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Hyundai Kona (2017-2022)
Also referred to as: Hyundai Kona 2021 and Hyundai Kona 2023. OS (Petrol), Electric (See All)Expert Review
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Disappointing customer service re cruise control
My Kona 2018 cruise control does Not hold its selected speed. Set at 103 and it can get up to 109 without any reason, ie travelling down hill. I have complained with the statement, “ because my Kona is bottom of the range, the cruise control is bottom of the range”.
Purchased in .
- 10 reviews
- 16 likes
Absolutely love this fun small SUV! I looked at all the Chinese offerings including the Haval H6 and MG ZST before looking at the Kona Active and I’m so glad I got the Kona instead of the other two. The Kona smarts just felt more tuned to Australian conditions. The Haval and MG need more refinement. The Kona is very economical to drive and love that you’re not forced to use the expensive premium R95 unleaded petrol. The only negative I can think of is the lack of a multi-band audio equaliser in the multimedia system and perhaps a smaller than average boot size. Other than that it’s just an amazing car to drive.
Purchased in at Hyundai Dealers for $31,000.
- 8 reviews
- 3 likes
Our Kona is used daily for shopping and general driving. It is extremely economical. We get the car serviced by Hyundai as directed and there have never been any issues.
Purchased in .
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- 148 reviews
- 56 likes
My daughter's daily driver, and my shopping trolley. Bought as a demonstrator. So easy to drive with great vision from a high seating position, and small enough to throw around is tight spaces. The rear view camera is a real boon as the rear window is a little small compared to most hatchbacks and compact sedans. The FWD 2.0 litre engine pulls this light weight mini SUV with gusto, and comfortably covers all city driving demands. The ride is firm giving a sporty feel, though the high centre of gravity counteracts this, but as far as SUVs go, th...
Read moreis is very close up there with the Europeans (my cousin has a BMW X1, my mate's wife has a Audi Q2 and my niece drives a MB GLA), but not as supple and confident, however at half the price.....I won't complain. All the creature comforts and safety features you'd expect nowadays though I found the Apple Car Play a bit hesitant and unwilling to connect sometimes. Seats 4 adults (or 5 if smaller, however any 6 footers better sit upfront. Seats are very comfortable, and the leather comparable to the BMW. Heads up display is good, lane departure, proximity warnings, auto braking.....this car is loaded with goodies. Car is just over 2 years old now, and hasn't had any issues apart from the tyre pressure monitoring system went on the fritz, and it's adaptive headlights with auto levelling & cornering, stopped working. scheduled servicing is nominal at around $200 a throw. These little issues will be fixed under the 5 year, unlimited klm warranty when out of lockdown.Purchased in at Suttons for $37,999.
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- 7 reviews
Drives good on the road has that extra zip needed for highway driving. Coasts along on big trips. Smooth ride. Love how the seats wrap around my back making me feel secure. I love all the safety features as well. Fuel wise I get 700+kms per tank fill. It’s roomy for me but my back seat passengers say there isn’t enough room. Only because they are all tall and long legged. But I don’t care cos for me it’s perfect
Purchased in .
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
This car has the space a family of 4 needs, including my tall husband, it's easy to drive and maintain
I use my kona on a daily basis
It's serviced every 15000km
No break downs or faults in the 3 years I've owned it
The back seat is the perfect space for kids.
The back seats fold down
Purchased in at Hyundai Dealers for $24,999.
- 8 reviews
- 9 likes
I bought my Kona a couple of months ago and it has been great. However the windscreen was cracked by a stone and it has been a NIGHTMARE getting a new windscreen for it. It has to come from Perth to Melbourne. And it will take 1 - 2 weeks. I was promised twice by Customer Care that I would be given an ETA for the screen. No response! I think my new Kona is a fine vehicle but there is no way I would recommend people buy one - Hyandai may not have parts if it breaks down, and Customer Care is useless.
UPDATE Now it's up from 1-2 weeks to 3 weeks. Hyandai, this is just plain ridiculous and unacceptable.
Purchased in .
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- 19 likes
We posted a review a year ago, now we have 21,000 kms on the clock and we still love driving it. So quiet and peaceful to drive, so powerful and a great digital sound system on the Highlander.
We rarely drive my new Isuzu DMax as I much prefer driving the Kona electric.
We have taken it on 500km trips you just need to plan your route for a charging tops up along the way as continuous high speed running uses about 20% more energy than when driving under 80kph.
We only use the 10amp household power outlet and have never needed anything faster a...
Purchased in .
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Took delivery 4 weeks ago, engine died on day 1 while driving, wouldn't start, had to be towed away. 2021 model.
