2021 Hyundai Kona

Average Score

Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5
4.7
(1299 Reviews)
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    9.3
  • Features
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    9.3
  • Build Quality
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    9.2
  • Fun
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    9.4
  • Reliability
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    9.3
  • Performance
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    9.1
  • Exterior
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    9.5
  • Comfort
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    9.1
  • Interior
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  • Styling
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Reviews

Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5
4.7
(1299 Reviews)

BH
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BRENDA H.
2021 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/26/2023
Verified Review

Peppy and reliable

This car is reliable and really goes when you need it to. The seats and interior are comfortable and good looking. The sound system is just right for my needs (and I am a music lover) It feels like luxury at a budget price. The cargo space is a little small but I did not notice that at purchase.
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10

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EVANGELINA P.
2021 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
05/19/2023
Verified Review

after purchasing brand new noticed had engine issues

has issues with engine, when trying to accelerate the car tugs and RPM goes up to 5 sometimes 6, doesn't matter weather condition, time or number of people in the car. even driving normally on the street the engine tugs, happens at whenever and regularly
    Value
  • 5
  • Build Quality
  • 5
  • Reliability
  • 5
  • Exterior
  • 7
  • Interior
  • 7
  • Features
  • 5
  • Fun
  • 4
  • Performance
  • 4
  • Comfort
  • 7
  • Styling
  • 7
Hyundai Motor America responded on 05/22/2023 08:52 AM

Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. A specialist from our Headquarters will be in touch with you to investigate further. ^cc


MS
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Mary Lou S.
2021 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/17/2023
Verified Review

For me this vehicle is perfect. Not a lot of bells & whistles so I won't get distracted

I use my vehicle for art shows & I have no problem getting everything in with the seats down. I use every inch of space. I like a vehicle that is reliable & this works for me. I find the service department always takes care of my needs
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10

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RICHARD B.
2021 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/16/2023
Verified Review

Great EV

The Kona is a wonderful EV. Great acceleration. High quality. Three years in with little maintenance and no repairs. Much better value than other we considered such as Tesla. Would make the same purchase again.
    Value
  • 9
  • Build Quality
  • 9
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 9
  • Interior
  • 8
  • Features
  • 9
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 9
  • Styling
  • 9

JG
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JOSEPH G.
2021 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/03/2023
Verified Review

Sick ride

2021 model is soooooo Nice looking. I have the 2.0, and it feels decently quick, and I LOOOOOVE the dct transmission, coupled with the shifttronic. Headlights are bright and easy to change. Car is very quiet on average, and only makes noise when glong above 2000 rpms. Even then it's relatively quiet.
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10

JH
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JAMES H.
2021 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/29/2023
Verified Review

A worthy investment

My 2021 Kona provides incredible value for the quality & technology of the vehicle. Serves as a 2nd car in our household but provides convenience for everyday errands & light travel. In fact, this car gets more use than our primary vehicle (Lexus RX 350). Very happy that we purchased our Kona.
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 9
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 8
  • Interior
  • 8
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 7
  • Performance
  • 7
  • Comfort
  • 7
  • Styling
  • 9

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VICKIE K.
2021 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/25/2023
Verified Review

Better Than I Expected For the Price

I tried out many makes and models of cars, old, new, large and small before I bought my brand new Kona. The first thing I noticed was how quiet and nicely finished the car is. On the test drive it held the curves and felt wonderfully solid. I was surprised at the engine response and the smoothness of the handling. After having it for several months I began to appreciate the high mileage. And when I had to move a lot of items from the storage unit, I was amazed at how much I could get into what seemed to be a small car! I've been driving the car for two years and it has never let me down. Best of all, it was the least expensive car I test drove, even compared to the used cars. I LOVE my Kona!
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 9
  • Styling
  • 10

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BRENDA M.
2021 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/23/2023
Verified Review

Kona Is for Short People

I Love my Kona, that's it. I'm 5'2, it's the perfect all SUV for me. Great gas mileage, plenty of room, even when traveling. I would purchase another if I had too, but had to be identical to mine now.
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 9
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10

KB
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KEVIN B.
2021 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/19/2023
Verified Review

Economical with a feel of sporty

I bought just as transportation to work but wound up enjoying it. The rating on build quality doesn’t reflect overall vehicle, but the rear windows noise is very disappointing. It’s the first thing discussed when someone asks about the car.
    Value
  • 9
  • Build Quality
  • 7
  • Reliability
  • 9
  • Exterior
  • 9
  • Interior
  • 9
  • Features
  • 9
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 8
  • Comfort
  • 8
  • Styling
  • 9

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BRADLEY T.
2021 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/19/2023
Verified Review

Good handling

Handles well. Ride can be a bit rough on a bumpy road. Controls are intuitive. Cargo area is generous for its class. Could use a bit more acceleration (turbo version provides that). Lumbar support is adjustable and adequate, but not stellar.
    Value
  • 8
  • Build Quality
  • 8
  • Reliability
  • 8
  • Exterior
  • 8
  • Interior
  • 8
  • Features
  • 7
  • Fun
  • 8
  • Performance
  • 7
  • Comfort
  • 7
  • Styling
  • 8

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ELIZABETH M.
2021 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
04/15/2023
Verified Review

Transmission issues. Dangerous driving.

