KONA AFTER A FEW MONTHS...
More positives than negatives overall, but it's funny how the little things make the biggest impact.
The seat back is very stiff. Tried the lumbar thing in a kajillion positions - nope.
Took a survey a month or so ago, several questions about windshield noise. Didn't notice it until after that question had been asked. Thought it was leaves stuck in the wipers. No. Not leaves. Some weird whistle-rattle.
I got the car sight unseen after sitting in a 2026. I specifically asked about 'butt warming seats' and was assured that of course they would be there. They were such a treat when I first rented a Kona in 2019 and really missed that feature when I tried out a Venue for my next lease. They aren't in this Kona and it's a huge disappointment.
Those (admittedly small) issues are the only things keeping me from considering buying this car outright after the lease is up. I don't like the 'rattle' in the windshield - I now feel afraid it's going to shatter. And now that it's gotten colder, this little 'luxury' of having a warm back and bum is not there. It especially ticks me off after it being assured.
The car feels roomier than my last Kona lease, not sure if it is, but it feels that way. And, I was very happy to see a real shifter versus that weird button thing in the 2026.