Full Drive and Review: 2021 Hyundai Kona on Everyman Driver

[@storytrailing]

Just bought a Kona three days ago. Not sure what road noise everyone is talking about maybe because my last car was extremely noisy and this Kona is super quiet for me. I suppose it depends on what you drive before. Also I can listen to my music at 6 and can hear it just fine. I know people say the interior seems cheap but I see it as a great way to keep it clean and looking nice inside. I love my new Kona!

[@joeb2588]

Did you get the 2.0? I have that motor in my Elantra. 64k no problems, 38-39mpg winter, 47-48mpg in the summer. I also have a manual transmission. Great motor. Good luck with it!

[@Zarllos]

How is it holding up

[@storytrailing]

@@Zarllos well lol about 6 months after this comment my motor got destroyed by piston rings that were not heat treated. My Kona wasn’t apart of the recall list so I thought I was safe from this issue but nope! I hassled with the dealership for two months and was able to get my car fixed but the rental problem was a nightmare. After that fix I started having transmission problems. Mind you, this is brand new Kona I didn’t buy it used. So once the transmission problems started about two years in I ended up just selling my Kona end of last year to the dealership and got another new car. I’m now in a 2023 Subaru WRX. Although I loved its looks and comfy space the mechanical problems were just too much to handle for a brand new car. It was my first new car so I was very surprised at all the problems I had. I don’t think I’d even buy another Hyundai but I have no bad juju against the brand.

[@storytrailing]

@@Zarllos oh yeah also started having electrical problems as well but I heard the Kona has been one of the most unreliable models compared to the other brands.

[@stevenp.9311]

THIS is how you review a car. Crystal clear, concise presentation of all the useful info. Well done.

[@davidlgti1]

Nice review. I have an Ultimate 1.6t AWD and have to say I do not think the highway noise is bad at all. Its been a great car actually. Highly recommend.

[@jrs9264]

I have the limited, which has most of the ultimate's good stuff minus some unnecessary fluff. after 3500 miles , get 32-35 mpg . use full synthetic oil, first changed after 700 miles. as long as you lay off the turbo, fantastic mpg, but power readily available if you need it. handling is actually better than the Elantra Sport, since you get i.r.s. with the AWD.

[@garyeisenzimmer1542]

I bought a brand new 2019 SEL plus Kona I love the vehicle only problem was the blind spot warning would not work they worked on it for 3 months they couldn't figure it out Hyundai bought it back I love that Kona but now I drive a brand new 2019 Tucson night limited edition I still miss my Kona nice video

[@peterpeter-xt8mv]

I live in Canada and the ultimate is the level you need to go to. upgraded soft dash, tons of very helpful sensors, love the HUD,Ride seems to be quieter than the base Kona, Ward's top 10 engines (1.6 T) , love the 7 speed dual clutch ( very quick responses) AWD is standard on the ultimate in Canada and 3 drive selections ( econo, normal and sport). The steering really stiffens up on sport mode, Nice !! I've had it for almost a year, best car i've owned , 20k on it so far with not one "little" problem. It has the dual axle back exhaust which really adds to to look and sound. I'm 66 years old so i don't drive it hard.

[@patrickkenny450]

One of the best reviews I've seen. Wish I had seen this before I purchased mine last month. Thanks, new fan from Phoenix

[@stargazer2504]

Those GenX'ers like me are thinkin "0-60 in 8 seconds? That's better than a Corvette!" Ya'll forget that we grew up with '80's "muscle cars" that did 0-60 in 15 seconds with V8's and that was the best out there.....

[@catalindeluxus8545]

Zillenial (90s kid) here and thanks for that perspective

[@michaelmcshane189]

Hyudai kona.. Love mine!

[@joeb2588]

It seems everyone loves thier Kona!

[@eddstarr2185]

Just an awesome interface tutorial, can't ask for a better teacher. Amazing how you always find interesting aspects to every vehicle you review. Thank you, always!

[@corbingrant7422]

i guess Im kind of off topic but does anyone know a good site to watch newly released tv shows online ?

[@reesebrayden5604]

@Corbin Grant flixportal xD

[@corbingrant7422]

@Reese Brayden thank you, I went there and it seems like a nice service :) I really appreciate it!!

[@reesebrayden5604]

@Corbin Grant glad I could help =)

[@davidcosgrove2625]

The wind noise was a Hyundai flaw , adding spline for a window screening will stop it, having low profile tires is also a issue and no interior/exterior noise dampening material all adds up to loud ride.

[@alaorilla9716]

the touch screen just looks sooo cheap.. I'm glad they fixed it for the 2022 model. still deciding between this and the Kia seltos for when my lease is up in '22.

[@tjp4342]

I don't understand. The new Kona 2021 shown in Korea have different front LED design, back LED design, the H logo is on the hood, the hood has different angles. Your review looks like 2020 Kona. What is going on? Even the 2021 shown off in Korea has USB header at the back, your review does not. Also the 2021 has 10-inch infotainment screen, and much larger dash display.