Only had around 50 k's on clock. Was in service centre for 2 weeks. Customer "care" was disastrous, Hyundai Roadside Assist operator was quite rude & unhelpful - had no concept of empathy. Issue could be with the ?immobilizer, ? transponder ? fuel pump ? Electrical connection issues. I hadn't driven a kilometer. To say I'm disappointed would be an understatement. What concerns me is that I haven't been able to get anything definitive or concrete as to what is wrong. It seems I've purchased a riddle on 4 wheels that even the manufacturer can't s...
Read moreolve, only speculate on. I will never feel confident or safe driving this car. Suffice to say that this has caused much stress & I will regret this choice in motor vehicle for a long time. Update Received car back 2 weeks ago after being in for repairs for 2 weeks. It appears to be working ok finally. I'm not crazy about the lane keeping assist. Even when I switch it off through settings it will turn itself back on when the car is restarted. Perhaps it could be useful when driving long distances. 99% of my driving is in the city & I find it annoying & distracting. I doubt that I will ever feel good about this car - my confidence in it is still close to nil. Was promised a mechanical report but still waiting. Lodged a complaint with Hyundai but have heard nothing. Focus seems to be on honing marketing practices. Would be better to focus on making a much better car! Promised that the 1st 3 services would be free because of all this trouble (1st service is free anyway), but again have heard nothing. Lots of excuses but very little meaningful dialog & even less follow-up action. Communication from Hyundai & the dealership in general has been inaccurate & poor. My next car will be a Honda or Toyota, they seem to do much better in the reliability stakes. UPDATE 13.6.21 Engine is now shuddering, feels like it's about to stop altogether. Engine Malfunction Indicator is now appearing. Big question.....have I just been unlucky with this particular car or is there a systemic flaw with this model? I have a crazy busy life as it is, this is the last thing I need atm. The car now has only 1778km on the odometer, if you are reading this & are thinking of buying 2021 Kona - I would strongly urge you NOT to.Purchased in at Westpoint Autos for $28,900.
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- 2 reviews
I have a noise from my steering column, it first started around 35,000km and for a new car you do not expect problems with it. I got the worm shaft replaced in December 2020, and this was supposed to fix the noise, but when i got it back from Hyundai, it was worse. I took it back for a second time in January 2021, to be told the whole steering arm now needs to be replaced as faulty. I have been waiting for this part to come in and now coming up to 3 months and the noise is worse, my car shakes when in first geer and the steering wobbles. I am ...
Read morefinding contacting Hyundai is a problem as they are either short staffed or too busy to chase up when the part is coming in. I dont really think they know either. I was also told that they have been getting a lot of calls regarding the same problem, so seem Kona's are not build very well. I would not recommend buying a Kona, unless you are willing to expect problems.Purchased in at Hyundai Dealers.
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
This car would be a 4.5 star rating EXCEPT for the disappointing performance in 1st and 2nd gear while in sports mode. The car short shifts at less than 2000 revs which is very annoying. Hyundai service (Hobart,Tas) today said this cannot be rectified. After 3rd gear, she drives beautifully. If you want a zippy sporty feeling car your only option is to manually shift it in 1st and 2nd gear.
Purchased in for $32,000.
- 9 reviews
- 2 likes
Great features and nice to drive. I've only previously owned small cars, not an SUV, and the interior and boot of this car are less spacious than my previous cars.
The positioning of the headrest is too high if you're 5'3 or shorter. The headrest sticks out from the seat and the bottom part of the headrest (which should be in line with the neck/base of the skull) hits the top of my head, so the only way to drive the car is with my back not touching the seat at all. If I were in a car accident, being thrown back against the headrest would cause my head to be tilted downward and snap my neck. If you're short, avoid this car.
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- 5 reviews
- 7 likes
I work nightshift and have both freeway and dark winding country road to drive each night, and I always feel safe and comfortable in my Kona. I like the layout of the dash display, media system and steering wheel controls, my seat and seatbelt are comfortable and I can see clearly ahead of me which is important due to wildlife on the road. I love the feel of driving this car, it handles so nicely and it's an absolute joy to drive. Good on fuel, and excellent air-conditioning and sound system as well, which was important to me as music is es...
Read moresential for me during night driving. I love the design and look of my car and have received a lot of compliments about how nice it looks. Only thing I don't like is the space saver spare tyre, but it wasn't enough of an issue to stop me from buying the Kona, and I have absolutely no regrets. Boot space is more than adequate for my needs, my family is grown now and it's really only me using the car so it suits me very nicely.Purchased in for $21,000.
My usage: The EV is used for as much city driving as possible and minimise ICE. Commuting, errands, gardening products. I also use it for travel between SYD and CBR. It has the range, although I will stop to recharge for a bit and have a coffee, to ensure I have plenty of spare range at either end.
I've had it for 6 months and 7,000 km.
The load capacity with rear seats down will handle pots up to 50cm diameter. The self driving capability, especially distancing in stop and go traffic, is very stress reducing. The reliability and low maintenc...
