As I am the person who cleans the car I'll say this. THANK YOU Hyundai for making a car interior that it is easy to clean. It looks like a winner to me!
@craigleverenz4 жыл бұрын
I have the Iron Man Edition and I love it. It looks so much better than the regular Kona. Love the 1.6L turbo with the dual clutch transmission and all wheel drive. I disagree with all your negative comments about DCT's (although admittedly I would prefer it was a manual). Nevertheless it's an incredibly sporty little car and you can throw it around in corners (despite the warning sticker on the visor lol). The Iron Man is pretty much top of the range and not boring like the one in the video. It has leather seats (with embossed iron man logo) , climate control, proximity key with push button start, heads up display, Marvel LED door puddle lights, LED headlights and tail lights, red seatbelts and accents, 18 inch rims, and more. I agree with you on the safety stuff. The lane keep assist works only sometimes on good roads with clear lanes. Other times you'll think it's about to work but it will go "nope, too hard" and disengage. I definitely wouldn't rely on it. I also really wish it had adaptive cruise control.
@SamGiles4 жыл бұрын
Paul, don't ever apologise for being too critical about active safety equipment. Truth be told, it makes a significant difference when it comes to driver, passenger and pedestrian safety, and it irritates me (as well) when companies skimp on such features. Great review by the way.
@CarExpertAus4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Sam. And agree with you - safety shouldn't be an optional thing and car companies should be champing at the bit to include as much as they can for their customers.
@tmlhkyfn3 жыл бұрын
Some of us learned to actually drive & don't need intrusive "safety" features like auto braking. Put down the damm cell phone & pay attention to the task at hand, aka the task of driving
@emmett30673 жыл бұрын
@@tmlhkyfn Great to hear you, your family and friends never make a mistake while driving. Well done.
@FabtasticNelly3 жыл бұрын
This was exactly what I needed to see! Thank you! Shopping for a car during a pandemic has been limiting but online reviews help.
@alisiahillman4 ай бұрын
Thanks to your review I am still enjoying my 2020 SE kona 4 years later! It is small, fun, and a bit cheap! I went after-market to add wireless android auto with a dongle. I actually love the key as it makes me feel more connected to the driving experience in a way lol. Love your honest reviews!
@travispatocka14854 жыл бұрын
Love the review! We bought a 2020 Kona SEL Plus trim in April of 2020 and it had a retail price around $25,000 USD. We got a $2,788 rebate and also had a trade in so out the door we got the car for $19,000. The SEL Plus trim with AWD and is an interesting mix as it adds heated seats, Infinity audio system, sunroof, 17" wheels, power drivers seat, 8" (I think) Android audio/Apple car play infotainment and full power accessories (cruse, windows, locks, etc.) It also has collision detection, lane departure alerts, blindspot monitoring and rear cross traffic collision detection. The engine is the standard NA 2.0 inline 4. It isnt fast but it is quick enough for in town driving where our speeds max out at 45 MPH but can handle freeway driving where going 75-80 MPH is not a problem. The transmission is the standard 7 speed auto unit which is smooth shifting but I really wish Hyundai would either offer this car with the 2.4L from the Sonata or offer the 1.6T with the 7 speed and not the rough dual clutch transmission which is our only turbo engine option here in the states. Air Con and heater work great, audio system is awesome, seats are comfortable. For me it is the perfect all weather vehicle for my short commute to work in town. Just wish it had a bit more power but the handling is great and for what I bought it for, it fits the bill just fine.
@chips18893 жыл бұрын
Who scrathces their plastic mate? I have a black Kia Ceed with a black roof liner......all black...love it. By the way black seats are best for not showing any dirt.
@ririandlivi3 жыл бұрын
The smaller cup holder is for cans so they don’t bump around and spill
@joem51403 жыл бұрын
NOT overly sensitive. Safety is everything. Accidents happen...now they can happen less often.
@despresso36863 жыл бұрын
Oooooo I love how non techy it is!!😍 I'm 22 & would love something like this!!
