HYUNDAI KONA 2025: A GREAT CAR FOR NON CAR PEOPLE!

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The second-generation Hyundai Kona 2025 is presented as a mainstream, family-oriented compact SUV, building on the success of its predecessors. While praised for its practicality, spacious boot, and a significantly improved interior featuring familiar screens from higher-end Hyundai models, the design language is described as 'confused' and 'oddly looking,' with a 'RoboCop' aesthetic. The reviewer highlights the abundance of physical buttons for climate control as a positive safety feature. However, criticisms include the use of hard-wearing, sometimes cheap-feeling materials, a gray interior color scheme that is not to everyone's taste, and uninspired headrests. Real-world range is estimated at around 210-220 miles for the larger battery version, which is seen as not a significant improvement over the previous generation. Charging speed is also noted as a drawback, with the car only supporting just over 100 kW charging. Despite these points, the Kona is recognized for its comfortable ride, ease of driving, and standard features like a heat pump and vehicle-to-load capability, making it a practical, if not particularly exciting, choice for the mass market.