Read moree are positives. There are negatives. The lack of a power lift gate is surprising. The front parking sensor only comes on after reverse is selected which is great for parallel parking but useless for much car parking where one enters front forward (and charging points). The Lexen tyres are being replaced in future models. Good thing too. They create too much noise at speed. My normal pattern is to charge Sunday and I usually get a week before needing to charge again. I use a normal extension cord. I can always top up overnight if I need. High speed chargers when going longer distances, of course. The plan to travel to VIC and TAS was interrupted by COVID, so I cannot talk about longer trips, but 300km trips are comfortable.Purchased in at Lennock Hyundai for $72,000.
Purchased car from a dealer as a demo model in their showroom in 2018,this car is a great little car. However for a car that is only 2 years old and gets well looked after the black paintwork around the door frame has already faded and bubbled badly.Also it has rust flecks which have appeared on the bonnet, after inspection they say it is from welding which I questioned the original quality of the duco considering I have 2 other white family cars kept and used in the same way as the Kona. I will definitely look closer when buying my next car. Very slow process in repairs being carried by the dealership.
Purchased in at Hyundai Dealers for $28,300.
Questions & Answers
Have just traded 2017 Highlander on 2022 Elite-ok to use 91 unleaded petrol in Elite as in Highlander?-book says should be 95 preferably
We have used 91 unleaded petrol in our Kona highlander and have not experienced any problems and it is very economical .
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dose 2021 kona active have sat nav installed
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Hyundai Kona OS AWD 1.6L Petrol N Line (2020-2022)No reviews yet | ||||
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Category | Small / Compact SUVs | Small / Compact SUVs | Small / Compact SUVs | Small / Compact SUVs |
Starting Price | $41,990.00 | $46,490.00 | $35,390.00 | $41,990.00 |
Transmission | Dual-Clutch (DCT) | Dual-Clutch (DCT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
Drive Type | All Wheel Drive (AWD) | All Wheel Drive (AWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
ANCAP Safety Rating | 5 Stars | 5 Stars | ||
Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L | 50 L | 50 L |
Engine | Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi | Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi | Smartstream G2.0 Atkinson | Smartstream G2.0 Atkinson |
Engine Code | Gamma | Gamma | G4NH | G4NH |
Max Power | 146kW @ 6000rpm | 146kW @ 6000rpm | 110kW @ 6200rpm | 110kW @ 6200rpm |
Max Torque | 265Nm @ 1600-4500rpm | 265Nm @ 1600-4500rpm | 180Nm @ 4500rpm | 180Nm @ 4500rpm |
Boot Capacity | 374 L | 374 L | 374 L | 374 L |
Phone Connectivity | Android Auto (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wired) and Bluetooth | Android Auto (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wired) and Bluetooth | Android Auto (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wired), Bluetooth and USB | Android Auto (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wired), Bluetooth and USB |
Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Security Features | Immobilizer | Immobilizer | Immobilizer | Immobilizer |
Roof | Hard-Top | Sunroof | Hard-Top | Sunroof |
Companion App | No | No | No | No |
Maximum Towing Capacity (braked) | 1,250 kg | 1,250 kg | 1,300 kg | 1,300 kg |
Maximum Towing Capacity (unbraked) | 600 kg | 600 kg | 600 kg | 600 kg |
Manufacturer Warranty | 5 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
Keyless Features | ||||
Keyless Locking/Unlocking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ignition | Keyless Start/Stop and Remote Start | Keyless Start/Stop and Remote Start | Keyless Start/Stop and Remote Start | Keyless Start/Stop and Remote Start |
Headlights | ||||
Type | LED | LED | LED | LED |
Headlight Features | Auto-Dimming, Automatic On/Off and Delayed Off When Parked | Auto-Dimming, Automatic On/Off and Delayed Off When Parked | Automatic On/Off and Delayed Off When Parked | Automatic On/Off and Delayed Off When Parked |
Safety Features | ||||
Cameras | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | Front and Rear |
Cruise Control | Adaptive (ACC) | Adaptive (ACC) | Adaptive (ACC) | Adaptive (ACC) |
Parking Sensors | Cross-Traffic Alert (Rear), Front and Rear | Cross-Traffic Alert (Rear), Front and Rear | Cross-Traffic Alert (Rear), Front and Rear | Cross-Traffic Alert (Rear), Front and Rear |
Hazard Perception | Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Forward Collision Warning | Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Forward Collision Warning | Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Forward Collision Warning | Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Forward Collision Warning |
Lane Assistance | Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) |
Speed Sign Recognition | None | None | None | None |
Dimensions | ||||
Kerb Weight | 1,395 kg | 1,395 kg | 1,280 kg | 1,280 kg |
Ground Clearance | 178 mm | 178 mm | 177 mm | 178 mm |
Driver Information | ||||
Gauges | Digital Only | Digital Only | ||
Built-In Navigation System | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Heads Up Display | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Voice Control | No | No | No | No |
Digital Radio (DAB+) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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