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2018 Hyundai KONA consumer reviews

$19,500–$20,800 MSRP range
side view of 2018 KONA Hyundai
(208 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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Smart choice

I am very pleased with my purchase. After months of researching and test driving small crossovers and a few new cars, the Kona is the only vehicle I found that met all my requirements. All wheel drive, decent ground clearance, good gas mileage, comfy and luxurious interior and a fun sporty look that distinguishes it from every other boxy thing on the road these days.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very disappointing

I am surprised by all these great reviews. I loved the look of the Kona and thought I was going to buy it until I took it for a test drive! I was so disappointed! It felt heavy and noisy. Not at all zippy. I test drove 6 cars before I got into a 3 yo VW Tiguan which drives like a dream. Love it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Excellent automobile for the price

This car has all the features I looked for when I went shopping for my new car - quiet cabin, comfy seating, rear view camera, and Apple Car Play. The cabin is roomy and fits my 6? 5? guy with leg room to spare. It handles great with an excellent steering response and it?s subcompact design makes the suv feel like I?m driving a smooth sedan.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Brand new!

I?ve had it two weeks. It has all the bells and whistles. I love it! It?s fun to drive and I love all the safety features.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliability comfortable sporty very enjoyable to d

This car ? is he perfect size for me . I love the pop up screen ? so I can pay more attention on the road. Thanks

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Fantastic commuter car

This vehicle is great for commuting. The only downside I've found so far is the time to accelerate, but that was an easy concession to make for the style, gas mileage, comfort, and incredible warranty.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very Nice features

The car has plenty of leg and elbow room. It's economical and a very good looking car. I bought the surf blue sel for my daughter and she loves it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The best small SUV ever

He is really handsome with his futuristic line. I have never seen anything so user-friendly and high tech like the onboard computer, touch screen and head-up display. It is powerful with its turbo engine and double clutch gearbox. Its seats are enveloping and very comfortable. It is really nice to drive ... +++

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I have ever owned!!!!

love it.. love it.. love it. love it...what more can I say!!! best in its class !!! Hyundai you did a super job with this vehicle!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun and sporty crossover

We were looking for a car that would be easy for my wife to get in and out of with her arthritis, but yet have the performance and room we were looking for. We have 2000 miles on it so far and love everything about it. We got the limited model, 1.6 turbo AWD. Extremely fun to drive, comfortable to sit in, and plenty of options.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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