Nice to see Ed Sheeran switching up careers because of the pandemic. Well played
@777tillinfinity3 жыл бұрын
I don't think that's who you think it is
@Michaelkayslay3 жыл бұрын
I see what you did there
@jameshblack2 жыл бұрын
It is Ed just bit of make up new hat money in pocket no tax
@hoiley5553 жыл бұрын
I picked up a decent deal just a few weeks back on the outgoing 2020 1.6T Highlander and it's such an impressive machine. "spirited" is the perfect way to describe the turbo models, few other competitors in this segment offer as many smiles under your right foot. New styling still looks like it wants to chew your ankle off, love it, great review.
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
Good amount of verve in the turbos. Hope you're enjoying it.
@bluebird8023 жыл бұрын
My wife just bought the runout model kona fantastic car for the price. No rear air vents would have been an absolute no from me, but it's not my car. She tested the toyota yaris suv, better car but no storage space in cabin and less in boot. Also the sales lady made it quite clear that price negotiation was a thing of the past with covid. I really wanted to test drive the ford escape but after 8 years of dealing with ford's so called after sales service having owned the fiesta she gave that a massive thumbs down.. Overall ,very happy with the price and drive of the 2020 kona.
@kittythekat66863 жыл бұрын
Guys, stop reviewing top of the lines cars, very few people get them and it’s not helpful.
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
It gives us a chance to show all the features - and in way more cars than you’d think, the top of the range model is actually the best seller...
@kittythekat66863 жыл бұрын
Complete BS! Very few people buy the top of the range model. This is misleading and I won’t be watching your videos any longer.
@LiverpoolfcEPL3 жыл бұрын
@@kittythekat6686 not his fault you can't afford them lol
@kittythekat66863 жыл бұрын
The village idiot has arrived
@johnmckay4283 жыл бұрын
videography & droneography getting very classy
@justinepaul89793 жыл бұрын
Worth doing a review on the VW T-ROC 140TSI VS the KONA N LINE PREMIUM. 🙌🏼
@jamesheggie18543 жыл бұрын
Great video as always Tom, I really like the look of the 2021 Kona. It looks really impressive 👍
@hazeroth3 жыл бұрын
Excellent work again, Tom! Fair point about the lack of rear vents - quite mean for the price they're asking for.
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
In a hot country like Australia … I feel like a broken record!
@topher.m3 жыл бұрын
Skoda and VW is getting this right.
@kevinferguson5303 жыл бұрын
Agreed, with a $46K ticket price and no rear vents is a serious oversight.
@hannahbanana23753 жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars When i was sold my 2021 Kona, he told me the rear vents were under the front seats when I asked lol was the true or was I lied to?? haha
@henrikkoukku28963 жыл бұрын
That 2021 Hyundai Kona (N Line package) model look really, really good!.👍🏼👌🏼😎 With red body color, WOW!.😍
@userunit13 жыл бұрын
I booked Kona Elite 2.0L 2021, I test drove Ford Puma ST-line and Skoda Kamiq 85TSI but Kona 2021 is better.
@jimmy.christian3 жыл бұрын
I like it, Hyundai Kona N Line in Korea have option with built in dashcam, too bad Hyundai Aus didn't bring that option here
@paulpasin60683 жыл бұрын
Really thorough review, thanks. It would be great to see a review one of the 2.0L models (mauve the Elite?) pitched up against some of the new crop of similarly sizes compact SUV's, such as the Skids Kamiq, Ford Puma ST & Volkwagon T-cross Style or T-roc.
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Let me look into that Paul.
@MWELIPD3 жыл бұрын
Good analysis. We are also watching in South Africa. Finally this N line has arrived
@michaelgoh58303 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review Tom. Kona N line as a small SUV, is well proportioned & looks great. However, the i30 N line represents better value, with a full panoramic sunroof and importantly (for a sun-baked nation like Australia), rear air vents, if hatchback is an option.
