While not overly large, the Kona’s cabin is well-designed, although little of the exterior funkiness makes its way inside. As for steering, it's entirely pleasant, with a quick ratio that makes the vehicle feel light and maneuverable. All figures are EPA estimates and for comparison purposes only. I saw just over 32 mpg in a week of mostly highway and suburban driving. Finally, the Ultimate trim level is the only one that comes with automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control and a handy head-up display, which projects useful information like vehicle speed onto a separate combiner panel that pops up from the dashboard. How much does this South Korean excellence cost? 2020 Hyundai Kona Limited, DCT All Wheel Drive, For complete recall information please contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to, Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2019. It's an SE model and the safety features should be standard on all cars. Two Tone Roof available on Premium GT only. The Kona I'm evaluating here checks out for around $31,000 including destination fees. Lower-end models come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that's good for 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque, figures that compare very favorably with what's offered in rival models. This is typically measured in liters (3.2L, for example), though sometimes it is expressed in cubic inches. To appeal to a broad range of drivers, the Hyundai Kona is offered in five trim levels, from entry-level SE to highfalutin' Ultimate. There's a problem loading this menu right now. View all accessories: Exterior, Interior, Electronics, Cargo Smooth, responsive shifts and effortless cruising are at your command via the available 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission. The bottom three use the base 2.0L engine, while the top two get the turbo 1.6. It should be far quicker than an HR-V or Trax, and its steering is orders of magnitude better than the Nissan's, which is more standoffish than a moody teenager. (Note, however, that Hyundai’s Elantra sedan with this engine can hit 41 mpg on the highway). Apple CarPlay is a registered product of Apple Inc. Android Auto is compatible with Android phones running Android 5.0 or newer. There are five trim levels. You’re the driver of your life, so take the wheel and experience it. If you can't handle green like this, a palette of other colors is offered, which includes the requisite black, white, silver and gray, but a searing orange and a denimlike blue are also on the menu. In quick corners, the Kona reacts more like a hatchback than a crossover, and the taut suspension is just about ideal—so long as you don’t expect a Lexus level of bump isolation. Whatever one thinks of the Kona’s appearance, its true appeal lies in the fact that it actually has the moves to back up its looks. This vehicle's backseat is comfortable, but a little more legroom would be appreciated. We have America's Best Warranty and more. Sure, the front seats are fine, but rear-seat kneeroom and headroom are tight—call them just tolerable for a six-footer. Flanking the screen are handy physical buttons to directly access the main system functions. One type of Automatic Transmission is the Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) which doesn’t have a fixed number of gears. Three available driving modes – Comfort, Eco and Sport – allow you to match your drive to your surroundings. Most of the issue comes from the shift points. In 2011, "Dodge Ram" was rebranded as "Ram". These use efficient LED technology on the Premium GT trim. The Kona is probably more enjoyable to drive than any of its major rivals, perhaps with the exception of Mazda's CX-3.