@honguenloh46124 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, my cousin in Australia suddenly became a fanboy of Hyundai..lol... he got a Kona for his daughter and an i30 N for himself...:)
@CarExpertAus4 жыл бұрын
😅 I love that! He is going to love the i30 N - it's a cracking machine!
@kingqueen90794 жыл бұрын
Kona is car of the year in Germany
@carlinkay11514 жыл бұрын
We just bought one, really love it!
@influentialnobody89603 жыл бұрын
Imo i wont buy it, what did you see in it?
@JustinHall19763 жыл бұрын
This is a solid review. It's organized, to the point, and self-aware. Thank you.
@MrPeterDWatson4 жыл бұрын
Great review Paul. I recommended my daughter purchase this exact model and she loves it. She got a really good buy at $24k (and a bit) on the road - new. Good luck in your new venture. I love that your channel name cuts across Cadogan's Auto Expert...that ought a annoy him!!!!
@CarExpertAus4 жыл бұрын
Hey Peter - that's great news and I'm glad she's enjoying it! Hah, all good, we'll leave Cadoges to his own thing, he's doing a great job! ;-)
@bumblebee29563 жыл бұрын
It’s a good review but always remember it’s budget car end of the day.....if you go to premium then it’s pretty good. I am a 2019 Tucson owner...never regret my decision....they are a brilliant car company
@17cream4 жыл бұрын
Blimey anyone would think you were comparing it to a Merc amg for the money it’s pretty good.
@pieter091002 жыл бұрын
Just bought the 2020 Model and absolutely love it. Paid $NZ 27995.00
@cameronwheatley37934 жыл бұрын
You are correct about consumers not concerned about hardness of the dash, as long as it doesn't scratch and is easy to clean. The more cars on the road with AEB the better, when turning into my driveway my car got rear ended by an food delivery driver whilst they were looking at their GPS... I am now in the market for a new car (mine was a writeoff)
@mc824 жыл бұрын
I agree with your regarding AEB, everyone thinks they're an above average driver, but obviously very little of us are. I'm sure most people will be in some sort of accident (even hitting a stationary object) if driving regularly for 40+ years.
@CarExpertAus4 жыл бұрын
Very true! And you may as well have the safety net just in case it ever happens.
@aaronxu17214 жыл бұрын
Another quality review. Im not in the market for small SUV, but I thoroughly enjoyed this video, lots of loves and effort put in there.
@CarExpertAus4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Aaron! We really appreciate the feedback :-D
@trackstumper83333 жыл бұрын
Too critical of a value car "Cloth seats are cheap and nasty"....huh???. Judging an interior using a hardness meter? "Barren and Basic rear". It offers a safety placard that you ridicule. Your safety cred is only part time it appears.
@AOWarwick3 жыл бұрын
Well, we bought the 2020 Kona Active with the two liter engine and six speed auto / Au$ 28000.- and done a 3000 km running it in trip in Queensland. We never used more than 6 Liter of a 95 octane unleaded petrol per 100 km, driven in Eco mode. We did ask about what the dealer thinks running it on E10 and they said they would not trust that mix so every second tank of fuel is a 91 octane unleaded from now on. The actual speed showing is 8 km under when sitting on 100 km / h and the cruise control is a bit all over the place when flicked to setting it and the overrun is quite big so watch out or get a speeding fine! The car should have 17 inch wheels to have a more correct reading. We noticed the Kona versions they drive around in Korea are in general better equipped, like they all seem to have a traffic cam built into the rear vision mirror, so why do they have this and we are not? The car's radio reception is very poor, compared with whatever car we drove before. John Cadogan named it the poverty version Kona and yeah it is poorly equipped and has really not much on storage compartments, very spartanish indeed!! The panels and covers might be hard plastic but would scratch easily. We like the handling and it has a very smooth cruising ride. The lane assist mode is not bad, but even there are line markings on the road, the car can not always see them. So far no regrets, we like how it performs.
@letsseeif3 жыл бұрын
My wife's i30 Premium turbo DCT/SR runs perfectly on the Hyundai recommended 61RON Petrol.
