Hyundai Kona2018

Known issues

• Infotainment system freezing or unresponsive touchscreen on 2017–2018 models; update or replacement required
• Occasional water ingress into door seals and trim leading to interior moisture/odour
• Parking brake motor failure; requires replacement of entire brake assembly at expense
• Spark plug fouling on some examples, particularly with short-run city driving; premature wear possible
• Timing chain rattle on cold start in first 10–15 seconds (2018 models); usually benign but can indicate tension issues

Good for

• Affordability and low depreciation compared to equivalent European rivals
• Spacious interior and decent boot for a city crossover
• Petrol engine is straightforward, economical (~45–48 mpg real-world mixed), and low-emission
• Hyundai warranty support and reliability of fundamental chassis components