How do you like your Hyundai Kona?

I have the 2024 SEL and it’s amazing. I have the AWD, and while the acceleration is a bit slow, it maneuvers well. The size is great, the AWD has been wonderful in different weather, and the tech is impressive. My family thought I paid more than I did because it feels luxurious to them. Most of them drive luxury cars, so that means a lot. I get compliments on it every day and fall in love with it again.

I have a 2023 N-Line (1.6T DCT) with 5k miles (most of that during Summer 2023). I got it because it’s small, smaller than the 2007 Civic it replaced—partly because I’m a terrible parker. If I were replacing my car this year, I probably wouldn’t have gotten the bigger 2024 model. I fell in love with the zippiness during the test drive, and I haven’t been disappointed—only drive in sport mode, of course. It was the only car that made me feel truly confident on the road.

I have a 2022 Limited with the 1.6T dual-clutch transmission. I loved the car but hated the transmission. No mechanical issues, just hated how it shifted. I won’t buy another dual-clutch.

HyundaiEnclave said:
I have a 2022 Limited with the 1.6T dual-clutch transmission. I loved the car but hated the transmission. No mechanical issues, just hated how it shifted. I won’t buy another dual-clutch.

I have the '23 Limited with the same powertrain. Seems fine to me. Smooth shifts. I don’t drive in stop-and-go traffic regularly, though.

I have a 2019 Kona with almost 50k miles. I love it, and it still makes me happy whenever the garage door goes up and I see my Ironman car.

I have a 2022 Electric Limited, and I love it so much. I bought it pre-owned last October and have put about 20k miles on it. It handles well, and I haven’t had any issues. The back seats can feel cramped depending on how tall your passengers are, and the trunk space is relatively small, but you can fold the rear seats down for extra space. I also prefer the look of the Kona over the Crosstrek and CX-3, but that’s subjective.

My girlfriend leased a 2024 Kona SEL over the summer, which has become our daily driver, and it’s been a blast. It’s comfortable, has plenty of cargo space, looks great, has excellent infotainment, and handles smoothly overall. Acceleration can be a bit sluggish at times, but nothing too bad compared to others. We’re only about 2k miles in, but it’s been great so far.

@Masitsa
The plastic armrests aren’t comfy at all.

MYLES said:
@Masitsa
The plastic armrests aren’t comfy at all.

To each their own. Compared to what I’ve driven in the past, it’s been just fine.

MYLES said:
@Masitsa
The plastic armrests aren’t comfy at all.

And they’re not long enough.

I’ve had mine for a few weeks now, and it’s a better ride than my previous Elantra (which unfortunately got stolen two months ago, but that’s a different story).

It’s packed with features and is very driver-friendly.

@Maverick
Mind if I ask where it was stolen from?

Miles said:
@Maverick
Mind if I ask where it was stolen from?

Cleveland.

MYLES said:
@Maverick
Which Elantra did you have? I went from a 24 Kona SEL to a 24 Elantra N-Line and find the Elantra handles much better and is more comfortable.

You’re comparing a compact SUV to the sporty trim of a sedan. You keep commenting about handling as if anyone buys an SUV for that reason. You bought the wrong car for your needs. That doesn’t mean it’s not the right car for everyone. This is a great vehicle for someone looking for something compact, with modern tech and a higher ride height.

The ride quality of the new Kona is likely better than that of the previous gen Elantra. Handling aside…

@MYLES
Yeah, things that cost more usually handle better—what a revelation.

Nadia said:
@MYLES
Yeah, things that cost more usually handle better—what a revelation.

Lol, I know, riveting information. It’s just funny because I’ve heard a lot of people criticize BMW, but whenever I get to drive the 23 X3, it’s an amazing driving experience.

MYLES said:
@Maverick
Which Elantra did you have? I went from a 24 Kona SEL to a 24 Elantra N-Line and find the Elantra handles much better and is more comfortable.

I had a 2020 Hyundai Elantra SE/SULEV.

I have a 2022 Santa Fe with 36,000 miles, and I haven’t had any issues. I change the oil every 3,000 miles, and so far, it works great.

I have a 2022 SE with 132k miles. I average about 1000 miles a week, so it’s tough to find time for oil changes as often as I should. The car has been very good to me. I only had a cracked radiator at around 20k miles, brakes, and a broken radiator hose around 110k. If I were looking at my model Kona now, I would get an insurance quote before buying. My premium jumped, and when I shopped for other providers, I was denied because of the thefts.

@Barack
Yeah, insurance is tough for them.