Hyundai Kona Hybrid

Owned this since August 2024. It isn't the most striking or powerful vehicle on the road but so far, everything has worked like a charm.

The engine is quiet and while the specs on paper aren't outstanding, my car never feels inadequate in terms of pickup. There are times when other cars assume a Hyundai can't move that quickly on the expressway but the Kona can be surprising.

I like the exterior styling, especially the light bars. The interior is very modern - the bright strip running across the dashboard might not appeal to everyone. In terms of tech, this car has everything I want from Android Auto to multiple safety and driver assist sensors.

I wish the boot could be bigger. The back seats could be wider as well.

Been driving over a year+ now. Got it during pre-launch so had free upgrade to elite.

Had an Avante previously so continuing faith on Hyundai with Kona. Not disappointed.

Ventilated and heated seats are awesome. Driving modes quite responsive. Adaptive cruising is awesome especially on slow moving expressway. Sufficient and Efficient for Sg roads.

Pro

Smooth handling for corners

Sufficient torque for pickup and overtaking

Good fuel efficient

Con

Poor boot space

Not entirely very spacious (back seats best for 2 rather than 3)

Been driving my Kona hybrid for more than a month, including a "Test drive" To Genting Highlands. More than happy with the performance, even for long drive to KL.

Even when driving at higher speeds than when compared to on local roads, the performance feels great and I managed FC of almost 18km/l. On local roads, been getting around 20km/l so I've been pleasantly surprised. The switching between battery and petrol powering the engine is smooth and not noticeable.

In terms of features and comfort, the Kona feels great so nothing to complain about, especially at the current competitive price as compared to other similar hybrid models.

Despite the KONA being one of the lower-priced compact SUV available in the market today, even for the Elite trim which I got, you are getting a very futuristic looking car with excellent fuel efficiency, packed load with features.

Ventilated seats are godsend in SG weather and relaxation seats are an amazing plus when waiting in the car. With a light-coloured interior, sunroof, and open centre console (due to gear shift being relocated behind the steering wheel), the car feels very spacious and is a nice place to stay in for long. Not forgetting the dual 12-inch displays with an extremely responsive touchscreen, ambient lighting, automatic power adjusted seats and intuitive physical buttons for the media and aircon controls.

Exterior of the car looks specular, particularly if you get it in a dark colour like ecotronic grey or black which blends with the fenders to get a very cohesive look. The car makes very cute faces in the front (looks like your -__- emoji) and rear (looks like a catfish with the rear lamps as the eyes). At night or under dark conditions, it evolves into a futuristic spaceship, and I guarantee you you will turn heads. Interior looks simple, minimalistic and more importantly does not have any gloss piano black used.

Fuel efficiency is amazing for me with my daily commute to work, averaging around 22km/litre. Car picks up fast when trying to overtake, and suspension is a league ahead of your typical Honda and Toyota. No issues at all with 20,000km+ clocked so far.

This car, despite commanding a lower price tag, is a step ahead its sister Kia Niro SX and miles ahead of the entry Japanese crossovers like Toyota Corolla Cross, Honda HRV and Nissan Kicks. Hyundai has really improved leaps and bounds compared to what it was a few years back. Extremely satisfied KONA Elite owner!

Been driving the Kona hybrid Elite for 8 months, my previous car was a 2010 Toyota.

Why this is a good buy: for a car positioned closer to the "Entry level", this has plenty of features. Automatic tailgate, auto sunroof, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, paddle shifters, heated AND ventilated seats for both front passengers, also electric seats for both front seats, hyundai is able to provide these features which are hardly seen on japanese "Entry level"-ish vehicles.

Drive: easy to drive, pick up speed when needed , very fuel efficient (22km/L easy on my 18" Rim, Elite model). If you go for GL model (16" Rim) will get better fuel efficiency. However I feel the suite of additional features justifies the Elite trim.

One small thing I dislike will be that when going up steep ramps or slopes, engine kicks in and revs up to 3000+rpm, and engine sounds like it's barely keeping up.

Overall a good balanced car. Boot space is ample, suited for our lifestyle where we often go picnicing, camping, fishing with lots of gear.

Oh and to add, I still do frequently get drivers or pedestrians doing a double take, as they wonder what car is this (I drive a black kona, looks great especially at night!)

Firstly, as much as I would love to have the peace of mind with a Toyota, the Japanese are really struggling with their interiors. The Elite trim of the Kona has all the bells and whistles, with creature comforts that I find hard to live without. The exterior styling, although pretty subjective, is daring and more fun than any other car in this category.

Collected this car last week and I am surprised with Hyundai superb technology as compared with Toyota. The car handling and seamless drive are excellent. Very quiet and agile and responsive. The safety features, infotainment and clusters are well place and user friendly. The interior is full of convenience, the exterior looks unique with curve lights.. However, the best you can get with light foot is 18km/L. The pick up is fast and the engine powerful with seamless switch from petrol to battery, at 70kmh and below, it uses the hybrid battery. The boot space is big enough to put 2 full sets of golf bags.