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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric review
The last Hyundai Kona Electric was a bit of a pioneer in Australia. The new model lobs into a busier market, and has a bigger challenge ahead of it.
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Scott Collie
Hyundai Kona vs Mazda Mazda 6 Comparison
Hyundai Kona
Mazda Mazda 6
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2024 Hyundai
Kona
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2024 Mazda
Mazda 6
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Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
38L - 50L
148 to 450 km
62L
434 to 471 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$32,000 - $64,000
$36,290 - $55,685
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, grown-up interior
- Pricing hasn't risen for the new car
- Less torque makes for a better drive
Misses
- Premium is almost Ioniq 5 money
- 100kW DC fast charging is average in 2024
- Driver assists remain a Hyundai sticking point
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Versatile engine
- Classy inside and out
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lagging infotainment tech
- Thirsty in the city
- Tight back seat
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)
NA
Colours Available
The following finishes are no-cost options:
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Jet Black mica
- Deep Crystal blue mica
- Platinum Quartz metallic
The following are $795 options:
- Rhodium White metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
The 20th Anniversary comes exclusively in Artisan Red or Rhodium White metallic finishes, at no extra cost.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 - 1999 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L, 0.0 | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, 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 - 206kW | 140kW - 173kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6200 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 395Nm | 252Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 4500 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 14 | 13 - 14.5 | |
