Costs & verdict
Everyday costs, plus how reliable and safe it is
Costs, insurance groups, MPG and CO2
In simple terms, as a cash buy, the Kona is bit more expensive than an equivalent Skoda Kamiq but cheaper than a Ford Puma. The same usually holds true if you're buying on PCP finance, although this does vary month to month according to manufacturer special offers.
The official fuel economy and CO2 emissions of the 1.0 T-GDi Kona are nothing to write home about but the Hybrid model is seriously frugal. It delivers its best fuel economy in urban environments, although it's still respectably efficient on a motorway. Low CO2 emissions make this the Kona to go for if you're a company car driver paying benefit in kind (BIK) tax.
The case for range-topping Ultimate trim is even harder to make, despite the fact that it comes with loads of creature comforts as standard. The regular petrol model (not the Hybrid) is available in sporty N Line, but unless you've fallen in love with the more aggressive looks, it is hard to recommend.
Reliability
Hyundai did very well in the What Car? Reliability Survey, finishing in sixth place (out of 31 brands) in the overall league table. That was one position below Skoda, but above Ford, Kia and Volkswagen.
