New Hyundai Kona Road Trip Part One | Better Than Ever?

[@PlanetautoUK]

PS ours has the 1.6 petrol engine carried over however the Turbo has been removed and replaced with an e-motor - not both eek apologies

[@deanwallace9238]

Just discovered this channel, and you guys are fantastic to watch! I love the more human and down to Earth approach - a nice change from someone just reading out stats from a script for 10 minutes.

[@PlanetautoUK]

High praise indeed - thank you, we’ve a fun new Swift video coming out this evening with road adventure to follow, also please shout out the channel from the roof tops 😀 that way we can get more and more vehicles, have a relaxed day

[@therealkrisjenner]

Very suave - I am quite a fan of this new design. I much prefer the body coloured side cladding on this N line compared to the other trims.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes, it’s well appointed - and who doesn’t love light bars, hope alls good Kurtis

[@TomaisMac]

A very pleasant review to watch, I'm getting one next week, a lovely car indeed. Thank you.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you high praise indeed Tomais, glad you enjoyed it, which colour and trim have you gone for?

[@TomaisMac]

@@PlanetautoUK I think the tier names are different, here it's called Elegance which sits between Signature and N Line. It will be dark grey with chrome trim 18" wheels. Thanks again for a great video .

[@PlanetautoUK]

@TomaisMac yes those are different to here N Line, Ultimate etc and you’re welcome Tomais

[@ChazWyvern]

Love the look of the new Kona been in a N-line as well very comfy love that the rear end looks a bit like RoboCop lol

[@PlanetautoUK]

Your move, creep...

[@davidmarshall5596]

Hyundai proving again how far they & Kia have upped the anti these past few years ! There's a price to pay literally for all the tech going in to new cars these days but it's taken the cars out of every day people's reach ! Most cars now are pcp or leasing deals but that's how life in general is heading. Great review of a what is another car Hyundai have brought to the market place to take on the bigger brands .thanks for that planet auto 🚘 🎉

[@PlanetautoUK]

Sad thing is, everything’s more expensive now 😵‍💫😵‍💫 and yes, Hyundai and Kia have come out with some fantastic motors recently. Glad you enjoyed it, @davidmarshall5596 - part 2 coming soon. *A

[@whatthe6532]

Don’t you Brits understand that pcp deals you actually pay the full cost of a new vehicle for the time you have it plus a profit to the pcp provider. No free lunch

[@PlanetautoUK]

@whatthe6532 it’s certainly a chosen way here to acquire a vehicle

[@Nigelrudyardmusic]

The Kona certainly seems to have grown up. Excellent road trip. I used to occasionally go to the British Library in Wetherby with work, but haven't been for over 25 years.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Glad you enjoyed it, @Ambienfinity - keep an eye out for part two! Ooo, haven't been to the British Library - what's it like? *A

[@Nigelrudyardmusic]

@@PlanetautoUK Oh the BL is worth a visit -- they used to keep all the newspapers there, huge place. Looking forward to Part 2! It seems like a nice smooth ride and a good mix of practicality and style -- I like the Mercedes-style digital instrument cluster, too.

[@PlanetautoUK]

We’ll add it to our road trip stops thank you Ambien 😀 yes it’s great they’ve kept functionality but made it modern.

[@damongariff4027]

I’m looking at this and the HRV. If you were in my position, what are you picking?

[@PlanetautoUK]

What are your requirements Damon?

[@xsnowyhunterx8110]

I put a deposit down a few weeks ago for the Hyundai Kona premium model I’m so excited!!! It drove so well and the suspension was amazing! I found out at the end of the test drive that we were driving in eco mode but it was still so punchy it was awesome!

[@PlanetautoUK]

The Kona that just keeps giving, enjoy and keep us posted on your adventures. 🏔️🛞

[@robertworth5328]

have a test drive booked for the weekend - anything I should look out for?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Which one is it? Trim powertrain etc Robert?

[@robertworth5328]

@@PlanetautoUK test-driving the Hybrid Ultimate.... If I get one it would just be the N Line

[@PlanetautoUK]

@robertworth5328 just enjoy the experience we found it an impressive SUV, looking forward to your thoughts

[@robertworth5328]

@@PlanetautoUK very very nice.... Considering the Ultimate (n-line red trim across the dash is annoying).....

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes, it’s love hate I understand why it’s there on N Line though, great to hear you liked it Robert.

[@doobieters1234]

Why didn't you go for the full EV option? 204hp is beast mode. And so quiet.

[@PlanetautoUK]

We’d road tripped both Ioniq 5 and 6 AWD, and our viewers like to see hybrids too, and this was the best of both worlds.

[@doobieters1234]

@@PlanetautoUK Thanks for the reply. Ioniq 5/6 are awesome! I just got the new Kona EV in red ;) really love it!

[@PlanetautoUK]

@doobieters1234 you’re welcome, red very nice, a colour you don’t see as much nowadays, enjoy

[@joebanani464]

I love that car.😊

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes, they’re impressive Joe, thank you

[@hovelad]

Great overview in real life situations

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Hove Lad, we do love a road trip lots of road trips coming.

