I'm looking to buy a subcompact crossover. Looking at: >2022 HRV>2023 Mazda CX-30>2022 Crosstrek >2024 Hyundai KonaI live in Los Angeles so AWD or 4WD isn't really that necessary. I'm looking for reliability and great gas mileage since I work on the field and drive all over LA
I recommend the Kona! Might as well cross-shop the Seltos and the Niro and figure out why the fuck Kiyundai makes so many darn tiny cuckovers. The CX-30 is a much older design (yes I get that it's more fun to drive).
>>28787261>I'm looking to buy a subcompact crossover.Why?
Oh sorry minor point the Kona just switched generations to a brand new one in like 2024 I think - recommend you look at the new one.
>>28787261>Hyundai KonaIt looks like some ai slop from this car does not exist. How can they fuck up styling this bad? Your one job is "don't make it fucking hideous" and they fail at that.
>>28787261such gay picks. Mazda and Honda will probably be more reliable.
>>28787285that's the last generation Kona design >>28787313korean cars are very reliable and offer better comfort and features vs japmobiles which tend to use more basic/older designs
>gookmobileGet a Porsche
Kona Nhttps://youtu.be/_N_u_WGIEfQ
>>28787351this is an older platform thothe interior is worse and its more cramped than the new onebest to get the kona top trim with the 1.6T
>>28787351>gets absolutely BTFO by an ancient UDM at the 6:55 mark
>>28787261None of these are going to have amazing fuel efficiency - they'll be average at best. But consider the following.>HRVBase civic engine in a car that's heavier than a Civic. It is dangerously slow.>CX-30Probably the best vehicle in your list, MUCH better engine and driving experience than the others. Passenger room in the back is not good.>CrosstrekBase 2.0L engine is weak as fuck. Only consider buying one with they 2.5L engine. Enjoy your laggy infotainment screen>KonaTiny as fuck. Not sure why you'd even consider it.
>>28787261>I'm looking for reliability and great gas mileageGet a Prius.
>>28787261I put crossclimate 2s on my parents' turbo cx-5 and it's averaging 20mpg on the new tires for the last 60 miles. My 911 gets higher mpg than that with more cylinders. Don't get the Mazda for mpg.
>>28787380>Tiny as fuck. the new kona is a lot larger than the old one
>>28787359it’s basically the same interior as the Elantra N. It’s serviceable. but the amount of fun will far surpass the newer non N model>bonus hinta simple remap safely adds 80hp to the Kona/Elantra N
>>28787320>there is a new one>checks it out>It's literally an /o/ memeWe are in a simulation and the rulers of this world are having a laugh
>>28787396its fine but the newer generation kona and k4 both exist and are nicer>>28787419that's the old design
I've got a CX30, it's great. Looked at the Kona, smaller engine, worse interior, didn't like it.
>>28787454Does it actually drive well or does it just drive well "for a crossover"?
>>28787394Let's amend that for the updated and larger Kona:UGLY AS SIN
>>28787482who the fuck cares what it looks likethe new generation kona, in the 1.6T is plenty peppy, has a much newer, nicer, more spacious interior than the mazda>>28787454you looked at the old generation kona and didn't test the turbo I bet
>>28787261Those are all horrific choicesYou will regret it
>>28787457Well everything is relative - but what I can say is that the engine is more than adequate for the car, it feels smooth and accelerates well, at least the naturally aspirated one, haven't tried the turbo. it also takes corners well even at speed because it's actually quite low for a crossover so there's little body lean. Quite easy to get it over 100mph on the motorway if you're into that. Also mine is a manual and the gearbox is very snappy and pleasant, again haven't tried the auto not sure how that feels.
>>28787488I did indeed look at the previous Kona, newer one might be better. I didn't want a turbo, I don't think they work very well on any engine under 2L or at least I don't like the way they accelerate.
>>28787514the new kona with the 1.6T is smooth and potent
>>28787261>subcompact crossover.Honestly I would just tell you to go full compact SUV instead. They're gonna be at competitive prices with these cuckovers, same maintenance prices, and you're gonna have more room.Instead of a Crosstrek, go Forester. Instead of a CX-30, go CX50. Etc.
>>28787261BYD Dolphin
>>28787380>Base civic engine in a car that's heavier than a Civic. It is dangerously slow.I test drove it. I drove in S instead of D so I felt zippier and merging in LA wasn't a problem
>>28787580I work in downtown LA and parking is already a bitch with a hatchback
>>28788016Surron
>>28787320Begone shill
