![]() ![]() ![]() You also have the option of lowering the boot floor to free up a bit more room. Practicality is pretty good, with 315 litres of boot space, while there's a huge 1,339 litres if you fold the rear seats down. The high list price might prove to be a sticking point for some, but it brings the benefits of low running costs, zero road tax and no congestion charges to worry about. The Kia Soul EV offers great performance, along with decent levels of refinement, comfort and tech. Rough surfaces and speed bumps did cause some disturbance during our testing, but the small SUV remained composed for the most part, particularly at lower speeds. Hyundai has placed a greater emphasis on comfort and refinement with the new Kona. This new interior design provides a lot more storage, too. The dashboard consists of two 12.3-inch screens which run new software that should prove even easier to use than Hyundai’s already incredibly initiative infotainment system. Inside, all Konas are fitted with a more upmarket-feeling interior than the previous model, with higher-quality materials throughout. Hyundai says the new Kona Electric can cover up to 305 miles on a single charge, and we managed to get very close to that figure when we tested it on a variety of roads including motorways and city streets. Passenger head, knee and legroom have all increased and the boot can now carry up to 466 litres of stuff.īuyers are offered a choice of petrol, hybrid or pure-electric power. This time however, the Kona is closer in size to a crossover rather than a supermini, making it more suitable for family use. ![]() Overall, I love this car and would recommend it to anyone looking for a small to mid-sized crossover.One of the biggest criticisms of the original Kona was its limited rear cabin space and luggage capacity. The 4-cylinder engine is not too bad, although it does hesitate a bit when trying to accelerate while going uphill. It gets great gas mileage and has an economy button that will get you a few extra miles if you are willing to suffer a little in the performance department. The car handles extremely well, and the ride is exceptionally smooth, especially compared to the 2010 model. It does respond slowly when changing channels or volume from the steering wheel mounted controls, which is a bit of a frustration for me. It has many great options such as Pandora and Sticher and the sound is outstanding. The Chevy MyLink touch screen radio with upgraded Pioneer speakers and subwoofer is probably my favorite feature of this car. The cargo area is fairly large, although some room is taken away by the subwoofer. This is not a huge factor for me since I do not often have passengers in the back. I don't ride in the backseat, but I have been told that it is not very comfortable for long periods of time as the edge of the seat hits your legs in an odd spot and feels like it hinders circulation. The cabin is very spacious and there is plenty of leg room in the backseat. I would definitely upgrade to leather if you have kids or eat often in your car. The only problem is the cloth is mesh, and things get easily caught. This trim has upgraded cloth seats, which are very comfortable. Chevy has added on/off buttons on the backseat overhead lights which is nice when you have passengers. Moving inside, there are improvements in the lighting as well. The rear lift gate is light weight and easy to handle. The chrome accents around the windows and the fog lights are a nice addition that give the car a more upscale feel. The outside appearance is very appealing with great lines and the LT trim, which I have, has roof rails that add a sporty look. Chevy has made vast improvements in the handling and ride of this model since the initial redesign in 2010. This is my second Chevy Equinox, so I have to say, I am extremely happy with this vehicle. ![]()
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