New Hyundai Kona Electric vs Mazda MX-30 - Which affordable electric SUV is best? / Electrifying

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The Hyundai Kona Electric was one of the mass-market electric cars which had a decent range. It really impressed us when it first launched in 2019, but now Hyundai has updated it with new styling and tech.
However, since the Kona first arrived, a whole swathe of electric cars have arrived and one of those is the Mazda MX-30.
So, which small affordable electric SUV is best? Here Nicki and Tom fight it out.
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@medialegend 2 года назад

I took the Mazda for a test drive last week and LOVED it - fine handling, brisk off the mark, refined and plush inside but I can't get past the woeful range and those silly, silly doors. If they could only morph it into a proper, grown up vehicle with a 250 mile plus range, I would buy one tomorrow. No hesitation.

@fanspastisk 2 года назад

I ended up signing a purchase agreement for a MX-30. The range suits my family's needs. Wonderful interior and ergonomics. Great handling. I have chosen cars through the years mostly by heart, and I have never regretted that approach.

@mrgurulittle7000 Год назад

Great choice!

@nomadssc 11 месяцев назад

MX-30 is a 4king bul$$it

@anderspersson6134 2 года назад

Well if range was everything they would be right... BUT The Mazda is your very own private and quiet zen zone. Cool, fun and incredibly relaxing to drive. Safe. Handling is top notch. Fantastic seats. Great lights. Standard stereo surprisingly good. Summer range in real life 140 miles. Disclaimer: Still in love with my Mazda.

@wermagst 2 года назад

As long, as you don't go on any longer trips. That Mazda charges abysmally slow. It has a smaller range and about the same charging speed as my Skoda Citigo, only I'm paying 55€ a month for the Citigo.

@anderspersson6134 2 года назад

@@wermagst not paid by Mazda or anything but.. .you are comparing apples and pears. Congrats on a Sweet deal😃

@wermagst 2 года назад

@@anderspersson6134 I'm just pointing out that the tech specs don't match the price tag on the Mazda. It's really only viable as a second car.

@anderspersson6134 2 года назад

@@wermagst well thats what I thought too 9 months ago. But for a salesman living on the autobahn it wont work. The average Tesla owner does 20000 km per year. We ve done more than that with our Mazda in 9 months. Yes we do have a longer range EV. Or so my girl friend tells me🤣🤣🤣

@emanueleguelfi8632 2 года назад

@Anders Persson Totally agree! I'm in love with mine! I'm currently getting 143 miles of range with normal driving and 29ºC. The max charging is also up to 40kw. 20% to 80% in 35min.

@chismonchismon 2 года назад

Having driven both cars this week (along with a couple of others), I was clear in my decision to buy the MX-30, which I'll gleefully take delivery of in September. To be fair, range was of no concern to me so the smaller battery wasn't a negative (which I understand it will be for some). My final decision came down to which car excited me the most and had the interior where I wanted to spend my time. The Kona has one of the worst interiors I've seen recently (beaten only by the utterly horrific plastic Nissan Leaf). Ultimately, the Mazda was the right fit for me and the perks outweighed the concerns. I fully recommend people who are interested to go and get your hands on one and feel exactly what each manufacturer is offering, that made my final decision a very easy one indeed.

@anydaynow01 2 года назад

Great review and it is a mystery why Mazda didn't trim more weight off that chassis and close off the grill area for a better range. I'm also thinking they didn't have enough room for batteries in that chassis for a better range also, or adding more batteries didn't offer the return in range versus cost. Maybe when they make a dedicated EV chassis they can really put their light weight engineering to work. As for the two, I rarely use up the ~70 km electric range in my Volt, and the Mazda is a much better looking car than the Kona to me so that's the route I'd go, since its range is more than good enough for my daily needs.

@billyjean2905 2 года назад

The reason is quite simple. Japanese automotive industry is literally not prepared to make EV. They have been king of the affordable, reliable ICE vehicle for a long time, so it's not easy to shift their focus into EV.

@albieoval1657 Год назад

They’re going to add a rotary engine to this model to create a plug in hybrid. When that happens, if they stay with the 100 mile electric only range, that’ll be impressive !

