2020 Hyundai Kona Reviews

I bought my car new and have owned it for less than a year. At about 10k miles, the engine started making an odd clicking noise. I am now at just about 15k miles and the engine has idled and shut off on me in the middle of a U-turn. I took it to get it serviced that day, and it looks like it might need some serious work... Not expecting this with a new car at all. Hyundai fortunately has some pretty good warranty programs, and therefore this shouldn’t be a huge out-of-pocket cost. That being said, I don’t think I would recommend the 2020 Hyundai Kona to anyone.

I have owned my Hyundai Kona (limited) for 8 months and love it so far. In terms of aesthetics, it is spacious, has really clean lines, the apple play sync is a must for the navigation. I paid extra for the ceramic coating and it was worth the extra charge. When washing my vehicle it is so slick and easy to clean. Performance wise, it drives so smooth. When considering this vehicle I also test drove the Toyota ch-r, which is of similar size and shape, and there was no comparison to be made. The Hyundai felt immediately superior. The only con I have to say is that the trunk is a bit small, smaller than my previous coupe and that takes some getting used to.

NO, I would not reccommend buying a Kona until they get rid of problems. I bought the car a in Nov and as of today I have driven it about 4 hours. When I picked it up it up the battery had to be jumped (excuse was lights were on in car dealership). Drove it 3 hours, parked it in my garage and next day it would not start, they came, jumped the battery, took it to dealership and changed the battery. I got it back the same afternoon. Parked it again in garage and the next day it would not start.!! They came, jumped it again and took it back to dealership. After a week and a half they decided that the radio was draining the battery even when the car was off (due to defect), that was several weeks ago and they are waiting for a new radio and battery. I was also initially told to start the car daily due to a lack of battery insulation in origional battery. I t is December and I have not had a car for all of this time. My family wants me to take them to return the car as they believe that it is a LEMON. I like the carbut am now worried about it. I bought a NEW car with a 10 year service because I am a elderly woman. I loved my old Hyundai but I would not reccommend this one.

I have the 2020 Hyundai Kona Highlander variant and at around 11000 kms and only 9mths old, I'm having engine issues. Heard clicking in engine, was told engine needs to be replaced 4-6wks on order. Day after they took that comment back and advised the engine will need to be pulled apart to photograph faulty part and have Hyundai assess first. They may only replace faulty part, instead of whole engine. Seeking engine replacement if anything as this is unacceptable for a new car.

Beautiful car fun to drive until yesterday. Less than a year old 12k on the odometer and the engine died. Towed to the dealership this morning needs a new engine and 4-6 weeks or more repair time....what?!?!? Absolutely abysmal for basically a brand new car!! My VW despite some issues at over 400k fired up every time. Was thinking about buying a Hyundai for myself, after seeing what happened with my girlfriends car I don’t think so. Even talked with the CAA guy this morning he said he sees this all the time with Hyundai’s.

My 2020 1.6T AWD has excessive shaky issue when idle or at stop light. Not realize when new till couples months ago (< 5K miles). Went to three different locations Hyundai service, same answer from them, no error code and cannot duplicate the shaky issue. Even escalated to Hyundai Consumer Affair Dept. With Case#: 171979XX but they don't admit there has problem. Note: when the first time in service, I have talked to the service advisor, he said the tech felt the shaky, but there has no error code, so don't know what to fix. I think Hyundai knows the issue but there has no fix at this point or the number of complains were too small that they don't care that much. The new car is for my wife, she loves it but cannot stand this issue, she's so angry that paid this amount of money to buy a new car with issue. I am going to raise my voice to BBB to see what they can help.

Overall love my Surf Blue Kona 2020 SE. I've had it for almost 3 weeks now and had to have it towed due to gear shifting issues. It randomly made reverse and park unavailable to me, which is a catastrophic failure in my book. This made the key unable to be removed and thus drain the battery / make the car vulnerable to theft. Luckily it has a good warranty and the tow was free, but a new car like this should NOT be having issues like this right out of the gate. Unsure if the sports mode is what made the gear shift get wonky, but it sucks feeling like you can't use your car the way you want to because of mechanical failure to do what its designed to do.

I like the way I sit higher for better visibility. It has many practical features like power driver's seat, heated front seats, heated side mirrors and self-adjusting rearview mirror for night vision. It is fun to drive and responds well. The android car app is great for navigation and the screen size is perfect. The adjustable lumbar support is good especially for road trips. The only thing I wish it had is an inside hatch release. Other than that I am very happy with my compact SUV. It is not too big or too small.

Im not happy with my 2019 kona 1.6T as i have had the check engine light come on 3 times now. I have the plug in code reader and plugged it in and said all cylinders had miss fired. 3 times now and not had it even a year yet. It also has like a idle issue when i sit and the car is running it shakes/vibrates the whole car. Also had some issues when i start up and take off it like sputters like its not getting gas or something. So unhappy with it. Also last week just noticed that when i go to lock the car the passenger door makes a weird buzz noize. Anyone else have these issues?

The Hyundai Kona is an excellent small-size SUV with outstanding gas mileage and a smooth ride. State of the art amenities allow seamless transition between mobile phone and car touchscreen. Gas mileage is approximately 30 mpg which leads to lower cost of ownership through the lifetime of the vehicle. Smooth ride and while horsepower is lower, it is not noticeable and the vehicle is capable of significantly fast acceleration. Touchscreen allows full transition of mobile phone capabilities in a hands free environment that makes driving significantly safer. Standard safety equipment included.

