2022 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2022 Hyundai Kona
The new Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, comfortable, and sporty SUV that can take you camping or kayaking with your family in style. At the same time, the engineers at Hyundai have launched the new Kona, a superb little SUV that might steal Subaru customers. Which one is more likely to be your next car? You have to dive deeper into this article and learn more about these vehicles before making up your mind.
Design & Style
The new Crosstrek has a “function over form” policy when it comes to the interior design. Nothing gets in your way, nothing distracts you from driving, and everything is within your hands’ reach. The seats are comfortable, the visibility outside the car is great, and you also get much more cargo space for your long travels.
At the same time, the Kona also comes with a streamlined and ergonomic interior. You get lots of hard buttons and instruments to help you navigate through traffic easier as well as keeping you entertained. Although the interior is well-sorted out, the cargo space is not that big in comparison with the Crosstrek.
Technology & Safety
When it comes to technology, the Crosstrek is equipped with a 6.5- inch infotainment panel as well as multiple smartphone integration options. You also benefit from a decent audio system and there are multiple safety systems and driving aids as standard. These keep you stable and safe on the road.
The Kona comes with a slightly larger panel that measures 8 inches. The standard model also comes with an interesting heads-up display that shows your speed as well as other relevant information. Although you get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, you have to pay more for other wireless connection options.
Performance
The Crosstrek comes with a powerful 4-cylinder engine that produces 152 horsepower. You can have manual or automatic transmission. Many drivers go for a manual one to experience the thrill of shifting gears at the right speed and at the right moment.
On the other hand, the Kona comes with 147 horsepower from a 4-cylinder engine. This is connected to an automatic gearbox, so it’s less work for you to do while driving. Although this engine is also powerful enough for day-to-day driving activities, the steering is quite numb and non-responsive and this can be a problem when tackling corners.
The Bottom Line
As you can see, both these vehicles have their pros and cons. If you need to settle upon a single one, you’d probably be better of with the Crosstrek in terms of space, practicality, performance, and safety features.
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