7.9
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Premium 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 2022 Renault Captur Comparison
Hyundai Kona
Deal Available!
Renault Captur
2024 Hyundai
Kona
vs
2022 Renault
Captur
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
7.9
0.0
Based on the Hyundai Kona ELECTRIC PREMIUM
Based on the Renault Captur R.S. LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
38L - 50L
148 to 450 km
48L
317 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
Head of Content
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
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Surprisingly spacious interior
- Punchy turbocharged engine
- Long servicing intervals
Misses
- Fiddly transmission selector
- Jerky gearbox at low speeds
- Tyre noise remains an issue
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 (+$650)
- Two-tone Metallic Paint (+$1,000)
Colours Available
The Renault Captur is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Smokey Blue
- Atacama Orange
- Flame Red
- Highland Grey
- Iron Blue
- Oyster Grey
- Pearl White
- Diamond Black
Every colour except for Diamond Black is available as a two-tone paint with a black roof.
For entry-level Life models, Smokey Blue solid paint is free, single-tone metallic paint costs $650, two-tone Smokey Blue solid paint costs $450 and two-tone metallic paint costs $1000.
For Life and Intens trims, single-tone and two-tone Smokey Blue is free, and single-tone and two-tone metallic paint cost $650.
People Typically Compare to
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 - 1999 | 1332 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L, 0.0 | 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 206kW | 113kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6200 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 395Nm | 270Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 4500 | 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 14 | 10.5 | |
