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5 out of 5 stars

Love my new Kona

Paula, 01/03/2020
2020 Hyundai Kona SEL 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
48 of 53 people found this review helpful

This car has everything I could possibly ask for and more. Not sure I will take advantage of all the technology i offers, but maybe in time. Very comfortable ride height - not too low for this older person, but not so high I have to pull myself up into it. Plenty of room without being too large for me to handle. So glad they came out with this model.

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4 out of 5 stars

Very Happy with Kona after exploring many options

Cindy from Virginia Beach, 12/23/2019
2020 Hyundai Kona Ultimate 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
51 of 57 people found this review helpful

I really wanted a hybrid. I loved my Ford Cmax so much I was on my third when Ford stopped making them. So I was on the hunt for a new car with a hatch back. I looked a the Toyota Prius and Rav 4 hybrid but I felt like Cinderella, the Prius was too low to the ground and the Rav 4 was too big. I looked at the Kia Nero but there was no get up and go unless you used the sport mode which seems counterproductive in a hybrid. I gave up on the hybrids and looked for cars with 30 MPG or more. I liked the Subaru Cross-track but again, it felt too big. I test drove the Hyundai Kona and it felt just right! It had power (I got the turbo/ultimate) good looks, nice trim package, all the safety features you could want and the phone charger. It would have gotten 5 stars but what the heck, no power liftgate? and why only 30 combined mileage with such a small car I don't get it! I love the heads up display, the heated seats, the style (although I would rather all matching color on the side, my husband likes the black on the side) and it can get onto the highway as my Cmax could! I looked at a lot of cars and I feel like the Hyundai Kona is just right!

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SEL plus 6 months later

Randy, 07/04/2020
updated 01/12/2021
2020 Hyundai Kona SEL Plus 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

Every review I've seen complains about the trans and many reviews about how the turbo engine is not smooth either. We got the SEL Plus with base engine/trans. It works smoothly and reasonably well in traffic. Never felt I was holding anyone up. Cruise held +/- 2 mph up and down hills. Returned 33 mpg at 79 mph on interstate with hills. Seats are comfortable for a wide guy like me. Much better than the Tucson, not quite as nice as Santa Fe. We have a 2020 SF Limited and had a 2017 Tucson. After 6 months, car is still pretty much like new. Runs even better after breaking in. No complaints whatsoever. Does exactly what it's supposed to. And is fun to boot. Don't exclude the lower trim levels.

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5 out of 5 stars

So fun to drive!

Cind, 03/16/2020
2020 Hyundai Kona Ultimate 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful

I got the Ultimate with the turbo engine and heads up display. This car rocks! I couldn't believe it when I got on the freeway and punched it. So much response and so comfortable too. Handles great! Smooth ride. Perfect size for zipping around. The heads up display is awesome. It shows a little speed limit sign and your speed, as well as other information right in front of you. You can even adjust the height and location of where it displays on the screen. Blind spot and lane assist are new for me. So cool. They are on the heads up display also. The 8" display with radio, phone, NAV, backup camera and all that is really nice to use. Great sound from the radio. Love this car!!! Only negatives may be if you need more cargo space and interior material used could be nicer. For cargo space you wouldn't be buying a subcompact SUV in the first place if that was a concern. The dual clutch is weird. It sounds and feels like driving a stick (says this in the manual) but it shifts really quickly from gear to gear. And if you just step on it you would not feel it at all.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome SUV!

DavidinCT, 09/08/2020
2020 Hyundai Kona Ultimate 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Purchased a 2020 Ultimate AWD about 5 months ago and still in love. Have not been driving much due to COVID but have 1300 miles on it now and it has been a lot of fun. Build quality seems very good and I typically have only purchased german made cars previously. Would absolutely purchase another Kona and would highly recommend.

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