2020 Hyundai Kona safety upgrades | Auto Expert John Cadogan

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Hyundai’s safety stuff - they call it SmartSense because everything has to have a name otherwise how would it go in the brochure - is now standard across the range, kinda.
In the base model Kona Go and Active, you now get camera-based forward collision warning and assistance systems. In Elite and Highlander it’s camera and radar-based, and it includes pedestrian detection.
The context Hyundai paints for this is (quote-unquote) ‘urban’ for the Go and Active, and ‘interurban’ for the Elite and Highlander. There’s also lane keeping assistance across the range now, and an anti-fatigue ‘driver attention warning’ system.
I guess the biggest news here is that Elite and Highlander - thanks to the hardware change for the forward collision warning - no get adaptive cruise control. That’s the cruise that uses radar to adapt to traffic and congestion by automatically slowing down when congestion is detected, and maintaining a safe following speed.
Plus of course speeding back up when the congestion pisses off, which is always uplifting. Prices are up, too - generally about $500 across the range.
Couple of pro buying tips. This announcement was made on the 30th of August 2019 - so it’s hot off the presses. If this additional safety stuff is important to you, make sure it’s written into the contract for the purchase of the vehicle.
Do not let a dealer stiff you by unwittingly unloading old stock onto you. See - when you look across the showroom floor at a dealership, you see a fleet of shiny new cars.
The dealer sees a fleet of crushing financial liability - because he’s bought and paid for those cars, and the interest is a red hot poker poised at the distal end of the digestive tract, inserted monthly. So there’s something to look forward to.
If you want the upgrades, make sure the contract says ‘MY20 Kona [WHATEVER] inclusive of August 2019 SmartSense safety upgrades’ - of clause of that nature.
And if you don’t want that stuff - or you don’t care about it either way - use it as leverage to get a discount on existing stock that’s burning the dealer financially every nanosecond he holds it. ‘Explain’ (and by ‘explain’ I mean ‘lie’) that you really wanted the safety upgrades, but you’d be prepared to overcome your extreme disappointment if the right financial compensation were forthcoming.
Then walk out if they don’t go for it. Leave your number. Tell them you’ll go up the road and check out an Eclipse Cross - but they should call you if they change their minds. Because you’re such a reasonable dude (or dudette).
Finally - the whole ‘Should I buy a Kona?’ thing. There’s two parts to this. There’s a subjective part where the vehicle moves you [LOOK DOWN] down there. You’ve always wanted to channel your inner dancing mop - whatever. I can’t help you with that. There’s a hugely subjective dimension to buying a car.
But if you’re an objective buyer, here’s the rationale: You haven’t quite grown out of the ‘hot hatch’ thing, but you want an SUV. Fine - the Kona 1.6T goes like a cut cat. It just does - for a mainstream compact SUV, it’s a bit of a weapon.
I guess the closest thing for comparison is the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. Its 1.5T - not bad. But also not as powerful as the Kona 1.6T across all driving revs. And there’s about 20 per cent in it - so it’s significant.
Kona 1.6T is available across the range, from Go to Highlander - so it’s not reserved only for the up-spec models, which is nice.
However - and this is a pretty big ‘however’ - why not just save $5 grand and buy an i30 N Line Premium instead? It’s the same size (ish) and it has a higher-performance version of the same engine (18 per cent more power but 20 per cent more power-to-weight because it’s also lighter). Just as practical, for 99 per cent of buyers.

[@marktourtellotte1336]

You are brilliant! Thanks for the dose of reality and humorous interlude. You are the best comedienne on the web, by far.

[@Honestandtruth]

Two things I like about you John H. That you say how you feel and let it comes out as it is. And you give Facts about the cars in every way possible to know and to save money...... As Always thank you and very Great Review and Funny 😀

[@dkinney1000]

Quality journalism will find itself in the line of fire for all the right reasons. Don't forget to love your admirers, John!

[@AutoExpertJC]

Define "quality journalism".

[@Deevo037]

@@AutoExpertJC The polar opposite of ACA, Today Tonight or anything by Faux News.