@psewgobind3 жыл бұрын
I like the old looks and interior in my 2021 Luxury (Canadian)
@TheHayabusa093 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one that thinks this new design looks like a mini Lambo Urus..??
@koreanfriedchildren3 жыл бұрын
Those 3 slats under the hood, they goin for that Quattro look
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
Lol yes
@stizzygrayson55413 жыл бұрын
It’s not a car review unless Tom reviews it
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
That's very kind!
@Gdsamplify3 жыл бұрын
Great review mate
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@DS-gm8en3 жыл бұрын
Hi, you are doing two jobs for us, Europeans, first one is presenting cars and the other one, thru your videos we can admire your amazing place of Australia. You should get some money from AUS turistical office because you are doing a good work. Thank you.
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@philipc2393 жыл бұрын
At some angle this little kona looks a bit like a mini Cayenne
@celicajim93363 жыл бұрын
Is the 7 speed DCT a dry type? Kinda a shame that the AWD N-line didn't get the new wet 8 speed DCT, as it sounds like the Kona N will only be FWD.
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it’s the old dry DCT that Hyundai have been using for a long time, which is probably why it isn’t great. The new eight speed wet DCT is good - I’ve now driven it in the Santa Fe and Sorento and have come away impressed. Have driven it on track in the i30 N but that isn’t really a fair assessment for daily use.
@allyssakozlovsky74883 жыл бұрын
you have made it easier for me to count the HONDA HRv out now.....
@nevillecottee76293 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation. How long does a CVT last? Why don’t large vehicles have them? Is there an emergency manual release for the fuel filler door? What tyres does it have?
@robertceroli35123 жыл бұрын
If it's a Nissan they usually fail after 120k ,pular , X-Trail , pathfinder etc But Il be fair a mate that's got a maxama wth 190k never had a issue with the gearbox in fact the whole car has been trouble free excellent carpet ride .But their has been a lots of horror story from disgruntled owners requiring about 6+ K to rebuild rubber band trans
@nevillecottee76293 жыл бұрын
@@robertceroli3512 .. Thanks Robert. Tom hasn’t answered any of my questions. So this, so called, “review” is probably a paid advertisement. .. Cheers.
@mach-e35723 жыл бұрын
Nicely reviewed
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@waynegercovich20203 жыл бұрын
Tom you need to tell use if you can put a full spare tyre in the boot for people that live in the country Space saver tyres are no good
@slow_rednline48742 жыл бұрын
mine came with a 17 inch spare I vet an 18 would fit in the same place
@cavieman1363 жыл бұрын
Not wrong about that dct , it is a horrible a bloody thing.laggy and programmed wrong for the car. Standard box would be much better.
@chrischerry27873 жыл бұрын
We (mainly my wife) have done 1500kms in the 2021 Kona Active so far. Does the 2.0 set the world alight? No. But it is certainly efficient. Is the rear suspension lacking? Yes, but only when the rear is loaded with a couple of adults over some rough roads. For what it is, I think it's pretty good. If you want something sporty: buy the i30 N or the Kia Stinger. 👍
@larjkok11843 жыл бұрын
Do you like to ask and answer your own questions? Yes.
@robertvanempel58103 жыл бұрын
I think you need to do a review on space saver spare tyres?. It should be a first requirement for selling cars in Australia. Any car without one, should loose a star for safety.
@cooky3313 жыл бұрын
I agree with you, I have a i30 with the space saver & it has been a real pain when damaging a tire and travelling say a good distance to work, also I have the 1.6 turbo in mine, the output specs are higher in the kw, has he quoted the correct specs?
@larjkok11843 жыл бұрын
Hardly a problem. I haven’t changed a flat tire in my last 9 cars.
@gene9783 жыл бұрын
$42K to USD is $32K here in the States. I would seriously hope before we spent $42K or $32K depending which country you’re from on this car that you will consider the Tucson, or Santa Fe’
@hueyh5637 Жыл бұрын
We pay a lot more for cars here in Australia. A bmw m3 drive away is nearly $170k aud, my Aunty in LA said they are under $80k USD.