@lewisjohnston6831 2 года назад

I think it's great when comparing two or more cars to see the graphics highlighting major differences. I can pause it and take as long as i need to ponder, i am a bit slow, but there you go. Well done and NS wins again :}

@quantumeseboy 2 года назад

Mazda looks better, but I believe Mazda uses AAA batteries.

@drsnowmon 2 года назад

lol

@Hankercheif 2 года назад

Haha

@sohan9765 Год назад

😂

@ioannislazos2145 2 года назад

Mazda quality and stylish makes me more happy..!

@tomattime 2 года назад

First view, Mazda wins hands, down, but that woeful range. No thank you. And as always, superb review

@bordersw1239 2 года назад

It’s like Mazda took all the battery knowledge gained in the last 5 years and just threw it in the bin.

@iallso1 2 года назад

I was talking to a Mazda dealer about EVs, probably 2 years ago, there was a definite feeling that Mazda wanted to steer clear of EVs and explore other avenues of reduced emissions vehicles. This vehicle seems to be the product of that attitude. Maybe they felt they had to put something on the market but not put too much effort into what they were delivering.

@71kimg 2 года назад

Mazda and Honda - we can make ev’s but dont have the batteries

@Falney 2 года назад

Uhg. I wanted the Kona but now I can't unsee "2 cars put together"

@LoftechUK 2 года назад

New subby. I’m a kuna 71 big boy owner and owned my car for three weeks.

@neilbissett1240 2 года назад

Great review thanks 😎

@Yanquetino 2 года назад

I’m constantly amazed at how many EVs you have tso choose on your side of the pond. I’d pass on these two, however, as I think there are better choices over there.

@richardwaller7721 2 года назад

I’ve had a 64 kWh version of the Kona since they were first launched in 2018 and it’s been a fabulous car - so goes without saying I agree with conclusion! Not the most stylish car on the road or the best handling, but as a BEV I think it’s still hard to beat. 45k miles so far and do plenty of 200-300 mile trips up to Scotland and it’s never put a foot wrong. One of key qualities of the Hyundais in general and the Kona in particular is it’s efficiency. When running these tests it’d be really useful to mention the efficiency you achieved on test in exactly the same way you’d report the mpg for an ICE car.

@rcpmac 2 года назад

But do you just look the other direction when you get in?

@iallso1 2 года назад

I test drove the MG ZS a couple of weeks ago, didn't particularly like it, was not in the same league as the Kona or the E-Niro, but was considerably less expensive. This Mazda seems to need to be compared to the MG rather than the Kona imo.

@vlofvl 2 года назад

I’ve just ordered the 64Kw Ultimate Kona and take delivery in September

@cghhgv2571 2 года назад

Ok . Just go and test drive both . The minute you get into mx30 you realise the premium quality and technology. The handling is smashing . Kona? Cheapest plastic overall , you hear the noice from the road , the handling is mediocre. You just buy the batteries . Because the petrol versionof kona costs half the electric price. Kona petrol is the cheapest car around…. Hello??????

@josiemcleod9877 2 года назад

Why are you reporting this in imperial units? Could we have modern units as well, please, for a modern car?

@stuartirwin3779 2 года назад

I agree. HP, miles and foot pounds mean nothing to me. Metric please!

@alainpaquin627 7 месяцев назад

I'm the owner of a 2023 Mazda MX-30 GS as my first EV because I like the look & finish and the way it handles. Price wise, it's pretty good as Mazda offers a 4000$ rebate and another 12000$ in rebates from the federal & provincial governments (Quebec, Canada). I have to say I use it as a second vehicle to do all my shopping/groceries/meetings etc... all within 40 km from my house and I won't use it during winter time (October 31 to may 01). I understand the range is said to be 160 km but I've done more than 180 km on rural roads & city roads and it was showing15% left! But if you're looking for a primary vehicle for all year around, you should consider an EV with a 360 km minimum range knowing that in winter time when it's really cold (-20c +), you'll be using "heating/heated seats/heated streering etc..." which will have a negative impact on the range (minus 40% +) and it will take longer to charge. 😊 Average 15.9 kwh but I keep my speed within 15 km/h of speed limit. 😊

@The.Spencer 2 года назад

Did anyone else see that deer crossing the road at 10:00?