[@glt0145]

@@Deevo037 We could add 60 Minutes and Sunday Program to that list

[@dkinney1000]

@@AutoExpertJC any journalism that prioritises the dissemination of verifiable fact and reasonable observation over populist beliefs, memes, political trends or spin. Quality journalism will seek the truth at the expense of convenient argument and intellectual laziness. Will that do?

[@jpaior]

AutoExpert TV I’d suggest that, in this context, “quality journalism” is a code word for any reporting that confirms our preconceived biases.

[@JohnQLamb]

John, thanks for the insight into Dutton's motivation.

[@aartadventure]

Hilarious and really useful info on the Kona. Thanks!

[@the4ofus2023]

John, you made my quiet evening an absolute winner - there are too many numpties in this world love your replies.

[@berniemaibom214]

always a straight shooter have to love that.

[@brianhoward9217]

"BRING IT"!!! Hahahahaaaa! Luv ya John! Don't ever stop!

[@kippen64]

Useful advice.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Thank you.

[@yesicanhearyouclemfandango]

I think the recent tsunami of hate from fake name trolls might have been because of your recent video criticising EJ and his creations causing heavenly fires atop one too many a Walmart store. EJ has a cult following and logic or critical thinking isn't their strongest asset.

[@stendecstretcher5678]

Looking at the Maric review those electric Jesus followers sure are brain washed.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

@Uncle Joe Stalin LOL, you think the middle class is educated and literate? Maybe a decent section of them are, but a significant portion of them are scientifically and technically illiterate. Just look at the number of middle class anti-vaxxers who believe fluoride in water is poisoning everyone and detoxing is actually a thing.

[@isaacnaughton5206]

I've got the 2018 Kona Highlander and love it. Funnily enough the one thing I'm not a fan of is the Forward Collision Warning System. It has a tendency to to trigger when you're passing on the left a car that is either slowing down or stopped to turn right. The driver alertness system needs a tweak too. It will tell my wife to take a break the moment she starts driving :-) . The 1.6T is as you say a magnificent engine, both powerful and, if you drive conservatively, very fuel efficient. I've got 5.5l/100 traveling on highways. Highway driving in sport mode seems more efficient than the 'Eco' mode which seems counter intuitive. I suspect the Sport mode uses the turbo better. Anyway - highly recommend this car to anyone looking for a small SUV. That said, I've not looked at the N-Line so that might be just as good if not better. Will be checking that out when the time comes to change cars. Either way, I'll be sticking with Hyundai as their customer service is excellent.

[@AutoExpertJC]

I'm not a fan of a lot of this tech either - but it's a pretty subjective call. I agree with you on the false positives - they're particularly bad across all kinds of this tech.

[@isaacnaughton5206]

@@AutoExpertJC Thanks for taking the time to respond mate. Much appreciated. Love the channel, keep it up. (Sorry can't quite muster the hate mail for you, but I'll work on it.)

[@temur72]

@@AutoExpertJC my wife's accord has false positives on collision warnings on two lane highways that have gentle curves

[@gregandkaruna6674]

@Darren Munsell Just hope you never have a medical episode that causes you to black out, as then you would find out how good that lazy safety system is. Oh I have driving for over 30 years and the one time that happened to me medical blackout, I was lucky to be in a rental car with that emergency braking and it saved me and my family!

[@antone.henderson]

Sorry about not being a hater but I do enjoy your show. Thanks for the enlightenment Regards Tony Henderson

[@darylcheshire1618]

Try the reversing camera, you’ll never look back

[@dittie83]

Nice one daaaad ;) Hahaha (I am jealous didn't post this first)

[@bradykyree1076]

Pro trick: you can watch movies at Flixzone. I've been using it for watching a lot of movies during the lockdown.

[@bishopcedric4395]

@Brady Kyree yea, I have been watching on flixzone for since november myself =)

[@nfssable]

I looked at the Kona earlier this year to replace my older Forester but was a little concerned about the "exploding sunroof" issues. I was specifically shopping cars that include a sunroof so wasn't willing to go with a non-sunroof model. Ended up grabbing a Subaru Legacy for a deal and love it!

