7.9
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric review
The last Kona Electric was a bit of an EV pioneer. The new one has taken a big step forward, although the Premium isn't necessarily the pick.
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Scott Collie
2023 Hyundai Kona vs 2023 Suzuki Ignis Comparison
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2023 Hyundai
Kona
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2023 Suzuki
Ignis
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Based on the Hyundai Kona ELECTRIC PREMIUM
Based on the Suzuki Ignis GLX
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
38L - 50L
148 to 450 km
32L
150 to 157 km
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, polished interior
- Smoother, more refined drive
- Space-saver spare rare in this segment
Misses
- Expensive relative to base Kona Electric...
- ...and crosses into Ioniq 5 price territory
- 100kW DC fast-charging isn't great
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Maximum cabin space, minimal footprint
- Funky styling
- Willing, thrifty powertrain
Misses
- Price has climbed considerably
- No active safety tech or ANCAP rating
- Service pricing on the higher side
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 (+$690)
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,190)
Colours Available
he 2023 Suzuki Ignis is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Pure White Pearl
- Burning Red Metallic
- Mineral Grey Metallic
- Super Black Pearl (excludes Shadow)
- Ivory Pearl Metallic
- Khaki Pearl Metallic
All paint colours besides Pure White Pearl costs an additional $595.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, ELECTRIC, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 - 1999 | 1242 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 0.0, 1.6L | 1.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 206kW | 66kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6200 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 395Nm | 120Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 4500 | 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 14 | 12.5 | |
