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
2024 Hyundai Kona vs 2023 Peugeot 3008 Comparison
Hyundai Kona
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Based on the Hyundai Kona ELECTRIC PREMIUM
Based on the Peugeot 3008 GT SPORT 1.6 THP
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
38L - 50L
148 to 450 km
53L
85 to 387 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$50,075 - $84,790
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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
- Excellent ride and handling balance
- Dashing design
- Smooth powertrain
Misses
- Sub-par camera quality and so-so infotainment
- Panoramic sunroof affects rear headroom
- Untenable price rises and feature deletions
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 (+$690)
- Premium Paint (+$1,050)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 - 1999 | 1598 - 1997 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L, 0.0 | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 206kW | 121kW - 147kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6200 | 3750 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 395Nm | 240Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 4500 | 1400 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 14 | 10.5 - 16 | |