[@QALibrary]

Question for you John ... what is your daily driving car and why did you choose that one vs others?

[@triggahappyyt5420]

Kona is a great car , I only discovered it after I got my BMW. The kona has all the bell and whistles my car has and it had a good engine compared to other cars in this sector. The Iron Man edition looks great too.

[@dougmclaughlin2141]

Love it 👍

[@felicityfindlay1500]

The i30 also sits lower when getting in and out. The Kona is easier to get in and out of, if you have knee or hip issues.

[@Hal-cv8cf]

In JOHN we trust

[@hhiser6206]

I love my 2.0 L 2019 Kona, the only complaint I have is the head light light pattern. Your out driving at night on a dark road and you want to turn left or right at a conner it is difficult if not impossible to see where you are turning due to the poor cornner lighting. I fixed this problem with better Halogen light bulbs and modded the front turn signal lights with switchback LED lights. I also installed additional DRL lights below the headlights, problem solved.

[@logannikau]

Dam wish I saw this before I brought mine yesterday. Ur so on about the speed as the 2 litre is still crazy fast, I’d get in trouble with the turbo!

[@ttrjw]

Any chance of a review of the Kona EV? The range now looks actually useful.

[@pablorages1241]

After owning a Subaru ... 4wd is VERY useful all the time ... they feel more secure in most situations and in the wet you really notice the difference

[@Susieandchris]

Hopefully they fix the Kona Wobble

[@iloveg25]

I just freaking love the translation that's achieved, I can hear the nut desperation, tone, lack of punctuation (and idea structuration), and just the correlation of hate and ignorance is amazing, things we learn everyday that also makes us laugh... Also the biergarten physics were super cool, and specially when they come complex and also digestible, maybe mix in loads of stuff that make trolls angry would be nice XD, like discussing net efficiency of I.C.E. and electric in detail (friction losses, pumping losses, etc.)

[@jaffo7018]

Do a Lincoln review. Love me some Lincolns

[@kallenstandish7944]

buying a new car sound like a fight in a phone booth, just buy a low KM used car under 5 years old for 40% off the price of a new one with good service history

[@kallenstandish7944]

@tone167 yeah always do a REVS check for any stolen or write off history

[@funposting8912]

Throw in a decent $300 inspection. You might end up doing two or three checks before you find a car that’s fine, depending on what you’re buying, but it’s better to spend $1000 on tests and get a good car than waste $10-20k on something that turns out to have been trashed.

[@kallenstandish7944]

@@funposting8912 for a car worth 50k used then its a no brainer, hopefully! but you can save yourself the coin if you know what you need to look for yourself

[@funposting8912]

simons old biddy sadly I’ve seen a fair few people burned by thinking “It’s only two years old, it’s a new car, what could be wrong? It’ll be fine!” or “it’s $5k cheaper than others, even if it had problems that’ll make up for it, I better buy it now before someone else does!” Checking yourself can be fine, having “your mate who’s totally into cars” have a look has burned more people than I can count, having them take it to me saying “my brother/boyfriend or whatever looked at it and said it was good” and me having to tell them that their brother’s a fucking idiot is just painful for me to do. Worst was a car thats transmission fluid was black as crude oil, apparently their friend just thought it had two dipsticks for the engine, or didn’t even know what transmission fluid was. Needed a new transmission. There’s a couple cars I like that I know my stuff for, and those are probably the only ones I’d inspect myself, anything else I’d get a professional for. Even just looking for a friend, the most I’ll ever say is “it looks fine now but blah blah blah”. Usually I’ll use the list of stuff wrong with the car to knock more off the sale price than the check itself costs. It’s also a good thing to have a solid report to fall back on later, even if just to show insurance “this was fine before the crash, now it’s stuffed. Fix it”

[@kallenstandish7944]

@@funposting8912 alot of gambling involved with used car purchases but for the most part reputable brands for reliability are the way to go, when i got my first car back in 2008 it was a 2004 subaru forester, immediately i looked if the timing belt had been done, with tentioners and pulleys. and id done my research on the headgasket and exhaust valve failures for 2004 engines feb to september. i then run a thorough check by myself, 17yrs old, on the standard checklist one must go through to reveal any hidden kinks. my go is, if you cant do it yourself, dont rely on a 'mate'

[@BradGryphonn]

2:30 I guess I'm old school, having only used cruise control half a dozen times in 20 years. I've spent a shit-ton of time on the highways over those years but found there were few roads (in Queensland) that were practical for cruise control. There are a few stretches West of Rockhampton and a few North of Rocky, but most of our highways bend too much for old-style cruise control. This adaptive, radar-controlled magic sounds interesting though. However, it worries me that it may lead to lazier, less attentive drivers.