@jeanvonbarberode23772 жыл бұрын
Well, for the same price I bought Skoda Karoq in 2019 in Melbourne with 1.5 TSI and 7 speed DSG, I guess better deal than this Kona.
@kg360degree4 жыл бұрын
In India, Kona is in as Full EV than ICE Avatar which can run 452 kms on a single charge(real world range is 300-320). The 39.2 kWh Kona comes with a 100 kW motor. That equates to 134 BHP of power, and torque is rated at 395 Nm. This would cost 28 Lakhs INR on-road.
@CarExpertAus4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MarksElectricLife4 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, I bought the Elite 1.6L turbo about eight months ago and it is an awesome little car ! Very nippy around town and handles beautifully. On the open road the steering automatically tightens up (electronically controlled) and this makes it feel very safe and well grounded. Cost $36K OTR so not cheap. First thing i did was install aftermarket LED globes and now night driving is fine. Funny about motoring journos' obsession with hard plastics. I only care about the bits I touch like the console. Why would I care about the dashboard when I never touch it ? I think Mazda have gone OTT with this stuff and now they make plush, heavy, slow cars. No fun !
@Amanda.mcwilliam2 жыл бұрын
Ohh good tip the LED lights! I’ll do that! Just wondering does the elite have heated and cooling seats??
@MarksElectricLife2 жыл бұрын
@@Amanda.mcwilliam afraid not
@rutherford52473 жыл бұрын
Nice review, I love the car, I would definitely buy a blue one when given the chance xD
@letsseeif4 жыл бұрын
I for one, like 'chubby tyres'. Not a performance choice, but good for comfort, smoothness, and NOT scraping flash mag wheels.
@suemcpherson1119 Жыл бұрын
Re the autonomous emergency breaking. If it works at city speeds, why is that not enough in your opinion. Would other cars AEB be useful at highway speeds?
@thetattedpharmacist32153 жыл бұрын
Honestly, with the proliferation of AEB technology these days, it's not unreasonable to expect it, especially on anything above entry level....
@jessicaa31094 жыл бұрын
Im on hunt for a new car preferably mid SUV watched so many reviews and ur Absolutely my fav keep up the great work
@alexitselentis79043 жыл бұрын
Mentioned the Mazda Cx30 in comparison to this car, here in Greece starting price of the Mazda is 10 000 euro more than the Kona .. 100mm size diffs .. 10K difference in price.
@CarExpertAus3 жыл бұрын
🤯
@sherrid53154 жыл бұрын
I got rebates extend warranty for as long as I own it also gap ins if it’s totaled my loan will be paid in full ! So mine was under 19,000 I just got the se FWD I don’t drive that much ! Came with three years of free oil changes etc too !
@peace4myheart4 жыл бұрын
Hey now, don't fat shame chubby tire on small wheels. I happen to like them because of the comfortable ride they provide, unlike those thin profile ones.
@CarExpertAus4 жыл бұрын
Me too! More tyre profile normally means a super comfy ride.
@smule274 жыл бұрын
They can whatever they want, but that obviously a hatchback, great review tho
@CarExpertAus4 жыл бұрын
A tall hatchback! Hah.
@armandojuan644 жыл бұрын
My next car . BTW , why would you want a soft touch dashboard in a car ... I mean , what's the point of having it ?
@sherrid53154 жыл бұрын
I choose plastic easy to clean my dog can’t dig at it either like my last car so inside was not a big deal to me ! I got the red one not even had it a week so far it’s been good on gas ! I got the red one ! My neighbors thinks it’s ugly lol 😂 she’s jealous! Of course I live in apt complex with bunch lazy nosey non workers ☺️
@caderaojohncyrus13783 жыл бұрын
Let me tell you something Paul, it's understandable as a journalist. You speak of the facts.😗👌✨
@mc824 жыл бұрын
I recognise styling is subjective, but I just can't get past the exterior styling. More doesn't equal better. No real flowing lines or synergy, it's completely incongruous. I can only imagine they designed each part in a vacuum, without considering how each part fit into the whole. Question Paul, do you have a comparative reference for what 100 on the gyrometer is like in terms of hardness? Like concrete?
