Hyundai Kona Iron Man | A Limited-Edition Marvel

[@MicahMuzio]

What feature of the Kona Iron Man did you find most surprising? For me, it’s the Iron Man infotainment system.

[@alliejr]

Micah Muzio The price 😲🤨🤔🤦🏽‍♂️

[@yxflier8409]

Shocked at the price given the crazy amount of specific details. Not an Ironman fan, but if I were, this would be a wish list item.

[@theMLBfan]

Probably that hood. That is one impressive special edition car. Love that paint job too.

[@atmark666]

kia hyndai have worst engine in the world. they catch fire. google it.

[@TalismanPHX]

Thats its not on the Soul lneup?

[@Skobie1kanobie]

I would never buy it.. BUT, I like it, it's fun. If you're going to do a special edition car, this is the way to do it.

[@DreamingTurtle]

As an owner for 2 years and 40k miles, this is the most exciting car I can imagine for the price. I’ve had it up to 130MPH (tires properly inflated) and it hugs the road better at 130 than it does at 100; which is a daily thing in sport mode. I got my first speeding ticket in this car (I blame Ohio). Anyway, it’s fun and fast but not too crazy. One missing detail, the headlights are actually specially designed for the Ironman edition (no logo like on the round headlights). They look more like Ironman eyes than the headlights on the regular Kona. Great video…I learned about the audio greeting because of the comments here. Thanks for the review.

[@haskam9615]

I just bought one with 24K miles on it(turbo, AWD) - what do you use to wash it? Dr. Beasley's or ? Thanks!

[@sirfriendzone1228]

I'm an otr truck driver. The day after this version of the Kona was announced, I was parked in a truck stop in Gary, IN next to a car hauler completely full with Iron Man Konas.

[@MichaelSmith-kr9qw]

So I take it Stark Industries is experiencing budget cuts.....No Audi's so they've resorted to Hyundai's

[@MicahMuzio]

Michael Smith Ha!

[@Croak1]

@@MicahMuzio Well, Kia/Hyundai do have a few former Audi folks now, so there's that. And there's also that Hulk VW from Tokyo Drift, if you're reaching.

[@curtchaffee]

Own one. You covered it well. Fun to drive. Stands out from the crowd, has the latest driving aids and that great Hyundai warranty. Would have preferred the Fat Thor Kona, but maybe next year.

[@MicahMuzio]

Curt Chaffee Fat Thor!! 😆

[@danielc3321]

I’m not all that into Marvel movies, but that color scheme is 🔥

[@Jacobk66]

So let me get this right - they change the infotainment graphics to make it different for this very limited model but Hyundai didn’t bother doing ANYTHING different for the Genesis G70?!?! Madness!

[@hikergrrl]

That's nutty. I really like it, aside from the Marvel emblazoned on the hood. But the red with matte grey is sharp!

[@matthirn7858]

Thanks for a fun look at the Iron Man edition of the Kona. That has to be the most blinged up manufacturer special addition I have ever seen. The Iron Man entry emblem lighting feature had to be the most surprising.

[@NinjaDecimator]

If you turn the Welcome Sounds on in the gauge cluster, you will hear the “suit power up” effect when you get in and close the door, and then a “power down” effect turning the car off. You’re welcome, though it’s not I Am Iron Man lol

[@MicahMuzio]

NinjaDecimator Dang. There were so many Iron Man details I suppose we were bound to miss some...but I’m bummed we didn’t get to hear the power up and power down. Thanks for letting us know!

[@templetolleson]

I've had mine for 9 months and didn't know that. I'm about to make that happen.

[@DreamingTurtle]

@@MicahMuzio Yeah, that’s sweet!! Thanks.

[@DreamingTurtle]

Excellent! Thanks!! ON

[@ladyemeraldfyre3829]

I just bought one in 2024 sitting in car lot nobody wanted it I guess . I had originally gone to look at another vehicle but I just this sitting there calling my name . It is a smooth drive . I' m in love with everything about this car , the comfort , the surprisinging interier space . My husband is 6' 8 "and his knees didn't hit . I dont' t have kids but my nephews made sure they could fit in the backseat .lol. Yeah , one already has his eyes on my car . This was not the car I expected or expected to find at a dealership in central IL lol . But I'm a huge Marvel fan and I love this car even if it wasn't Iron Man it's a great car and cannot get over no one else wanted it ..I just had to wait a few years lol.

