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Kona Hatchback

Hyundai Kona 1.0 TGDi 48V MHEV Premium 5dr Review

Category: Small SUV

Section: Version review

Fuel type:
petrol
Gearbox:
manual
Doors:
5 doors
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Review

The model

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The hybrid version has low CO2 emissions on its side, but otherwise the Kona is outclassed by the many other small SUVs available to choose from at this price. The Ford Puma is more fun, the T-Roc more comfortable and the Skoda Kamiq more practical.

The trim

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Adds plenty of kit to that you get with entry-level SE Connect trim, including bigger alloys and a larger 10.3in touchscreen infotainment systems. The price jump is too big for us to recommend Premium trim, though.

The engine

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The cheapest way into a Kona doesn't get you blistering performance. Acceleration stops short of being frustratingly sluggish, but 0-62mph in 11.9sec isn't great for a modern small SUV.

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Key information

Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH11.9 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol
GearboxMANUAL

Available colours

MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure

47.1

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

374

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

137

g/km

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