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Hyundai Kona

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 76% Detailed ratings

Price $22,649 – $49,699 Payments

Fuel consumption < 11.8 L/100km

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The immensely popular Kona stands out from most small crossovers with a large selection of models. Gas-powered units deliver anywhere between 147 horsepower and 276 horsepower (Kona N). None is more efficient, of course, than the Kona Electric, which provides up to 415 km of zero-emission range. When plugged into a 50kW DC fast charger, the battery can be brought back to 80 percent in about 64 minutes. AWD is not available with this variant, however.

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The Car Guide rating 76%

Pros

Complete range
Good price/equipment ratio
Eye-catching design

Cons

Limited cargo space
Reliability to watch
No all-wheel drive (Kona electric and N)

Global rating

Fuel economy	7/10
Reliability	5/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	8/10

Small-size electric vehicles (Kona EV)

Fuel economy	8/10
Reliability	8/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	8/10

Subcompact SUVs

Fuel economy	N/A
Reliability	8/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	8/10

What's new in 2023

10.25-inch screen comes standard on the electric model.

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