The award-winning subcompact crossover from Hyundai appeals to Canadians with a great combination of edgy styling and modern technology. The Kona also boasts a pair of efficient gasoline engines rated at 147 and 175 horsepower (with available all-wheel drive) and a fully electric variant providing a range of up to 415 kilometres. For 2020, a new Trend Package adds front and side skirts while offering the possibility to combine the body with a contrasting grey or black roof.
Earlier this year, we brought you top-10 lists of the most affordable cars , SUVs/crossovers and electric vehicles available in Canada in 2025. Now, since many drivers across the country have to face all sorts of road and weather conditions, it only makes sense to shift our focus to all-wheel …
Electric vehicle shoppers in Canada are currently out of luck. Earlier this year, the federal government’s Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program came to an abrupt end due to a lack of funds, eliminating rebates of up to $5,000. And don’t forget Quebec, which also suspended its own incentives of …
Cars big and small now account for less than 15 percent of all new light-duty vehicle sales in Canada as consumers continue to migrate toward SUVs and crossovers. Automakers sure aren’t complaining. After all, these are more expensive and therefore more profitable vehicles. But what if you’re on a budget?
Following a boost of nearly 12 percent in 2023 (the largest annual increase since 1997), new light-duty vehicle sales in Canada rose 8.2 percent in 2024 to 1.86 million units, according to Automotive News Data Center. Declining interest rates are helping make up for prices that keep getting higher and …
The introduction of the IONIQ 5 three years ago cast a large shadow over the smaller Kona Electric , but the latter returned for the 2024 model year with a new generation offering way more interior space and a cutting-edge driver’s cockpit that falls inline with Hyundai’s latest models. Of …
Given the variety of electric SUVs and crossovers now available in Canada, The Car Guide has chosen to split them up by price so you can make a decision based on your budget. Then, looking at all the models available on the market with a starting price of under $50,000, …
Looking at all the subcompact SUVs and crossovers available on the market, the team at The Car Guide has identified the three models that represent the best buys for 2025 . These are some of the most popular vehicles in Canada as they are cheaper and more fuel-efficient than compact …
Representatives from the Canadian auto industry gathered in Ottawa on Tuesday morning to formally call for the end of the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandates brought in by the federal government in 2023 in the wake of Monday’s abrupt suspension of Transport Canada’s incentives program . Some automakers quickly reacted …
Hyundai Canada has officially announced a partnership with Quebec-based Lithion for the collection of electric vehicle batteries and modules for recycling. This new, multi-year agreement follows an initial agreement between the two companies signed in 2021 , which was aimed at validating Lithion’s unique extraction solution technology that recovers as …
Canadians are not letting high prices and interest rates prevent them from getting their hands on a new electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid —thanks to Ottawa. A total of 95,775 Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) claims were made by dealers on behalf of customers during the first half of 2024.
So, which new vehicle should you buy now to get the best resale value in three or four years? That’s a great question. Want some help finding the answer? You can start by checking J.D. Power’s 2024 Canada ALG Residual Value Awards that were announced today. These awards are pretty …
The electric variant of the completely redesigned 2024 Hyundai Kona will go on sale in Canada this winter as initially planned. Two trim levels are available, and we now know how much customers will pay. The base Kona Electric Preferred starts at $46,399, while the more upscale Kona Electric Ultimate …
Hyundai is a regular at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and for this year’s edition, the Korean automaker unsurprisingly cooked up a special version of its fully redesigned Kona crossover. Meet the 2024 Kona Jayde Concept. The first thing that catches the attention, of course, is the custom teal …