@kitxxxxkit 3 месяца назад

She didn't hear the EV coming...

@oliverstemp9132 2 года назад

Not a very fair test, the MX-30 would be better compared to the smaller cars, but if still choose it over the Hyundai. the other comparison video with the FIAT 500 was a better test. The other car I would choose in this class is the Citroen eC4 because it's quirk quirky but good looking, similar range to these cars.

@DidesCharlie 2 года назад

I'm looking into a personal lease, and the £20 a month thing mentioned in the video is waaay off here. A £250 pm deal on the Mazda is about £350 on the Kona E for the same lease figures.

@XTR985 11 месяцев назад

We love our Kona 64kwh, Ultimate facelift version, we chose this due to its Range Capability on a Home Charge, personally I’m struggling to understand why when buying an SUV that’s basically a shopping trolley, you would choose style over substance, ok if 100 miles suits your needs, happy to sit at a charger whilst buying premium electricity and looking at your slightly better looking car floats your boat enjoy, however we drive across Wales, drive around the N Wales coast for 2-3 days and we’ve never even thought about looking for a charger, 200+ miles ( current range 300-340 miles / 4.8 / 5.4 miles/ kw) we in our humble opinion think it’s an awesome thing, that in reality listening to most reviewers marmite opinions you may never buy, thankfully for Hyundai there’s a lot of buyers who’ve looked past it’s quirky looks

@timhabich3113 Год назад

I ordered an Mx30 with a premium package :) The Kona looks too Asian to me. Mazda will offer a 6-year warranty and a three-phase charger from 2022. Artificial sound can also be exhibited.

@PaulSouthport 2 года назад

It's weird. The Mazda looks quite nice, but is designed to make EV ownership unpleasant. I can't think of any reason to buy one over any other EV.

@Agent77X 2 года назад

It is a Mazda so it is a top brand!

@EzequielLFriscia 2 года назад

Now imagine the 64kw Kona being cheaper than the Mazda in Canada… it’s a shame I fell in love with the Mazda, but it’s a no go for these winters.

@belgarionbob Год назад

The engine noise should be the warp engines of the original Star Trecks Enterprise.

@datathunderstorm 9 месяцев назад

I’m really hoping they’ll release a range of extra sci-fi engine noise sounds you can download and install on the Mazda - it’s really begging for it. 😊

@examinerian 2 года назад

Wookie: "Where I'd usually hear tyre roar, now I hear this..." Deer: "Aaargh, big white thing, run awaaaaay!!"

@robertstephen7140 10 месяцев назад

Test drove the two cars back to back. Loved the style & interior of the Mazda, but the woeful battery range put me off. I purchased the Kona & 39kwh & get over 200 miles on a full charge.

@BenelliTomTRK 2 года назад

Question Does anyone know on the kona when you press the rejection paddle and the car comes to a stop. DO THE BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON .

@corthitchens7161 2 года назад

I can speak only for the MX30 US base model - the brake light comes on briefly when you are in maximum regeneration mode and let off the pedal. It takes maybe 1 or 2 seconds after you release the pedal, and then the brake lights turn on for a second or two, then off. I really wish the brake lights came on sooner and stayed on longer. I am an MX30 owner and the car is wonderful. Short range is not an issue for us in California with charging stations everywhere. Interior is luxurious, and the cabin is quiet and noise is comparable to our Lexus.

@rwg2626 2 года назад

Don’t buy a car for how it looks, buy a car for what it can do for you

@arnoldtabor3767 2 года назад

Tbh id say the MX30 is more suitable vs a Honda E, fiat 500e, mini electric, corsa e etc

@mthraves 2 года назад

I've recently looked at the Mazda and was shocked at the wasted space under the bonnet. It seems like the engine bay is designed for an internal combustion engine as there was so much wasted space. A smaller engine area could have allowed for greater cabin and boot space. Very strange.

@DidesCharlie 2 года назад

2 reasons: Some territories get a small range-extender rotary petrol engine sitting alongside the motor under the bonnet. In Japan you also buy the car as a straight ICE.

@mthraves 2 года назад

@@DidesCharlie Thanks for the explanation, it seemed a crazy waste of space!

