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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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Comparison
Hyundai Kona
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
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2024 Hyundai
Kona
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2024 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Hyundai Kona
Based on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross EXCEED (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
38L - 50L
148 to 450 km
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$32,000 - $64,000
$31,490 - $56,490
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lots of standard equipment
- 10-year conditional warranty
- Compliant on-road ride
Misses
- Incredibly dated interior
- Uninspiring drivetrain
- Disconnected steering feel
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$740)
- Pearlescent Paint (+$740)
- Prestige Paint (+$940)
Colours Available
Solid White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond prestige
- Red Diamond prestige
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Titanium metallic
- Black pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
These finishes cost $740 except for the prestige colours, which are $940.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 - 1999 | 1499 - 2360 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L, 0.0 | 1.5L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 206kW | 94kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6200 | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 395Nm | 199Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 4500 | 2000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 14 | 10 - 12 | |
