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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 Skoda Octavia Comparison
Hyundai Kona
Skoda Octavia
2024 Hyundai
Kona
vs
2024 Skoda
Octavia
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Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
38L - 50L
148 to 450 km
45L - 50L
257 to 340 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$32,000 - $64,000
$31,690 - $53,890
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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
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Segment-busting practicality
- Sharp pricing, well featured
- Mature European road manners
Misses
- Australia still gets old 1.4 TSI donk
- Aisin auto not as sharp as a DSG
- Most people will still choose an SUV
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)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,400)
Colours Available
Candy White is standard on the 110TSI Style and Mamba Green is standard on the RS. The following finishes are available for an extra $770:
- Moon White metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Magic Black pearl
- Lava Blue metallic
- Brilliant Silver metallic
Velvet Red Premium is a $1100 option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 - 1999 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L, 0.0 | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 206kW | 110kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6200 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 395Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 4500 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 14 | 9.6 - 11.65 | |