[@specford6511]

I really hope there’s an eccentric collector that keeps this, the BvS Renegade, and Star Wars Nissan Rogue in a Jay Leno-esque warehouse counting them as future classics.

[@subbiahpalani]

Why didn’t they do this to the electric Kona?

[@odiliosalvestrenagal7165]

Check the spelling of dual clutch transmission at 0:31

[@calvinbawesome7715]

Oh wow I didn’t notice that😂

[@rustlesee]

I literally paused at the same time to contemplate that. 😂

[@EMdemo]

Most people would think the longest word would be misspelled.. lol

[@msticks3672]

Bought my Ironman new in May 2019. Traded in my wife's MINI Cooper S Convertible (yes we are still married). It's a lot of fun but due to the pandemic it spends most of it's time in the garage. My other car is a 2020 Genesis G90 5.0 AWD and we drive that most of the time as our 7 year old great grandaughter lives with us and attends on-line school during the week due to COVID 19. Anyway I have had the Ironman for almost a year and a half and have all of 4,000 miles on it. I do like taking it out for a romp on the weekend to break up the monotony of being stuck inside due to the pandemic but it is a fun drive. I have yet to see another one on the road and it's just fun to see people's reactions. I will say the matte paint is so cool looking but it is a pain to keep clean since you cannot take it through a car wash.

[@521179943]

I bought it brand new and absolutely love it. My plates say "T Stark". Incredible in the snow where I live. A lot of people want a cell photo of it. Lots of aftermarket parts and trim available. Downsides; must be hand-washed due to the matte black, low end 4 wheel drive works well until you hit 20 MPH, then it shuts off, would be cool if the front red strip oscalated in L.E.D. from left to right, actual gas mileage is about 23 in the city. Overall, I'm very happy with my Ironman! only seen one other in town.

[@aznandyroo]

The correct pronunciation of "Budapest" got me

[@MicahMuzio]

Andy Douglas I do my best. 😀

[@daveroush4896]

I think its cool. I just bought a Hyundai Santa Fe. I love it. Just cant afford a new car at the moment. They should do an Iron Man Kona Electric, powered by an actual Arc Reactor....LOL... Kudos.

[@lowlanz]

the colors themselves are good even without customizations

[@msticks3672]

I love my Ironman. Bought it off the showroom floor last May. Have had a lot of fun with it. My other car is a 2017 Genesis G90 5.0 AWD (soon to be a 2020 Genesis G90 5.0 AWD) and I have gotten more attention and questions about the Kona. It is a lot of fun. Came out of church a couple of weeks ago and some guy is taking pictures of it. No one has ever done that with my G90 (or any other car for that matter). I'm a bit older than the target market but it's still a blast to drive.

[@Jorge_Magallon]

It’s like a SEMA build. I haven’t been this surprised a car made it to market since the Convertible Nissan Murano.

[@samuelk3038]

Interesting video! Didn't know there was so much IronMan made into the car. That is really cool.

[@MjekuMati]

I saw this in the Medford Oregon airport and thought it was a one off / joke car! I can’t believe there is more than one. Gotta say, it’s impressive. I sorta want it. If it was Hulk or Thor with an eyepatch over one headlamp it’s an instabuy.

[@drea177cha5er]

Lol I respect that this thing exists- too bad the car doesn’t sound like jarvis

[@DreamingTurtle]

One more thing…40-45 MPG is more like it. 45 in town and 40 hwy at 60 MPH. Get your foot into it and it dips down to 30-35 quickly. Also, if your dingus mechanic doesn’t change the crush ring every time you get the oil changed, the fuel economy will drop significantly.

[@tonitruzone153]

Love it, people ask what is it? And Kona says "I Am Ironman."

[@OldThomMerton]

Speaking of Wes Anderson, I want a Steve Zissou edition Kona! Make it look like the Zissou mini-sub!

