Video Summary
Here is the summary of the YouTube video:Both cars have improved significantly since their initial releases.
These "sister cars" will compete for consumer money.
The Kia Niro EV used to be the Kia e-Niro.
The updated Niro EV has more of a chiseled look.
The Hyundai Kona has not changed its name.
The Hyundai Kona's charging port is asymmetrically positioned, which is aesthetically unpleasing.
The side profile looks nicer on the Niro EV.
The Hyundai Kona nose looks like a cartoon hippo.
The Niro’s nose is more chiseled and defined.
The presenters prefer the Niro's defined nose.
The Hyundai Kona has fully body-colored wheel arches, but the Niro has bumper-colored ones.
The reviewers prefer the body-colored arches of the Kona EV.
The reviewers find the Niro’s side to be "just lines for absolutely no reason."
There’s a random hole in the rear of the Niro to provide extra aerodynamic-ness.
The reviewers found that the Kona EV's rear is more "glamorous".
The Niro’s boot/trunk offers 475 liters, while with the seats down it is at 1,392 liters.
There is a 20-liter frunk in the Niro.
Both cars are five-seaters with dual-screen setups.
The Niro feels “a bit boring” internally.
The Niro has recycled eucalyptus trim, although does not smell like eucalyptus.
The reviewer likes the sustainability elements in the Niro.
The reviewers like physical buttons in the car.
The driver’s screen is well-positioned, not blocked by the steering wheel in the Niro.
The design in the Hyundai Kona is more “clever”.
They thought the Niro could be said to be dated internally, with less spirit and enthusiasm.
Both cars get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard (requires a cable).
The Hyundai Kona has an 11-kilowatt charger, which is excellent to note.
A 100-kilowatt DC charger would give you ten minutes faster charging time (41 minutes)
The cars could charge another car in an emergency.
Both cars can charge each other.
With 215 horsepower, Niro is not a particularly fast EV.
It isn’t what you may call quick at all.
Hyundai Kona's rear and front ends are more unique than the Niro’s, and it wins this head-to-head.
The Kia Nero steering is lighter.
The Kona's steering has more weight to it than the Niro.
There is lane keep assist in the Niro.
Rear seats are great for two; middle seat is a bit narrower; better headrests and the front seats are slimmer.
Rear view isn’t as nice from inside of the Kona.
Volvo EX30, though smaller and priced comparatively, could also be an option to consider.
The Volvo has a good reputation but may not have a large-enough interior.
They then tested how far back the front seats went.
Hyundai Kona’s peak charging rates are more aggressive than the Kia e-Niro, although they even out.
The Niro would struggle a bit more in range during the winter months, as opposed to the Hyundai Kona.
Hyundai Kona is better to drive, has a few unique things and is more affordable.
A good warranty matters when purchasing a car second-hand.
After an overall, the reviewer declared the Kona a slight winner for overall pizazz.
