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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 Mini Countryman Comparison
Hyundai Kona
Mini Countryman
2024 Hyundai
Kona
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2024 Mini
Countryman
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Hyundai Kona
Based on the Mini Countryman COOPER SE ALL4 MINI YOURS (HB)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
38L - 50L
148 to 450 km
36L - 61L
86 to 464 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$32,000 - $64,000
$45,000 - $77,990
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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
- Untamed dials up design fun factor
- Good real-world EV range, engaging dynamics
- Boxy form lends for good passenger space
Misses
- Too darn expensive
- Missing key assistance features
- PHEV loses 45L of boot volume
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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Colours Available
The 2024 Mini Countryman, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Nanuq White
- Midnight Black II
- Melting Silver III
- Smokey Green
- Legend Grey
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 - 1999 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L, 0.0 | 2.0L, 0.0, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 3, TURBO 4, INLINE 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 206kW | 92kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6200 | 4500 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 395Nm | 220Nm - 580Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 4500 | 1300 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 14 | 9.5 - 11.1 | |