[@letsseeif]

Brad. Adaptive Cruise Control (''Smart) is FANTASTIC! It keep in exact line with the traffic flow (& may be be adjusted from two to six car lengths, tho' I keep default - 3). LaneLAssist is JUST OK but feels like I'm driving left hand drive the Korean/USA way, in that it holds the line, tho' on freeways right slight turns, the car sometimes doesn't quite make that turn & tends to be slow to turn.

[@mishanarayan9039]

I have been watching your videos and love them. I’m just wondering if you can help me.. I’m looking into the Konas and I’m not sure which to get. I’m a basic person I drive the go and the active for work. I don’t really see much a difference in them except for the steering wheel leather and the 8inch screen in the active. I’m just wondering should I purchase the go or the go with the safety ? Or the active ? Thing is I don’t like the lane change stuff, and I don’t know the other stuff and if it’s suited to me. I guess I’m looking for advice on which model I should go, should I pay the $1500 extra for the safety or if I should wait for the 2020 or go the 19 version ? Also can you explain if the 2019 had LED lights, I havnt driven the cars at night however I’ve seen people say theirs is halogen lights. I hope you see this and can help a desperate chick out (: Thankyou

[@Michael_Mears]

"...and he got better. Allegedly." Ah, you're killing me!

[@AutoExpertJC]

He did - allegedly.

[@jeffcunnane8512]

Hey John, Another alternative to the Kona would be the Kia Seltos which is due for release in the next month or so and to which you are no doubt aware of. Clearly the Kona safety upgrades are in response to this upcoming release.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Sooooo ... it's hardly an alternative at this point (seeing as it cannot be purchased yet).

[@ianm9677]

John, could you do a review on the new Hyundai Venue and the KIA Seltos? I'm going to buy one of them, ta.

[@Susieandchris]

Have they fixed the wobble in the 2020 model

[@MihaiOprean]

i'm just here for the 'STRALIAN part :)))

[@Warnut]

i wonder if you have the 2019 or older kona if its easy to install/update the crusie control to be able to get adaptive cruise control as an option obviously they will prob charge $500 but still be good to have the option installed on the older models if you really want it installed/must have it

[@clubsportr08]

Nuts: yessssssssss 👏👏👌 Bugger gotta switch to hating for a reaction. Nah

[@wafive]

You approach youtube like some people approach S&M :) (fishnets optional :) ).

[@jeffruebens8355]

Scotty Kilmer recommends Toyotas, Hondas, and Ford trucks based on many years of reliability. However, Mazdas, Hyundais and Kias usually drive better or have a longer factory warranty. Driving an older vehicle to save money is a gamble for its lower quality safety equipment and the chance it will fail while driving. To me the sweet spot is a used one with 10 to 50 thousand miles, then selling it at 95,000 miles because of the psychology of a vehicle with 100,000 miles or more.

[@gregandkaruna6674]

In about a month they are releasing the Kia Seltos and for around the same price as the Kona in fact it's introductory price will be lower than the smaller Kona, but on paper it sounds a lot better than the Kona. I am 188cm tall and in the Kona if I sit in the back it is tight! With small boot, the new Seltos claims to be class leading space and close to 500lt boot space. I told my mum to wait and try that one out.

[@coolmanu55]

is there adaptive cruise control on hyundai elite 2018 model ? Please update.

[@agatemaster1998]

I would love adaptive cruise control in my work supplied puslux driving down the highway and there is always some FW slows to 80km/hr for bends and the 100 for the straights and the 110 at overtaking lanes big piss me off

[@voicuandrei]

But does it have paddle shifters now?

