2023 Hyundai Kona Review | NEW Standard Features Added!

[@jerrygerula6793]

I live in the Tampa Bay Area of FL, a senior citizen (73 y/o) and a 6’ and a fairly large man coming from a 2020 Toyota Camry, I got my 2023 Kona on May 12th. I have put about 900 miles on the vehicle so far with no complaints. It is somewhat smaller then the Camry which has taken some getting used to. I purchased the SEL model and like all the extra “goodies” that come standard with the SEL (ie, lane assist, blind spot collision avoidance assist, etc, etc). I opted for the front wheel drive (non AWD) model, as I didn’t feel the AWD was needed here in the Sunshine State. The one feature I truly do not care for is the Idle Stop & Go (ISG)! I don’t use it and it is annoying that you have to manually turn it off every time you start the car! Other then that, I find the car fun to drive and I like the sporty looks of the vehicle also. I don’t think it can match the MPG of the Camry but we will see. Again, I am happy so far with my purchase and will be taking it on a few trips in the near future.

[@amvlabs5339]

on highway drive i can go as low as 5.8 L/100km on my Kona 2023 with 18k km on it, it's great!

[@seigaku001]

Just bought one today! Very happy with all the new standard features they added to the 2023.

[@rationalthinker9791]

Hi. I am planning to get one. Any updates being with the car 6months so far?

[@mr.gamewatch8888]

@@rationalthinker9791you got anything? Got the Kona?

[@NGMonocrom]

Looks like in a few months, I'll be tracking down a Pre-owned N-Line with AWD. My current ride does 0-60mph. in 6.5 seconds. It's not about racing. That performance helps in merging onto highway traffic, and accelerating away from a possible collision. Can't sacrifice that. 6.6, I can live with that.

[@sandrapanico6357]

I’ve got the 2022 SEL and I really love it. I even gave my Kona a name. Yes it’s my new four fender friend.

[@rumbi28]

Have it, love it! Had for a month and a half. Last week it prompted an oil change with only 500km on it but the team over at Hyundai were able to check it out and reset it. So far so good

[@gottadanceaab]

I really appreciate this review and for highlighting all of the various features! I just started leasing my 2023 Hyundai Kona SEL AWD and I absolutely love it!!!! Very informative video! Many thanks!

[@xboxxguy_9360]

Just got my 2023 Kona last week loving it so far!!

[@cliffordsam8260]

After being a long-term Honda owner I purchased the SEL in two-tone Metallic Red & /Blk with lt. grey seats...didn't need the Turbo and dual-clutch on the upgraded Kona models. Although the Ultimate pkg. wasn't available during the time of my purchase (same time this video was shot) it's well worth it for the extra. At a similar price-point Hyundai included much more features for 2023. I upgraded the original wheels with 18" Bridgestones and polished chromes.

[@mr.gamewatch8888]

Agreed, the Honda Hrv has less features and cost about $800 more than the Kona or CX-30

[@tompoturica2224]

Nice review. I bought the 2020 Kona for my daughter, based on your review. Great, reliable car.

[@John-kx3ng]

I’ve always liked these, thanks for the review. Anticipating the new 24 Kona!

[@mohammedalgheryafi7784]

A very good and reliable car, indeed.

[@robinsonkathleen711]

😊leased one Kona today, really enjoyed this

[@trip_the_light]

Great review, I appreciate all the details about different trim levels AND the comparisons with 2022 model. Thank you!

[@samyoung6218]

I like memory driver seat setting. A must for me.

[@keonismith5850]

i just traded in my 2017 Kia Soul for this 2023 Hyundai Kona and I love this car. My Kia was stolen a few months ago (thank you kia boys!) but got it back with the ignition busted. I was lucky that the thief only used a screwdriver to steal my car so it was able to drive with the screwdriver used to steal my car. There was no one that could fix my Kia because of parts shortage so I baught this car. This car is amazing!!!! and its my first Brand new car I ever baught for a really good deal. im just paying only $133 more per month than my kia so this was a good deal in the long run.

[@TomDeVito]

Started looking at the Kona today and gotta say it is absolutely beautiful I love it!

[@BigDawgCleveland]

I was really impressed with the Kona and features!

[@debbie970]

My daughter bought 2023 last year and right now it has 2800 miles on it. The check engine light came on, taken it to dealership now it needs a new thermostat it's scheduled for 6/13/23, now today 5/28 her power train light came on. What can she do without coming out of pocket buying a new car since she bought this brand new at Hyundai dealership in Joliet,IL.

[@yoshisaywhat123]

I bought 2018 Kona, still pretty good. Hopefully they fixed the air noise while driving through highways.

[@gigigray-nk3cg]

Mine is completely silent. No issues with sound. Seems they fixed it.

