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2 out of 5 stars

Neat car, many issues already

Dan Potter, 07/15/2018
2018 Hyundai Kona SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
48 of 62 people found this review helpful

The 2018 Kona is a zippy fun car to drive around. Good gas mileage, better acceleration than reported. Handles great and fun to drive. Big info screen is great and interactive. Issues are these. 1. Headliner keeps dropping down and rattling. Brought to the dealership, they did not have an answer after a week of having the car. Still no solution 2 weeks later. 2. Back hatch does not properly close unless slammed. 3. Apple car play is hit and miss on connecting to the same phone. 4. Sun visors flip up so hard they cause the sunglasses holder to pop open time and time again. 5. When windows are opened in back and front not the whole car shakes, big airflow issue. 6. Storage is tight, very limited with cargo space, should not be considered an SUV. 7. Radio volume is quite lower than expected, dealership did not install antenna when first purchased. 8. The base options on the Kona are much lower overall quality the the 2017 Tuscon we also own. Overall a good little car, sub compact class. 3rd Hyundai we have owned, just the fact that it is a new car design and class, seems to have quite a few bugs that must be remedied in order for this to be a successful new car launch.

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5 out of 5 stars

A good quality small SUV Crossover

JB Smith, 05/29/2018
2018 Hyundai Kona SEL 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

Has a lock-in AWD and a "Sport" driving mode. A Nice rear view camera and side and rear collision monitors.

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Kona New 2018

debra karros, 10/14/2018
2018 Hyundai Kona SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
16 of 20 people found this review helpful

I am experiencing incredible vibration when going on certain roads and a speed of no more that 45 and no less than 30. It disappears at high speeds and does not happen on all roads.

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5 out of 5 stars

Sporty

Sporty, 03/10/2019
2018 Hyundai Kona SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I purchased my 2018 Kona in October 2018. So far I have been pleased with the car. The check engine light came on at about 248 miles. I took the car into the dealer and a 120 point inspection was performed with no problems found. The front right brake made a scrubbing noise while the car was in motion. My car has about 300 miles on it. I had to leave the car with the dealer to check out the tire noise because the noise was only audible when the car was cold, once the car warmed up the noise subsided. Also, you will need an Apple iphone to download Blue Link or Apple CarPlay and most dealers don't have the means or know how to install the App for you, not even for a fee. Other than these issues, there is nothing I can say about the car except it a great car. Other people that see the car for the first time says it's a cute car. I love my car because it's a smaller SUV/cross over.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best ever car!

ellen, 08/23/2018
2018 Hyundai Kona SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

For commute ,I need AWD SUV which has good mileage and Kona is the right one. silent but has a power, very comfortable seat as well as optional package , tech package is really I like so far around 4months. Also safety test, Kona was selected best safest car in group of small SUV. fancy, cozy and also safe. what else?? you will not regret it. try it.

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