[@bostedtap8399]

Yes, Mr Cadogan, your nuts are below par, please implement urgent upgrades. Time is of the essence in this matter. Thanking you in anticipation. Best regards from the UK.

[@GuitarsRockForever]

The haters are the best. They push up your views and put a lot of interaction which pushes up the video in recommended list.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Agreed - they're a total asset. Indifference is the enemy.

[@mickannieobrien2803]

The worse thing about the haters ? They drive on our roads.

[@ldever3]

I thought you were going to say that they breed.

[@dkinney1000]

And many lobby for powerful interests too.

[@mickannieobrien2803]

@@ldever3 Yep Lowell even worse they always find someone to give their hand a rest so in short the planet is eventually stuffed!!

[@mickannieobrien2803]

@@dkinney1000 Yep David your right I see them protesting on TV every night I would love the real Australia back.

[@dkinney1000]

mick & annie Obrien do you mean the Australia before the advent of human inhabitants?

[@rotoehu9266]

Hey John, are there any objective reasons to worry about the DCT matched to the Hyundai/Kia 1.6T? Have read a number of reviews that recommend these cars ‘despite’ the DCT. Given the Ford and VW history, I can’t help but worry about dry clutch DCT’s and overheating clutch packs...

[@AutoExpertJC]

I don't think there's a DCT durability issue with Hyundai - provided you don't abuse the transmission by creeping under load.

[@tomnewham1269]

John if you’re after haters, just make another video on Tesla. I’m sure you get lots of haters every time you post one of those videos on KZbin. One does not have to post videos for a hater to latch onto oneself. Just make some constructive criticism on a Tesla on social media and look out, the haters flock to you like bees to honey. I made that mistake once but they soon stopped when I mentioned the hater must have a sorry life if all they have in their life is to lash onto me. Thanks again for sharing John.

[@dalinean]

You just told me not to go onto Utube. I LIKE approval dammit.

[@jeffmcadam3370]

Please forgive me if you have covered this, but I I hear that Tesla has been nabbed selling returned defect vehicles as brand new. Can you cover this?

[@CatsMeowPaw]

Here's a car related question John. How do car rental companies make money? Recently I noticed a company was offering unlimited kilometer rentals on late model cars for just $25 per day. What's to stop me driving 500km per day for a week and then returning it? How can anything like this be profitable for the company? Do car rental companies get steep fleet discounts on new cars?

[@markjwilcox]

Thanks from Brexitstan for another great video. I think you and Jeremy Clarkson should work together on a car show. Netflix will probably agree. :-)

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

We post lots of videos featuring, wait for it, HISTORY, oh gawd, the indifference, it burns...

[@MarksElectricLife]

Hi John, thanks for the update on Kona. Can you please tell me how it is that the Hyundai brochure quotes a maximum torque over a range of revs (1,500 to 4,500 RPM) ? Surely max torque can have only one rev value (if power is constant)? My knowledge comes from your treatise on torque v power. Thanks for that!

[@davebrown3117]

At a rough guess the engine is turbo charged and has a modern turbocharger with adjustable vanes inside it.

[@MarksElectricLife]

@@davebrown3117 Thanks Dave!

[@scottsummers819]

So John what happens if we Love to Hate you? Personally I love your channel, you have a healthy dose of common sense, something which is altogether missing these days.

[@AutoExpertJC]

I'm cool with all that - the only thing I hate is indifference.

[@scottsummers819]

So when the time comes, we should "embrace the rage".

[@dietmarwolf79]

John, best one ever!! Stick it to them where the pope doesn't wash!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@776281]

Me has a number simply because every variation of my name was already taken, plus a few nicknames.

[@HOTRODRICH]

How you doing buddy? My favorite garden gnome in fishnets.

[@BruceHoult]

Does the Kona not have a higher entry height and seating position than the i30? Some people don't like to struggle up out of a low vehicle.

[@Deevo037]

Indeed, and some of us physically can't either. One reason I drive a Sorento.

[@The-Cat]

JJeeshhh you must be pretty fat then eh?

