Matt thanks for reviewing a base model 2024 Kona. You might be the only one on KZbin that has. Was that Kona Ecotronic Grey?
@MattTheCarguy Жыл бұрын
Thats exactly the color! Thanks for watching!
@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.27399 ай бұрын
This is pure masterpiece from Hyundai. Wow.
@MattTheCarguy9 ай бұрын
They did a nice job!
@peterandrewj9 ай бұрын
@@MattTheCarguy Isn't that the 2-liter engine that was previously recalled? Maybe the 1.5 turbo is the better choice for more reasons than power.
@TommyG118148 ай бұрын
@peterandrewj the Turbo is a 1.6 and the new Smartstream 2.0 is not like the older 2.0 theta II . HOPEFULLY the new Smartstream series will be much better.
@aurtherbrunt24111 ай бұрын
Thanks Matt from Australia. The best review on the base model.
@MattTheCarguy11 ай бұрын
Cheers! Thank you for watching!
@gtech66 Жыл бұрын
I really prefer a vehicle without a sunroof and no leather seats. Sunroof always leak during torrential downpours and leather seating gets very hot in the summer. The display is not mounted on the dash, love that. Wireless charging is useless, no need for that. Lots of amazing features, just no white seats, they must be a dark color. Don't forget the 60,000 mile base warranty and 100,000 mile powetrain warranty. Hyundai has come a long way. Great review.
@MattTheCarguy Жыл бұрын
There is also black interior. And great point about warranty! Thank you for watching!
@youipost Жыл бұрын
Sunroofs haven't leaked in years due to a gutter system that channels any water getting through down a tube away from the car interior.
@otmbenji45310 ай бұрын
@@youipostmy 2016 drain tubes leak
@RodolfoRk Жыл бұрын
Just sub! really like how you deep dive on every trim and explain the deferences other youtuber dont explain that much info on their vids
@MattTheCarguy Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!! Welcome!
@simonrasmussen2345 Жыл бұрын
I like the light colored interior as it brightens up the car. Particularly important in a base model without sunroof. In teresting that it has a conventional floor-mounted gear selector rather than the column-mounted twist stick on higher models.
@MattTheCarguy Жыл бұрын
I think the "twist" shifter comes with the more powerful engine.
@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834 Жыл бұрын
@MattTheCarguy, yes, it does....
@leonardennis6723 Жыл бұрын
22r 😊😊'yr2020hyundnkö PewDiePie
@davidzavala337 Жыл бұрын
I'm in the market for a compact vehicle and I like the new Koma. It fianlly has: 1. LED headlights as standard! Better visibility. 2. electronic brake (frees up space on a narrow vehicle). 3. Digitla gauges (no more stupid analog speedo that reads to 160mph). 4. Spare tire. 5. You can activate the rear camera on demand (no put in reverse). 6. Higher oof the grounds than a sedan. Sorry, were o live there lots of speedbumps. 7. Is perfect for my short city commutes. I will try to lease one soon.
@MattTheCarguy Жыл бұрын
Great points! Thanks for watching!
@waynebailey1676 Жыл бұрын
I got a new Kona on way can't wait to get it
@MattTheCarguy Жыл бұрын
Exciting! Congratulations!
@TommyG118148 ай бұрын
We bought the N Line and it's fantastic and the N line does not have all the black cladding, the N line is a great vehicle.
@MattTheCarguy8 ай бұрын
My favorite trim! Congratulations!
@vibsviper212 Жыл бұрын
Instant subbed, great content with specific details, loved how you explained all features, worthy of test drive! Keep it up!
@MattTheCarguy Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@wilbryest Жыл бұрын
am curious if you find the base engine underwhelming or just adequate (taking into consideration the size and weight of the Kona)
@MattTheCarguy Жыл бұрын
Depends on what you like. Its enough for city driving but will not win any races. Enough power for daily commuter.
@Salmiyaguy12 ай бұрын
the 18 or 19 rims on the preferred and upper trims are sleek. I bought a 2025 for my mom and had to keep reminding myself the car wasn't for me and my mom wasn't interested in the sleek rims only smooth driving and some room for her groceries and trips to Home Depot, so I opted for the SE base model over the preferred. I believe the spare tire is not standard in Canada, as apparently the spare tire is becoming a historic relic in general. 2025 has driver back seat pocket. What colour is shown here is this Ecotronic gray?
@MattTheCarguy2 ай бұрын
Congrats to your mom on the new car! yes, this was Ecotronic gray. How does she like it?
@Salmiyaguy12 ай бұрын
@@MattTheCarguy the new models only arrive in Ontario this week. she expects the car tomorrow if all goes as planned. fingers crossed.
@richardflower5993 Жыл бұрын
Hi Matt I bought a new one this past week but it is a fwd model up here in Canada. I got the next trim level are these SUV any good.
@MattTheCarguy Жыл бұрын
I think they are! They build on the previous generation which people liked so time will tell but i think you are good! Enjoy!
