This is the 8th family car for us at Empire Hyundai and I am very pleased with the experience from beginning to end. Always dealt with Ron Webb and always will......walks us through the process with great efficiency and relaxed demeanor.....very important when buying or leasing a new car! I love my new white Tucson and can???t wait to drive for next 3 years....Thank You 👍
2019 Hyundai Kona SE Review
Best Car I've EVER owned
by Kat from Las Cruces
May 15, 2019
5
The comfort is unbelievable - Technology is awesome - Can't say enough about it. On the 5 hour drive home from the dealership we were trying find something we didn't like. . .4 days later I still can't find anything I don't LOVE about this vehicle!
Long review but Im still in shock with how well I was taken care of. This dealership is top notch. Long story short, they helped me get into the car that I wanted and helped me stay within my monthly budget. The basics: -the entire sales team is very friendly and welcoming and not in the "we want your money AND your first born" sort of way -no pushing me into something that I didn't want -no insisting that I "really could" afford a 2017 -very attentive, understanding, and kind salesman Bill Germano Now, the little things that go a looooong way: (in no particular order) -Bill came and picked me up at my home to come and sign paperwork -he stayed well past the time he should have gone home so I could go on a test drive -the night that I drove away with my new wheels, one of my headlamps zonked out. (Not sure if it was like that before I left, or if it happened after) BUT I sent a text and got a reply right away (this was at almost 8 pm, well after close). Called Alan first thing in the morning and was told "come in whenever you can and we will take care of it right away." I did, and they did! I walked in, told the young man (if you read this Im very sorry I didnt catch your name!) at the service counter my name and he said "Oh yes!! We are SO sorry!! I'll take care of that right now!!" 10 minutes, and I was in an out! Plus he gave me a cookie and a water and another very sincere apology!! -Leah in finance helped me immensely to stay within my budget -while signing my paperwork, Alan was very thorough and made sure I understood everything by answering all of my questions. I could keep going. But honestly, after how well this ENTIRE establishment treated me, I don't think that I'll be buying a car from anyone else!
2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate Review
Great car!
by ValB from North Grafton Ma
May 10, 2019
4
This car is great meets all my needs! The drive is nice and the cabin is comfortable. It has apple car play and lane assist in base model which is great! Great value!
We???ve been looking for an suv with 3rd row for about a month. We did are homework and knew there were only a few that met all are requirements. The Dodge Durango was the stand out, tons of options, styling and size. We looked at several, mostly the GT with a 6 cylinder, this was what we thought was in are price range. That was until we met Paul and Jon. On the lot was a 2017 Dodge Durango r/t, this was the one for us, but didn???t think it would be an option. Well long story short, we talked to Jon and Paul, explained what we wanted for a monthly payment, with are trade and money down we made the deal. I was asked not to say how much we ended paying, but I will say that there???s a photo of me on the wall telling the sales staff to ???beware???..., Lol. Honestly great people, amazing deal. Do your homework, know what you want and go get your new car. I love mine JV
2019 Hyundai Kona SE Review
Best car ever!!
by Rreagan65 from Cape Coral FL
May 5, 2019
5
I love my Kona! I wanted a smaller footprint SUV and this delivers. It’s safe and comfortable and looks amazing!! If you are on the fence, do it!! You’ll love it!
I bought a Jeep, very knowledgeable, explained the functions of the vehicle,. The dealership offers service for maintenance which was important. Extremely helpful and pleasant I would highly recommend this dealership
2019 Hyundai Kona SE Review
A fully equipped perfect size SUV.
by Lama from White Plains
April 26, 2019
5
My Ultimate version is loaded. From full safety package to the turbo engine it is a great drive. included Option list is huge. Infotainment system is top notch. 8 inch screen is high def. You must take it for a test drive!!
Noticed the Kona when it first launched in 2018 and kept it at the top of my list for the eventual replacement of my ailing 2001 Toyota Celica GTS. Finally went for a test drive with the 2019 SE model and bought it the same day. It's primarily a daily commuter so I wasn't worried about missing out on the tubro engine, especially as sport mode fills in the gap when needed while keeping the price down. Went with the Thunder Gray color (it was the one I test drove) and the more I drive it the more I love it. The only thing close to a con I can think of is the all-plastic interior... would have loved to have had some padded elbow rests on the doors but it's really a small nitpick considering just how amazing the seats are as well as all the added features that come standard on the base model. Believe the hype, this is the compact SUV to beat!
Tim was very helpful and knowledgable. Was always concerned that I was having a great experience buying my vehicle. This is my second vehicle from the empire group and won't be my last! Thanks again Tim Gremour!
2019 Hyundai Kona SE Review
Amazing
by SydK from York, PA
April 22, 2019
5
I've had my eye on the Kona since they first came out. Finally took the plunge and got it and I couldn't be happier. It's good on gas and there's a ton of room inside, without being a huge bulky SUV. It's size is perfect. Not an issue for me but I have noticed a slight whistling sound when you get up to speed, caused by the shape of some part of the car (perhaps from the bumper slit?), it amuses me more than anything but someone else may not find it funny.
I felt at ease with all I met. They were helpful and informative and friendly. I would recommend this dealership to a friend :) thank you. Yaaa I???m a Jeep girl now ! 😁
2019 Hyundai Kona SE Review
Excellent Value. SE/SEL Engine feels weak on hills
by TestDroveAKona from Denver, CO
April 18, 2019
4
Test drove a few different trim levels (AWD) at the local dealership including the Ultimate Iron Man model.
