The Hyundai Kona gets a significant mid-cycle update for 2022. The front end looks sharper, while the interior boasts a more modern appearance. The available turbocharged 1.6-litre engine is now more powerful, while the Kona Electric returns with the same specs. The big news this year is the high-performance Kona N, which can go from 0-100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds thanks to a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine producing 276 horsepower.
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 …
Not all safety recalls are created equal. Some aim to fix arguably trivial problems. The reason we've decided to tell you about this one is that more than 330,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles in Canada are affected. The guilty part? The horn. You see, it appears that water could enter …
Hyundai Canada has made some price adjustments to its 2026 models and at least one of them is now cheaper. Once again available in a single trim level (Preferred), the 2026 Kona Electric starts at an all-inclusive price of $46,966, which is down $2,500 compared to 2025. There are no …
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 …