[@boxsterviper]

its got the squintty eyes(the headlamps) like the ironman! awesome!

[@user1nation]

I have a baby on the way so I had to find an alternative to my mazda MX5 RF. It's a really great trade for all the bells and whistles and I cant help but smile when I get in and not only the power up sound activates but the HUD slowly goes up. As a bonus I was surprised with the pep it has while still having nice gas mk mileage! I wish I didnt have to give up the MX5 but I couldnt ask for a better trade!

[@TaofikiGafar]

I have my RF and I got a Niro. I couldn't let it go.

[@artisankyle]

I've been watching your reviews and the straight pipes reviews on the other subcompact SUVs like the normal Kona, Mazda CX3 and Honda HRV. I've narrowed it down to those three, but I'm not sure which one. Any recommendations? I value overall value and safety features and If price wasn't a problem, I would definitely check out this iron man edition.

[@AndietheLab]

great video! so much fun and so jelly you got to drive an ironman edition!!

[@MicahMuzio]

When they finally build an Ant Man Kona you’ll have to come review it with us. 😉

[@levigato125]

All my local dealers still have their allotment of these. They haven’t sold at all. Good luck if you get into an accident and finding replacement parts.

[@DreamingTurtle]

Good luck?! You mean, good deal! Like any collector edition, they have more support than regular issue.

[@harrismi7]

What a weird car. Hyundai could probably sell them all if they take them to Comic-con.

[@jimanderson4802]

We have a 2018 ultimate Kona. And I so love this edition.

[@jrwaters943]

I wonder if they are selling. The CA dealership I got my Kona EV from had one on their floor for quite a while. This same dealership sold several EVs during that time which makes me think all this effort isn't exactly paying off for Hyundai. Maybe they should have applied this design package to the EV for sheer maximum nerd effect. It's not for me, but I could see the appeal for certain people.

[@gene978]

Very Fun Micah, and Evie Yes, that is the heaviest Themed car I’ve ever seen from the manufacturer. So Surprised The propulsion isn’t different hehe

[@Barobran92]

I much prefer my Blue Lagoon (Surf Blue in the US) Kona Ultimate, but it is amazing the lengths they went to on this. A black panther one would be cool!

[@shvkap]

Could we just get a matte grey paint job without the iron man details lol Like i really want a matte finished car

[@karaygeoushearts]

I went to a Hyundai dealership on Tuesday, so my parents could test drive an Ioniq. While I was there, I checked out the Ironman Kona - wild! One of the dealership reps told me a Captain America Hyundai is coming out soon. Micah, please review it. Your family is so much fun!

[@geosh10]

Love you guys! Merry Christmas!

[@MicahMuzio]

geosh10 Merry Christmas to you too!

[@user-hi2lg7wq8y]

I love Ironman 3000

[@yadthink]

Hahaha, loved the review! tbh, the Iron Man badges, etc. detract from a cool paint and red accent scheme.

[@DreamingTurtle]

No, it’s cool. Sorry you didn’t think of it is all.

[@mattbots1]

I like the grey with red accents but damn that is a lot of Iron Man. $3k seems ridiculous but guess they have to make back the investment on unique hoods and fascias some how.

[@bobbystrunk7602]

I'd rather see a Ironman edition on like a Nissan Maxima or Toyota 4 runner something with some power behind the look I mean this would have been perfect if it had a v6 turbo charged instead of the tiny turbo 4cyl

[@randallmurray4825]

Gorgeous and full of personality....I am talking about you two not the car! The car is not bad. Merry Christmas to the three of you!

[@joshuathibodeaux6610]

I saw an iron man crown vic last week but it didn’t have Tony Stark’s signature... It was parked next to a Aquaman themed Impala. Both were covered in vinyl and admittedly poorly executed. This was done right but I’m not sure if this is will be the new collectible car of the future or not. Who buys these and does it support future models? This Kona could easily be done in a War Machine theme.

[@atehrani]

I wish they had an Iron Man edition of their Kona EV!!!

