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 Genesis GV70 Comparison
Hyundai Kona
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Genesis GV70
2024 Hyundai
Kona
vs
2024 Genesis
GV70
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
38L - 50L
148 to 450 km
66L
647 to 746 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$32,500 - $71,000
$70,500 - $126,475
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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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Plus, high-end cabin execution
- 2.5T AWD is more than enough
- Drives and rides well against rivals
Misses
- No wireless Apple CarPlay
- Front parking sensors don't auto activate
- Limited sales support outside east coast
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 - 1999 | 2497 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L, 0.0 | 2.5L, 3.5L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, TURBO V6, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 206kW | 224kW - 360kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6200 | 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 392Nm | 422Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 4500 | 1300 - 1650 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 14 | 10.5 - 11 | |
