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 2024 Kia Seltos Comparison
Hyundai Kona
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Kia Seltos
2022 Hyundai
Kona
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2024 Kia
Seltos
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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8.2
7.7
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Based on the Hyundai Kona HYBRID N LINE
Based on the Kia Seltos SPORT+ (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
50L
310 to 450 km
50L
345 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$29,850 - $45,270
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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
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drives and handles well
- Practicality up there with class leaders
- Full safety suite in this specification
Misses
- Halogen headlights, no auto wipers?!
- Turbo-AWD option is thirsty, not that fast
- Hard, scratchy interior plastics
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$595)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.
The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
- Mars Orange
- Pluton Blue*
- Snow White Pearl*
- Steel Grey*
- Gravity Grey*
- Fusion Black*
- Neptune Blue*
- Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
- Clear White & Fusion Black roof^
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 1.6L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | 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 | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 12.5 | 10 - 12.5 | |
