Hyundai Kona 2021 review | Chasing Cars

We drive the new 2021 Hyundai Kona and see how this small SUV compares.

Is the 2021 Hyundai Kona a better small crossover than before? Wearing new looks outside, available in a sportier N Line trim and packing heaps of modern new cabin tech, the Kona is certainly more mature than before. But do the updates justify the increased price, and was the removal of the optional turbo from most variants a good idea?

What changes are there in the 2021 Kona facelift? Is the interior a nicer place to be? And what about the performance of the Kona’s two available petrol four cylinder engines?

In today’s video, Tom takes a detailed look at the high-spec Kona N Line Premium DCT AWD to give you detailed insights about this vehicle.

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[gmccarth]

Nice to see Ed Sheeran switching up careers because of the pandemic. Well played

[jamesheggie]

Great video as always Tom, I really like the look of the 2021 Kona. It looks really impressive 👍

[hoiley]

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.

[johnmckay]

videography & droneography getting very classy

[michaelgoh]

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.

[justinepaul]

Worth doing a review on the VW T-ROC 140TSI VS the KONA N LINE PREMIUM. 🙌🏼

[MWELIPD]

Good analysis. We are also watching in South Africa. Finally this N line has arrived

[henrikkoukku]

That 2021 Hyundai Kona (N Line package) model look really, really good!.👍🏼👌🏼😎 With red body color, WOW!.😍

[bluebird]

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.

[paulpasin]

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.

[psewgobind]

I like the old looks and interior in my 2021 Luxury (Canadian)

[jimmy.christian]

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

[hazeroth]

Excellent work again, Tom! Fair point about the lack of rear vents - quite mean for the price they're asking for.

[kevinferguson]

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.

[hannahbanana]

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

[userunit]

I booked Kona Elite 2.0L 2021, I test drove Ford Puma ST-line and Skoda Kamiq 85TSI but Kona 2021 is better.

[cindykeselowski]

Do you recommend AWD or FWD & why? I know AWD is $1, 400 more and decreases mpg.

[chrischerry]

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. 👍

[koreanfriedchildren]

Those 3 slats under the hood, they goin for that Quattro look

[nevillecottee]

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?