8.2
2023 Hyundai Kona N Line Hybrid review
The new Kona Hybrid sits between petrol and electric versions, and challenges a range of electrified small SUVs. It stands out in yellow...
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2022 Hyundai Kona vs 2022 Kia Seltos Comparison
Hyundai Kona
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.9
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Based on the Hyundai Kona HYBRID N LINE
Based on the Kia Seltos GT-LINE (AWD) (TWO-TONE)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
50L
310 to 450 km
50L
340 to 380 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Bigger back seats, boot than old model
- Great multimedia system
- Refinement, efficiency in congestion
Misses
- Intrusive driver-assist aids
- A few cheap-feeling interior trims
- Never quite matched the economy claim
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smartly laid-out interior
- Improved eight-speed automatic
- Impressive infotainment displays
Misses
- Infuriating safety systems
- Awkward turbocharged engine
- Lacking wireless smartphone mirroring
Colours Available
There are nine different colour combinations you can order the Kia Seltos in. Two-tone colour combinations include Starbright Yellow with a cherry black roof and Clear white and Cherry black roof.
Outside of those two-tone multicolours, the other single colours include Starbright yellow, Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L, 0.0 | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 100kW - 206kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6200 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 395Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 4500 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 12.5 | 10 - 12.5 | |