@CarExpertAus4 жыл бұрын
Yes! We actually own two Durometers - one for car interiors and one for harder surfaces. The A Durometer will measure things like plastics and silicon, while the C Durometer does surfaces like concrete or bowling balls. For reference, the Volkswagen T-Cross's dashboard almost maxed out our Durometer (you can see that review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqvWmKt9ls-ngtE).
@saheliumd71823 жыл бұрын
7:20 never thought about the new safety features like this before. My car is from 2012 and has nothing like this :/
@pubgmadskills5544 жыл бұрын
i paid in usd what you paid in AUD i just got the same one in silver
@yassu-47224 жыл бұрын
Great video, prices here in Finland starts at 20400 euros, hybrid version is almost 25tk
@CarExpertAus4 жыл бұрын
Wow! That's quite expensive! I wasn't expecting that. Is it considered a premium car in Finland?
@yassu-47224 жыл бұрын
@@CarExpertAus in my opinion no, just a basic car for the middle class but it got some popularity because of it's intensive look :D
@CarExpertAus4 жыл бұрын
Interesting!
@jimmydabriou24824 жыл бұрын
Hey mate great work on the car reviews! Could you do a review on the I30 Hyundai? That would be great :)
@CarExpertAus4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jimmy! We are waiting for the facelifted i30 to arrive in Australia in the next few months and we will definitely get on to it.
@jimmydabriou24824 жыл бұрын
Sweet that sounds good 👍🏼
@susancherrill55952 жыл бұрын
i Like your reviews, are you going to be reviewing newer models like the 2021 or 2022 Kona, cx30 , seltos etc ???????
@simo679462 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are great but are you going to be reviewing the newer model cars like the 2021 or 2022 Kona, CX30, Seltos, CHR etc ????????
@carcrunch66634 жыл бұрын
I feel like the Ford Puma is something worth waiting for.
@sherrid53154 жыл бұрын
Yuke Ford never again ever got screwed on 2012 focus had to dump it after two years transmission issue! I never go back ! I just got this last night 2020 red ! Never owned an suv my first one doesn’t need big or fancy ☺️
@charliebrown26793 жыл бұрын
And saving for....
@davidsullivan82362 жыл бұрын
Have an identical one am very happy with it except that the doors need a firm push to close properly .
@user-ik2pl3bi2g4 жыл бұрын
In China, The Ironman version sell at RMB110,000.
@edgarchieng21304 жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on the split indicators for the rear? I don't understand why only Hyundai and Kia does this but they tend to place the rear indicators away from the braking lights and lower towards the ground. And if you're driving an SUV you really can't see them that well especially ones equipped with dim halogens.
@-TJ-4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it not only looks weird, but some people wont notice the indicators or reverse lights if they are paying attention to the brake lights.
@CarExpertAus4 жыл бұрын
It's an odd setup. We've seen similar in a lot of new cars where they mount the reverse lights down low or things like indicators. It makes life a little tricky for inattentive drivers!
@RISCGames3 жыл бұрын
Something to do with laws and if you open the hatch the brake flashers have to remain on the vehicle, there just isn’t anywhere else you could place them
@abdulbarimaruhom8054 жыл бұрын
Hi there mate! Can you do a review on the Hyundai Palisade once the SUV is in Australia and lastly the Kia Seltos the top of the line model. Love your honest reviews. We look forward to your future reviews. Cheers!
@3dk4yProductionz4 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul could you please review the Suzuki Vitara Turbo?
@CarExpertAus4 жыл бұрын
We will try and get our hands on one :-D
@suemcpherson1119 Жыл бұрын
Great review as always. You're right. I don't care about scratchy plastics and I don't care about black!
@pauljordan74654 жыл бұрын
Safety is very important now!!!!
@gregspark10604 жыл бұрын
We shortlisted the Kona last year, We've had a few cheaper Hyundai's before and thought they were good value and very reliable. I really wanted to like the Kona but it just felt cheap compared to Subaru VX and Mazda cx3. Nice review, good to see a review that's not a advert in disguise.
