*When Hyundai first released the upgraded Kona Limited AWD last year, I was shocked. And I remain delightfully surprised with this fun, sporty subcompact SUV. From its futuristic interior design to the LED light display, it’s still delivering all the good stuff the Kona is known for. Let’s get into it.
Sporty and Fun: It’s such a fun car to get around in. Zippy and compact, it handles the curves and bumps in the road like a champ. It’s great for adventure and gives drivers and passengers a light energetic approach to the road. With its 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, you’re not going to get the power you’re looking for on the initial draw, but it gets up there eventually. Once it’s going, it’s on the move. The Kona offers a few different drive modes and I got to test out the snow mode. With good heavy snow in New York, I was excited to see what the Kona could do. It mostly handled the fresh powder smoothly. But the ice, I found a little slippage around curves, even at slow speeds.
I really enjoyed the interior design of the 2025 Kona. With the ambient lighting on the doors and throughout the cabin, the curves and smooth edges of the dash are accentuated and bring up the vibes. It feels a little like a space pod. I especially love the seamless dash and infotainment screen, as it is wide, and clear and blends perfectly with the rest of the curves of the interior.
Other great thoughtful touches were the front cupholder and storage area. Set low with retractable cup holders, this area is super versatile, giving driver and passenger options to configure their items and storage efforts. The armrest was just enough and comfortable, while the low cup holder and storage space created some breathing room.
The design is thoughtful and elevated in a way that brings a new appreciation to the Kona. I often just sat in the car because it was comfortable and great to look at!
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Great Hyundai Tech, with a snafu: Again and again, Hyundai delivers on the tech side. With awesome safety features and drive assist technology, as a driver, I felt pretty safe! In the snow, one of the drive assist features was not available because snow or ice covered the sensors.
While it didn’t dampen my own driving experience, not having access to a feature so important made me question the placement and protection of the “ultrasonic sensors,” which was the issue.
Connecting to your devices via Bluetooth is easy. In the video, you’ll see I was connected via CarPlay without an issue and a cord. Speaking of, there are plenty of outlets throughout the vehicle and a wireless charging pad comfortably placed in the center of the center console, with a secure lip to prevent a phone from slipping out of place.
Overall, however, it was a good drive, fun and delightful. The interior design made a big difference, bringing awe back to driving.
2025 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD:
MSRP $32,000
MPG: 26
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