2021 Hyundai Kona Review | An Incredible Value

In this video I'll go for a test drive & completely review the NEW 2021 Hyunda Kona! I'll go over what's NEW on the 2021 Hyundai Kona as well as test out acceleration, braking, steering feel, cargo space, rear legroom, sound system, exhaust clip & much more!

Big thanks to Jack Giambalvo Hyundai in York, PA for allowing me to check out the NEW 2021 Hyundai Kona! For more information on their inventory please feel free to visit their website below.

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[kyleed]

i had this car and got in a deadly car accident a week ago. this car is what saved my life highly recommended!

[angieharris]

I just bought the kona this week. Hyundai has came so far! Love this car./

[jmp]

Great review. After LOTS of reading online and test driving of various cars, I purchased the 2021 Kona Preferred Trend in Two-Tone Red up here in Canada and I LOVE it. I have always been a sports car person and in fact traded my '02 Porsche C4S on this as I wanted something more practical for year round driving. Test drove the comparable Mazda CX30 and didn't like the 'feel' of it nearly as much, although it did have a more luxurious interior, albeit miss-matched. Very happy with my choice, so far. Would never have imagined I would ever be driving a Hyundai. But never say never until you have tried it! :)

[luissegura]

Just bought a Kona Limited with The 1.6L turbo hits the spot. Love this car. I'm 6'5 and have plenty of room.

[jennycarolina]

JUST BOUGHT MINE TODAY BRAND NEW !!! Super excited for my brand new car! 🤍

[Rachelbee]

All those trim levels and here I am broke, so the base model for me...lol.

[fswint]

I just got the 2021 Kona 72 hours ago from the dealership and I'm liking it more and more. Just have to get used to the smaller interior because I got used to driving a 2006 Nissan Quest for the past 10 years with its enormous interior, but I have room in the front. I do wish there was a little more leg space in the back. Overall though, it's growing on me. I didn't plan on getting it, because prior to 3 days ago I'd never even heard of the "Kona" as I had never really paid much attention to Hyundai's before, but I see they make reliable vehicles. I'm glad I got it.

[ThePonsor]

Thanks for the informative video Gold Pony! The video played a major role in my decision to get a Kona!

[mikekantor]

Great review! I just got a 2021 SLE Plus 2 weeks ago. Downsized from a 2019 Mazda CX-5 and actually like this car better. Actually I LOVE it! Great job. Thanks!

[patrickkenny]

First off, Awesome Review! Truly wish I had seen this before heading into the dealership this past week. I've had 2 different Kia Soul's & two different Hyundai Veloster's over the past 9 years. The only item I would add to your review has to do w/ the backup camera. I found out the hard way, i.e. I presumed having the camera to the rear, automatically included the rear sensors, to assist w/ tight spots....it does not. That was a huge point of 'discussion' for me. Definitely another lesson learned. Thanks for the information you do provide. Hopefully 2021 is a better year for us all. Patrick from Phoenix

[coorim]

Took delivery of 2021 Luxury (Canadian version with 2.0L engine) and extremely impressed. Brakes grab instantly and feel very strong... I suspect it's much better than the 132ft quoted in early production or Turbo version that's being reviewed. 2.0L engines can maintain 1500rpm while climbing the most challenging snow-filled hill with no-slip (with snow tires). If the Kona can't make it up..nothing else will, other than a special-purpose snow removal vehicle.

[blazerbeavs]

We just bought a Kona SEL last week and love it! I'm coming from a 2000 Honda Civic (great car in it's own right) so I'm giddy with all the fancy features and touch screen.

[langchauvin]

Very well reviewed and explained. 👍 Thanks for sharing.

[jimferry]

Just picked up my Kona Night yesterday. I have to say I am really enjoying the car. I traded my 2017 Challenger as I needed a more practical car that was not a police magnet and the 93 octane fuel was killing me. I can now make my car payment with the gas savings. Love the black Ray's wheels with the Galactic Gray. Cool little hot hatch.

[stephenhendricks]

A very impressive subcompact SUV. Well deserving of its awards. Personally, I find the KIA Seltos, built on the same platform and sharing many features and components, more appealing. Though still a sub-compact Seltos is about 8" longer, a difference that makes a huge difference in interior space. (26.6 cubic ft vs 19.2 cf cargo space behind the second row and 62.8 cf vs 45.8 cf in total cargo space. That total cargo space is more than a Mazda CX-5! KIA and Hyundai frequently stagger their model update years and new generations so the 2022 Kona may well reduce those differences. And as noted in the video the 2022 Kona will include a "N" version. Unclear whether KIA will follow suit with the Seltos.

The Kona is also often compared to the KIA Soul but they're different vehicles in a number of ways. The Soul is closer to the size of the Kona than the Seltos (165.2" vs 164" long) while it offers nearly the same cargo space as the larger Seltos (24.2 cf behind the rear seat and 62.8 cf overall.) The Soul's overall looks are either frumpy or stylish in a postmodern way depending on one's taste. The Soul is a couple of inches taller than the Kona and a little over an inch shorter than Seltos but it's boxy shape is arguably more versatile in terms of passenger and cargo space than either one. The Soul doesn't offer AWD but that doesn't seem to matter to owners. When owners were asked by KIA if they would prefer AWD almost a third believed the Soul already had it. :)

KIA and Hyundai are especially adept at slicing a vehicle category (e.g. subcompact SUV's) into multiple sub-segments that appeal to consumers with different priorities. The Kona, Seltos, and Soul are prime examples.

[nathancouture]

My Nana has a 2019 and we absolutely love it she had a 2018 accent and wanted a slightly bigger car and it was a perfect upgrade for her and she lets me drive it and it’s so smooth and she has the base SE and has all the features you could want

[lawrence]

Nice review man! How’s the ride comfort and ride noise? Thinking about getting this for some long-distance road trips....

[fayegee]

Well done on the review. I have been looking at this for some time now and i will be test driving one now. Thanks!

[bustermv]

Good going over. From listening to others and seeing specs, I would have assumed better gas mileage. My 2019 RDX does better, also some transmission lag reported. This little runner is expensive for it’s class. Will look forward to long term reviews.

[islandon]

Thorough, fact filled review. I have only one question. Which trim level do you feel gives you the best bang for the buck?
Otherwise, keep up the good work!!!😁