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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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Not the best

I bought the 2018 kona within the first month it came out. It had 28 miles on it. At first I loved it and then ended up having so many issues with it. Thank God I leased it. I had my horn just stop working. A piece of the side paneling fall off when driving on the thru way, I went thru two sets of tires. Also I had a callibur break and I had to have a brand new alternator put in. This was all within 2 1/2 years. I just turned the car in at 28K miles to try something else.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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car is ok some problems that I can not get fixed

Good is ok in some aspects. Have some things I think are not correct. But again dealer told me things I hear are normal. I do not think so because they are getting worse.

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 Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Kona limited

The car is very stylish and comfortable. I love it so far. It does respond to the speed very well and it feels very safe inside. Cool looking from the outside. A huge upgrade from other versions to the Limited. Small and comfortable car with the advantages of an SUV.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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new car

I just bought the 2020 Kona and love every feature. Car is reliable. Handles well in rain and windy situation. I have recommend this cares to others

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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Great car!!

Sad to see I am bringing car to my son to use. Both a 23 year old and 67 year old enjoy driving car. Handles well, drives well stylish. Peppi enough for the both of us. Looking to buy an additional one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Most fun car I’ve ever had!

This car is so much fun, with the 1.6T motor in there it zips around like a go cart, with awesome gas mileage, and how comfortable it is, I give the Hyundai Kona a 5/5 rating!

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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Best SUV for the money

Car handles like a toy, extremely easy to steer and is a pleasure to drive. Apple car was a surprise added bonus . My compass rear view mirror Comes in handY when I get lost. Fun car to drive that provides great gas mileage

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Kona is an awesome car

The Hyundai Kona is an awesome car and I really enjoy driving it....Great car for the money with all the safety options I wanted and real power with the 1.6 Turbo engine.

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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Great SUV

I have the Ultimate 2019 Knoa and It's a great car, gets 33 mpg in town and 35 on the road, but it has no back hatch release, wish it had. I miss that greatly. Other than that I'm very satisfied with the SUV nice size easy to handle and has quite the pick up and go!

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

I haven't been in love with a car in a long, long time until I bought my Kona. Blind spot sensors have saved me multiple times. Back up camera is a great feature too. The thing that surprised me the most is how aerodynamic the Kona is. When driving on the interstate I can't feel the 18 wheelers when I pass them or when they pass me. The way the car interfaces with my cellphone is amazing. I recommend the Kona

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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