

[@KVW22]

WHAT 😂😂😂 WHY THE FUCK DOES THAT THING HAVE A FUCKING DUAL CLUTCH 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I'm honest to laughing from that 😂😂

[@n.a.3734]

Can’t wait for kona N🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑...;( need to buy a hot run around, ASAP! 🙏 🙏

[@evanhamblin3432]

I love the design of this car and how you show all the features perfectly in this car so thanks for that redline.

[@nickr3441]

The rear turn signals look so 90s. Really out dated. Nice copy from jeep on the front too. Lol

[@jonnieinthe256]

Looks a lot better than the Honda hrv!

[@Vex595]

Honestly I like a lot of aspects of the Kona. I just wish it had like a single chrome tipped exhaust pipe and some more soft touch trim.

[@PoliticalDestruction]

Ugh... I hate that grey plastic stuff. After a few years parking in the sun it looks really bad..

[@johnsonl3656]

bravo to Hyundai for offering a more powerful engine in this subcompact car! Its base engine and those of the competitors are seriously sluggish.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

Nope master the paddle shifters in S mode. Downshifting is the key and my 0-60 test is pretty good kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2HQg2x7d5mWfNU

[@Betamax954]

@@SonyEnthusiast I like Hondas too, but the Kona has 174 HP and 195 lbs-ft torque vs. HRV 141 HP and 127 lbs-ft. The power difference is considerable and undeniable.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@Betamax954 learn power to weight ratio. The Kona is heavier than the HRV. I have no problem passing others easily in sport mode with Eco off

[@hamerplayer1229]

N drivetrain with AWD and a manual option would make that Kona irresistible

[@ccvr6]

I like everything about the Kona, except the ass. The rear lights down near the bumper could have been omitted, IMO. That being said, I wouldn’t mind a Kona EV.

[@trippplefive]

wish they would update the looks on the Tucson

[@Ulieq]

HAHAH. It beats the 2019 rav4 in standard features!

[@Ulieq]

And this size vehicle should be sub 20,000 fully loaded.

[@senturion417]

Nissan kicks....Ass...lol

[@KVW22]

That thing is an ugly pile of shit, especially those plastic pieces of shit above the tires. What the actual fuck were they thinking when they put grey plastic fender flares on that.

[@vicp8772]

Honda we want stuff like this, and not 30k$ Took the Kona over the hrv. And I'm a Honda fan btw.

[@great159]

This is what the mustang 5.0 should have been😔

[@firasmoukhadder8897]

Autopia Alana Lewis it shouldve been a small Korean crossover?

[@davidrobinson3148]

@@firasmoukhadder8897 r/woosh

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@firasmoukhadder8897 don't comment if you don't get the joke

[@saltie.7783]

Didn’t get the joke at all. Can someone elaborate

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@saltie.7783 just think about it

[@japekto2138]

I hope this one doesn't get added to the Hyundai/Kia recall for 4-cylinder engines that caught fire.

[@henryd1981]

Those were the Theta II engines that were involved in that recall. Kona uses the Nu and Gamma engines.