[@Deevo037]

@@The-Cat A little, my biggest issue is a double hip replacement and a RH leg amputation below the knee.

[@koitorob]

What coronation between eight and ilitaracy? I ate smartarses!

[@ShatNdd]

Thank you John for explaining to people an idea why simple "road" hatches and sedans are better than light cheap SUVs that are just a bit lifted hatches. That's enough of this dumb marketing. I hope this "everything has to look SUV-ish" trend will fade soon.

[@ghs7714]

nice under armour t shirt!!! From Rebel sport ?

[@MafiaboysWorld]

See, you need new hate material bro, Sensei used to go right for your shirt critiques, now you don't even get a sniff from him. 🤔 You're gonna have to follow Sensei's instructions and give him the full beating of his emotions he seeks...we know you can do it. 😁

[@ghs7714]

@@MafiaboysWorld i like this t shirt!

[@bradz9413]

👍

[@legend-ie2rl]

Thoughts on the new “venue” that’s coming out shortly.

[@AutoExpertJC]

It's coming shortly. (More of a car than an SUV, I think.)

[@celticchris]

I always imagined you jelly wrestling with the haters!

[@AutoExpertJC]

What a coincidence: Me too...

[@Laz_Arus]

I did a search for BBC ... not what I expected! Perhaps I should have looked at other documentary channels 😲

[@ozrbfan]

over the man flue i see John

[@MarksElectricLife]

Bit confused. The i30N shows on Hyundai website as having a 2.0L turbo engine, not 1.6L. Also the entry price is $44K, so at least $1k more than Kona Highlander with 1.6L engine. How is that saving me $5K ?

[@AutoExpertJC]

Let me help you with your confusion: The i30 N-Line is the directly comparable one. It has the 1.6T engine. The i30 N is a completely different animal, in a completely different domain.

[@MarksElectricLife]

@@AutoExpertJC Thanks John ! I get confused with all these marketing monikers ;-) Anyway I think I will stay with the Kona option. Just a bit easier for old blokes like me to get in and out of. Cheers! Mark.

[@AutoExpertJC]

For that reason (access) I think Kona is a solid choice mate.

[@beograd07]

@@AutoExpertJC I was tossing between Kona and N line i-30 and for the same reason decided to give Kona my preference. I am coming from Aurion 2010 and Kona will probably be my last new car so I hope it will also last longer in my garage. I prefer a classic auto over a dual clutch but no option on 1.6T so that is that. Kona Elite 1.6 would probably be my choice to part with 40K (or 10-15% less if successful). Then I stumbled upon some comments about the GDI engines and their inherited inlet valve carbon build ups. Most people are saying an oil catch can is the solution for blow back problem but when you buy a new car you would void the warranty if you do any mods. By the time the car is out of the warranty the carbon buildups are worst and then it is up to you to pay for the expensive flush or head replacement. Did Hyundai solved this problem or do I have to get rid of the car after 6 years before the warranty expires? Or are there any other known solutions for this problem? PS. Excuse my english, not my native language but trying hard. BTW love your sarcasm, keep it coming. Cheers, Peter

[@ianwhitford3596]

Sorry to hear I've been disappointing you with my polite comments. C U next Tuesday.

[@MafiaboysWorld]

Nope, sorry Sensei, I have to save my "trying harder" efforts for life conservation as in I'm trying harder to not kill careless people after having a 165kg+ camper dropped on my neck and spent the past week recovering...this is why I work alone! 🤦🤬 Unconditional love sent your way instead my fishnet wearing friend. ♥️♥️

[@Buckers1313]

Does anyone know if the active cruise will be upgraded to previous models? I have the OS2 highlander and curious if they can add it or upgrade the software. Its the only thing missing

[@AutoExpertJC]

I know it won't officially happen - I don't know how complex doing it would be.

[@Buckers1313]

@@AutoExpertJC You said in the Kona review that it had the same hardware as the i30 that had it. So was kind of hoping they could do an update if 8t didn't need any new hardware. Love the channel and everything your doing mate! Sorry for the crap grammar 😂

[@AutoExpertJC]

@@Buckers1313 No worries Josh - carmakers don't typically upgrade hardware retrospectively. Of course, it may be possible to add adaptive cruise control retrospectively, subject to the car's underlying IT being able to handle it. I don't know how you'd establish this, however.