[@moloono1]

This is the American 2021 version

[@jjgalletta66]

“Double Bob stroller?” Where do the kids sit?!?! LOL!

[@brodiwheeler7583]

Roof rails have a 175lb. Load capacity, so they should be good on the roof for several more years of growth! 🚗💨🤪

[@msmith2654]

Wonder if the venue is better than the Kona? Thinking about getting one or the other in a couple years

[@jrs9264]

think of the Venue as city cuv only. if you live in outer suburbs or rural area, Kona is better choice. can't get AWD in Venue.

[@JakeDrives1]

The Venue is smaller and cheaper. I entered the Hyundai dealership to look at a Venue and came home with a Kona. Love it. Venue was too narrow in the drivers seat and too underpowered for me. My Kona 1.6t AWD is a rocket. Can't recommend it enough.

[@RessemKered]

Debating getting the Kona or the Seltos. Anyone have suggestions? It would mainly be me, and one other person. I dont see more than us two in the car. I drive highway daily for work. Looking at the Kona SEL Plus/Limited, or Seltos base model.

[@jrs9264]

get the Kona limited, AWD.

[@everymandriver]

Watch my Seltos video and then decide.

[@JakeDrives1]

I have a 2020 Kona Limted 1.6t AWD and I absolutely love it! I haven't enjoyed a car this much in a long time.

[@cha1029]

Seltos has an ivt or cvt and kona has a 6 speed auto trans. Both engines are port injected 2L at lower non turbo trims.

[@joeb2588]

@@cha1029 get anything but a cvt unless its toyotas newer CVT's. The base 2.0 is great. Reliable and efficient. I have the same one in my Elantra.

[@LyonPercival]

delay from cruise to accelaration? hmmm Did you activate the Sport Mode??

[@Mr.knowsitAll]

Great review!

[@davidcosgrove2625]

The plus about the 1.6T is underrated in HP. True whp is 193hp Dyno . With the new one coming out 195 hp so dyno will be over 215.

[@TurkumCaliskanim]

Nice review. Enjoyed it.

[@everymandriver]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@goldenboyproductions7229]

have the 2 liter and it is gutless. Zero pickup power but it is good on fuel I guess. Looks decent and easy to repair and change the oil. If I could do it over I would consider buying the turbo

[@Art_V101]

Everything seems great about it to me except the AWD versions have no spare tire,absolutely a deal breaker!!!

[@raghuvirGreat]

Yes ✌️ Very well explained 👍 keep it up

[@firstdondiego]

It's funny how the Kona is Standard FWD but there is not a single dealership within 200 miles of me that has a single FWD Kona at any trim in their inventory. Every one of them are all AWD. How about them apples?

[@goldenblooms6672]

Is the Kia Seltos better than KONA?

[@Ty-vq1jy]

Kona is so much better. Cheaper and less reliability complaints.

[@ELP1125]

The Seltos is comparable more to the Sportage or Tuscon than the Kona.

[@reesedaniel5835]

I just can't make myself like the front end of these cars. And the roof is too low. It reminds me of a glorifed Ford Fiesta hatchback. Needs to be taller and a bit wider. And the interior looks cheap, even on the higher end version. I wanted to like it, but I just can't.

[@plummerofficial]

I'm getting Raiti's Rides vibes from this.

[@jagplaha9959]

Car review was great but tell me dude.....how are your calves so huge?! What kinda freaking workout do you do?! (love my 2012 5.0L Genesis RSpec sedan and 2020 Palisade...enjoy watching your reviews, keep up the good work 👍)

[@heinuchung8680]

Look at this mans legs dude. How do I get my calves like this? Does he do iron man or something?-No homo

[@ELP1125]

Hei Nu Chung the fact that you had to add "No homo" says A LOT 🧐🌈

[@estebanposadaduque6415]

@@ELP1125 ....agree ...

[@estebanposadaduque6415]

... funny ´cause ...jut mention that in another David´s video ...but that guy has the ATTITUDE .... VERY good reviewer ... + he seems to live in such cool landscapes ... ¿where? ...

[@brianhenderson7150]

Audio volume is all over the place... 7.1/10.

[@jamesf9088]

I am 17 and looking at the Ultimate for my first car. It is a super nice car. Do you think it would be a good first car? My mom has a 2019 SEL so I'm used to driving that size of car

[@everymandriver]

Sure

[@jamesf9088]

@@everymandriver Alright, just wanted to know if there was anything you thought that was kinda sketch or anything

[@joeb2588]

I would get the 2.0 non turbo, non GDI. I have the 2.0 in my 2018 Elantra. It's got 58k, been trouble free. Did have a software update for the thermostat. It's been great. The 1.6 turbo requires more general maintenance, like spark plug changes really early, and you can avoid the GDI issues. Dont get me wrong, it's not a bad motor, just requires more care. Honestly, at 17, unless you got money to burn, I'd get a used toyota or honda that wont cause a high payment. At 17, there's alot of things you may decide to do and you dont want that payment over your head. But if you do it, good luck!

