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
Hyundai Kona vs Toyota Corolla Cross Comparison
Hyundai Kona
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Toyota Corolla Cross
2024 Hyundai
Kona
vs
2024 Toyota
Corolla Cross
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
38L - 47L
148 to 357 km
36L - 47L
155 to 282 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$32,500 - $71,000
$33,980 - $51,380
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Exceptional fuel efficiency
- Great space inside
- Good to drive
Misses
- Interior is pretty basic
- Halogen daytime running lights
- $3750 extra for the GXL is worth it
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)
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$575)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$575)
- Metallic Paint (+$575)
Colours Available
- Glacier White
- Frosted White*
- Stunning Silver*
- Eclipse Black*
- Atomic Rush*
- Lunar Blue*
- Moondust Grey*
- Jungle Khaki
*Premium paint costs $575
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 - 1999 | 1987 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 0.0, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 150kW | 112kW - 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 - 6200 | 6000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 265Nm | 190Nm - 202Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 4500 | 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 14 | 13 - 14 | |