@CarExpertAus4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Greg. Yeah these elevated SUVs kind of follow the mantra of charging more for a raised version of a cheaper car. I think new generations of cars like the Kona will focus a bit more on a premium offering.
@waynebateman16643 жыл бұрын
Better height than the i30.
@minwade54364 жыл бұрын
No you’re not being picky, safety is No. 1 priority. Don’t like the key start though, thanks for the fab review again
@userunit13 жыл бұрын
Could you review Kona 2021
@andrewg37683 жыл бұрын
I'm from New Zealand not sure how much they are but I do like them
@shanehean14 жыл бұрын
Maybe we need a range comparison? Go vs Highlander Turbo vs Electric? If the Electric were $10k cheaper I would be interested towards the end of the year. Any chance of a Kona N with the 2l T and 8 speed wet clutch?
@CarExpertAus4 жыл бұрын
Great idea, Shane. It's hard work at the moment given we're only a team of two, but once the world returns to normal, it'll be high on our priority list!
@jamesc64174 жыл бұрын
The New Zealand equivalent to the Kona Active costs around NZD$31990
@TychoPetrie2 жыл бұрын
Have you tried out the updated 2021/2022 models. Very curious to see if you think they have improved it
@junjiangluo32194 жыл бұрын
The cars news here compared it to the BMW X1 and gave it quite high credit but personally I think that’s all because the marketing. Thanks Paul for your neutral review and I would agree with you. For the price like Kona I would definitely go for a 3 years old X1. You will have better power and handling plus it’s a premium brand.
@callumfreebairn80823 жыл бұрын
safety is paramount
@Anamica6662 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul...could you please do the review on Hyundai Kona N( premium). Thanks 😊
@CarExpertAus2 жыл бұрын
Hey! We have a review of the Kona N coming soon (base though, not premium)
@Anamica6662 жыл бұрын
@@CarExpertAus thank you very much 😊
@charliebrown26793 жыл бұрын
What do you want recommend in this price range and style. I thought the safety features were very good...I cant find similar vehicle for same price . Would appreciate your input
@Satori_Hishumetse6 ай бұрын
There’s a Kona at my car lot I work at with 60k miles on it and only 17k should I consider it even if it’s 4 years old now?
@ccruz6194 жыл бұрын
Yikes! Not the best effort from Hyundai! Yes I would want the best safety systems for my car. Totally worth it.
@CarExpertAus4 жыл бұрын
I thought as much - thanks for the comment, @ccruz619!
@TheOneEcylpse3 жыл бұрын
I love the blue colour
@harryrose62544 жыл бұрын
Recently test drove this with the turbo. Good power, but noisy as hell. Drove at 60km/hr in the wet and noise of water splashing up under the car came through the cabin. Then there was the roaring of the engine! I agree about the plastics, cheap and nasty (and not just the dash) for such an expensive car - turbo was over $30,000. Small boot too.
@vitami43092 жыл бұрын
WIth the same amount of money I believe that Renault Capture and Skoda Kamiq are a little bit better, don't you think ?
@TheChorister513 жыл бұрын
Have one and enjoy it.
@suemcpherson1119 Жыл бұрын
Sorry, You just answered that!
@pratapp4 жыл бұрын
Safety is the number one criteria for my family, my sister cancelled an order on a BMW when she found out it was 4 star instead of 5 star on its safety rating, something the salesman neglected to mention at the time! There are less important things you can compromise on, and as you said, it just takes one moment.
@callumfreebairn80823 жыл бұрын
not sure
@truthspeaker22492 жыл бұрын
I Cant Decide which car to be my first car😭 I want a hatchback like car but under 40k
@suemcpherson1119 Жыл бұрын
Can you turn off the lane keeping assistant?
@andreapring3761 Жыл бұрын
Yes, he shows you how in the video.
@SurferKroky11 ай бұрын
@@andreapring3761phew. I hate LKA .
@ELP11254 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't pay premium for a small car, but ok
@fufnerkeywheel13293 жыл бұрын
Australians sure don't get much for their money. Tech wise also. Hyundai sure fucking you up the arse. Compared to Canadian version of these cars.