[@SageWolf219]

Average size man is not 5’11. More like 5’7-5’9 lol. Despite that I think I’m definitely going to purchase this car in a few weeks.

[@everymandriver]

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[@sloshed111]

Looking at this Tuscon ultimate or xTrek limited for my 16 year old daughter. She is 5-9 pretty active in club soccer so there will probably be 2-3 in car with her. Want it to get her through college as well. What do you think?

[@lexlu886]

I think it will be great! I’m 5”5 and it’s perfect for me. My aunt (who test drove it) is about 5”11 and she fit just fine. The ride is very smooth and the wheel has just the right of responsiveness. Overall great SUV and would highly recommend! Especially for beginners.

[@davidst4896]

NO spare tire!!! :-(

[@gregandkaruna6674]

American version, Korean made get a space saver

[@davienarmstrong1021]

Wouldn't get this one but really enjoyed the comprehensive review!

[@everymandriver]

Thanks for watching!

[@rickferr1546]

How's the transmission on these cars ?

[@davidcosgrove2625]

Dry DCT is not to bad , will overheat in stop n go or if one takes it on light off road , new changes for '22 will be a wet DCT far better . Many complain of the DCT trying to select 1st to 2nd but I never had that issue .

[@cschleiger1991]

TV narrator voice tho ha! lol

[@everymandriver]

20+years of being a tv/radio narrator helps ha!

[@cschleiger1991]

@@everymandriver keep up the good work ;)

[@rosemarieangeles1966]

If this is 2021 then it should say 1 year ahead

[@armandojuan64]

How about reviewing the one that people would actually buy ?

[@jonnieinthe256]

Which one?🤔

[@mastertry1935]

Kona base model is wack but pls do check out Kona N.. that one is very well built, probably the best value in its segment

[@armandojuan64]

@@jonnieinthe256 SEL .

[@lapijamebre]

5 passengers, 2 engines.... sure

[@FurtiveSkeptical]

Lol, I heard the same thing. 2 'choices' of engine.... Dude threw me at first with 2 engines 🤔

[@mr.2cents.846]

Love the Kona. Tried 4 times to buy it. My credit history didn't let me.

[@ELP1125]

😂. Get you coin up

[@cicada9471]

This vehicle screams "chhheeeeaaapppp!".

[@boricuaguerrero6632]

To much hard plastic 😒😒 looks really cheap and that tablet to😒😒

[@DarkoBacak]

That's old Kona

[@gregandkaruna6674]

American version

[@paulmelnychuk5477]

Crying Me a river!!!!!!!

[@evoemperor3776]

Hyundai KONAt go offroad.

[@everymandriver]

I took the 2018 off-road, link in the description!

[@SLUMOUTLAW304]

Pitbull Radio?!🤣 what a Chump 🥴🤦

[@lobosolo3310]

My 2021 Soul Red Mazda CX-30 AWD Turbo blows doors on this wannabe in every aspect.

[@AmmaLove24]

My CX 30 is the bumpiest, roughest ride I have ever had in a new car. Completely regretting my purchase.

[@dand900]

If you buy a Hyundai be prepared to spend minimum of $175-$500 every month on BS problems you will never experience in a quality car like an Honda. Every other month you will have to replace 1 0f 6 to 8 catalytic converters that go out for no reason like clock work one after the other. Your gas line will need replacing, then your gas tank that rotted from the inside for no apparent reason. Your check engine light will be on more than it is off. When you finally replace the entire engine and decide you've had enough, and sell it for next to nothing, you'll buy yourself an Acura and realize that it never needs maintenance, that it isn't normal to be without your car every other month because it's in the shop again, and you'll swear like I did to NEVER buy another Hyundai again!!!

[@Skier10]

You must be fun at parties

[@ms.ashley]

IS THIS ROAD TRIP FRIENDLY FOR TEENS?

[@catalindeluxus8545]

IT DEPENDS, WHY YOU NEED TO SCREAM THIS MUCH?

[@ms.ashley]

@@catalindeluxus8545 what?

[@Platelunchexpress]

Slow, loud and over priced

[@everymandriver]

You mean, underpriced? It starts at just over 20K.

[@Platelunchexpress]

Everyman Driver yeah for the base

[@jrs9264]

FYI: it can run rings around the Mazda or Honda, with the turbo engine.

[@JakeDrives1]

mine isn't slow

[@Platelunchexpress]

JakeDrives mine is

[@davidjym]

The Kona just screams 'economy' all around ...

[@everymandriver]

ya, that's the idea :-) It's economical for less than 21K!