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We drove the new 2024 Kona 2.0 and 1.6T at our test track, and share\\xa0our first impressions on the driving dynamics of the standard and turbo versions, redesigned infotainment system, and how it stacks up against its predecessor. How does it stack up against leaders in the subcompact SUV segment like the Subaru Crosstrek and Honda HR-V? Will the EV version fill the affordable electric car\\xa0void? Later, we talk about why some driving positions feel "off", and the importance of a symmetrical driving position for a vehicle\'s driving comfort.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - First Impressions: 2024 Hyundai Kona
01:06 - The Subcompact Segment
03:19 - The Version to Buy
07:17 - Hyundai\\u2019s New Design
07:54 - The Competition
10:02 - Electric Version
12:16 - Question: How does CR assess the driving position and vehicle comfort?
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2024 Hyundai Kona Breaks Cover as an EV
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2024-hyundai-kona-review-a8558776955/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
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2024 Hyundai Kona
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hyundai/kona/2024/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
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Electric Cars and Plug-In Hybrids That Qualify for Federal Tax Credits
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/electric-cars-plug-in-hybrids-that-qualify-for-tax-credits-a7820795671/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
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Vehicles With the Best Combination of Fuel Economy and Acceleration
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/fuel-economy-efficiency/vehicle-fuel-economy-vs-performance-a2066683994/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
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Car Safety Guide
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/car-safety-guide-a6462424223/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
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