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New Kona Elite EV in NZ - definitely the 2020 model

Discussion in 'Hyundai Kona Electric' started by nzkiwi68, Jan 5, 2020.

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  1. Jan 5, 2020 #1
    nzkiwi68

    nzkiwi68 New Member

    Yah! Just got my new Kona EV - Elite model.
    I only ordered 3rd week of Nov and just took possession 3rf Jan 2020.

    It is the 2020 spec. I can tell easily because;
    • It has the 10.25" infotainment screen (it's huge!)
    • It has the battery warmer (you can tell because there's a "Winter Mode" option in the EV menu)
    • We get the cabin heat pump warmer in NZ (always did)

    The dealer was surprised, they didn't expect these features and spec changes and according to them had no prior notice, but I'm certainly happy about it.
     
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  2. Jan 5, 2020 #2
    apu

    apu Well-Known Member

    2023 Performance GV60 Manitoba
    Congratulations, by the way it is customary to provide photographic evidence of your new EV. :)
     
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  3. Jan 5, 2020 #3
    KiwiME

    KiwiME Well-Known Member

    New Zealand '2019' EU, heat pump, pink coolant
    We've always had that as well. Works when DC charging anytime when the battery is under 15°C. I have the early (Irish spec) base model, you know, the one that NZ Hyundai dealers can't seem to move off their lots.
     
  4. Jan 5, 2020 #4
    nzkiwi68

    nzkiwi68 New Member

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  5. Jan 5, 2020 #5
    SkookumPete

    SkookumPete Well-Known Member

    Vancouver Island BC
    So that's the top trim in NZ, and it's true they killed the sunroof?
     

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  6. Jan 5, 2020 #6
    nzkiwi68

    nzkiwi68 New Member

    Yes no sunroof.

    My personal preference is for no sunroof. I know some people like them, but here's my personal reasons;
    • It's too light without the shade thing pulled across, I don't like the light from above in my eyes
    • It adds weight to the car, and high up weight which is less desirable for handling
    • The roof is not as strong (because of the weight, mechanism, etc)
    • A sunroof adds cost
    • A potential for leaks and other trouble
    • Many people never open them or use then anyway

    As I say, some people love them, but, not for me.
     
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  7. Jan 5, 2020 #7
    nzkiwi68

    nzkiwi68 New Member

    Yes, Elite is the top trim in NZ. Just two Kona EV models offered as of today, Jan 2020.
     
  8. Jan 5, 2020 #8
    KiwiME

    KiwiME Well-Known Member

    New Zealand '2019' EU, heat pump, pink coolant
    I would love a sunroof but the NZ market in general does have an aversion to them, so they are rare here on any new car.
    The chrome strip on the hatch was added since we got our dedicated versions and the indicator stalk was moved from the left to the right.
     
  9. Jan 6, 2020 #9
    electriceddy

    electriceddy Moderator Staff Member

    Nanaimo BC, 2021 Kona Ultimate Built Sept 2020
    With that MPH 444 plate it looks like sport mode may be in your future :)
     

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  10. Jan 6, 2020 #10
    SkookumPete

    SkookumPete Well-Known Member

    Vancouver Island BC
    I see it's still there on the Canadian Ultimate. I'm in the love camp.
     
  11. Jan 6, 2020 #11
    apu

    apu Well-Known Member

    2023 Performance GV60 Manitoba
    A couple of the last vehicles I have owned had a sunroof while I did enjoy them I never felt I got enough use out of them, sadly one of them cost me over a thousand dollars to repair outside of warranty and I ultimately regretted paying extra for both. When I ordered my Kona and when it can down to deciding between the 2 trim levels the one thing I absolutely did not want was the leather seats (but oddly I love the leather steering wheel) and I was not fussy to pay extra for another sunroof. Fortunately in Canada outside of the LED headlights and bigger infotainment screen those were the major distinction between the 2 trim levels and it was easy decision for me to "slum it" :).
     
  12. Jan 8, 2020 #12
    ehatch

    ehatch Active Member

  13. Jan 8, 2020 #13
    mikeselectricstuff

    mikeselectricstuff Active Member

    Does it have the 11kW onboard charger?
    Any chance you can take a photo of the label on the charger ( just under the big plastic cover under the bonnet/hood) ?
     
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