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The 2020 Hyundai Kona range of configurations is currently priced from $13,999.
Our most recent review of the 2020 Hyundai Kona resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Byron Mathioudakis had this to say at the time: If there was one small SUV that needed improvement, then that’s the old Hyundai Kona. And job well done. The Highlander is now a well-equipped, economical, easy to drive, safe and dynamically capable example of its crossover breed.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Byron Mathioudakis liked most about this particular version of the Hyundai Kona: Fully equipped, Impressive fuel economy , Easy to drive
The 2020 Hyundai Kona carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1300 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Hyundai Kona is also known as Hyundai Kauai (Portugal), Hyundai Encino (China) in markets outside Australia.
The Hyundai Kona 2020 prices range from $16,610 for the basic trim level SUV GO (fwd) to $66,660 for the top of the range SUV Highlander TTR Electric.
Early this year, Hyundai issued a recall for some Konas built between 2020 and 2022 to deal with problems with the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission which could cause a loss of drive and, therefore, a dangerous situation on the road. So the first check would be to see if your car you're looking at is affected by that recall (a Hyundai dealer will be able to tell you by looking up the car's VIN). If the car is one of the affected ones but the recall's fixes have been applied, then you have less to worry about.
The Kona's engine problems, meanwhile, were another cause for a safety recall after it was discovered that a batch of Konas had defective piston rings which could cause early engine wear and possibly even a fire. Again, these problems were being fixed by Hyundai, but you need to check whether the example you're looking at buying was one of the affected ones and what's been done about it by the previous owner.
The Mazda CX-3 of the same era has not been without its recalls either, including one for a suspension joint that could fail, but overall, the experience of owners suggests the Mazda could be the less risky bet. Again, though, check the service and recall history of any car before handing over the money.
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