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Video chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:30 What is the Kona?
2:27 New exterior
4:08 New interior
5:46 Brand-new engines
6:17 The Kona Electric
7:48 Prices and decision

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35 responses to “NEW Hyundai Kona Electric REVEALED – better than a Kia Niro? | What Car?”

  1. Tram. Avatar
    Tram.

    Looks better in person.

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    1. Brian Avatar
      Brian

      I’m not sure. The front had shades of Beluga Whale for me….. Colour can make a difference though….

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    2. DC Various Vids Avatar
      DC Various Vids

      Looks more like the Citroen Cactus now. Used to have a style of its own, sadly no more.

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  2. Rui Avatar
    Rui

    They could have skipped the hybrid version imo.
    edit: hope there weren’t compromises to the platform because of that.

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    1. Brian Avatar
      Brian

      I think some car makers will begin dropping standard (non plug-in) hybrids from their ranges altogether fairly soon…. I think legislation requiring hybrids to have the potential to cover X miles on battery alone, will be along soon. Only plug-In hybrids are able to do that. Standard hybrids cannot.

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  3. Brian Avatar
    Brian

    At £38k for the fully electric version, it’ll be a harder sell against some strong competition…… That said Kia/Hyundai have proved to be some of the most efficient EV’s around. That might matter to some…..

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    1. DC Various Vids Avatar
      DC Various Vids

      Wonder if they’ve solved the Hyundai & Kia self draining 12v battery system.

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  4. androo4519 Avatar
    androo4519

    I like it a lot but fast charging is surely a must these days. Might be a dealbreaker for some so it seems an odd decision.

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  5. Paul Taroni Avatar
    Paul Taroni

    From the back end it looks like it’s pants are falling down……..

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  6. TL Avatar
    TL

    £8k premium over the hybrid and £13k over the petrol equivalent? Way too much. It is no wonder why interest in EVs are declining over the past year. How can a working class person like myself afford EVs? I can only afford to buy used cars at around £10 to £15k max.

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    1. bbbf09 Avatar
      bbbf09

      MG4 is same price as Ford Focus £26k. Don’t think anyone ever put Ford Focus in the rich mans plaything. £10 to 15k would surely put you only in 2nd hand terrritory anyway – even for petrol cars. As for 2nd hand EVs I notice a BMW i3 now in that range <£15k...and used Teslas now approaching ~£20k. Given most EVs are only a few years old you might have to wait a while to have choice in sub £15k though. (p.s. the affordability of EVs has to be balnced against where, how you charge it and how much mileage you do ... I charge at home on night time tarriff at 7p/kwh. This means I have 300miles range for about £5 - something that would be approx £50 in petrol/diesel. My high mileage commute means fuel used to cost £250 a month - but is now only £25 per month - so the savings of £225 per month easily makes an EV very affordable to me .

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    2. Sad Niskanen Avatar
      Sad Niskanen

      @Loz Etchells exactly, Im salesperson and getting 60k car basically free

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    3. Sean Mullery Avatar
      Sean Mullery

      @Mark Robins absolute bell

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    4. Mark Robins Avatar
      Mark Robins

      @Sean Mullery 🤣

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    5. TL Avatar
      TL

      @bbbf09 It’s still not starting price of £38,000 , that’s my point. I simply cannot afford to buy it even when it is 5 years old and with a clapped out battery. At least I can afford a 5-year old Focus with an engine that can last another 10 years, just like the one I currently am driving.

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  7. Samson Ermias Avatar
    Samson Ermias

    It looks amazing do you know when is available in the UK?

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  8. paul taylor Avatar
    paul taylor

    As with all Kia a Hyundia car’s give them a few years and they look very dated, and this one looks way over designed, strips of led DRL’S don’t help at all.

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    1. Mark Mills Avatar
      Mark Mills

      Completely agree, they always age really badly

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  9. Marky Mark Reviews Avatar
    Marky Mark Reviews

    Too expensive. yes I know EVs have ben expensive but with Tesla price cutting these models now look over priced. Unless the dealers are going to discount (quietly)

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  10. What Car? Avatar
    What Car?

    Does the new Hyundai Kona look like a big improvement? 👇

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    1. 80Y3R Avatar
      80Y3R

      Looks nicer on the inside than the niro I ordered.. annoying as it still hasn’t turned up

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    2. Colin Goode Avatar
      Colin Goode

      In a word errr, No. Slow charging speed & price let it down. Styling is a bit bland as well. I’m still looking for a cost effective 5 door hatch EV which I’m pretty sure will have to be a used model, prices for which seem to be dropping nicely.

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  11. woody1569 Avatar
    woody1569

    I think it’s a great update from the last one and it will go far.

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  12. A A Avatar
    A A

    I like it 🙂

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  13. Habit7 Avatar
    Habit7

    Exhaust tips?

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    1. SHROOMY Avatar
      SHROOMY

      Not on the EV. Only on the N-line petrol.

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    2. Habit7 Avatar
      Habit7

      @SHROOMY yes obviously, but why talk about petrol spec option on a EV review.

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  14. Daniel Avatar
    Daniel

    The price difference between the petrol and electric models is ridiculous. Surely Hyundai/Kia can be more competitive given the number of EVs they sell. Price has to be closer to £30,000 for the Kona to out sell the MG 4 or 5.

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  15. 80Y3R Avatar
    80Y3R

    So.. it won’t be 38k for the basic otherwise it’s be more than the Kia and that isn’t the model

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  16. M B Avatar
    M B

    Twin exhausts to jettison all those electrons 😂

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    1. SHROOMY Avatar
      SHROOMY

      That’s only for the petrol version.

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  17. Kevin Carson Avatar
    Kevin Carson

    Can’t help thinking that those lights in the lower rear end are not going to last long and must be prone to damage

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  18. PSW 77 Avatar
    PSW 77

    The Kona and Niro didn’t have the same battery, that’s why the Niro was never recalled!

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  19. Pete S48 Avatar
    Pete S48

    The blue model is so bland looking at the front.

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  20. Sam Bomorse Avatar
    Sam Bomorse

    I’ve got the latest Kona Electric and the best I’ve managed is 314 miles from a charge and several times I’ve got 300. And that’s with mixed motorway and city driving.
    No car in this class is as efficient in the real world. The new Mégane E-Tech has a terrible real world range and the iD3 and Born are the same.
    I will almost definitely be upgrading to the new Kona when my lease ends.

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