2024 Hyundai Kona (inc. 0-100, braking, autonomy) review

Gotta say, the colour of this 2024 Hyundai Kona kind of looks like a tennis ball! Paul Maric drives the latest creation from Hyundai. This updated Kona is the N-Line edition and comes with a new type of gearbox for the Kona.

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Intro: 00:00
Exterior 00:58
Interior 03:31
Infotainment 05:10
Safety tech 06:07
Practicality 06:47
On the road 10:12
Driver aids 16:29
Performance 17:28
Verdict 19:33

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[markhansford]

I know I've said this before but surely build quality deserves more than a 5 second assessment.

[JBrezicPhotography]

That reverse top speed is seriously impressive 😂

[ishaansaral]

I was really surprised to hear wireless carplay and android auto being mentioned. Looks like Hyundai is finally getting it together. Their cars usually had this one flaw so glad it's being worked on. Looking forward to seeing it in our Tucson at some point.

[darthhornet]

If I was making a close call between this and something else, those warning tones would absolutely send me to the other option. Surely theres a way to adjust the speed at least?

[letsseeif]

Great Kona review Paul. My wife and I constantly are at odds over the autonomous safety tech. such as the speed 'beep'. Just the fact that the Kona you reviewed has a full size spare is enough to get many prospective buyers over the line. [ps. Your use of Lang Lang Testing Facility is outstanding and streaks all other car reviewers. Outstanding!]

[yissibiiyte]

Definitely one of my favourite tennis balls. On a serious note I don't mind the trade-off of having soft suspension and bad body control. Far too many modern cars are going with stiff "sporty" suspension and ditching comfort.

[ashleymalamute]

I went for a ride in the back of one of these last weekend.
I'm 185cm/105kg and the room in the back seats is brilliant. It affords a very upright seating position with heaps of leg and headroom. I was impressed.
PS: Why don't you guys review the base model of these new cars?

[pauld]

I’ve been waiting for this one since we had a second glimpse/mention of it when you were shooting your Ranger issues story. Yes expensive but I love it. I am 99% sure I want n line premium :)

[jay-uobi]

I really like how Hyundai Australia is selling it, it's simple but allows for any reasonable combination. Pick powertrain, pick standard or premium, then pick N-Line package or no N-Line package. N-Line isn't exclusive to premium trim and hybrid isn't exclusive to either trim or to having/not having N-Line pack.

[yellowraincoat.]

Damn, that speed limit warning resetting on startup is eye-raisingly bad and annoying. Other than that it seems like a great car!

[mikykly]

Watching it From Kenya 🇰🇪 love your videos ❤

[MW-ukcf]

Hyundai seems to design the low rear lights as a feature across a lot of their SUVs. Poor design in the sense that you can't see the indicator at times in city driving. They should be up higher to be more visible, they are a safety signal after all.

[aimanfitriiv]

oh my gosh it looks good in green oh my 💖😊

[Gramzyypc]

Glad i snagged the 2023 kona N, last of its kind forever 😮‍💨 nothing beats it

[shannonwebster]

I have a 2023 Kona and I LOVE it! Perfect for a small family of 3-4. I have fit 4 adults in there for a 3 hour road trip very comfortably. Only drawback is trunk space, but if you have the cargo rack, you can get a luggage case to put on top of the car. I definitely recommend!

[Marks.Reviews]

In regards to the exterior design. Nice wheels, not into faux headlight designs, rear looks a bit weird with so much separation between the led strip and the lights on the guards. Piano black soils every easily. Like that this model has body coloured wheel arch extensions, makes it look more premium.

[henrikhook.]

Wow, the color of the body is (green yellow)😍 😉👍🏼.

[JoeHupp]

Love that colour! Neoteric Yellow is the name

[zajjj]

I hate how they mount the blinkers down low on the back.

[noemiborbely]

I bought my Kona N-Line a week ago and am completely in love with it!! I was a little worried about the beeping before I got it but it really is not annoying at all, especially since in normal situations you are listening to music/audiobooks etc. so you barely even hear it.