Car is a great car comfortwise. Haning and steering wonderful. The car hesitates and jerks and from stopped position and at slow roll. Does not respond when gas pedal is pressed half the time. Dangerous!! Very scary to drive when car hesitates and doesn’t respond. Third hyundai and last. Dealer says it’s an issue with this model kona due to dual clutch transmission and turbo. Will not fix it.
    Value
  • 1
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 1
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 1
  • Performance
  • 1
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10
Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/19/2023 09:46 AM

Allow us to have a further look at your vehicle concerns. A team member will be in touch with you shortly. Thank you. ^cc


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JESSICA M.
2021 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/15/2023
Verified Review

Cute little Kona

I like the Kona because of its cute size. Only gave a 4 star because it has less trunk/hatch space than I would like. Way less than the Elantra trunk. It’s comfortable and fun to drive. Pull down drink holder in the back seat is a plus.
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 9
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 9
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10

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KATHY W.
2021 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/15/2023
Verified Review

Hundai Kona

For the money it is a great little car I just want a car that is reliable and will take me where I want to go when I want to go. Don’t care about luxury. With all the safety features and warning systems I feel very safe in it.
    Value
  • 9
  • Build Quality
  • 8
  • Reliability
  • 9
  • Exterior
  • 8
  • Interior
  • 8
  • Features
  • 8
  • Fun
  • 9
  • Performance
  • 8
  • Comfort
  • 8
  • Styling
  • 8

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JEFFREY S.
2021 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/14/2023
Verified Review

Great car for a new driver

Perfect car for a new driver that has to do highway driving. The safety features are a nice peace of mind for parents of new drivers. The styling also is modern and pleasing to the eye. I would consider this model again
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10

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NIKO C.
2021 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/13/2023
Verified Review

Very smooth

Vehicle is very smooth and quiet on the road even when left idling hard to tell engine is running and the handling is very good love driving it feel very much in control of vehicle. Also the audio quality is excellent
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10

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RALEIGH I.
2021 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/12/2023
Verified Review

The dealership is very professional. The business and salesman were the best you could expect.

The Kona is an excellent vehicle and gets wonderful gas mileage. Service dept was very good, too. Free oil changes and tire rotation for the first 36,000 miles. Overall, I would say, the dealership was as good as one could find.
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10

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TAMMY L.
2021 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/08/2023
Verified Review

Great

Extremely happy I chose this vehicle and the Salsman listened to my likes and suggested the Kona and I love it! Great service! I will return when it’s time to trade up! I will buy another Hyundai! Great brand!
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10

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KELLY F.
2021 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/08/2023
Verified Review

Reliable and sporty

I like this car more than the Jeep I owned before it and the Mercedes. It’s sporty and reliable, but feels safe. I would definitely recommend this car to friends and family. It’s a great value for the money.
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 8
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 8

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Cynthia S.
2021 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/07/2023
Verified Review

Best compact suv

Best small compact suv. From appearance, fuel economy, handling and ease of use along with the great Bluelink feature, this car is worth the price. I would definitely buy this vehicle again but I figure my present Kona will last for a long time
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 9
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 8
  • Features
  • 9
  • Fun
  • 9
  • Performance
  • 8
  • Comfort
  • 8
  • Styling
  • 10

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PETE R.
2021 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
04/06/2023
Verified Review

Too many issues not worth paid price

Paint issues, engine jumped time and continual excessive oil consumption - company doesn't want to stand behind brand and fix the known issue. Too many return visits to the Dealership costing loss of time and gas $. I will NEVER buy another Hyundai vehicle.
    Value
  • 1
  • Build Quality
  • 1
  • Reliability
  • 1
  • Exterior
  • 8
  • Interior
  • 8
  • Features
  • 8
  • Fun
  • 8
  • Performance
  • 1
  • Comfort
  • 8
  • Styling
  • 8
Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/07/2023 02:44 PM

Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. A specialist from our Headquarters will be in touch with you to investigate further. ^cc


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