I was drawn to the 2020 Hyundai Kona by its style. Of all the makes and models in its class, it has the sleekest style. It offers an impressive exterior color selection as well. I chose the Kona sel model. My Kona sel offers many safety features such as, lane assist, blind spot monitoring(including a lighted symbol in side mirrors), programmable door locking selections, cruise control with following distance setting, and wrap around air bags, just to name a few. One safety feature that this particular model does not have a is a factory installed alarm system. This feature is available on other models, and does typically reduce insurance premiums. Additional features of my Kona include apple CarPlay, Sirius XM radio, push to start, engine and tire pressure check, service settings/notifications, etc... This particular model did not include remote start, which I do miss. Whatever may be “missing” on my Hyundai Kona is more than made up for by the factors that sold me completely! Price, gas mileage, and warranty! No other car in its class gives you this much bang for your buck. All the features I have mentioned and more for just over $20k! It is frankly amazing. This plus the over 30 mpg would have been enough to bring me to the table, but I was beyond doubt that it was the car for me once I was given the rundown on the warranty offered by Hyundai. 6 years/60,000 miles bumper to bumper. No other car maker does that! And when I say bumper to bumper, I actually mean it! Including all electronics! Even the radio! And the ac! I am pretty content investing in a vehicle that the manufacturer will stand behind in that way!

Overall, I love the vehicle. It has a lot of great safety features like lane departure warning and collision warning which are super helpful. I also love that it has apple CarPlay so I can easily connect my phone and use GPS, send texts, receive and make calls, and control music. I love the high ceilings in the car, even super tall individuals can fit easily and comfortably in the vehicle. The car has tons of cargo space, especially considering its small size and can fit more than I expected. I wish the car had some extra features like heated seats, heated mirrors, and keyless entry/remote start, but those are relatively minor issues.

The drivability is overall nice and the vehicle is overall nice it lacks some base level bells and whistle‘s that similar vehicles from General Motors would have and the trunk space it is just absolutely tiny only reason I went with this one is that my daughter fit in the back pretty well and she’s not a very big girl she’s only 5 foot five normally I drive the Elantra‘s but the new Elantra was so small in the back my daughter couldn’t fit in it part of me regrets getting in the car because of such little trunk space compared to my own vehicle before however having a warranty and lower car insurance with this new one is the only reason I went through with it.

I have not had any issues with my 2020 Hyundai Kona sel. I purchased it about one year ago as my first car, and it is affordable, has great gas mileage, drives so smooth, and it is very reliable. It comes with a great package too. It is comfortable to drive. It is the perfect size for my needs. Not too small, but not too big. It is a four door, so there is a back seat for passengers, but the seats can also fold down to provide more space with the hatchback for storage.

I have only had it a month. The turbo gives it plenty of power for the small SUV. The safety features are great. Love the adaptive cruise control and use it daily on the 2 lane highway that leads from our small town into the larger town I shop in. It is comfortable and pretty inside. The cargo space is very small so most of the time my groceries end up in the backseat too. The backup camera is very large and the quality is excellent. The color (burnt orange) is beautiful.

I've only owned this SUV for 2 DAYS, and I can't say enough good things about it. I test drove and compared it to the Honda HRV and a Subaru Crosstrek. The KONA beat out the HRV hands down, and although the Crosstrek had more cargo space, the options on my Ultimate trim level sealed the deal the same day as the test drive. Moreover, the saleswoman was patient and listened to my needs. I took a 20 min test drive and put the KONA through its paces - this vehicle was responsive, the screens easy to understand and maneuver through, and the LIME GREEN color fun and definitely noticeable on the road. It draws smiles and curiousity. Now all I have to do is add window tinting and side body molding. Can you say, A-W-E-S-O-M-E ?!?!

Love my car. Love the shape. It is a small SUV. When I was buying it, I went online first for the review. Reviews online do not say exactly how this car is. I went for a test drive and I signed right away. The speed, the material inside the car. Seat are adjustable so if can feet anybody. Apple carplay included for people with apple. I think we can add the blue link. One of the best features from Hyundai. The fact that my car can prevent me for going out on my driving lane and for hitting the car in front of me was amazing.

I love that it is all wheel drive. We drove it on a pretty treacherous back road in the woods and had no problems. Putting it into the lower drive setting was great so as not to use the brakes. It has a pretty good size trunk space. I like that this space has a thick plastic matt to help keep it clean when you transport mulch bags and such. I love the driver’s assist mode. Great backup camera. Very comfortable for longer trips. Simple dashboard. Great a/c system, even has feet vents for the back seat passengers. Mileage is the only downside. I had an Elantra before that got crazy good mileage, like 45 miles per gallon on the highway. The Kona is more like 30. It really guzzles the gas if you accelerate too fast or drive more than 75 mph we’ve found. I wish it had a lever to pop the trunk from the front seat and also wish the button on the key would pop the trunk.

This car drives really smoothly and is insanely comfortable! I used to drive a 2006 mini cooper and the Hyundai Kona has been an upgrade. I haven't had any problems with it so far. The pickup is great (definitely better than my old car), and putting the car in sport mode definitely gives it a fun zip. I feel extremely safe in this car! It has a lot of safety features, such as blind spot cameras and a sensor which monitors how well you are staying in your lane. It also gets great gas mileage and I rarely have to worry about filling up the tank too often. I love this car so much!!