hyundai kona review 2023

The 2023 Hyundai Kona looks like it’s been to the gym and the Apple store: bigger inside, cleaner outside, and with an available twin-screen dash that looks the business. The 2.0-litre petrol with its easygoing auto is perfectly fine for the commute, while the 1.6 turbo AWD adds proper shove and a touch of mischief if you’re feeling frisky. Ride and handling are tidy rather than thrilling, and the cabin materials feel a notch classier than before. Back-seat space and boot are usefully improved, so the weekly shop won’t require Tetris-level planning. Safety tech is generous across the range (AEB, lane and blind-spot helpers), and Hyundai’s 5-year, unlimited‑km warranty helps keep the blood pressure down. In short, it’s a polished small SUV that aces the everyday, and only pretends to be a hot hatch when you specifically ask.