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# 2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate 1.6T AWD - Re- Driven - Jolted Joe C- Ute
- URL: https://www.roadblazing.com/2019-hyundai-kona-ultimate-1-6t-awd-re-driven-jolted-joe-c-ute/
- Published: 2020-05-18T13:08:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-05-07T02:48:32.000Z
- Author: George Straton
- Tags: Crossover Utility Vehicles

### *MORNING JOE WITH A KICK :*  Well rested commuting connoiseurs of Mauna Loa arabica can contently sip their brew of normally aspirated. For them there is the standard strength of Kona as tasted in [**Roadblazing.com's 2018 Hyundai Kona SEL Bottom Line Review**](https://www.roadblazing.com/2018-hyundai-kona-sel-bottom-line-review/).

### What about the ones in need of that extra jolt prior to their morning and afternoon drives? A boosted cup of sub-compact urban crossover utility is available: the **2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate 1.6T** fortified with all-wheel drive.

#### *Driving Hits:*

- 175 horsepower, 1.6 liter turbocharged I-4 gasoline engine option = +26 hp vs. standard 2.0L
- Heady 195 lb-ft of torque at comes on at only 1500 rpm

![2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Ultimate AWD](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2020/05/RB-2019-Hyundai-Kona-Ultimate-AWD-engine-P1500397-bc.jpg)

2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Ultimate AWD

- Snappy 7-speed dual clutch automated transmission
- Shorter final drive ratio
- All-wheel drive inclement weather traction, w/ lock
- 29 combined miles per gallon, exceeds EPA estimates by 7%
- 440+ miles fuel tank range
- All-wheel drive gains independent rear suspension
- Roll and dive resistance improves given better wheel control
- Linear steering reaction
- Upsized brake rotors: front vented 12.0", rear solid 11.2

#### *Driving Misses:*

- Despite wet clutch type, DCT still lurches with hesitation off line
- Long throttle tip in
- Lower profile 235 45R 18 rubber slaps more over expansion gaps

![2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Ultimate AWD](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2020/05/RB-2019-Hyundai-Kona-Ultimate-AWD-wheels-P1500474-bc.jpg)

2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Ultimate AWD

#### *What It Has Got:*

- Low price: *from* **$20,970** (incl. destination) for a 6-speed automatic **2019 Hyundai KonaSE**. **2019 Kona Ultimate AWD** tested suggested retail price = **$30,005**
- Fully cladded, rugged look from designer of many a Lamborghini

![2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Ultimate AWD](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2020/05/RB-2019-Hyundai-Kona-Ultimate-AWD-ext-rr-P1500447-bc.jpg)

2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Ultimate AWD

- Eye catching colors (*Lime Twist of the tester*)
- Common sense arrangement of instruments
- Detail in cabin materials & contrast
- Low cargo load floor handles taller items
- Accommodating seating position and adjustment
- Holds 4 adults their stuff for a weekend

![2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Ultimate AWD: 60/40 split folding 2nd Row seat backs for extra cargo oomph](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2020/05/RB-2019-Hyundai-Kona-Ultimate-AWD-cargo-P1500119-bc.jpg)

2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Ultimate AWD: 60/40 split folding 2nd Row seat backs for extra cargo oomph

- A 7.0"-inch tri-pane touch LCD media display = epitome of simple use
- Above par standard feature set
  - Cruise control
  - Air conditioning
  - Bluetooth handsfree connectivity
  - Power windows full express x 4
  - Android Auto, AppleCar Play phone projection
  - USB-A x 2
- Acceptably good safety features & ratings
  - IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus
- Driver assist tech included
  - Collision avoidance pre-braking, lane keep, driver attention, rear cross traffic warning (2019 MY SEL and up, std. 2020 MY), Rear camera w/ predictive grid
- 10 year / 100k miles drivetrain, 5 year / 50k bumper to bumper warranty

#### *What It Has Not (or Not Preferred):*  

- No manual transmission offered
- Lots of hard plastic cabin pieces
- Seat cushions need to yield more
- Fixed front center armrest
- Adaptive cruise control only on Ultimate (MY 2020)
- No lane keep steering
- Drivetrain warranty halves upon resale

#### *Standout Kona Ultimate Feature(s)*:

- Tilt and slide power moonroof
- Heads up display

![2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Ultimate AWD: Heads Up Display](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2020/05/RB-2019-Hyundai-Kona-Ultimate-AWD-HUD-IMAG2468-ac.jpg)

2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Ultimate AWD: Heads Up Display

- Adaptive cruise control (2020 MY)
- 8.0" tri-pane touch LCD media display/ w HDD GPS navigation

![2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Ultimate AWD: 8.0" touch LCD media screen w/ HDD GPS navigation](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2020/05/RB-2019-Hyundai-Kona-Ultimate-drive--navigation-IMAG2485-bc.jpg)

2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Ultimate AWD: 8.0" touch LCD media screen w/ HDD GPS navigation

![2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Ultimate AWD: weather, traffic, TravelLink (subscription)](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2020/05/RB-2019-Hyundai-Kona-Ultimate-TravelLink-infotainment-weather-005c.jpg)

2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Ultimate AWD: weather, traffic, TravelLink (subscription)

- Sirius XM TravelLink weather, fuel, streaming music, sports, movies (subscription)
- 315 W, 8-speaker Infinity ClariFi audio
- Leather seats, heated front, 8-way power driver's

![2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Ultimate AWD: Leather seats, lime piping, heated front, 8-way power driver's](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2020/05/RB-2019-Hyundai-Kona-Ultimate-AWD-seats-driver-P1500090-bc.jpg)

2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Ultimate AWD: Leather seats, lime piping, heated front, 8-way power driver's

- Lime contrasting stitching and dash vents
- Sub-cargo floor storage (donut spare replaced by inflator kit)

#### *ROADBLAZING.COM's Summary*: Urban adventurous little ute which packs aplenty, more winter grip, lots of safety, more features and a bigger Java jolt.

Top trim **2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate AWD** \= more java jolt and frills for urban commuting adventure.

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