[@MicahMuzio]

Abraham Tehrani That would actually make much more sense. 👍

[@atehrani]

@@MicahMuzio right? I can only think that cost was a concern. As the EV is already a bit pricey (I own one and an Ioniq EV). I for one hope to see more of these special editions 🙂

[@ronaldcampbell17]

BMW should loan you an i8 for a week. I’d like to see a family vlog on that.

[@evankatz2893]

Micah. This Kona Version Would Look Better on your Helicopter,Than on This CUV. AllThe Best, Happy Holidays To You and Your Family. All The Best, Evan.

[@MicahMuzio]

Evan Katz Iron Man Enstrom? 🤔

[@michaellopour7409]

I mean... couldn't they have just turned the grille logo into a faux arc reactor? Wouldn't that have made it more Ironman-ish than all that swag?!?! Also, dude, Hawkeye is selling FCA!

[@DreamingTurtle]

I wish it had swag. Nope, nothing wearable or that can be taken away from the vehicle other than the fob (key).

[@speedfiend925]

Question: Is this a 2019 or 2020 model? Odd choice by Hyundai if they are making an Ironman themed car when the Ironman movies all came out before 2010 if memory serves me. 🤔

[@shawnacornell4439]

2019 for Avengers End Game movie

[@davidgiles9751]

These are heavily discounted at my closest Hyundai dealer - $7,150 off MSRP. I'm thinking you could negotiate some more off, since it's the end of the year. Even so, although I like the 1.6T AWD DCT Kona, I wouldn't buy one. That thing is geared towards such a specific audience - very clique that will be dated in just a couple of years. Resale on it it going to take a big hit - unless you find that ultimate Iron Man fan boy who couldn't find one new.

[@lukuscannon9697]

Would have been so much better if they done more than just Iron Man what about the rest of them Hyundai

[@richardwagner4668]

I thought that was a toupee. It's an Ironman Toupee. That must be your hair secret.

[@theMLBfan]

Are you sure you didn't borrow this from an iron Man super fan at the Sema car show?? Can't believe Hyundai actually went all out. 😁

[@xp50player]

nice Safety Patrol seatbelts🤣

[@TheMaclaughlan]

Wow 😮

[@antonthompson7838]

They should have replaced the Hyundai badges with the Iron Man badges, it’s ok for a young guy or girl who are into Marvel!

[@Croak1]

Needs a Jarvis voice for AA and ACP, but I doubt Paul Bettany's voice comes cheap. Notice a theme here though (no pun intended), both the Star Wars Rogue and the Iron Man Kona are using Disney intellectual property. How long before Disney buys a car company to go along with the rest of their vast holdings?

[@mark4tesla]

I love this car 3000

[@misterbeard2881]

Muzios!! Nice review and I would probably not buy that vehicle, I think it exists for the very reason I saw in your vid......you guys did not stop smiling the whole time. It's fun for the person it's marketed to and does stand out from the rest. And I know what you didn't mention.....the RED seatbelts.

[@pravinkumar7929]

You will be more suited for Ant man Kona.

[@MicahMuzio]

Pravin TheNonCarGuy Believe me, if they make it I’ll review it. 😁

[@laurenlalo153]

Love It!!

[@danielc3321]

More #sensithecensorshipbird please!

[@MicahMuzio]

Daniel C Get a cocktail or two into Evie and Sensi will be working overtime. 😉

[@EMdemo]

@@MicahMuzio well, get to it, sir. It'll make for a great blooper video😂

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Howdy, awesome video as always and Merry Christmas!😻🎄😻

[@MicahMuzio]

Ryan Frisby Merry Christmas, Ryan!!

[@freed14760]

Merry Christmas Brother!!!

[@FoodyTunes]

Pepper Potts

[@geigerzoola6642]

This is just fun

[@esme9122]

I don’t think I would buy it just because its designed weird 😬

[@jeremytd7072]

I saw one in person and the metal like paint is very cool looking....even with the red trim. The Marvel/Iron Man crap is laughable.

