2018 Hyundai Kona: First Drive - Cars.com

[@swanblake]

This is the only vehicle in class with an engine that can get outof its own way. Thank you Hyundai for providing a great engine in this segment for a first. The 1.6T is a gem.

[@johnholst]

As far as main stream car makers go, nothing tops this Kona. It's the most powerful option you can get and it actually offers AWD. Great little car!

[@gregrandall1928]

Well said

[@Acc0rd79]

I honestly like it, it's so much better looking than most others but it's not scary looking like a Juke was.

[@patrickdehaan3670]

Acc0rd79: I like it not dishonestly.

[@nodak81]

Only thing I don't like is the shitty plastic cladding on the sides.

[@corolla9545]

Nissan Juke is inspired by the car of Mike Wazowski in Monsters, Inc. movie, thats why its scary lol..

[@toddloomis2560]

We have owned a Hyundai Kona for about 2 months. We purchased the SE model matched up with the 6speed automatic transmission. Our model came standard with 205\60\16 tires. The color is Crystal Black Metallic with a black and gray interior. One thing that you failed to mention that is the really amazing is Hyundai's 5 year 60 mile bumper to bumper warranty and 10 year 100 thousand mile power train warranty

[@thundergato84]

How's the acceleration? I'm considering trading in my 17 Toyota Corolla for a SEL trim level.

[@tonydiciero3864]

@@thundergato84 make sure to get the 1.6T AWD.... fun to drive.

[@acdc09]

I've had mine for just over a month now and I love it. Time will tell if this car has any issues but for now it has been a solid buy.

[@ronbzoom8531]

Which trim? I was thinking the 2 lower trims might be underpowered. And the Ultimate a wee bit too pricey. But the Limited looks like the sweet spot. What say you, sir? I'm very interested in this car.

[@miatand1156]

I hope you get as brilliant a run out of your car as me and many family members have with all our Hyundais. They have been brilliant cars and very little to disappoint. I put more faith in my Getz every year.

[@tonydiciero3864]

Just make sure to get the 1.6 T

[@davidevans3175]

I absolutely love the look and I'm buying one.

[@jasonkresock2196]

Diddo 4 motion 1.6t

[@shawnmorris5397]

Aaron (Cars.com), I've watch lots of reviews of the Hyundai Kona. But yours ranks the best: very casual and conversational, easy to comprehend. I especially enjoyed your take on the 7-speed DCT.

[@Sarkus01]

There are some errors and oversights in this review. For example, the base wheel is 16”, not 17” like stated here. He also implies the 1.6 turbo is tied to AWD, but it’s not.

[@jasonkresock2196]

This review is a mess

[@hazard1371]

It's a beautiful car.

[@dielishere]

How long will the latest Kona will come,and is there an manual Kona not just an automatic car.

[@gutadin5]

Is this reliable in 4 years or 70,000 miles without issues ?

[@keke6894]

Is it good for a new driver?

[@josefurbanec8408]

I am waiting for this green color over 2 weeks and still nothing from my dealer.

[@FaveORitt]

Thanks, great video! You speak with knowledge and authority.

[@bimmer4755]

It's like a Korean Cherokee

[@patrickdehaan3670]

Michael Walters: The Chevrolet Trax is also manufactured in Korea.

[@swanblake]

Michael Walters but this is fast and doesn't fall apart like FCA. Important difference

[@hsvcommodore4111]

Michael Walters this is much smaller

[@drivinginthedcbaarea]

Michael Walters well I liked the Cherokee so...

[@mr.2cents.846]

I've driven the top model. Very fun to drive. Zippy and likes to corner.

[@jasonkresock2196]

Its Grey cladding 😉, and Lime Twist IS still available.

[@현석최-q7r]

This car is very well made car.하이브리드 4륜구동이 추가되면 최고의 차가 된다.

[@corolla9545]

Kona is so much better than the Ford Ecosport!

[@nodak81]

Front end is weird but it does it better than the Cherokee did.

[@MrNemo721]

Better than a POS Crosstrek

[@swanblake]

ChaoticCorruptor agree. The 1.6T engine and dct are refreshing in this segment. No cvt

[@adoreslaurel]

Who cares if its hard or soft touch plastic, if you body,legs or arms do not have to be in contact to drive it, then does it really matter? We have the ActiveX [2nd from the bottom] 2 ltr 6 speed with 16 " wheels down under in OZ, I would fancy a Tucson but that direct injection engine puts me off a bit what with the intake ports in these type of engines [all brands] fouling up over time and requiring specialised cleaning.