@robenglish416 2 года назад

It’s apparent that Mazda is not interested in selling or building electric vehicles, a little bit like Toyota and their self charging cars! I still think both have to small batteries, 200 miles in winter I prefer, 155 is what I have today and it’s enough for 90% of our driving and I only charged it outside our wallbox 3 times in a year. At home we have got solar panels so it’s sort of free. Last time I tried to charge it outside one was broken and one occupied so had to find another charger. I badly want a Tesla because of charging infrastructure but can’t afford one.

@dstrongbow2084 2 года назад

Great review guys

@mightygood1 2 года назад

A base Kona 64kwh is now more expensive in Australia than a Tesla SR+

@altoclef6688 2 года назад

Pricing choices are sometimes hard to understand. In Sweden a base Kona 64 kWh is two thirds of the Tesla.

@vhol93 11 месяцев назад

Love the Kona!

@SuperRomanHoliday 2 года назад

124 miles range for the mazda? On a good day? in 2021? Why would ANYONE buy one?

@hungvu6705 2 года назад

it is even crazier when Mx30 with 160 km is $30 grand more expensive than mx30 hybrid in Australia which is more expensive than model 3 (even Kona EV here is also more expensive than model 3).

@jamesmccormack3229 2 года назад

I have a lot of respect for the Kona as one of the more affordable (ish) decent range EV's and I actually quite like the look of it as well. The interior though, oh Hyundai really need to start adding some colour or fabrics to the inside of their cars to brightenen then up, especially with such decent kit available. However for me the Mazda just pips it to the finish line, only cause I can manage with the lower range (as it wud be my second car) I have now seem a few of them in the metal inside and out and they are just really impressive. The build quality is really impressive too.

@ElizabethJones-pv3sj Год назад

Hyundia have done the calculation that they are probably going to sell more with inoffensive, boring, colours than polarising interesting colours.

@cghhgv2571 2 года назад

Its rather a joke to say kona and hyundai is even close to mazda and mx30. The mx30 although with small battery , is a premium car . Kona ? Ha ha ha . Its like comparing fiat with bmw 🤣🤣🤣

@jmcampbell 2 года назад

The Japanese car makers are failing badly when it comes to EV’s, compared to their South Korean competitors. Hyundai and Kia are probably a few years ahead of them.

@stephenhall3515 Год назад

Japanese industry does not see EVs as being much more than a one generation phenomenon until hydrogen (fuel cells or neat) replaces fossil fuels. The biggest clue to this is Toyota's advanced research into better batteries now being scaled down after many years while hydrogen research has diversified and research link spending (mainly with universities worldwide) suggests a new stage having been reached. This phase is most likely hydrogen as the main fuel being rolled out over a range of machines and utilities from about 2030. With regard to vehicles the increasing refinement of hybrids (including biofuels for the ICE component) allows for retrofitting while hydrogen fuel cells to battery vehicles suggests start/stop purposes. Heavy trucks, trains and buses as well as general heavy machinery will use liquefied hydrogen direct. This is common on huge construction sites in Asia and new power options for maritime use.

@robertstephen7140 10 месяцев назад

Agreed

@TheSlagwerker 2 года назад

Gimmicky doors? So we've completely forgotten about 2 door coupes where the front passenger has to get of the car and slide their seat forward to allow passengers in and out of the back? It didn't seem like too much of a big deal or a gimmick with those.

@drsnowmon 2 года назад

God those were awful, hope none of the manufacturers bring those back

@TheSlagwerker 2 года назад

@@drsnowmon funny :)

@ivansa9669 2 года назад

the hands gesture must be present in every future videos! :) It is the signature move!

@robertstephen7140 10 месяцев назад

Please no. It's one of the most cringeworthy things I've seen for ages.

@Wheelchairuser90 2 года назад

As a wheelchair user I’m considering the MX-30 as a fallback (if my hand controls can’t be adapted for the Honda E). I like the wide opening of the MX-30 (similar to the bmw i3 but more comfy!) Not everyone needs large batteries and huge ranges. The Honda E and the MX-30 would both do me fine for pottering about.

