2024 Hyundai Kona | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports

[@nelsonv741]

A year ago, I bought a new 2023 Kona SEL with the 147 HP engine and the CVT. It has all the power I have ever needed. I never notice the CVT that tons of reviewers dislike. It came in the very bright "Wave Blue" paint, so it's easy to find in the parking lot too. I'd get another one, too soon now though!

[@billfincher8519]

I bought my daughter a 23 SEL with the same power train. It's been remarkable, fuel efficient, fun to drive. It's been a great investment

[@cathyellis767]

Just bought 2024 Kona SE in orange yesterday. It seems like a luxury car. Its’s so beautiful and stylish!!

[@neilteitelman2428]

Gee… thought this is a car review channel and not a platform to be critical of someone’s presentation skills. Respect his knowledge.

[@jstephens2758]

Unfortunately, the dealers are throwing on the extras at greatly inflated prices, making these vehicles much more expensive than they need to be.

[@techpappee]

They're at MSRP in my area.

[@billfincher8519]

Here in California the added mark ups are quite prevalent. 2-3K

[@cgmiddle]

Move.

[@solutioninsearchofaproblem2402]

I think it sucks that I've been paying for Consumer Reports for approximately 5 years and many other people have released video reviews on KZbin test driving the Kona yet Consumer Reports released 2 videos just talking about what they "think" the Kona will be like.

[@Infelsinave]

this car would've been $17k ten years ago. EVERYTHING IS SO EXPENSIVE.

[@mikerepairsstuff]

Nice learning episode guys! We are in a new automotive era.

[@IamGroot786]

The reason you see folks with both hands at the 12 O'clock position is because on a long road trip, it's an easy way to do a back and shoulder stretch without letting go of the wheel.

[@toronado455]

17:41 that's so funny because my driving instructor was always telling me he wanted my hands at that exact position Mike is talking about, which is about 11 and 1 o'clock. But he also instructed me to not use my thumbs and to just "hang" my hands from the top of the wheel without wrapping my thumbs around the rim of the steering wheel. He was very specific about this. I've never driven that way though LOL.

[@Steve_in_NJ]

I'm leasing my 2nd Kona (2019, 2022), both the Limited series. I enjoy my Kona VERY much and only issues have been the DCT and the infotainment (usually just the navigation) goes squirrely on occasion. I would consider another one when this lease is up (it would be a 2025 model) IF I could afford it. I may want to buy out my lease at the end of next year or lease another depending on interest rates and prices. I'm glad they got rid of the DCT but the same engines? The 1.6 Turbo is fun to drive but when I test drove the non-turbo, it was a dog.

[@Steve_in_NJ]

UPDATE: Went to my dealership for an oil change; sat in a Kona Limited AWD (yellow? Yuck!) but I did prefer the look and feel of the interior (side mirror cameras! Ventilated Seats! Heated steering wheel! All standard with the Limited trim) OVER the cheap-looking interior of the Corolla Cross Hybrid, which I also sat inside and felt the seats were too narrow. Sorry Toyota, but your engineers went on the cheap and your hybrids don't even have a SPARE TIRE !? I'm getting a 2024/25 Kona Limited AWD in RED and keeping my loyalty with leasing Hyundai #5!

[@bradleys4941]

instead of just a pure EV, which MOST people won't want.....Hyundai shoulda made a hybrid for this.....a gas model with 20ish MPG is weak and outdated for this size segment

[@Steve_in_NJ]

Actually, there IS a Kona Hybrid, just not for sale in the U.S. at this time. ☹

[@TealSide]

Hi I'm Mike Crossen, I'm Mike Monticello and I'm Mike Quincy.

[@falsificationism]

"Black Sheep" not "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles." "Sir, do you have any idea how fast you were going?" "...I guess I was goin' about...65 tops..." "7. You were going 7 miles an hour. And normally when I stop people they pull onto the shoulder!" 🤣🤣🤣 RIP Chris Farley

[@DJL78]

Drinking game! Do a shot every time Gabe says “aaaah”

[@falsificationism]

lol yep

[@jeretso]

Smaller is better when you have limited room in front of your house to park. Manufacturers keep trying to super size their vehicles and the smaller versions sell like hotcakes.

[@chrisbrownaz]

My 2014 Chevrolet Malibu has a steering wheel slightly off center as well.

[@ndi5670]

My 2024 SEL FWD also has immobilization in case of theft.

[@Dreampiece.]

