With a 6.6sec 0-60, The new Hyundai Kona turbo is faster than...The results will shock you!

"KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time" (kngt) 05/15/2018 at 20:43 • Filed to: Hyundai, hyundai kona, Crossovers

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“Being quick is relative, though, and although the Hyundai Kona isn’t traditionally quick, it’s faster to 60 mph than some surprising vehicles.

Although the Kona comes with a starter engine, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a modest 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque, its optional lively 1.6-liter turbocharged engine with 175 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque is the focus here. That 1.6L turbo is capable of getting to 60 mph from a dead start in 6.6 seconds, which is faster than some surprising cars”

used acceleration data from Car and Driver track testing, which has gathered the fastest 0-60 mph times for all the vehicles on this list.”-

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2018 Honda Civic Si

2018 Lexus NX200t

2018 Fiat 500 Abarth

2018 MINI Countryman S All4

2018 Audi Q3

Bet you didn’t see that coming.

wbizarre - OEM fetishist > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/15/2018 at 20:52

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Oh man, that Abarth is great in that shade of blue.... sorry, what were you saying?

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > wbizarre - OEM fetishist 05/15/2018 at 20:56

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Yeah, desire for one increasing

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/15/2018 at 20:58

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And it’s also fucking hideous in person. Quite possibly the ugliest new car on sale.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 05/15/2018 at 21:04

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Uglier than these?

Alfalfa > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/15/2018 at 21:04

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None of these surprise me. And I’d still take the 500 Abarth.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Alfalfa 05/15/2018 at 21:06

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You win the Most Unfazed award.

smobgirl > Alfalfa 05/15/2018 at 21:07

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I will say, I like that green. But not more than I like my Abarth.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/15/2018 at 21:08

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Yep, it’s the body cladding combined with the nonsensical lines and lights. It’s fucking bad in person.

Ash78, voting early and often > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/15/2018 at 21:09

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The Hyundai Kona Beat These Five Sports Cars By Following This ONE ANCIENT TRICK!

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HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/15/2018 at 21:13

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My Honda can beat that, yo

Super CR-V clocking in at 5.5 seconds 0-60

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 05/15/2018 at 21:15

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Fight me

  https://oppositelock.kinja.com/hot-take-the-hyundai-kona-is-nice-af-1825339649

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute 05/15/2018 at 21:16

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Yes, but we do not compare the mundane with the legendary.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 05/15/2018 at 21:19

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KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Ash78, voting early and often 05/15/2018 at 21:20

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Other Subcompact Crossovers hate him!

punkgoose17 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/15/2018 at 21:26

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That is surprisingly quick. I had to look up the 0-60 for the Civic Si, 6.7 seconds close enough.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/15/2018 at 21:28

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Sign me up for that Countryman S All4

nermal > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/15/2018 at 21:30

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A FWD model with the bigger engine will cost about the same as a lightly optioned GTI.

A lightly optioned GTI will be bazillions of light years ahead of this in every category, including looks, driving enjoyment, and ability to pick up babes (or dudes).

interstate366, now In The Industry > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/15/2018 at 21:30

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Only a tenth faster than the Si, which is close enough. The Si sedan is one of the cars I’m considering in a few years.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > nermal 05/15/2018 at 21:32

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That’s not really the point of this article is it? In case you didn’t notice the Civic Si, Countryman S, Abarth in the list LOL

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > interstate366, now In The Industry 05/15/2018 at 21:34

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I was actually surprised that with 205HP, 192 Lb/Ft and around 2911 Lb it’s not faster.

nermal > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/15/2018 at 21:44

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Yep, I reckon the article is kinda stretching to make a point. You can take it a bit farther with comparisons, given that all of the listed vehicles would get spanked in acceleration by an F150. According to C&D the new ones can do 0-60 in 5.9s.

aquila121 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/15/2018 at 21:59

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This is from some reality TV show, isn’t it? It has that feel.

“Real Housewives of Starbucks Who Talk Shit,” Thursdays @ 8/7 central.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/15/2018 at 22:06

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my Dads got one with the 1.6T and dual clutch auto, it’s pretty alright. The bright blue is really nice.

He thought it might have been faster than my MR2 turbo on stock boost. He was wrong.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > nermal 05/15/2018 at 23:40

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Not in ability to handle forest roads or snow!

interstate366, now In The Industry > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/15/2018 at 23:41

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My guess would be gearing. In my TSX I have to shift into 3rd to get it to 60, which takes a tenth or two (maybe more depending on the driver). It wouldn’t surprise me a bit if the Civic is the same way.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > interstate366, now In The Industry 05/15/2018 at 23:47

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Also the AWD might help it hook up better, plus it is a DCT.

duurtlang > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/16/2018 at 04:59

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Interesting, the Kona 1.6t with 175 hp and auto box is listed as doing 0-100 kmh (62 mph) in 7.9 seconds here in Europe, where no one cares about those stats in this homely category. I guess they used a few tricks to get it that much faster on paper in the US. Gearing and tires come to mind first, but there might be some other tricks going on as well.

ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/16/2018 at 08:48

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Saw a Kona (non-turbo) in the wild, and I was impressed. Those are one of the best looking hatches around. Knowing there is a turbo option is interesting. That’s faster than my Outback XT (if speed is all you’re worried about).

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/16/2018 at 10:01

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You’re right. We really shouldn’t compare my legendary CR-V to this thing.

Spanfeller is a twat > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/16/2018 at 11:56

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But the Kia niro does it in 8.7 without you looking like a buffoon

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Spanfeller is a twat 05/16/2018 at 11:58

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Bro but Turbo Booozt Bro, Super-Fast Dual Clutch magic transmission bro, freaking all weather AllWheelDrive bro. I mean, C’mon. Bro.

Spanfeller is a twat > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/16/2018 at 12:00

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Bro, my electric range lasts enough to go to starbucks AND the vape shop in one go, bro.


*mic drops*

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Spanfeller is a twat 05/16/2018 at 12:05

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Make sure you get authentic Hawaiian Kona Coffee and the same flavor on your vape.

Spanfeller is a twat > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/16/2018 at 12:08

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ofc my bro. I hotbox my car in the freeway with that sucker.


hey, just because it’s in electric mode it doesn’t mean it doesn’t get any tailpipe emissions wut wut.

Gerry197 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/22/2018 at 16:54

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It’s also slower than a fully loaded 2018 F150 Lariat Supercrew 4x2 with a 2.7L V6, which does 0-60 in about 6 seconds.

A F150 Supercab XLT with the 2.7L have been tested as quick as 5.8 second 0-60.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Gerry197 05/23/2018 at 09:40

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Doesnt it costs like 10 Konas though?

Arrivederci > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 07/19/2018 at 07:43

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That’s when you get the Alltrac k and a tune. :)

Wheat > nermal 08/15/2018 at 12:27

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FALSE.

GTI base MSRP: $ 27,310
Kona Limited MSRP: $25,680

In fact, you can get the Limited AWD at $26,980, so still cheaper than a base GTI.

Carry on, just keeping things honest.