@davelocktalk 2 года назад

The small battery in the mazda makes it useless you will be charging constantly and so the battery won't last that long if a electric car can't do 200miles in summer and winter no matter what you have turned on its not worth buying!

@minniesaab7255 2 года назад

Mazda looks good! 💚⚡💚⚡

@cbbgenki4315 2 года назад

For the Mazda, there will be a range extender added next year. Its a small rotary engine or motor. Hyndai shape looks ugly and desperate for attention.

@Richard-io9xe 2 года назад

So, not a BEV then. They need to get with the times or they are going to struggle. They are miles behind the curve. The Koreans are now releasing next gen technology, 800v architecture on a pure EV based platform and Mazda are releasing cars in 2021 that would not have been groundbreaking in 2014.

@dstrongbow2084 2 года назад

Love the look of the mazda. They make great drivers cars. What are Mazda thinking. No real range, very slow charging & all that extra weight!!.

@russ3578 2 года назад

Keep the wavy hands I say

@BHBeckenbauer 2 года назад

It’s like Mazda decided to copy the 2014 BMW i3… but in 2021… and not as good

@fredrikwejerhag7902 2 года назад

Mazda mx 30 is way more good looking car .

@Rob-. 2 года назад

Like the Weird Hands - Yes Keep doing that! 😂

@SurvivorIce Год назад

I simply cannot buy mazda car for 2 reason, low battery and back doors. Kona is better. However if i was picking electric car. My pick is Citroen C4.

@joaosousa6950 2 года назад

10:01 😃

@OggeVideo 2 года назад

Kona Electric is a clear winner for sure and it looks much better in other colours as Teal, Dark Knight or Shimmering Silver. I got Teal myself. This blue-ish colour named Dive In Jeju looks cheap and gives you a more toy-like look. In a bad way.

@sammygirlie345 2 года назад

Kona for me i have a 64 ulitmate cracking

@SarcoidosisWarrior 2 года назад

I get my metallic black ultimate 64kwh in 3 weeks time - can't wait.

@zodiacfml 2 года назад

it is not long ago Mazda CEO dismissed EVs.

@Richard-io9xe 2 года назад

Yes, we can tell. This car is nothing more than a half baked compliance car.

@carlosribeiro3661 5 месяцев назад

Mazda is quality👌

@yoshidanino3684 2 года назад

I prefer Mazda, is better.

@smilepermile8165 2 года назад

So much bias to Hyundai. You call this a balanced and well informed verdict? They haven't mentioned why Mazda INTENTIONALLY chose to go with the small battery - its less damaging to the environment than using larger battery. Also if the average European's commute is about 30 miles, why would this range thing be such a big deal? Mazda looks a lot better inside and out, unlike the Kia which looks like two cars that got compressed together at a scrap heap.

@jamiefisher1430 2 года назад

I like how Mazda used cork in their interior to hark back to their origins 100 years ago. Of course these EV-heads couldn't give a nun's t\ts on that. Mazda will always have my respect as a car brand, because they think outside of the box whilst staying logical. Unlike some of these people here.

@mightygood1 2 года назад

This mazda should have 70kwh of usable energy. 30kwh is just pathetic.

@Tyley61 2 года назад

Mazda for me - it oozes quality and looks gorgeous. Range doesn't worry me.

@frankbrierley Год назад

Why did Tom ¿play? at having trouble agreeing with Nicki. This was a spec and practicality car review (with a little bit of looks preference), why struggle to agree with the comparison outcome? I'm not from their country so maybe something is lost in translation, but it came across as "man must agree woman, grunt". Maybe he does this with all presenters, but this vid, viewed in isolation, came across as a bit - cringe.

@SurvivorIce Год назад

My pick is Kia because Mazda bsckdoors.

@seanholdom9739 2 года назад

ionic 5 car of the year auto express

@Supernaut2000 3 месяца назад

What kills the Kona for me are the turn signals at the bottom of the rear bumper! Who is the moron that approved that design element? I consider that a safety hazard. As for the Mazda, I bought one with 4,500 kms on it for half the price as when brand new! How could I pass that up?

