Kona Electric is a fun, stylish, versatile vehicle
The latest iteration of the Hyundai Kona Electric manages to improve on the driving experience of the older model in almost every way. It's easy to drive with extremely useful, user-friendly cockpit software that keeps the driver informed without being obtrusive or annoying. It keeps the powerful torque of the older Kona Electric, but softens the acceleration curve enough to avoid the spin-outs that would happen with the older Kona. The small increases in outer dimensions yield a noticeably larger interior cabin and trunk area, including a small front-trunk area best for things like battery jumpers and the free adapter for Tesla chargers that Hyundai shipped to all Kona owners. The only downside is that the older Kona handled like an SUV-shaped car, while the newer Kona is definitely a small SUV, feeling top-heavier and a little less nimble than before. It still handles very nicely and the low center of gravity makes it feel extremely stable; drivers unfamiliar with the older Kona probably won't know what they're missing. Overall, it's a wonderful vehicle that I have enjoyed driving in the 1+ years I've had it.
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