@arshiaarvahi85623 жыл бұрын
Has it sunroof ??
@WilliamVandervleut3 жыл бұрын
Had one as a rental, hated it! Gutless at highway speeds, noisy engine, alot of road noise on the highway, cruise control cant even maintain speed properly goes up and down as much as 6kph on a flat highway and doesnt show what it set at. Buy a Kia Seltos, much better car in every way.
@Woody433 жыл бұрын
Is someone able to advise me on the suitability to store a wider than average wheelchair in the back of this, does it sit comfortably, or is it a tight fit? I have a 30 inch depth wheelchair, that's closed measurement from front to back, so it can be stored in a boot on its side. Any input would be appreciated
@madmarvcr3 жыл бұрын
When I drive by myself, I put my wheelchair in the backseat. I have quick release leg rests and quick release wheels. When people are with me. I take off the leg rests and one wheel and it all fits in the back
@Woody433 жыл бұрын
@@madmarvcr Unfortunately I cant take the wheels off, can only remove the footrests and cant put it on backseat as we have a dog in the back regularly, but thanks for the advice
@stephenjennings67574 жыл бұрын
Why People buy cars in this class (over a hatch) I'll never know,let alone at a price premium. My partner had one as a work car for a while, the 1.6T is actually a nice peppy engine, with great fuel economy, let down by the horrible DCT, the interior like almost all cheaper cars is very scratchy like you said, the headlights are downright dangerous for country driving, Cabin noise makes hands free calls almost impossible and I personally hated the driving position, the door sills sit very high, to give the fo SUV feel, but you can't see anything because you have the ride height of a compact hatch, combined with the sloping roof like and giant C pillar. I miss the 1.6T in the I30 she currently has, but it's (I30) a much well rounded package over all.
@justg944 жыл бұрын
He must have been having a really bad day when he reviewed this car because all I can hear from this video is what this car CAN'T do.
@CarExpertAus4 жыл бұрын
We don’t do glossy reviews like our competitors, we just tell it like it is.
@267praveen4 жыл бұрын
@@CarExpertAus oooh.. someone seems touchy and straight away blames competitors?
@CarExpertAus4 жыл бұрын
@267praveen: 😅 not quite bro! Just pointing out we don’t go gloss. We are here to help buyers and not advertisers 😁 thanks for watching!
@Scomak4 жыл бұрын
I want to know where you get your pricing? Every video and I mean EVERY one of them, the prices you say "starting from" are usually 5 - 10k less than what they're actually going for. For example, the price you listed is what Hyundai lists the Go (base model) as. The active is actually $30k... I don't understand where you guys are pulling these numbers from?
@CarExpertAus4 жыл бұрын
The prices are exclusive of on-road costs. Each state’s pricing depends on your state’s taxes and the dealer’s delivery costs.
@Scomak4 жыл бұрын
@@CarExpertAus literally looking at carsales right now - cheapest exclusive of on-road costs i can see is WA $27,800 for the Active. But why not just use the RRP from the companies websites when giving price details? It makes much more sense as that's the actual number everyone other than maybe the manufacturer and journalists are given and have to work with.
@drivingschool113 жыл бұрын
Remarkably in some Countries the word Kona is practically phorbidden because is a slang word with bad... contents. At least, in 6 countries practicing the "Bible" as a religion they will never allow that word. When I saw it for the first time I thought it was fool's day. Very funny in did. Real bad word..🥴
@truthseeker84832 жыл бұрын
No one cares how hard the dashboard is so I went out and bought a shoreometer to determine more accurately how hard the dashboard is no one cares about....😀😀😀
@Hope24214 жыл бұрын
SsangYong Tivoli better car for less money in the U.K.
@wertsadventures5776 Жыл бұрын
Wow
@callumfreebairn80823 жыл бұрын
expensive, or cheap
@jpsabbey11 ай бұрын
I hate all the safety garbage!
@callumfreebairn80823 жыл бұрын
the key is frustrating
@khaoscip1234A2 жыл бұрын
Why are all the journalists over 6 foot? Just go break some rocks, go boxing. That is a well suited job for you, not car journalist.