Is the 2021 Hyundai Kona a Good Car?

2021 Hyundai Kona – Night Trim

The 2021 Hyundai Kona is a small SUV that delivers big on excitement and adventure. It gets great gas mileage from its 4-cylinder engine that responds whenever you put your foot down on the gas pedal. Its strong exterior styling earned it an Editor’s Choice award from Car & Driver magazine. Take one look at the Kona at Hiley Hyundai of Fort Worth and it’s apparent that the award is deserved. The 2021 Hyundai Kona proves that a small SUV doesn’t have to be boring on the outside, isn’t pedestrian on the inside, and definitely not limited under the hood.

Performance and Handling That Delivers When You Need It

The 2021 Kona features two engines: a 147-hp four-cylinder with a six-speed transmission and a 175-hp four-cylinder turbocharged engine with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The standard engine averages 27 mpg city/33 mpg highway and the turbocharged engine gets 28 mpg city/32 mpg highway.

Front-wheel drive is standard on all models, and all-wheel drive is available as an option. The base model Kona rests on 16-inch alloy wheels while the SEL has 17-inch wheels. All other trim packages feature 18-inch wheels with alloy rims.

The advanced handling and suspension systems in the 2021 Kona prevent occupants from feeling the rough patches on the road and let the driver feel connected to the road with a solid feel in the steering wheel. The car’s interior is well-insulated against noise, so phone calls are easily heard and there aren’t any rude interruptions while listening to a favorite song.

All of these features are designed to work in concert with each other in order to deliver a smooth and nimble driving experience that makes the Kona a pleasure to take down the boulevard.

The Interior Delivers Creature Comforts at All Trim Levels

The Kona combines comfort and technology to keep you connected to your car and informed at all times. A head-up display shows speed and navigation instructions so you don’t have to look down or turn your head to check for your next turn. The display is projected onto a transparent popup panel above the instrument display and is visible to the driver in all light conditions. Other technological touches include:

• 8-inch color touchscreen with navigation.
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.
• USB and 3.5mm ports.
• Wireless phone charging.
• Electric seats.
• Heated seats.
• Proximity Key with push-button start.
• Leather seats (optional).
• HD Radio/SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
• Blue Link Connected Car System.
• Power window and door locks.

The interior of the 2021 Hyundai Kona comfortably sits five adults, two in front and three in the rear. Front seats are spacious and designed to cradle the occupant while offering room to move. The rear seat features a 60/40 split for adjustable cargo space. The rear cargo space offers 19.2 cubic feet of space when both rear seats are up, and a total of 45.8 cubic feet of space when both rear seats are down.

A movable load floor allows for the storage of items that you don’t want to leave sitting out in the open. The rear outboard seats have two complete sets of LATCH connectors and a tether anchor on the rear middle seat.

Assistive and Passive Safety Features Help You Stay Out of Trouble

The Kona is nicely appointed with the latest in safety features at all trim levels. Perhaps the most intuitive safety feature is the Driver Attention Warning system. Sensors in the car track your driving habits and can alert you when your driving indicates that you’re becoming inattentive or exhibiting drowsy behaviors. When the car detects unusual or abnormal actions, it sounds an alert and displays a warning message on the instrument panel. The Driver Attention Warning system is unique to Hyundai and is not found in similar SUVs from rival manufacturers. Other safety features of the 2021 Hyundai Kona include:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.
• Lane Keeping Assist.
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning.
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning.
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection.
• Automated emergency braking.
• Automatic high-beam headlamps (optional).

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded the Kona a five-star safety rating, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named the Kona a Top Safety Pick+. These ratings show that the safety systems in the 2021 Hyundai Kona help drivers to avoid just about every potential type of accident that can happen while behind the wheel of a car.

Plenty of Trim Packages and Levels to Fit Your Needs

The 2021 Hyundai Kona has a total of six trim levels and packages that offer something to buyers from all walks of life. The entry-level SEL Plus is nicely equipped while the Night package adds a definite edge to the Kona with LED lighting on the exterior. Buyers who want the best the model has to offer are going to like what the Ultimate package has to offer. The packages and trim levels for the 2021 Hyundai Kona include:

• SE
• SEL
• SEL Plus
• Night
• Limited
• Ultimate

The base model SE features driver attention warning, forward collision-avoidance assist, a rearview monitor, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Bluetooth connectivity for phone calls, and dual front USB and auxiliary input jacks. All-wheel drive is available as an option. In comparison, the Ultimate package offers a power driver seat, leather seating, automatic temperature control, premium audio, heated front seats, wireless device charging, and a power tilt-and-slide sunroof.

The SE and SEL trim levels feature the 147-hp 2.0-l MPI 4-cylinder engine as standard while the Night, Limited, and Ultimate packages come with the 175-hp 1.6-l turbo GDI engine.

Is the 2021 Kona Worth purchasing?

With so many awesome safety, performance, and technology features, the 2021 Hyundai Kona is a great vehicle with several trims to choose from. Come see us at Hiley Hyundai of Fort Worth and take it for a test drive to see how it feels behind the wheel! We offer a selection of Konas in all trim levels and packages. If you’re not ready to come in, try our online shopping service and connect with one of our sales specialists for more information.