@kevinferguson5303 жыл бұрын
Great review as usual. Question, is this the same 7spd DCT gearbox to be used in the new i30 N ? I was hoping the new DCT would provide more pronounced gear shifts (up and down), almost manual like. A bit concerned you weren't impressed with the new DCT gearbox.
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
No - it’s the old dry clutch 7sp DCT, not the new wet clutch 8sp DCT. No relation. Thankfully.
@cindykeselowski8993 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend AWD or FWD & why? I know AWD is $1,400 more and decreases mpg.
@jerbsherb43913 жыл бұрын
Christ, I think I will get the CVT version of this car. I would hate to deal with a jerky dct when a CVT can get the job done.
@gene9783 жыл бұрын
I like the height of Sedans and this Kona I don’t have to Jump up and down at 58 years old when I am polishing, or washing it by hand.
@GlowingTube3 жыл бұрын
I’m not a fan of sedans, I’m 59.
@jeffruebens83553 жыл бұрын
Buy a small ladder, and a wash mitt with a long handle.
@kodessa3 жыл бұрын
Quite a cute car with the body coloured cladding. I'd buy one if I was in the market for a small SUV.
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, looks pretty good in N Line form I reckon.
@b.p.r.3 жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars Which one is the best
@hannahbanana23753 жыл бұрын
What did you press to get to the drive modes pls? I purchased a 2021 Hyundai Kona (but the base model) and I can't find it in the manual lol
@haydos213 жыл бұрын
@chasingcars why would you choose a Kona over an i30? i30 is cheaper, base spec has EFI rather than multipoint in the Kona, conventional auto rather than CVT. It also seems more spacious. I don’t get how the Kona exists with such a decent hatch in the lineup already
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t. I’d choose the i30 N Line Premium manual hatch at $34k
@charlotteyuki Жыл бұрын
Seems Seltos a better choice in terms of space
@kelvpoon3 жыл бұрын
Tom But a kamiq only got 110kw and the karoq when u go to 140kw you are looking at $50+. So what’s a 43ish car you will get over the n line premium? I’m in market and keen to hear your thoughts??
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
Test drive the CX-30 2.5, Kamiq 110TSI (almost as much torque as Kona turbo) and the Karoq 140TSI - see if you can get a deal. I’d have any of them, but the dopey DCT in the Kona let me down a bit
@planestrainsdogsncars43363 жыл бұрын
Is Hyundai changing it's corporal grill ...on all models?..i thought the old one was more expressive ..this one is very bland and anonymous.
@HAssifi3 жыл бұрын
Sorry those lights at back makes it too busy for me & no air vents for the back passengers at this price ????
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
No rear vents is pretty mean.
@kidsfun4lyf3143 жыл бұрын
Diesel mei aayegi ki nai???
@ededdeddiee3 жыл бұрын
im just here for tom baker :p
@roblockwood1163 жыл бұрын
Noticeable omissions. Dual zone climate control, memory seats, electric tailgate, paddle shifts and no rear air vents,. Also why can’t they just have a sunroof with the black roof!
@caferkocal81752 жыл бұрын
A lovely performance car..but it is too long for city driving and city parking. 4.25 cm is ideal...and it is a lso too high for a better driving.. a good product.. thanks.... high..
@bustermv3 жыл бұрын
A check-review. When I check out a cah, I always check to see what you have to say. Really. Yank 2x Australia
@GlowingTube3 жыл бұрын
They replaced the 6 speed torque converter auto with a CVT. Now crossed off the shopping list.
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
Indeed. It's certainly not the worst CVT, but it's no torque converter
@slow_rednline48742 жыл бұрын
it's not a cvt it's dct
@GlowingTube2 жыл бұрын
@@slow_rednline4874 Not on the base models. You have choice of a dodgy CVT or a suspect dry clutch unit in the turbo. Ugly looks and a google search tells me to avoid.
