2021 Kona Electric facelift photos now out ...

Their logistics is so inept, or are they doing it on purpose? They ship one bolt each, and then more nuts and washers? Are these some jokes?
When it comes to Kona's marketing, it is not so completely invisible in Poland, at least when it comes to the ICE version. Overall, however, Hyundai's ads disappear in the crowd of others, especially Skoda and VW. Indirect advertising, e.g. through journalistic tests, is also visible, but it does not stand out from other brands, and even other Kia and Hyundai models. When it comes to EV models, it is hardly surprising, because our demand for this segment is still in its infancy, although automotive enthusiasts discuss it fiercely. However, as long as prices are such a big barrier, EV sales will be low. In our last year, only 1/3 of new car sales were private purchases, 2/3 were companies and offices, possibly rental companies (although this segment of the market was hard hit by covid). Korean cars have a good reputation, but as long as the majority of sales are carried out on the secondary market, cars from Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France will be in the lead, and this gives an advantage to European brands. I personally use or until recently used four Kias, now I occasionally drive the company's Kona EV and I cannot say a bad word - these are well-made, safe and durable cars, even if the manufacturer saves on high-quality interior finish or does not provide strong drives (does not apply to EV Kona, of course ). For fun, I was recently considering whether it would pay off to buy an EV for commuting to work, but I would have to be foolish to incur such expenses only for the pleasure of using EV. Low juice costs cannot compensate for a high initial investment, high insurance cost, and a completely unpredictable resale price. In addition, there are currently no government subsidies for EVs and due to covid they should not be expected too soon.

 

Thanks for your interesting note world is very small these days. My wife and I were looking at the Chevy Bolt and the Kona and we both preferred the Kona. We found it rides better, has much better seats, more safety features (smart cruse) and the inside was nicer for the same price. Now GM came out with updated Bolts and dropped the price by $5000 of the base package in the US. What does it mean to us in Canada is hard to tell. Also apparently has much better seats, nicer interior.
We love to drive our Kona when we can - hahaha. In spite of these problems we plan to keep it. I wouldn't know what to buy now. The 5 and 8 year warranty will cover the problems - if any pops up.

 

Here, Bolt was not and is not offered, which is a pity, especially as it would be a real threat to the well-rated Renault Zoe. As for the Kona, I have to say that although the seats in the Opel Astra, which I drive on a daily basis, are almost brilliant, the ones in Kona are not bad either. If something really bothers me in the Kona it's a very plastic interior, even on the door upholstery under the elbow there is nothing but hard plastic, and the center console is little better than disposable food containers and sounds similar when squeezed ;-). The soundproofing also looks bad, especially the rear wheel arches, there is simply no soundproofing material there. In contrast, the clocks and screen, especially in MY2021, are like from another story. The overall performance of the car is very consistent, maybe the suspension could be a bit softer and it could use a less torque effect on the steering wheel (which gives poor feeling of the ground, but that is typical in Korean cars), but it's still fine. I can imagine that if they gave better interior materials, better soundproofing and 4WD, it would be an almost perfect car.

 

Major deal breaker for me. Does this come with a heat pump in NEW YORK area