I was amazed by the features at all trim levels. The only things I noticed is that the 2L engine feels a bit anemic on steep hills and mountainous terrain (with sport mode off), obviously sport mode made a significant difference as well. If you don't plan on driving Vail Pass on a regular basis, the SE and SEL versions are more than sufficient and fuel efficient. All engine types feel a little sluggish from a stop, but this is minor and easily compensated for. The Select and Ultimate versions feel significantly more sporty, with good acceleration and handling. The HUD on the Ultimate version is cool, yet I don't see much value added for the cost between the Limited and Ultimate.
I'm 6'3 and fit comfortably in the driver's seat. There was sufficient feedback through the wheel, yet the steering feels a little heavy, but is still very responsive. The Kona takes corners really well, almost exactly what one would expect from a vehicle that is half-sedan-half-SUV.
Back seats fit two tall adults comfortably for about 60 minutes, but may be difficult for long road trips. The electronics give a luxury feel to what is otherwise a solid budget mini-SUV.
I'm impressed with the safety features offered on all trim levels. Will likely end up buying the Limited, but the SE and SEL versions are totally sufficient if you aren't planning on regularly driving over steep interstate mountain passes.
Can't beat the warranty or price point for what you are getting.
This is the same one from my google+ review. Post it here again to express my satisfaction about the new Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. Got a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe sport 2.0T AWD with ultimate package from them by the end of March 2016. Loved it so much as of today (April 25, 2016, I may not be able to stop posting in the future as my satisfaction continues). Thank Bill Germano and Alan Toti from Hyundai of Newport to make this happen. I have worked with many other Hyundai dealers, but got the best offer from them. Of course, negotiating price won't be easy and you need to do good homework, especially looking at true car price. Dealers want to make profit for a living just as we want to get the best deal with the money we earned by hardworking. I can't make more comments on price negotiation here because in my special case we talked about only one price from the very beginning. Once the price negotiation is done, no more hassles. I was actually preparing other fighting on the price, but nothing happened. They work very efficiently to finish all the paper work, get the registration and the financing. My initial credit application from Hyundai Motor Finance was rejected, but Alan and Bill turned it over. Some other comments: a. Their 'no negative review' on google+ really means something, especially for car dealer business. I don't quite believe it until I made a deal with them. b. Their building is not fancy at all compared with other Hyundai dealership. If you have some hesitation on this (along with many other hesitations when you are a first car buyer, just as me), here is the point: this might be a reason they can offer a more competitive price, because car buyers eventually pay for the fancy buildings. c. Last but not least, give them a try before you get a Hyundai. I may worth your 2 hour driving to get there.
2019 Hyundai Kona SE Review
I like the was it drive and the safety features
by c wilkerson from lima
April 16, 2019
5
This car is the right size and the comfort is good . I also enjoy the Bluetooth system along with navigation system set up. I like the size as well
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Carvana Review
Easy easy EASY way to buy a car!
by janders5511 from DealerRater.com
December 3, 2018
4.3 (1427 reviews)
My old car was my third minivan in 15 years. Now that my kids are older and leaving for college, I wanted something that could carry 6 or 7 passengers but was ... well... NOT a minivan. I did some research on late model used three-row SUVs, and found the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. (My favorite of my three vans was a 2005 Nissan Quest, so choosing Nissan was easy for me.) Before I started browsing for cars, I applied for credit through Carvana, and was approved. Next, I entered in all of the information about the van I was trading for the Pathfinder. (Beware -- the trade-in amount is only good for 7 days, and it can change wildly in that time!) I was pleased with the trade amount, and it was great that I could shop for my new car and see my down payment and monthly payment for every car I viewed! My specifications were pretty clear -- AWD, less than 10,000 miles, and never a rental car. I found my dream car a few days later, and started the purchase process. It was quite smooth and the directions were very clear about what documents need to be uploaded. When I went to click on "finalize purchase" (or something like that), a red flag popped up...my trade-in value expired WHILE I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CHECKING OUT! I got on chat with Carvana staff right away, and they were able to return the trade in value to NEARLY what it was before the expiration. This is something that needs to be addressed by Carvana -- once a customer is to a certain point in the process, those numbers need to be frozen. So we set a delivery time, and the Carvana rep was pretty much on time considering he was traveling 70 miles or so from the Chicago office. Everything was smooth -- signed a couple more papers, took my Pathfinder for a spin, Eric inspected my trade, and I left within 30 minutes with my new car. I would also like to add that I drove directly to my mechanic, so he could inspect the car and make sure I wasn't buying something with hidden damage. Mechanic said to me, "This car is perfect, like new." Just what I wanted to hear. Thanks Carvana! I am telling everyone I know about you guys. Good to work with you! Janet - 2017 Nissan Pathfinder
2018 Hyundai Kona SE Review
Fun to Drive
by RonS from Greeley CO
May 15, 2019
5
Overall I love my Kona. Limited. The 1.6 turbo has plenty of punch and has the power to pass or merge onto the Interstate without worry. It has minimal turbo lag. Seats are comfortable Interior is a little spartan despite the leather in the Limited. Corners well. Small cargo area but expected in this price range. This is a daily driver and I really enjoy driving it. No quality issues. Highly recommend this car
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