The hesitation off the line is the only real problem I have with my 2024 Kona Limited. I am honestly confused and would love to hear the Hyundai engineers reasoning for tuning it that way. Sometimes it takes over a second to even get moving, which I am not used to being a mostly EV driver. I love how high the car is and the AWD is fantastic. Great car, but seriously what the hell is up with the hesitation? 😅

[@acsmoothing2262]

Glad to see Keith Barry back on the show! It looks like Hyundai left out glossy plastic panels from the interior. It’s about time that trend begin to fade! One thing I’d like to see from this channel (and publication), with respect to EV testing: in addition to EV range, please also discuss and publish observed efficiency. Miles/kWh or whatever metric, anything! If you publish observed mpg for Nissan 400Zs and Chevrolet Corvettes, then the least you could do is also publish EV efficiency.

[@hereigoagain5050]

Gabe is back! I always appreciate his takes. Hyundai is on a roll! Mike has trouble with center console intrusion because he has big harrumphs.

[@atmartens]

AGREED. I CANNOT STAND a rectangle gage cluster and a round steering wheel. No one can see all the info and add being tall and part of the screen is useless. People may make fun of me for the analogue gage cluster but at least I can see everything.

[@ndi5670]

I have the 2024 SEL FWD and have no issues with the wheel and gage cluster.

[@nuvoflo]

Would love to see an electric Honda Fit.... Not in the USA, I suppose. A shame.

[@donwilson9086]

I have shied away from cvt. Knowing Nissans problems. How long term reliable will the Hyundai cvt be if you know at this point. I have a Tucson so I know about the warranty.

[@velmex12]

have had 2 camrys with CVT since 2013 and never had a problem.

[@davidm5707]

​@@velmex12They were made by Toyota; Nissan's are made by Jatco, which supplies a lot of subpar CVTs.

[@seankirby1327]

I found all 2012 GM seats miserable. WIDER PEOPLE !!! I am a big guy and many seats are too narrow and bolstered. IT IS AWFUL .....Car seats have become more bolstered and narrower (I think it is to keep occupants farther away from the door for crash testing) It has really compromised comfort for wider people.

[@rightlanehog3151]

CR, The roomy interior is very impressive, I hope someone at Toyota is taking notes.🤨 Sadly, the mpg ratings are poor for a new 2024 model. 😐

[@eDENTECHNOCYBERHUB]

YOUR BIGGEST KENYAN FAN RIGHT HERE, AS USUAL, 14/09/2023

[@TheLifetraveler1]

I have never had an interest in any type of SUV. However I just saw a picture of the new Hyundai Santa Fe SUV. Please rent that I know all of your readers would like to see how that thing works. I have no family to haul around, but I think that thing is gorgeous!

[@stephengneri2136]

I will take the hesitation part: going camping with a dog and friend: here in ca you will have to go up big long inclines. enough said.

[@techpappee]

Other reviewers I've *watched drive* the new 1.6T didn't complain about lag. Hyundai just held a launch event with nearly every auto journalists (except CR apparently). I think he's overstating it a bit. Of course you'll have a little turbo lag. Go watch for yourself. There is a hybrid in every other market. This was designed as a EV first then ICE added afterwards. TOYOTA by far has the worst information screen in the business. period! New Prius and EV have it. You can barely see through or over the wheel. #Awful

[@stevenweiss2148]

They 'improved' it by replacing a 6 speed auto with a cvt? Cancel my subsciption

[@parkercrossjr9389]

Agreed. A cvt is never an improvement!

[@ajgb556]

Too bad my insurance company may not want to add this vehicle, or may overcharge for the possible chance that IT MAY BE STOLEN. Where’s that discussion gentleman? I’ve considered Hyundai/Kia in the past but no more.

[@MylesV]

They’ve had immobilizers in all of their models for a couple years now, takes care of the theft issue.

[@eugeniaruggiero5451]

My insurance only went up $12. I didn't think that was too much.

[@TheAdventureAuto]

I can't believe they're still hanging on to that horrible 1.6 turbo. I've owned 2 vehicles with it and it is so unreliable and feels extremely slow. Hyundai engines sludge up, the last thing you want to add a turbo to.

[@johnschellhase7469]

there are different 1.6turbos. the old gamma 1.6t definitely had its issues but the smartstream 1.6t in these feels much better. which cars did you have?

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

I don't know why CR still keeps licking Hyundai/Kia's ass when they've proven to be the absolute worst car company in modern times.

[@geneticrex]

Could they make it just a bit more hideous??? I only threw up a little upon first look.