@ronniefranks43513 жыл бұрын
I like the car but the price is almost $32,600 U.S. dollars. That’s crazy money for this car. I don’t think so!
@Peter-vn8ue3 жыл бұрын
I hope you will review the updated Kona electric when it gets released next month. I agree with you Tom no rear air vents when spending 42 grand is very disappointing. Rear air vents should be standard across the range for vehicles sold in Australia.
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
Can certainly promise a Kona Electric review. I will be living with one for a month, actually.
@glyndonwakeman74203 жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars I was disappointed that you didn't mention any of the other drivetrain options that are available/ coming. If you are going to have one for a month why not mention the electric drivetrain? And hybrid....
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry that you were disappointed. Australia isn’t getting the hybrid, and I think it’s fair to say most people here think of the Kona Electric as a separate model, quite different to the combustion Kona and 25-30k more expensive. Needless to say, when the new Kona Electric arrives we will give it the coverage it deserves.
@glyndonwakeman74203 жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars I think there is an important role for people like yourself here, to present the options. If people think of them as separate it is in part because not discussing them as part of the model lineup perpetuates that. They are ridiculously expensive, true. That $$$ difference should gradually disappear, but that is going to be several years.
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
And when the Kona Electric isn’t essentially double the price of the Kona, reaching an entirely different demographic, I’ll consider them to be part of the same model range. At the moment they basically share a name and a basic shape and not much else.
@JimboJones993 жыл бұрын
Still got the cheap trademark Hyundai hard plastics for the interior
@kevinlee5093 жыл бұрын
42k for N line premium. How much will DCT N cost. 50k?
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
You'd have to think so.
@rachaelb5465 Жыл бұрын
Please stop reviewing the top models and give us the base models for all of us average Australian's out there
@psewgobind3 жыл бұрын
lier, regular torque automatic work perfectly and the added benefit of being able to climb a mountain with it. The only advantage to CVT is giving the company a much needed global consumption boost. If my Canadian 2021 had a CVT, I would not have bought it.
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
Let me tell you, an atmo Kona wasn’t climbing any mountains fast. It’s not a barb. Them’s just the facts.
@psewgobind3 жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars A small package that can scamper up the mountain is bigger selling point then on-road ability. Duel-clutch and CVT will overheat or not be able to put down the power. The regular transmission with 2.0L (with more piston travel instead of bore) is better suited for the tuff stuff. My 2021 Luxury (Canadian) does a prefect job at putting down the power, in Toronto's core, even in 1/2 foot of snow, on the cities most challenging hills (on stock Hankook). With the regular transmission, highway merging can be done at under 3000rpm and shifts while tooling around town in seamless. If Hyundai was smart, they'd put an even smaller crawl gear on the regular automatic to make the Kona even more off-road capable.
@philiplee76043 жыл бұрын
Too expensive for top of line model !.. will struggle at this price point, better value propositions in this market sector.
@markbiggart12653 жыл бұрын
Wooft the colour coding is rank!
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
Haha, seems to be really dividing opinion. Probably not as much as the CX-30 plastic cladding was a lightning rod, though...
@Ry_Valz3 жыл бұрын
the longer I listen the closer he sounds like Stephen Hawking's robotic voice... kills my eeeeeaauuuuughrs
@xili09663 жыл бұрын
Looks like Canberra is more of a ghost town than usual
@ngunnawalmick70293 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I saw that. Musta been Sunday morning when everyone was still asleep recovering from a big night out!
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
Sunday mornings are great!
@JFomo3 жыл бұрын
That RED does look nice. Is that new? The RED on the i30 looks pooh compared to this, Maybe it's the video.
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
It's technically orange ... but it looks red!
@JFomo3 жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars oh, orange 😔. I dont like the colour orange. Ill have to check it in real life.
@philipc2393 жыл бұрын
Nice! Want one!!! 👍👍👍❤
@kofivegas3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car, especially from the back.
