HyundaiKona

Name: Hyundai Kona
Brand: Hyundai
Rating: 7.5 (2 reviews)

(2017 - 2023)

Overall owner rating

7.5/10

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What owners have to say

Based on 2 reviews

"Drivers praise the Kona Mk1 for its excellent efficiency, value and practicality, with comfort and reliability also scoring highly. The elevated driving position, battery size, and fuel economy are frequently mentioned. Owners wish for better steering response and increased boot capacity. Overall, the Kona Mk1 is well-liked for its blend of practicality and efficiency."

AI generated summary based on owner reviews

Owner ratings

Comfort

8.5/10

Efficiency

10.0/10

Performance

7.0/10

Reliability

9.0/10

Tech & Audio

8.0/10

Value

8.5/10

I didn't want a big car but I did want a car with a little height, a big battery and reasonable practicality.

Digital Integration

7.0/10

Quality

6.0/10

Practicality

7.0/10

Boot Space

7.0/10

Exterior Design

6.0/10

Usability

7.0/10

Top owner reviews

8/10

Owner since October 2024
Reviewed October 2025

What do you love most about your car?

avg 70 mpg

If you could change one thing about your car, what would it be?

Bigger boot

What would you say would be your overall verdict on this car?

Very happy- looking at newer model

7/10

Owner since July 2025
Reviewed September 2025

What do you love most about your car?

I didn't want a big car but I did want a car with a little height, a big battery and reasonable practicality.

If you could change one thing about your car, what would it be?

Steering

What would you say would be your overall verdict on this car?

7/10

Steve's Verdict

Steve Fowler is a pre-eminent automotive journalist, editor, broadcaster and co-founder of carblah

Friendly and efficient, especially as an EV, though ride comfort and interior quality were mixed. A likeable small SUV that improved Hyundai’s standing significantly.

Who drives a car like this?

AI generated owner profile based on psychographic inference

Favoured by pragmatic, design-aware city drivers and new EV‑curious families seeking confidence, low running costs, and unfussy tech they can trust. Values reassurance and autonomy; enjoys cheerful design, hates fuss; chooses brands that overdeliver on warranty and efficiency. Urban commutes, weekend hikes or coast runs; small households with pets or bikes; wants compact convenience with range and safety. Warmly practical; praises warranty, efficiency and easy manoeuvrability; notes firmer ride and plastics, forgives them for reliability and cost control.

Did you know?

Named after Hawaii’s Kona coast, the badge channels surf‑town optimism—bright colours and playful cladding that make everyday errands feel a touch more like mini‑adventures.

The battery‑electric variant rewrote small‑SUV expectations by delivering big‑car range in a tidy footprint, converting cautious families into confident first‑time EV drivers.

A five‑year, unlimited‑mileage warranty in the UK helped owners say yes to longer road trips and keep cars longer with less financial worry.

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Overall owner rating

/10

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What owners have to say

Based on 2 reviews

AI generated summary based on owner reviews

Owner ratings

Comfort

8.5/10

Efficiency

10.0/10

Performance

7.0/10

Reliability

9.0/10

Tech & Audio

8.0/10

Value

8.5/10

I didn't want a big car but I did want a car with a little height, a big battery and reasonable practicality.

Digital Integration

7.0/10

Quality

6.0/10

Practicality

7.0/10

Boot Space

7.0/10

Exterior Design

6.0/10

Usability

7.0/10

Top owner reviews

8/10

Owner since October 2024
Reviewed October 2025

What do you love most about your car?

avg 70 mpg

If you could change one thing about your car, what would it be?

Bigger boot

What would you say would be your overall verdict on this car?

Very happy- looking at newer model

7/10

Owner since July 2025
Reviewed September 2025

What do you love most about your car?

I didn't want a big car but I did want a car with a little height, a big battery and reasonable practicality.

If you could change one thing about your car, what would it be?

Steering

What would you say would be your overall verdict on this car?

7/10

Steve's Verdict

Steve Fowler is a pre-eminent automotive journalist, editor, broadcaster and co-founder of carblah

Friendly and efficient, especially as an EV, though ride comfort and interior quality were mixed. A likeable small SUV that improved Hyundai’s standing significantly.

Who drives a car like this?

AI generated owner profile based on psychographic inference

Did you know?

Named after Hawaii’s Kona coast, the badge channels surf‑town optimism—bright colours and playful cladding that make everyday errands feel a touch more like mini‑adventures.

The battery‑electric variant rewrote small‑SUV expectations by delivering big‑car range in a tidy footprint, converting cautious families into confident first‑time EV drivers.

A five‑year, unlimited‑mileage warranty in the UK helped owners say yes to longer road trips and keep cars longer with less financial worry.