[@Buckers1313]

@@AutoExpertJC Thanks mate. Would be nice but not necessary. Keep doing the Lord's work!

[@AutoExpertJC]

@@Buckers1313 Will do - the Lord and I do have a special relationship, after all...

[@silknfeathers]

I can keep asking as long as you keep ignoring ...just what do you use the speed squares for? (or are they simply for 5S finesse?)

[@AutoExpertJC]

I'm tipping I can keep ignoring longer - but they're useful for all kinds of (wood and metal) fabrication jobs.

[@silknfeathers]

@@AutoExpertJC Are you suggesting you'd last longer (and not necessarily.. down there)? Fair enough on general use, but three of them? In two sizes? Sounds like form over function.

[@AutoExpertJC]

@@silknfeathers I live on this hateful, steep block. One of the big ones for onsite fabrication up the back yard, one for the garage. (It's a 10-metre climb between locations.) The small one for portability. They're all up on the wall so I can tell quickly if anything is missing. Simple.

[@pablorages1241]

adaptive cruise is a pain in the arse ... it leaves such huge braking distances that you can't use it on freeways .... people just keep pulling in front of you ... you end up going backwards

[@rodh1404]

John, if you're trying to gather those haters, you really need to learn from the experts like Susan Wojcicki. She's currently got well below half your subscribers and only 5 videos publicly posted, but every video has a very high dislike:like ratio and heaps of negative comments. You just aren't trying nearly hard enough mate. Although granted, Susan Wojcicki does have a few advantages, running KZbin and all that, but still this is the kind of thing you should aspire to.

[@Leonbray]

Thanks for the laugh - says he looking at the coffee stains on the screen

[@onebreh]

I dodged it, at least saved my nose, was a close call

[@lovenottheworld5723]

If Top Gear say a car isn't much good, that would be the type of car I'd consider buying.

[@GuitarsRockForever]

I'd take previous "less safety package" with huge discount. *Only if I want that car*

[@AutoExpertJC]

Good call.

[@Cloxxki]

Why not Kona EV? Some torque and low running costs/maintenance.

[@clarencevickrot3531]

The Kona...does she go? Is she a goer? Nudge nudge wink wink.

[@Enforcer_WJDE]

I was about to put my money down on a 2019 i30 Fastback N..... Should i better wait for the 2020 model? Maybe the i30 line will get some goodies too.

[@alphatrion100]

Get a honda or a toyota

[@Enforcer_WJDE]

@@alphatrion100 No thanks. They don't have any model that causes a reaction "down there".

[@alphatrion100]

@@Enforcer_WJDE too bad. Really reliable. Dont get me wrong. I owned a used Hyundai getz for 6 years. Very reliable too. Had it from 120000 to 188000 kms. But it started to feel less solid at that miliage. It was starting to fall apart a little. That said it was 16 years old when that happend.

[@alphatrion100]

@@Enforcer_WJDE i have an 2010 3 door civic type s now. It feels brand new

[@Enforcer_WJDE]

@@alphatrion100 Getz is in a totally different class, that's literally the cheapest of the cheapest = you get what you pay for. I had a 92 Golf 3 GL. Imo one of the nicer looking Golfs inside an outside. It started to get old around the 14 year mark and i had to get rid of it when it was 18 because it didn't pass the MOT anymore. My car after that was a 2006 Fiesta ST....the interior sure looks older now but still more solid than what came after it. Old cars back then were all like that. Nowadays it's simplicity than makes a vehicle age well. It's almost impossible though when your car is already old because the moment it exits the factory it has an outdated entertainment system.

[@bob778_6]

Well Mr Cadogan it seems one of your favourite luxury brand cars is pulling the pin here in Ass-stralia INFINITY. Looking forward to a few pithy comments from you about it:D

[@AutoExpertJC]

It's "Infiniti" - just saying...