[@Tinrs80]

I owned a Limited Edition PT Cruiser once. Deer Hit the psg door. It was in the paint shop for over a month trying to order/get the special edition graphic for the door. ID BE CAUTIOUS bout all those decals if you got in a accident. just sayin. That was years ago but they only make so many extra parts for “Limited edition” cars. Car insurance was smidge higher too.

[@MicahMuzio]

Terriell Porter Maybe buy 2 Kona Iron Man Editions just in case? 😉

[@templetolleson]

I got this car when my PT Cruiser with a custom wood package was taken out by a UHaul Truck. Two weeks after I got it, I was hit in the rear by a 16 year old in a Dodge truck. The body shop was able to repair it--including the badge on the rear and the repulsers with no problem.

[@speedfiend925]

Do you want to know how to get an Ironman Audi R8? Just buy an Audi R8. No seriously just buy an Audi R8. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fchino-jr.3340]

It’s totally like a ten year old designed this “Iron Man” trim. Hello Hyundai....”Less is more guys” 😬LoL. Great review as always guys 😎

[@stephenhendricks103]

Great looking for 12 year olds with substantial disposable income.

[@ivanlowjones]

👏👏

[@TalismanPHX]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@templetolleson]

That's how I was able to buy mine--every person who came into the dealer who wanted to buy it couldn't afford it, or their parents wouldn't buy it for them. Since my youngest child is in college, I'm old enough to buy whatever car I want. Thus, I got this one.

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@templetolleson Lucky man. My kid starts college in a couple of years. I expect to be eating franks and beans for her entire college career. :)

[@omars.8073]

That price seems totally ridiculous. For that kind of money you could buy a grown-up car.

[@templetolleson]

I've had grown-up cars. Way overrated. I love my Iron Man Kona!

[@DreamingTurtle]

Haha, the matte finish alone is pretty good value, it uses nanotechnology to defuse light. But you gotta admit the reason to own something has nothing to do with practicality sometimes, it’s just fun, I hate grownups.

[@jeffmorse645]

Its a pretty cool effort by a manufacturer, but this middle aged guy would never buy that. I loved comics as a kid up through my teens (had boxes of them), but when I got to be an adult I moved on to other interests. I never quite understood my friends who hung onto their obsession with comics and collectibles (and this is the ultimate collectible) well into adulthood. I have one who even goes the cosplay route and it just seems silly (although I'd never tell him that). If I were in the market for a small SUV I'd consider the Kona, but never that one. The custom color is great though if you could get it stand-alone.

[@FlyGuy457]

33 grand. You can buy two real cars for that much. Love the review, wouldnt buy a Kia or Hyundai any model at any time.

[@wilmotown]

Two real (new) cars for $33k? like what, a pair of base Versas? I wouldn’t pay more than $25-27k for what’s basically a fancy Accent so this isn’t my ride, but saying “it’s not as good as a used car!!” is a comment that can be applied to literally any vehicle. And you can feel free to not buy Korean products, but more and more people are seeing that their reputation is (of late) undeserved.

[@FlyGuy457]

@@wilmotown I love your passion. Basically I was kidding and not. I have tried both kia and Hyundai a couple of times. There is absolutely nothing about either I find tolerable. I don't care where they come from, but for some odd reason I find zero quality or substance from them. But I can say the same for a new Chevy pickup, just not the same way the Hyundai strikes me. I feel that finding a reasonably priced, well made, decent driving, low maintenance car very hard at any price point. And frankly screw their reputation and the point of being deserved of anything . If they made a great car it would rise to the top yet they wade at the middle of a honda wannabe. Good luck and happy holiday to you but 33000. for a hyundai version of the hrv purchase would qualify you for a straight jacket-minus lapels.

[@ydmf2]

@@FlyGuy457 The HR-V Touring is 30k and it's hot garbage.

[@FlyGuy457]

@@ydmf2 I couldnt agree more. I think we are somewhat lost in that segment for a quality subcompact suv. The new Mazda cx30 or cx5 are my two favorites only because they are proven to me. Great style, appointed well, good engine and trans and comfortable but I don't see another worth the time to look at.

[@ydmf2]

@@FlyGuy457 Iagree. the cx30 looks great.