[@raulsalazar2994]

nice presentations, now I'm preparing to have one

[@tonydiciero3864]

Go for the 1.6T AWD

[@raulsalazar2994]

@@tonydiciero3864 thanks i already ordered

[@tonydiciero3864]

@@raulsalazar2994 got mine last week. 2020 Kona Ultimate 1.6T AWD Blue Lagoon with black roof

[@911ranger7]

nice car

[@grandpa5508]

Let's see what those plastic wrap arounds look like after a while. Will they fade?

[@gregrandall1928]

Thats what plastic trim polish is for genious !

[@danehyer413]

My dogs name is Kona.

[@ric7744]

Better than a boring Subaru and the Toyota whatever that funny looking small crossover is called. I have not driven it yet but with the way most Hyundai Kia products drive I would expect it to drive well.

[@현석최-q7r]

이차는 오프로드용 차가 아니다. 빗길 눈길등에서 최적화 안전운전 을 목적으로 만든 서브차다.

[@eyes7054]

I love it

[@montefoley9070]

AztekCherokee

[@JaimeVives]

Really nice :)

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

It looks like a chipmunk with full cheeks

[@No_timezone77]

White Mail Privilege yessssssssssssssss 😂

[@shervinsmith860]

sharvin smith SHERVIN DELANO SMITH Age1 $50:00 bye

[@apache4541]

That dual clutch DCT 7 speed will over heat transmission cause off road.

[@swanblake]

apache4541 no it doesn't. TLF cooked the books on that video for views.

[@johnholst]

Apache..True. But none of the vehicles in this class is actually off road worthy. In fact, the Kona is one of the few that even offer AWD. Gravel roads and light off roading, this car will be fine.

[@denisep1026]

DCT isn’t all that good for traffic use anyways.

[@highwaymaintainer]

I went to look at one today Fugly

[@AB-mk7gb]

The car is cheep made,constantly having problems with battery,keys,plastics

[@Tampa0123456789]

DON'T BUY Just get the Elantra GT instead. This is a rip off. The reason it cost more than the Elantra is because they name it a (SUV) just get a loaded Elantra Gt the two are almost the same car but the Elantra Gt is actually bigger roomer and and faster and nicer for less money.

[@KimSuBok]

Yeah. This is just a marketing shift. This is simply an expensive hatchback styled to look like an SUV.

[@quikgt]

Tampa0123456789 Except the Elantra does not have AWD

[@Tampa0123456789]

quikgt Oh really??? All Wheel drive? Didn't know that. Don't remember seeing it when I was at the dealership.

[@TheLoreNetwork413]

People get this over the Elantra GT because of the ground clearence, and ride height and the availability of AWD. choice is good, my friend!

[@denisep1026]

If anyone is looking for a Kona, they’re more than likely looking for something in that segment. The Elantra is not in that segment.

[@lffit]

overdone styling trying to look like a Citroen and the vunerable headlamps, just a minor parking bump and you are up for lots of cash

[@hazard1371]

Just realized that lol but you must be a dumbfuck for hitting something.

[@thuggyduggy1525]

🤦‍♂️ no.

[@PaulBaurUAV]

Seems like a pretty brutal review of a cheap car. Let's take a look at it for what it is, it's a crossover that is no larger than a sports car on the inside and it's ugly at that. You're not selling me a 20K car for it's promise of how well it drives and it feels like a larger car, to me a well driving car should feel small and agile regardless of its size unless youre actually driving a pickup or Tahoe. Also, Target called and they want all of their bike reflectors back!

[@MEAMERIE]

This scoot

[@Bum_Hip]

Dudes gotta take care of that umbilical hernia.

[@gerardvoorderhaak7061]

I feel sorry for the seat.

[@chesterandrew1411]

😍😍😍 vagina or not I REALLY LIKE THIS WHATEVER YOU PPL THINK!

[@ducatil-twin3379]

Sounds like it was going to explode every time he hit a pothole. Kind of like a Honda.

[@nimab8935]

Why is this so ugly? They took the old Cherokee and made it even worse!! 😂

[@EmmadCheema-gv6iu]

Eat less mcdonalds

[@Aliayad306]

it's ugly car like Nissan juke

[@hazard1371]

Nissan juke is ugly ass shit compared to this.