[@dalekovach8347]

I just got my 2023 Kona Limites. Love to drive it. One of the few small cars that I can actually slide into. Great headroom. Wonderful extras. Leather seats are worth it! Can't think of anything they left out! Love it so far. BTW nice job on the video. Too bad some people don"t realize that they could use pause if they thought you talked too fast... which I did not. Keep up the good work.

[@kbwebster2861]

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[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan]

7 months ago today!! Planning to buy one.

[@Condemn-Focus]

I'm still happy with my Hyundai Venue 2023.

[@secondace]

I love my Hyundai Kona. I will not get any other car. I like the way it drives. I liked the way it handles. I like the all-wheel drive. And when you're living in an area that has black ice. Sometimes, you need the winter mode or AWD. It may not have a ton of room, but if I'm taken my great nieces and nephews. Or you know, just anybody for a ride, the backseat has enough room for them. It's beneficial for a subcompact car like this to have all the featuresthat you need. Especially in winter conditions. I give it a 4 and a 1/2 star rating at a 5.

[@eurekapria530]

Love my kona I’ve been using it since october 2022 and its great.

[@shannonharvey1379]

Noticed that price point too bro! Nice review 😀

[@srobeck77]

Great review, but I disagree with the "need" for AWD. I may in the minority opinion here (and I do live in the very snowy northern state of MN). I dont feel I much ever have use for AWD since the roads are always plowed. I think that FWD is very adequate in light snow, gets better gas mileage, and is $1500 (repairs are cheaper too). Last, I feel that in the rare moments of heavier snow, driving slower will be superior to counting on AWD, and youll probably be in traffic that is traveling very slow anyway, due to lower visibility. Just my 2 cents from driving in snowy winters.

[@carolinej3661]

I agree. Even in PA, 99+% of the time you'd never need AWD, and it reduces your gas mileage.. I would do without it.

[@MakaylaDawn]

As a Canadian, the AWD is a must 😂 but I see your points!

[@srobeck77]

@@MakaylaDawn its no more a must than Mcdonalds burgers are a must for survival of the species. More like a waste of money and very seldomly better than nothing at all.

[@MakaylaDawn]

@@srobeck77 considering I’m getting more snowfall than both MN and PA combined in a year, I think it’s worth it for me - plus I’m sure our road maintenance and snow removal is much worse than your guys’. To say AWD is a must is not accurate for everyone - but for someone who lives in a climate like mine, it would be stupid to not take it for only $1500 more.

[@srobeck77]

@@MakaylaDawn considering they invented snowplows and road salt like a long time ago, its still no. And a waste of money and a wonder how anyone ever survived driving before awd. Wait nvm, they did. Yup waste of money. And probably more people get into accidents with AWD than not by overestimating its significance. Thinking that they "needed it" and can drive even faster.

[@Q_Alix]

Love my 2022 KONA SEL

[@steveq2211]

I usually don't comment, but the IVT started in 2022 for SE & SEL models, and you can add AWD to all Except the N line. Other than that great videos

[@nisreenjallad1644]

Would you please post a video about linking your Kona 2023 SEL to your smartphone (Android, Apple)?

[@bernice1654]

My 2023 Kona has an intermittent issue with the push button stop/start, it doesn't always turn off when I push the start button while the car is running and I open the door, the car won't turn off. I have to try a couple of times. I just bought this car a week ago. Still getting used to all the functions this is one of them that doesn't seem to be working well. Any ideas out there please:)?

[@skilledjack7054]

Not sure about other people's buying experience, but I had to order one (did in August this year) and it's slated for production in Dec... So might get in by early January '23. FYI... I ordered the SE version (basic model) and I live in Ontario, Canada.

[@mmmarica00]

I had to order my 2023 SE in August this year also (I live in Manitoba). The first email I got in September said that production would be in December, but 2 weeks ago I got another email saying that production will happen earlier than expected, sometime in October.

[@garthera7819]

I love the detail in your reviews, though this one seems to need a couple of corrections: * Consumer reports slams the Kona, giving it their next to lowest (less than average) reliability rating, plus a total points of 59 out of 100 (really low) and it falls 7 of 10 in their text category. It's greatest strength in their review: handling! * It's important to note, on the slow acceleration that you're testing the AWD, always slower in these small cars. From what I can tell, it is about an 18% hit on acceleration! * And it's worthy to note that Kia offers the same amazing warranty, which one would expect from sibling brands... Thanks for you efficient, get down to business reviews.

[@jakeadams7229]

NICE REVIEW MY DUDE 👍I JUST WISH IT AN OPTION OF POWER TAILGATE AND REAR AIR VENTS FOR THE REAR PASSENGERS FOR COOL OR WARM AIR

[@mccali2519]

Me also thats like a must for me well take care

[@srobeck77]

Rear vents, absolutely yes. Rear lifting tailgate...yes if I was 80 years old+ and struggled to lift 2 lbs over my head, otherwise no pointless. 😁

[@ajc2104]

Just got mine a month ago, breaking and accelerating is definitely slower(?) I have to really push down to get them to work. Idk if that’s a plus or minus but I love the car. A great upgrade from my 2016 fiat 500x, which was practically falling apart lol. It was also a lot more sensitive with the gas and breaks.

