2024 Hyundai Kona - 17 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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What's your favorite thing about the 2024 Hyundai Kona? See how this Kona stacks up against its rivals on Downshift: https://www.youtube.com/@UCBXQM4wXOpzZPcjXMqecArA - Blenders Eyewear 20% off: https://glnk.io/vy905/matthew20 Code: DOWNSHIFT SAVE 5% ON YOUR EMPORIA EV WALL CHARGER HERE: https://shop.emporiaenergy.com/discount/downshift (coupon automatically applied at checkout when using this link) The above links are affiliate links where Downshift will receive a kick-back from your order -- It’s actually not the smallest It’s bigger than the Venue But smaller than a Tucson There’s every flavor imaginable 2 gas engine options 2.0 - for SE and SEL 147 hp & 132 lbft 1.6T - for N line nad Limited only 190 hp & 195 lbft Kona Electric For previous generation Kona N No hybrid or PHEV for this gen Not in the States anyway Bigger now An inch taller An inch wider 6 inches longer Feel that on the interior Super spacious VW Taos Mazda CX5 even New looks Mirage Green Very unique front face with single thin LED Headlights are below (LED std) Auto high beams impressive at this class Front cutout fangs like the CRV, mustang, etc Hope you like black plastic wheel cladding Except for N Line Funky wheels (17-19 in) 19s here on the limited of course Z cut body line Chrome window treatment wraps up into rear spoiler (EV6 lookin) Rear LEd similar to front No exposed exhaust N line get big wing Bigger trunk 25 cu ft Over 60 cu ft Powered and hands frr on limited trim Fuel economy As good as 31 mpg combined FWD As bad as 26 combined AWD N line On the whole worse for this year due to size increase 3-5 mpg depending on spec Transmission CVT for N/A engine 8 speed for turbo AWD Optional on every trim But the electric is just FWD Towing Nah Rear seats Class leading space Even recline a little Interior design This is Hyundai’s new interior design language Will probably wee it everywhere On the new tucson due later this year Materials are still kinda cheap but durable Hard touch plastics on doors except limited But with the low center console it feels open and spacious Dash cubby like toyota - love All controls still physical - love Single bar on steering wheel Steering wheel thought about being flat bottom Bop it style shifter - i5 Honestly the interior is really nice for this class Luxuries Heated seats Cooled seats on limited Heated steering wheel Gets REALLY hot Sunroof option Tech Every single kona gets the big center screen 12 in New graphic and menu structure Feels VERY Genesis now Lower trims get 8 in digital cluster Wireless ACP & AA wired? But if you get nativa nav it’s wired ACP There should be an OTA update to make nav cars wireless Blind spot cameras only on limited 360 cam only on limited Ambient lighting for limited Pretty sweet Key New Key Smart park…on limited Small things Hyundai car PAY…like Apple pay for some reason Charger changed color link vs charge Dual blind spot monitors Removable cupholders Kinda wish the dash cubby was rubberized like RAV4 No eco mode is a little strange No HUD - kinda makes sense for segment Tac only shows redline at 5000 rpm and up Nothing in the cluster that shows speed as digits Weird electrical hum from rear Price Starts 24k As tested 34k Priced too close to Tucson?