2021 Hyundai Kona vs 2022 Genesis GV70
Overview | ||
MSRP | $20,500 | $41,500 |
Average price | $21,526 | $43,770 |
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User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | After three years on the market, the Hyundai Kona continues to wow with great features, strong styling, and decent specs. Hyundai offers the Kona in several trims: Essential, Preferred, Trend, Luxury, Urban Edition, and Ultimate. A Hyundai Kona Electric model is available as well, but we'll cover that in a separate overview. A high-performance new Hyundai Kona N will be available for the 2022 model year. The Hyundai Kona competes with subcompact SUVs that include the Kia Soul, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taos, Mazda CX-30, Subaru Crosstrek, Nissan Kicks, Hyundai Venue, and Toyota C-HR. Given its size and price, buyers may also cross-shop the larger Hyundai Tucson. New car buyers have many other choices, then, but the Kona still stands out as a value-forward crossover with plenty of standard features. | Have you heard of Genesis, the luxury off-shoot brand created by Hyundai Motor Group a little more than five years ago? Those who follow the automotive industry may be aware of the brand’s intentionally disruptive character. But it’s not a surprise if the name is new to you: Genesis launched somewhat quietly with a line-up of sedans including the Genesis G70 and Genesis G80, initially lacking in the luxury SUV options Canadian buyers crave. Now, those are starting to arrive, first with the mid-size Genesis GV80 launched last year, and now the new GV70, a compact two-row SUV that casually drops into Canada’s most competitive luxury segment. Genesis says it expects this vehicle to double its Canadian sales—and it might achieve that goal, provided it can get the attention of Canadians in a segment already overflowing with stiff competition. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 2.5L 300 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
MPG City | 27 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 2.5L 300 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 19.2 cu ft | 28.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2890 lbs | 4167 lbs |
Height | 61.0 in | 64.2 in |
Length | 164.0 in | 185.6 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 75.0 in |
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 113.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1089 lbs | 1334 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |

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