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.
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Scott Collie
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2024 Hyundai
Kona
vs
2024 GWM
Tank 300
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How they stack...
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Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
38L - 50L
148 to 450 km
75L
713 to 773 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$32,500 - $71,000
$46,990 - $60,990
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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
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tough looks, plush cabin
- Boosted performance
- Capable 4x4 underpinnings
Misses
- Unbearable lane-keep assistant
- $10,000 premium over petrol version
- Thirsty in real-world conditions
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)
NA
Colours Available
Fossil Grey is standard, with the following finishes a $595 option:
- Dusk Orange
- Lunar Red
- Crystal Black
- Pearl White
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 - 1999 | 1967 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L, 0.0 | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 206kW | 162kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6200 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 392Nm | 380Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 4500 | 1700 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 14 | 9.6 - 12 | |