[@bob778_6]

@@AutoExpertJC Huh so they can't even spell Infinity right & they expect us to pay a premium markup for their cars, no wonder they haven't sold many vehicles here.

[@AutoExpertJC]

@@bob778_6 Don't start any more sentences with 'Huh so" - makes you look uneducated. Also, a 'premium' is a 'markup': Was school out of order when you were a kid?

[@bob778_6]

@@AutoExpertJC Fair enough on the Huh, I suppose it wasn't the best sentence I have ever written. I am sure my English teacher would shaking her head in disappointment.

[@zyzzx2012]

You're turning blue, Bro

[@AutoExpertJC]

Yeah - I'm holding my breath for Lent.

[@craigleverenz]

Probably shouldn't have watched this video after buying a "new" 2019 Kona. I really wish I had adaptive cruise control.

[@graysono]

Kona was actually named after the Kona district in Hawaii. It’s meant to appeal to adventurous, highly-caffeinated female consumers looking for small SUVs. Hmmm however in Polish it means "Dying in Pain", in Norwegian its "The Old Ball and Chain" but in Portugese, golly in Portugese. Kona - or Cona - is the number 1 word I couldn't say on the radio in NZ! That word you call the boss when you tell him to shove it where the Pope doesn't wash! You should start using it in your vids to the nuts. "Thanks for your comments you Kona!" Speaking of Top Gear they had a Captain Slow something from having watched you for years, you definitely couldn't be called. So should the call up happen what would your nickname be? I know 'Captain Bring It'! Another ripper watch JC! Ah, there's your nickname - Jaysus H Christky. Yesssssss!

[@paulhayman3942]

John should . Mention the pink slip for rego is. A joke amoney foit

[@dansanger5340]

Speaking of hate, when are you going to review Electric Jesus's latest entrant into the Shitsville auto market? It would be epic.

[@appletree8441]

Sooooo I can now play chicken with pedestrians with my eyes closed

[@vk6xre]

One Kona model has had all of the safety features since its release early 2019. What's the matter with you John? Do you think muttering the letters EV will reveal that you are EJ's father? "Elon Elon, I am your father" sort of explains the family statue behind you.

[@peteanderson2533]

"Fullboost" has a similar "nut fest" on their channel, gets quite amusing!

[@50pence59]

Mate, I love this channel and watch all the ads. You must make at least 80c a month off of me...you’re welcome. 🤨

[@AutoExpertJC]

That's awesome. Thanks!

[@jackwood8307]

Jesus John you sounded like Liam Neeson dressing that guy down!😂

[@AutoExpertJC]

Which one?

[@jackwood8307]

AutoExpert TV /well not well stated on my part, actually it was the lot.

[@AutoExpertJC]

It could be worse (than a comparison to Liam Neeson). Thanks.

[@MothershipVideos]

Sorry John another "like".

[@fadetounforgiven]

As a Galician, I'm very disappointed it doesn't include condoms as a safety measure. Every respectful Kona should come with them.

[@tony34star]

Don't let the dealer stiff you? LOL

[@naked_rider_au]

Love the channel.. sorry, I know you want the hate. Even if I didn't like it I would not go to battle..my brain too small!

[@AutoExpertJC]

It's still better than indifference.

[@surfside75]

Give me some nuts!!😂 -🍻🌿💙🇱🇷

[@johnturner8829]

The haters and the stupid are pretty much one in the same to me and are multiplying way faster than the smart ones, however, they sure can be entertaining at times.

[@ry__6988]

I'm feeling so indifferent about this channel now! :-p

[@AutoExpertJC]

Bastard.

[@swiftrick15]

Hate..or Jealousy.

[@AutoExpertJC]

It's a fine line.

[@darrenjacobson7456]

Okay, personalised insults that will actually hit you. Hmm, let's see, you're a really likable guy! You're smart enough to teach professionally? Nobody could possibly hate you! You get way too many dislikes on your videos! There, how's that for some fake-name troll insulting? Oh wait, this account has my actual name! Damn it all!

[@phoneticau]

Dry plate double clutch CVT auto, no good for soft road & towing, if it had a fluid torque converter it would be perfect