[@chanyaninhomkajon6314]

Therei s one chef he actually loved all the food of

[@Steve_in_NJ]

I have a 2022 Kona Limited FWD. I love that it's loaded, but miss the HUD that they took away when they discontinued the Ultimate model (my 2nd Kona, had the 2019 Limited too). Looks like the new 2024 Kona will be a hot seller and can't wait to see how they price it, since they apparently lowered the 2023 prices from 2022 (my Limited was about $30K).

[@letthewookiewin5997]

Love your videos and I dig the Kona! When lowering those rear seats, did you need to remove the headrests?

[@TwoPair72]

Co-worker is going to look at one today. It's not the top trim level and they are listing close to 30K and at 5.49% for 84 months. Um, no.

[@ulala_a]

Hi do you know if it has walk away auto lock? I just got a 2023 kona n line.

[@bernice1654]

can a power liftgate assist be added to a 2023 Kona

[@Daniel-xg3ul]

2022 does have a rear USB charger. I have a 2022 Kona Limited and there's one back there.

[@tijuanataxi]

WHERE ARE THE FOG LIGHTS?

[@chanonjaiyai1975]

I watched your video through thoroughly and when it came to the final seconds at the end i was enlightened at how that figet spinner spurred

[@RanGer-498]

The base model kona direct port injection?

[@jacobrocks7]

Thanks for great review..

[@Ch8t]

Is Hyundai Kona going to have hybrid?

[@yoliannem.echandy3741]

excelente el driver safety bien estable recomendado 💯 😮

[@geriatricdave3361]

Fun fact those 2L na motors are terrible because of carbon build up on valves and cylinder heads

[@MrFoxfire510]

What do you think about the Kona Electric?

[@donmcconnery5080]

Tell the truth, you are recommended to not park these vehicles indoors because of the fire risk, do not drive in stop and go traffic with the double clutch transmission as it will overheat and when you complain to the dealer they say you should have read the owners manual before purchasing. Who reads the owners manual before purchasing a car?

[@Wv8675]

Nice car wish I had one

[@Retiredmco]

First 🥇!! Is it wet dct or dry dct?? What about the N Kona pricing???

[@goldpony]

Kona N is its own vehicle so I'll more than likely give that one it's own video 👍 As for the dual clutch, Hyundai has an 8spd that's wet and this 7spd is dry to give slightly better MPG's

[@Retiredmco]

@@goldpony Thanks I know Kia 7 sp dct is dry. Wasn't positive about Hyundai.

[@patrickdunavan9113]

Damn...you talk fast...but you did say a lot!I needed to stop and rewind a bunch! 😄 However...good, informative video.Thanks.

[@anthonyprasad1402]

You can slow/speed the video to your liking.

[@PP-yy5zu]

Is there a car starter ? - gets cold here

[@thatevchick]

Just reviewed the electric

[@chrischery8994]

I JUST GOT ONE OF 2023 HYUNDAI KONA ALL DOORS ARE LOCKED BUT THE TAILGATE DON'T WANT TO LOCK, OR I WILL BE GOING BACK TO HYUNDAI DEALER

[@ljacobs357]

Lots of great content but you sure talk fast.

[@Barbarianbrotha]

It resembles ED 209 from the front😂

[@woke1497]

Their small cars even priced too high, lol!

[@carolinej3661]

WHICH 2023 Hyundai Kona were you driving?!?!? 9:45, you finally say you're showing an SEL.....

[@seanc3913]

At 1:25 he says he's in the SEL

[@TheBloggeroftheBall]

You can’t tow a cooler with these

[@carolinej3661]

"pretty much as you would expect"?????? Never drove Kona, so how would I know what to "expect???" Floating roof line??? You can't really see it? SO, what is it???? At 12:46 "that circular button..." But, there is no circular button - what you pressed was a rectangular button that read "HOLD." You talked WAY too fast throughout, but, from 16:26 on you were incomprehensible.....

[@CVPI07]

Literally trying to be doug demuro lol

[@yoliannem.echandy3741]

speed acceleration 💯 music 🎶 #chencho on ¥€

[@nickgrey6500]

This is a review in English? No idea, stop for breath, give your audience a break! Random , reading stats from a book.

[@BlackoutsBox]

This car is ghetto. It's using the same tech from 2012 /2013..... save your mney and get a 2023 - all the tch is new and a lot better

[@prathamk2896]

😅👎

[@rocketshiftgaming5693]

Can you review the 2023 Jaguar E-Pace