Video Summary
Here’s the requested summary:- The Hyundai Kona Electric is priced at $188,888.
- It is powered by an electric motor producing 133 bhp and 255 Nm of torque.
- The range is around 456km with a 48.6 kWh battery.
- 0-100 km/h takes 9.9 seconds.
- The front exterior has been drastically redesigned and its pixel line looks like Ioniq 5/6.
- It has a cluster of lights resembling the Santa Fe.
- It has no grille, but has a charging port in front, with an exactly same shape as in Kona Gen 1.
- The charging port takes up to 350kW DC fast charging and supports V2L.
- It has wheels with aerodynamic function, not the reviewer's favourite pick.
- The car comes in base trim, and sunroof trim. This one’s a sunroof trim.
- The power tailgate opens up to 466L, expandable to 1400L with rear seats folded down.
- There’s a cargo netting and a variable boot floor for you to hold down your stuff, with tyre mobility kit & V2L adapter for powering things outside.
- The rear has pixel design continuous to the single line tail light, very nice touch pixel designs here for the EV variant and then signal cluster here.
- It features power tailgate
- There is a 3-Pin plug inside the cabin that allows you to run aircon and power a laptop.
- The car is equipped with rear aircon, and USB-C fast charging ports
- The interior has 12.3 dual inch infotainment system, instrument cluster with high refresh rate for the driver in the front.
Good: The car feels very capable and user friendly. It is also easy to drive in the city. The interior feels upscale for the segments. Includes plenty of safety features.
Bad: The price and some competition from the range within make the decision a tough one. Also you are able to hear a little bit of road noise.
Overall the Kona is a good choice, it’s a “Go Try."
