2024 Hyundai Kona EV 160kW N Line S (Ecotronic Grey) Review

[@brianiswrong]

Decent review, we have had ours since march this year in the optional ultimate red metallic. Only a couple of things dont say £43'000 car. The ambient lighting only lights up the 2 front door pockets and the oddment tray infront of the passanger and the plastics are not padded on the top of the doors. We have averaged 4.5 miles per kilowatt hour in 1900 miles so far. I have the star button on the steering wheel set as a short cut to the driver assists ,so i can turn off speed limit and forward attention monitor. The charging cables fit in the front boot easily.

[@Stealthy9930]

Did I say it was £43k? If I didn’t then yes haha it’s £43k. (£42,315 + £650 Pearl paint) Just sold this one yesterday actually. And yes did notice the that door cards actually have any leather padding rather on the old shape you’ve got a full leather/vinyl panel but on the new shape it’s a bit plastic leather very thin layer.

[@Stealthy9930]

The star thing was quite useful yh. Was trying to figure out how to program it to the safety things as you and I both know legally the speed limit and Lane keeping/FCA systems have to come back on starting the car.

[@FéargalO]

Did you get a granny 3 pin cable too with the Kona?

[@brianiswrong]

@@FéargalO yes we did.

[@FéargalO]

@@brianiswrong Thank you...i did read V2L cable supplied but did not see about the 3 pin so thanks for the confirmation.

[@djw34]

Decent review this - well presented. Thanks

[@Stealthy9930]

Cheers

[@FéargalO]

Yes very good, he packed in loads of great info in a short time. Appreciated.

[@lewisgraham7646]

Brilliant review. I am waiting for delivery of mine, and i have the same colour and spec but went with LUX pack too..is the front LED light bar full or does it split?

[@Stealthy9930]

Full light bar, as its the DRL I think. DRL is static light and the bottom Main headlight will block out fragments of the LED elements

[@Stealthy9930]

Yh Lux pack is a must 😊

[@lewisgraham7646]

@Stealthy9930 quality! How's the drive? Can't wait to get mine but delivery date of December can't come soon enough!!

[@Stealthy9930]

@@lewisgraham7646 very rapid these Konas haha if you put it in Sport mode you can tons of wheel spin, FWD

[@lewisgraham7646]

@Stealthy9930 brilliant mate! Hope it comes early as I believe the turn around time is fairly quick so 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@FéargalO]

How would you rate the resolution of the surround cameras and how does the gear switch on the wheel feel? I think the Megane e-tech has something similar.. might take a bit of getting used to.

[@Stealthy9930]

Camera Resolution is quite nice I’d compare it to maybe Audi Camera. Think BMW does the best surround camera, gearstick is quite nice has a solid feel to it

[@FéargalO]

@@Stealthy9930 Thanks for the feedback..appreciated.

[@FéargalO]

Looks like you can get a spare wheel in there which is great! Is there an option on the N Line S to have 17 inch wheels to max out the range? I have been trying to do this on the Hyundai UK config page but when i click on tyres nothing happens and 19 inch tyres seem to be the only option? I changed browser but still no option to change tyre size.

[@Stealthy9930]

Sadly not. Only the Ultimates are able to come with options of the 17” alloys (The Advances wheels) or the 19” Ultimate alloys exclusive to Ultimate.

[@Stealthy9930]

Personally if you’re looking for one, I’d get an Ultimate (Lux pack + Leather) as this is the best value and holds more value. N Line S is missing the sunroof which is a must for me😂

[@FéargalO]

@@Stealthy9930 Thank you..i will try and configure the Ultimate trim shortly. Would you know what happens after the Bluelink Connected Car Services: 3 Years expires? Would i be still able to use the app..is it just live services i miss out on?

[@Stealthy9930]

@@FéargalO yh you will lose function to your app on your phone to control the car and the online services

[@FéargalO]

@@Stealthy9930 Thank you about the app info..had no idea it was that severe loss after 3 years. I just configured Ultimate trim with 17 inch wheels and i think the images look amazing.

[@brandonangelodiaz8854]

They could have done less with the rear, it seems that the fog lamps are overly designed.

[@Stealthy9930]

Yh I think the back looks a bit strange… I mean I like the light bar but the fog lights ruin the design and the car looks a bit flat. Kinda like an BMW X4.