@jestronixhanderson9898 2 года назад

All these cars are missing one thing, super charge. 15 mins for 80% in the model 3 vs what 40 mins sitting around at some truck stop. Then there’s performance, and for the suv fanatics, model Y.

@briankavanagh7191 2 года назад

the kona does more miles and is cheaper than the M3sr+ in the UK and in the UK the legal motorway speed limit is 70 mph so having a car that drives 140 mph is well pointless because you can't use the power unless you go to a track.

@Richard-io9xe 2 года назад

The Mazda is a compliance car, no other way to look at it. You would have to seriously be into the looks or carry a whole many years of brand loyalty to choose that over other EVs on the market. It just doesn't compete at all with other cars on the market. Looking at the battery size, speed of charging etc, it has the kind of electrical specs that would have been 'meh', no more than average, 6 years ago. Now?, well it is not even competitive. I live in Yorkshire, and could not get this car to Birmingham in the winter on a full charge. That's unusable. I know it is aimed as a second car at people who never drive further than the edge of town, but still, if that was my usage profile, I would still choose something that is more compelling as an EV. This feels like a half hearted sop to the market.

@cghhgv2571 2 года назад

Its rather a joke to say kona and hyundai is even close to mazda and mx30. The mx30 although with small battery , is premium . Kona ? Ha ha ha Its like comparing fiat with bmw 🤣🤣🤣

@rolandrohde 2 года назад

I really don't get the point of these mini-battery EVs. The 64KWh in the Kona and eNiro gives the cars great range, and if you don't do long distance often, then the slow charging might not be that much of an issue, but it is still a big drawback...

@quantumeseboy 2 года назад

Kona's interior looks like a generic Korean taxi from 20 years ago.

@stevewallace1117 2 года назад

Hyundai makes way better vehicles than Mazda.

@craiglawrence5211 2 года назад

Obligatory 'get an MG ZS EV instead' comment.

@iallso1 2 года назад

I drove the MG recently and the ride isn't great when compared to a Kona or a Niro, and even with a significant cost saving I wouldn't buy the MG.

@rockall66 2 года назад

Why is he wearing two watches?

@laxlax9960 2 года назад

Loll

@wsyoo77 2 года назад

Mazda looks like ioniq design

@hartoz 2 года назад

MX-30 is overpriced. A MG ZS EV is better than the MX-30. It's faster, has more range, better warrantee, bigger boot, and doors that work.

@conradknightsocksknight1590 2 года назад

Answer MG ZS

@laxlax9960 2 года назад

He is wearing 2 watched,. I'm confused 🤣

@laxlax9960 2 года назад

2 watches

@markbainton 2 года назад

You will def get more than 155 miles

@skepticalmechanic 2 года назад

Those doors! No thanks!!!

@tonyb6116 2 года назад

What happened to Mazda's zoom zoom ? Also it is a shame that there is no decent range - Come on Mazda!!

@mirullah1003 Год назад

No Hyundai or Kia model can be better than any Toyota Honda or a Mazda, full stop.

@WelcomeToDERPLAND 2 года назад

I hate tesla design so...

@Alrukitaf 2 года назад

Regarding the hands - yes, please stop.

@gabrielcaramet3238 2 года назад

I wouldn't get that Mazda just for the awfull range and that stupid rear door idea they had

@dunyaakl8952 2 года назад

Mx 30 is not even a viable ev option Battery means everything,how could they just produced a car that has no range in 2021,whoever approved this should be fired. Range is so important that everything else feels like add ons,and mazda has no range Mazda has produced something like a small gorgues leather shoe,yes ,it is better built compared to a regular shoe however ,you can’t fit in so it doesnt matter if it is a quality product or not,and we don’t buy a shoe to look at home,we are buying it to wear.so we shouldn’t buy this shitty product and adapt our lifestyle for that pityful range,mazda should adapt themselves to 2021 standarts. doesnt matter how it rides or the interior etc,it is just broken in it’s core.

@stephenlaw9827 2 года назад

Mazda rear door is a joke.

@Jamesprycefly 2 года назад

There are SOOOOOO many mistakes with the facts in this video that it's laughably the worst consumer advise I have seen on these 2 cars.

@Luis-xr9ye 2 года назад

Like what?

