All New 2024 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD is it Worth the Price?

[@ajs4148]

Just bought mine 3 days ago. I had the 2022 model previously. I absolutely love it. Every complaint I had about the last model, they addressed in the 2024 model. Softer materials, more sophisticated safety tech, stronger engine (had the SEL previously and now have the Limited), bigger screens, more space, and a very comfortable ride. You nailed the perks of this vehicle in your review. I feel like I got a good taste of Genesis without spending Genesis money. I’m looking forward to the next 3 years! Leased this one but it’s the first vehicle I could see myself buying out when the term ends.

[@kxsaintj]

Let's have a look at Hyundai's new 2024 Kona Limited! (then proceeds to call it a Kia more than once 😂) ...

[@MagLaDite]

I like your car reviews and gave this one a thumbs up. Just one comment. You said you chuckle at the paddle shifters. But they will be handy to control the gears and keep them from shifting when you don't want them to, say in stop and go traffic jams, in snow or on rutted dirt roads, etc. Remember the good old days when you had a center console shifter with D, 1 and 2 to control the car? This stalk shifter and the paddles seem like a better idea to preserve center console space for our "stuff". I like this set up.

[@Steve_in_NJ]

The 4 dots is Morse Code for the Letter "H". I love this high tech Kona. Kona is now a little brother/sister of the Ioniq design. I probably will end up leasing another one at the end of 2024 (also looking at Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE and Crosstrek Limited). I'm now driving a 2022 Kona Limited and would get the Kona Limited again (also had a 2019 Limited before that). Never had any issues with the 1.6 Liter Turbo and so happy they did away with the DCT and went with a regular A/T. Since the Kona remodel was first done as an EV, and the gas version based on that, all the Kona vehicles look the same. The opening and closing of the front grill is a nice feature too. Oh, and ONLY Kona Limited has ventilated seats AND heated steering wheel STANDARD!! Can't wait to use the Self Park to freak out my neighbors as I stand in my driveway and remotely park the car into the garage!

[@KaptainSpaulding]

Does it have the ability to turn off the Auto Stop feature?

[@Steve_in_NJ]

They don't have the Auto Stop anymore! I'm driving a 2022 Kona and my Auto Stop doesn't work in most conditions (and I turn it off manually).

[@jimmoritz553]

No auto stop start feature. Whew!!

[@jimmoritz553]

No Hybrid on Kona Limited for US Market. I bought the 2024 Kona Limited AWD dark blue with the pale gray interior and love it. I can’t say anything bad about it and I’ve owned 100’s of cars new and used. This is my first Asian car and it sure feels and drives like it should cost more. Smooth super quiet engine and the new 8 speed transmission is way nicer than the DCT in previous model. We looked at and drove the competition and they were nice. But Hyundai offered features the others did not. And how bout that ambient lighting, power sunshade, auto high beams and gas struts on the hood? The entire light ribbon on the front illuminates. This is only on the Limited. All others just the corners light up. Solid and quiet. So far so good. 2 friends drove it and they each immediately purchased the same car. 2 more happy owners. Impressive.

[@billroe4243]

On my 2023 Sonata I find the heads up display much more useful than the blind spot blinker camaras. I would prefer the HUD but they seem unavailable.

[@Vailwine]

is the cabin quieter than the 2022?

[@chrismayer3919]

A tried-and-true gas engine, combined with all the latest tech innovations really intrigues me; I might buy one.

[@barbpaul401]

Laura, you always do great review. I’m curious about what your views are about sight lines (rear & side windows) for this and all other vehicles. Thanks.!

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video, I'm waiting for the electric presentation by you

[@mkaplan519]

Of course, each country does each car line differently. Here in Canada, the top of the Kona line is the N-Line Ultimate. It takes your N-Line and adds a $3000 package that is what your Limited does so our top of the line looks like your N-line but has most of the features of your limited, There are a few things I wish were offered here and are not... Power liftgate, Fog lights, an actual spare tire (it comes with a repair kit). I have just ordered one and can't wait to get it at the end of next month. Great review!

[@jimmoritz553]

My limited has power liftgate with programmable height adjustment and a spare tire.