[@George-iy8dd]

Excellent job as usual guys. Which is better, this or the Honda ZR-V?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you George, they’re very similar however weirdly the Honda is NCAP 4, looks wise both different but as pleading, Honda more traditional looks, I d say economy better with Kona, not that much in it though, as ZRV has Civic powertrain that’s a winner - both enjoyable to drive. Hope this helps

[@George-iy8dd]

@@PlanetautoUK Appreciate that, cheers.

[@PlanetautoUK]

@George-iy8dd you’re welcome 👍

[@MsWoodgnome]

four dots on steering wheel is Morse for 'H'

[@PlanetautoUK]

That makes more sense, thank you Ms 🫢😆😀😊

[@andreworr927]

what was the beeping the Kona was making down to, but other than that looks a nice car

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you, @andreworr927. The beep was the speed limit alert - a wee bit over zealous, lol! Likely it can be tweaked in the infotainment settings though. *A

[@simonworsley8551]

What is the range of electric only?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Electric Kona or has this a pure electric range, Simon?

[@svcten]

We have bought the new Kona Hybrid N Line and it's a fantastic piece of kit. We've been getting circa 60 mpg. It was worth the waiting time as we had ordered it 9 months previously.

[@PlanetautoUK]

That’s great news, planning any road trips?

[@ebola1974]

Have you been able to turn off the eye tracking/speed assistant by default?

[@PlanetautoUK]

We never got chance, the vehicle went back sadly, have you managed it?

[@ebola1974]

@@PlanetautoUK my car gets delivered in March, hopefully by then I would have found a solution

[@PlanetautoUK]

Not too long now 😀

[@mikenotley528]

Which model is on this video? N Line S ? Thanks

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes, N Line S Mike

[@mikenotley528]

Thank you👍

[@PlanetautoUK]

@mikenotley528 you’re very welcome

[@shaunvb]

Great road trip. What's the GPS setting you are using? Very cool sounding

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Shaun, Waze - J117 Master Chief Halo

[@stunkofevil4126]

Whoop whoop I've been looking for this video for a while now. When I watched it the first time I thought the Sat Nav voice was so cool and chilled. Now I've just got my Ioniq 6, I can use Waze as the voice in my car is boring with no other options available

[@PlanetautoUK]

@stunkofevil4126 excellent and bogus, hmm you should be able to download the Waze voice to your phone 😀

[@xrhst0s2114]

Hello is it ok to drive it on highway 140kmh for long distances like 100km and how much the fuel consumption reaches when the battery is dried out?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Sadly, we have no clue - we cannot drive that fast here! Up to 70mph - which is the legal limit in the UK - it did well (112/113kmh) however, you do expect it to be less economical at higher speeds though. It was perfectly fine long distance - likely, with no battery you could expect 35-40mpg and we got up to 75mpg at points travelling at 60-65mph (37-40kmh) Hope this helps - thank you, @xrhst0s2114 *A

[@xrhst0s2114]

Thank you very much!@@PlanetautoUK

[@PlanetautoUK]

@xrhst0s2114 you’re very welcome 😊

[@vm8924]

I have my Kona N Line hybrid since 15 days. I already drove 1800km to visit my family from Nice south of France to Lille North on the high way. The consumption has been 5.5L/100km at 110/120 km/hour. Sorry for my poor english😢

[@xrhst0s2114]

Very good english can you try going 140-150 just to see the consumption?@@vm8924

[@decimal1815]

Should've got the EV version..

[@PlanetautoUK]

We’ve experienced it’s sister the Niro EV 😀 road tripped that too Decimal

[@doobieters1234]

@@PlanetautoUK And how did you like it? ;)

[@davidpollard4051]

Shame just as you said the tyre noise was noticeable you ended that part abruptly thus preventing the viewer from judging for themselves by listening without any commentary for a few seconds to the point you were making.

[@PlanetautoUK]

We use professional Rode mics, it’s never an accurate representation - the only way to tell is for the viewers to experience it for themselves. This is why we voice it primarily.

[@svcten]

I am a proud owner of the new Kona. Tyre noise, as you know, is variable in relation to the road surface. On a good surface, its as quiet as a mouse.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Exactly, thank you

[@richardhowlett9424]

Jeez that’s one ugly contraption , like something Ssangyong rejected 15 years ago .

[@PlanetautoUK]

Your certainly stuck in your ways, and here’s me thinking you’d prefer it as it has an actual engine 😆

[@richardhowlett9424]

It’s good it an actual engine, but you would have to admit its looks are err challenging.

[@PlanetautoUK]

@@richardhowlett9424I prefer it to the previous gen, plus the mpg astounded me

[@richardhowlett9424]

Too many clashing creases in the design , nothing coherent , those lights back and front . Give me the clean styling of say an Accord 😄 . In the last few years Hyundai and Kia have made some fine looking vehicles, until now .

[@PlanetautoUK]

where as that stands out to me and appeals, horses for courses @@richardhowlett9424