@harisniazi22 Жыл бұрын
Hello Richard, I ordered the Essential model here in Quebec. It’s been a month still waiting. How long did it take you to get yours? and how do you like the base kona model. Is it good enough?
@richardflower5993 Жыл бұрын
@@harisniazi22 I kinda bought the next trim package at the dealership last week and she is going to be in around late November I think 💭.
@rinbine27133 ай бұрын
In car and driver, HR-V with CVT managed 9.4 second 0 to 60mph. Previouse Kona with CVT managed 9.2 second 0 to 60mph. He didn't knew it.
@MattTheCarguy3 ай бұрын
So important that i "didnt knew" lol
@taotao1085 Жыл бұрын
The the front led strip light up all the way or just a part of it ?
@MattTheCarguy Жыл бұрын
Only on Limited they are full line DRL.
@gvrmvny4698 Жыл бұрын
For a base model Kona it’s definitely worth it but I’d rather go for the Kona N or N-line. 👍🏻 Could you review the 24 Sonata N-line when it’s out in the states
@MattTheCarguy Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Yes as the Sonata makes its way to dealerships I will review it.
@Rockwolf509 ай бұрын
Standard “options”?
@MattTheCarguy9 ай бұрын
Equipment
@Jshmoney246 ай бұрын
I’ve been considering this car and model but I keep seeing issues with engine reliability which is kinda turning me away from it. It’s this or the 2024 civic sport based on everything. Still looks like a slick car
@MattTheCarguy6 ай бұрын
Civic is definitely a safe bet althought they had some issues with their engines as well. If you google "civic engine issues" you'll see its not problem free. Hyundai gives you best in class powertraon warranty as extra piece of mind. They are not perfect but came a long way since they were first introduced in US.
@Jshmoney246 ай бұрын
@@MattTheCarguy I appreciate the input!That’s a fair point. Maybe I just got scared off by seeing the Kona issues first. I should realize any car could have issues technically. Civic seems to have better mpg and Kona has better storage. I travel some so I’m stuck trying to guess which one gives me less a chance being stuck on the side of a random highway haha. Then again I don’t know too much about cars so your videos help. Have you done any videos on the civic?
@MattTheCarguy6 ай бұрын
@@Jshmoney24 i've driven the sport touring lately kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHnMkoaQm7J3aLM
@anyoneelse.80579 ай бұрын
anyone else notice how the mileage reader went from 48 miles to 47?
@MattTheCarguy9 ай бұрын
That is the range
@Dotarux Жыл бұрын
Is the base model an all wheel drive?
@MattTheCarguy Жыл бұрын
It is a $1500 option here in US
@senoucisenouci5605 Жыл бұрын
Is Hyundai do custom orders?
@MattTheCarguy Жыл бұрын
Not in the US.
@louispaxton8336 Жыл бұрын
Nice job..decent car..all we need!😅
@MattTheCarguy Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@boss.1537 Жыл бұрын
Is this Hyundai Kona 1.0T Advance 5dr
@MattTheCarguy Жыл бұрын
You must be outside of US. There is no 1.0T available here. This was Kona SE with 2.0 non turbo 4 cyl.
@goochigoochs38368 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking video of the base model. However, I wish you spent some time with the car before you actually made the video. It is obvious you did not since you didn't know that the steering wheel is both tilt and telescopic.
@MattTheCarguy8 ай бұрын
Thanks for pointing it out.
@goochigoochs38368 ай бұрын
@@MattTheCarguy Than you for turning the criticism to positivity 👍
@sebastianodepani6696 Жыл бұрын
Great review. I'm in the market for an affordable small SUV and Kona is on the list. The base version has some great features but I can't understand why Hyundai cheaped out on some important details: - No padding on door arm rest ! WTF, this makes the car feel ultra cheap to save maybe10 dollars per car ! - Door design with cheap looking unicolor plastics. Feels and looks like a 1990s Hyundai accent. - No leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter (available on upper trim levels). I would trade in the hood struts for the above details. You sit in the car every day but only open the hood once in a while. I like the 17 inch wheels and the manual HVAC controls of the base model but those cheap plastics could be a deal breaker. Any Hyundai execs out there ? ... stop giving us cheap plastic interiors !
@MattTheCarguy Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I dont mind the color on the door panels as much but i would like to see the soft pads on the armrest and maybe something to break up the monotone look. Leather wrapped steering wheel is usually reserved for higher trims so no surprise there. As far as interior quality I think Mazda CX-30 is the winner with more upscale accents.
@palebeachbum Жыл бұрын
If you think this new Kona interior is cheap, you should experience the Toyota Corolla Cross interior. It's such a thoughtless design with even cheaper materials.
@tnel332 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like there is a lot of road noise..
@MattTheCarguy Жыл бұрын
There is some but not bad. The road that i drove it on was pretty bad. Its average.
@tastyorange Жыл бұрын
Hood struts! Stingy Toyota uses prop rods even on models for $50,000 plus.
@MattTheCarguy Жыл бұрын
Im with you. If Hyundai can put it on 25K car ....
@bilalahmed21236 ай бұрын
Such an ugly car. The pre facelift looked much better.