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.
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/clu90fnzm0001884d2mwe2tnt.jpg)
Scott Collie
2024 Hyundai Kona vs 2023 Mazda CX-3 Comparison
Hyundai Kona
Deal Available!
Mazda CX-3
Deal Available!
2024 Hyundai
Kona
vs
2023 Mazda
CX-3
Select Variants...
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
0.0
7.9
7.3
0.0
Based on the Hyundai Kona ELECTRIC PREMIUM
Based on the Mazda CX-3 G20 EVOLVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
38L - 50L
148 to 450 km
44L - 48L
277 to 322 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$32,500 - $71,000
-
Save with CarExpert
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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Super easy to drive
- Sturdy build quality
- Tasty white and tan interior
Misses
- Tech is showing its age
- High-speed handling isn't ideal
- Thirstier than expected
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)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/clvcywim30000892uav3z55bi.jpg)
People Typically Compare to
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC, MULTI POINT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, ELECT DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 - 1999 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L, 0.0 | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 206kW | 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6200 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 395Nm | 195Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 4500 | 2800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 14 | 13 | |
