Used 2023 Hyundai Kona Consumer Reviews
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Tired of walking
Wayne Keating, 07/27/2023
2023 Hyundai Kona N Line 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
28 of 32 people found this review helpful
Little did I know you can’t drive this vehicle in bumper to bumper traffic. The double clutch transmission heats up. The manufacturers solution? Find a safe place to pull over until it cools down. Try that in the mountains of British Columbia. Another suggestion was to wait in traffic with the break on until there are is several vehicle space in front of you, then creep forward. Try that on a four lane highway. As soon as space comes open the cars beside you fill the gap. If you have a trucker behind you, getting paid by the mile, your going to get your facial features adjusted real quick. This car is for town driving only.
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BZ, 02/24/2023
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
So far, it's just what I expected. I checked a lot of reviews, for this category of cars, Edmunds, Car and Driver, Kelley Blue Book. I personally went and saw three cars I had selected. A Kia Seltos, a Subaru Crosstrek, and the Kona. In my opinion. The Crosstrek is a "Glorified" Station Wagon, the Kia Seltos seemed cheap (front seats were hard and uncomfortable) the Kona, seemed just right. We got the Kona Limited because we wanted all wheel drive, and the turbo engine. Owning a classic 1997 Honda Prelude SH, and a 2004 Mazda RX8, we are used to "instant acceleration" and response. I know that's a big challenge to live up to, especially for a small SUV, The Kona did not disappoint.
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Fun car, but annoying headlights
Mitch, 10/02/2023
2023 Hyundai Kona SEL 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
My first EV experience. I had a Ford Escape as a rental and a power window got stuck down the first day, so I was lucky to change cars and was excited to try an EV. I remember always admiring Konas. It's a small car and the cargo area was very limited for three people. Car handled well and super fast and responsive with instant torque! Seats were firm and fairly comfortable. 8 way power driver's seat and a height adjustable passenger seat is very much appreciated as many cars don't offer that on any trim-line. On a full charge I got around 260-70 miles. Other than being a car that's too small for my needs, There were only a couple of things that bothered me. Hyundai KIA has a trend of using silver plastic buttons on the dash and console. Not only is it blinding when the sun reflects off it, you CAN NOT read the words on the buttons during the day, because they are backlit by ice blue lighting! But the real issue was the headlamps. I spent time in an area with winding streets and hills. The headlamps are very bright, but they do not spread out... they just cut off, so as you are turning a corner, you don't see anything until the light makes it's way around the curve. And same going uphill... it's just bright light on the bottom and blackness above till the car points up! Someone else mentioned this as well, so it's not just me. OK... and I'm not a big fans of push buttons (or knobs like in the Escape) for the transmission and having to keep looking down to check. Well, anyway, this 2023 Kona is the last year for this generation and as I'm writing this review, the totally new 2024 slightly larger Kona is arriving at dealerships... but I thought I'd put my two cents in anyway.
Full of value and fun to drive!
Mike, 12/25/2022
2023 Hyundai Kona SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2023 Kona SEL this summer, and very happy with my choice. Looked for a small SUV for more seating, more cargo capability, and better visibility: my now “summer” vehicle remains a 2013 Audi TT convertible. Have been pleasantly surprised by the comfort and performance of the Kona. I’m 6-foot-2, and don’t fit in some cars, but very comfortable driving the Kona. Car has enough pep in the engine and drive train to make driving fun (obviously, not even near the Audi) but who needs to make everything a drag race? But now I can consider more than one passenger, and actually carrying bulky items home from store. The Kona comes standard with so many options (e.g., driver safety features) it’s nice not feeling nickel-and -dimed by the dealer for options. The styling (mine is the red, with black rook and accents) was more interesting than the rather boring styling of the American car makers. Great gas mileage (30 city, 33+ highway). Add in Hyundai free maintenance and exceptional warranty, great value in a small SUV.
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Quick & Quite & GOOD GAS Milage
Walter N Bryant, 02/06/2023
2023 Hyundai Kona N Line 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Had a 2019 Kona and loved the Kona but 2 yers after buying it got a recall notice on the engine, took it in and they did some things to the engines CPU and said its good to go, but the engines oil was getting dark quick so was changing oil at 1/2 the miles for required oil change, that helped the gas milage some. I traded it for a 2023 Kona N line and I like it a lot, because its quite and get better gas milage, has a better ride, handles the same is ease to get in and out of, has GPS in the car that I do not need to use my I phone to get it from. am a big guy 6'4" 290+ and have room to spare for this senior, don't have many miles on it so far, and the upgraded engine runs good so far......WNB
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