[@7motion985]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. Your professional review

[@stephenwinter8892]

Something new for kia and you are presenting the hyundai kona fyi about the cup holders

[@tedrik1346]

Does this model have the annoying stop/start feature?

[@tonil6389]

I have the 2024 limited. It does not have auto start/stop.

[@michaelbongo418]

Great Review!

[@ingenunis5003]

Nice Review LAUREN👍🏼

[@bobdavis3357]

That's a sharp looking car as well 😅

[@jrs9264]

If you live in Buffalo, you need the extra room so you can enlarge your take out chicken wing orders.....💯🙋🐓🍗🤣

[@CarCoachReports]

A bucket of wings - I’m in 100%

[@barbpaul401]

4 dots on steering wheel is Morse code for the letter H

[@QCJSiteB]

I like the look of that vehicle. Only learned about it when seeing it on the road and I nearly broke my neck checking it out. But I’ll never buy another Kia/Hyundai. I’ve had junk cars from other makes, but this company is the only one that in addition to having countless issues, the dealerships NEVER stood by a single fix under warranty without a major fight. Even small things that any dealer would take care of.

[@TurfSurf]

Real leather is also vegan leather, aren’t cows vegans?😂

[@CarCoachReports]

Good point, but vegan leather is plastic leather. Or synthetic leather but it is far from real leather.

[@RagShop1]

@@CarCoachReports Example: Toyota's Softex upholstery.

[@Baaddu]

I will never consider buying any Kia or Hundai vehicle. Their “warranty” might look good but my family/friends experience shows me it’s worthless. And someone died when the Kia seoul caught fire on a freeway and the brakes wouldn’t stop the car.

[@jrs9264]

so go buy a Junk Honda with the takata grenade, err, airbags in it....🤡🙄🫣🤮

[@QCJSiteB]

@@jrs9264He didn’t say he’d buy a Honda instead. Stop deflecting. Try getting an engine replaced by Kia/Hyundai. It’s a fucking nightmare. And on smaller issues they have like their headliners falling off the roof, they’ll just tell you “Korea didn’t tell us how to fix that yet, so we can’t help you”….years later, yeah no fix still so you’re SoL. Even Ford treated us better and quality wise they’re junk.

[@thefatvegan5008]

@@jrs9264 ah yes because if they don’t buy a Kia or Hyundai, the only other option is Honda 🤡 🙄 lmaaao

[@gmoney9961]

Your loss.

[@JustMe-pc2ii]

Wow! that's a lot of dough $$$$ I get it...features/value/warranty

[@1966juke]

Is it Kia or Hyundai you said kia at least 2 times .Or kia and Hyundai the same

[@bobdavis3357]

All grown up, now, sort of. Same chassis

[@jimmoritz553]

AWD is independent rear suspension. FWD is the old beam axle. A dramatic difference in ride and handling. That’s why I went with AWD.

[@bobdavis3357]

@@jimmoritz553 It was the smart thing to do

[@bobdavis3357]

@@jimmoritz553 same chassis with differences in rear suspension components because of your car being AWD. The better choice.

[@markshattis6957]

🇺🇲✌️

[@CarCoachReports]

🇺🇸

[@miguelgonzales8879]

😊

[@Vailwine]

Bummer to lose the DCT! My 2022 limited AWD is a 21st century mini

[@jimsmalleimb7709]

No. Not by a longshot.

[@meng6315]

More electronic the more distractions and most likely accidents. Also more problems.

[@miken8309]

Not Interested it’s a foreign countries taking over the United States so I don’t mind if you don’t send this to me again thank you

[@donaldbiden9492]

Too late bud, you've already been taken over

[@CRM6214]

Buying American not as easy as a person may think. I was considering a Ford Escape and noticed on the window sticker it was made in Korea.

[@kxsaintj]

Friend that happened a LONG time ago, all I know is when I drive by a Toyota, Nissan, Kia, Hyundai on and on dealership or service area I see a lot of "Americans" earning a pay check.

[@jimmoritz553]

@@kxsaintjnot to mention all their assembly plants here in the US.