@Unchainedmaple8883 жыл бұрын
Really not a fan of the body colored cladding.
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
Only the N Line versions have body coloured cladding - all the other variants still have grey plastic.
@marzoqasalman15403 жыл бұрын
Nice car kona
@RDEnduro3 жыл бұрын
All cars are following same trend now of making high mount DRLs and having another set of headlights lower. It looks like double vision, and derivative. Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi does it now too, and I've seen Jeep models also the same design. Yuck
@Visions223 жыл бұрын
Hate the small spare tyres on this car.
@awm82212 жыл бұрын
That's why it's better to choose the i30 hatch because it comes with a full spare tyre now. Kona doesn't
@Nick-Gye3 жыл бұрын
a space saver spare hardly gives you confidence in (for) country driving
@a_ni_ma_l2 жыл бұрын
Better than a tyre repair kit!
@nastygollum Жыл бұрын
CVT? Immediately no.
@setatupe24523 жыл бұрын
If only it came in Auto not CVT...
@CathodeRayNipplez3 жыл бұрын
Big mouth with squinty eyes but I think I like it! Extra $30K for the electric version. WOW! That's a lot of petrol...
@mrheyfuckoff13 жыл бұрын
Thats what sucks about being Australian. EV's are stupidly expensive here.
@CathodeRayNipplez3 жыл бұрын
@@mrheyfuckoff1 Nowhere here to plug an EV in anyway. May as well run on unobtanium..
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
Yes. Well, to be fair it's $25k~ because I'd say the performance is most similar to the turbo models. Still, that's like 17 years of electric running before you'd break even with the petrol. Prices have gotta get more affordable before EVs will make sense to mainstream customers - but that said, I see a LOT of Kona Electrics around Sydney. Mostly retired folk driving.
@snuffaluffagus95273 жыл бұрын
ummm.. your steering wheel is on the wrong side
@grahamo34343 жыл бұрын
No it's on the right side, the correct side
@maimelamodiba31593 жыл бұрын
Never been the first to view and comment before😁
@maimelamodiba31593 жыл бұрын
@@mvnorsel6354 it's something special😢
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
You benefitted from the midnight embargo on this video! Thanks for watching.
@olivegrove26153 жыл бұрын
it looks nice but, I'm definitely looking at purchasing the Yaris Cross. 🐨
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
Yaris Cross is a really good car
@userunit13 жыл бұрын
I test drove Yaris Cross, way to underpower and noisy compared to Kona. The only advantage is less fuel consumption in Yaris Cross.
@Ospif13 жыл бұрын
I find their new design direction to be quite revolting actually, really a shame. Thankfully their sister, Kia, has gone in a very nice direction aesthetically.
@ree36783 жыл бұрын
Heeyunday
@betaraybill35483 жыл бұрын
Am i the only one thinks that it's ugly? I live the 2020 model more.
@gungravexv3 жыл бұрын
I like the older model too. Has a better front grill imo. I have it and I wouldnt change for this one.
@craigvogel29353 жыл бұрын
I have a 2018 base awd model which is pretty much the same as the 19 and 20 model absolutely love the look and drive
@djcoronel3 жыл бұрын
ugh, another hyundai/kia product?!?!?!?
@kristians27043 жыл бұрын
They have so many models it's crazy. But I'm not complaining, there're far more interesting than Toyota and Honda.
@rickcastellione22673 жыл бұрын
I'd far rather see Hyundai/Kia reviews than dull-as-ditchwater Toyotas or Nissans
@chasingcars3 жыл бұрын
They’re launching so many products this year, please understand that our job is to cover these important vehicles. Plenty of other interesting content rolling out on the channel too. -Tom
@Thrillhouse9113 жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars shouldn’t have to justify that Tom. Lots of people like lots of cars. Keep up the awesome work
@Simon-ls8xf3 жыл бұрын
I thought at first: Oh another ugly Citroen. Then I realized, omg what an ugly Hyundai, wtf.. and then I saw interior and went to toilet.