{"id":3484,"date":"2026-04-01T09:00:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T22:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=3484"},"modified":"2026-03-31T13:22:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T02:22:11","slug":"video-review-2025-hyundai-kona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/video-review-2025-hyundai-kona\/","title":{"rendered":"Video Review: 2025 Hyundai Kona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2025 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/hyundai-kona\"><b>Hyundai Kona<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stands out in the crowded small SUV segment by offering a versatile lineup of powertrains, including petrol, hybrid, and full electric (EV) options. This breadth of choice means there\u2019s a Kona for almost every type of driver: from those seeking fuel-efficient daily commuting, to city dwellers who want a nimble and responsive ride, to eco-conscious drivers looking for zero-emissions performance. Hyundai has carefully balanced practicality and performance, ensuring the Kona isn\u2019t just a stylish statement. It\u2019s a small SUV that delivers where it counts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the outside, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/hyundai-kona\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kona<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> immediately catches the eye. Its sleek, futuristic styling is highlighted by sharply sculpted body panels, striking LED daytime running lights that stretch across the front fascia, and a confident stance that gives it a sporty, modern look. The design flows seamlessly from the front to the rear, creating a cohesive aesthetic that sets it apart from more conventional competitors. In a market where looks often weigh as heavily as functionality, the Kona manages to impress on both fronts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Underneath the styling, Hyundai has aimed to offer value and choice. Pricing is competitive against established rivals such as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mazda-cx-30\"><b>Mazda CX-30<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/kia-seltos\"><b>Kia Seltos<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/toyota-corolla_cross\"><b>Toyota Corolla Cross<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it a strong contender for families and urban drivers alike. While newer, more affordable entrants like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/gwm-haval_jolion\"><b>GWM Haval Jolion<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/chery-tiggo_4\"><b>Chery Tiggo 4<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> undercut it slightly on price, the Kona balances cost with quality, technology, and a wider range of powertrain options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside and out, the Kona projects a sense of modernity and refinement, giving buyers the feeling that they\u2019re getting more than just a compact SUV\u2014they\u2019re stepping into a thoughtfully engineered vehicle designed for everyday life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xOhnvXpGVQ4\"><b>Watch full review<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to explore the Kona\u2019s design, features, and performance in action.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xOhnvXpGVQ4\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/xOhnvXpGVQ4<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2025 Hyundai Kona stands out in the crowded small SUV segment by offering a versatile lineup of powertrains, including petrol, hybrid, and full electric (EV) options. This breadth of choice means there\u2019s a Kona for almost every type of driver: from those seeking fuel-efficient daily commuting, to city dwellers who want a nimble and&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/video-review-2025-hyundai-kona\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Video Review: 2025 Hyundai Kona<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":3485,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2,5],"tags":[690,691,692,693,3489,3492,694],"class_list":["post-3484","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-best-cars-to-buy","category-buying-your-new-car","category-choosing-the-right-car","tag-2024-hyundai-kona","tag-2024-hyundai-kona-review","tag-best-price-on-hyundai-kona","tag-hyundai-kona","tag-hyundai-kona-hybrid","tag-hyundai-kona-price","tag-hyundai-kona-review","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3484","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3484"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3484\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3486,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3484\/revisions\/3486"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3485"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3484"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3484"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3484"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}