@picadorf 2 года назад

@@Luis-xr9ye I'm not James, but I noticed some small errors myself even though I don't agree with his conclusion on the quality of the video. I'm 99% sure the screen in the Mazda is not touchscreen, since it's pretty much the same infotainment as the Mazda 3. Also, I am sure the regenerative breaking does not put it to a stop, it'll slow down but keeps creeping. If you hold the paddles it will stop however. I personally currently leasing a Kia E-Niro from 2019 but I'm also a Mazda fan, my top 3 choice back then was The 64kwh Kona, e-Niro and a Mazda 3. Pretty disappointed by this MX30, the the doors, range and weak charging capabilities would be dealbreakers for me. I however find the interiour of the Mazda way superiour to the Kona, way better infotainment, better quality materials. I also don't like the middle console of the Hyundai since I have very long legs and they curve towards the driver. Not an issue if you are not a tall dutchman though. Anyway the low quality interiour and the middle console made me decide to go for the Kia over the Hyundai and the lease price over a Mazda 3.

@corthitchens7161 2 года назад

The MX30 upper screen is not a touch screen, it is controlled by a knob by the shifter. I don’t think they mentioned that the Mazda regeneration brings the car to a complete stop, but to clarify, it does not. The car will slow to the speed of a regular vehicle when you take your foot off of the brake in drive. It does have a hold function to hold the car in place once you have completely come to a stop, but you need to use the brake pedal to stop the car completely before the hold function will engage.

@rigel1632 2 года назад

Neither car has a DC rapid charger on board…..only AC.

@S.M.214 2 года назад

Not true. They actually showed you the Kona DC CCS plug.

@rigel1632 2 года назад

@@S.M.214 Absolutely true. They do not have onboard DC chargers. They have the plug but the charger is the unit sat in the ground whereas the cars do have AC chargers on board.

@Electrifyingcom 2 года назад

I think you are getting confused with inverters Rigel.....

@wobby1516 2 года назад

Nope, the Kona is a much nicer looking car.

@rcpmac 2 года назад

You must be blind or you thought the same of the Pontiac Aztec

@ruimanuelcarvalho3432 7 месяцев назад

Probably drunk too@@rcpmac

@mrgurulittle7000 Год назад

I'd much rather have a Mazda! That Hyundai is very ugly! Mazda will last a lot longer!

@dontfeedtheunicorn 2 года назад

The Mazda is shite

@stevemccormack9948 2 года назад

I'd prefer the Mazda but both of these cars are shockingly over-priced. Its been 10 years now and EVs are an awful price. I know what's going on here - automakers are keeping the price high because they don't want to stop selling you the fossil-fuel stuff. I suspect that whenever I do buy a car again some of these auto companies will be gone. So I am happy to say I am voting with my feet and am buying an eBike. "Come away oh human child to the waters and the wild".

@justinstephenson9360 2 года назад

At end of the day they are both pointless SUVs, a car type designed in hell for people who deserve to be in hell. If you want a car that size fundamentally you have chosen the equivalent of a tall Ford Focus - how completely unnecessary, what will happen when nearly everyone has car which are jacked up to be a bit taller, do car makers come out with even taller models and so on until such time as the cars fall over when rounding a corner? And the luggage space is pathetic if it is supposed to be a family car

@corthitchens7161 2 года назад

To your (incorrect) point, these cars are easier for people with knee and back pain issues to get in and out of than lower cars. Not everyone can comfortably get into or out of a standard sedan height vehicle.

@justinstephenson9360 2 года назад

@@corthitchens7161 Speaking as someone who has 1 completely shot knee and the other one is not great (courtesy of playing a lot of rugby up until my 20s) I have no issues getting in or out of my normal family car. My parent who are both in their 80s and not the most flexible have no issues either getting into my normal family car. However, if the choice was between the Kona and something like the Fiat 500 which is just a bit lower than my family car I would agree with you, except that something like the Suzuki Swift which is a similar size to the Fiat and just a bit taller (although not an EV) exist. The simple fact is that these type of SUVs are utterly pointless for the vast majority of people, 90%+ of people who buy them really should be buying something else, and with the paucity of boot space even fail to meet the needs of the market they were designed for, families. The public have been conned by car designers