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2023 Hyundai Kona
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2023 Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona is playful and inexpensive, making it one of the more appealing subcompact SUVs. The base 2.0-liter engine is adequate around town, but it can feel sluggish under hard acceleration. We recorded 26 mpg overall with this engine in our AWD model, typical for the class. The uplevel 1.6-liter turbo is stronger, but its power delivery is not as smooth or predictable. Nimble handling makes the Kona feel very responsive in corners. The ride, however, is stiff and the cabin gets loud because of road and engine noise. A power driver seat with lumbar support adjustment comes in an option package, rare in the segment. The controls are very easy to use. Forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking are available. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility is standard. An all-electric version is new for 2019. The Kona electric is as good as the conventional version. Its 201-hp electric motor makes the car quick, with smooth and quiet acceleration. Its range is a robust 258 miles. It takes 9 hours to charge the 64-kilowatt-hour battery from empty on a 240-volt connector. The high performance N, powered by a 280-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine mated to an eight-speed dual clutch automatic, is new for 2022. Styling is also refreshed. Other 2022 updates include pedestrian detection added to the FCW and AEB system.

Market value
$18,438
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2023
Owner rating 3/5
Reliability 4/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Sequential, 7-speed
Category
Subcompact SUVs
Generation began
2018

Pricing

Current retail median
$18,438
Retail value range
$16,500 - $21,200
Original MSRP range
$22,140 - $34,950
Trade-in range
$13,970 - $19,740

Ratings

Road test score
72/100
Owner satisfaction
3/5
Would buy again
49%
Reliability
4/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
28 MPG
EPA highway
33 MPG
EPA combined
30 MPG
Tested city
18 MPG
Tested highway
34 MPG
Tested overall
26 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,510
Cruising range
340 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
4 sec
0-60 mph
11.1 sec
60-0 mph braking
129 ft
Avoidance speed
56 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
164 in
Width
71 in
Height
61 in
Wheelbase
102 in
Weight
3,145 lb
Maximum load
860 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
4 in
Front leg room
42 in
Rear head room
3 in
Rear leg room
25 in
Cargo volume
22.5 cu ft

Owner feedback

Comfort
2/5
Driving
3/5
Styling
4/5
Value
1/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
5/10
Greenhouse gas score
6/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Hyundai

From low-cost sedans to three-row EV SUVs, Hyundai has a model for almost every kind of customer. Most new Hyundai vehicles are stylish, functional, and competitively priced, but the brand overall ranks around the middle in Consumer Reports’ Reliability and Owner Satisfaction ratings. Individual models and years vary widely, with some standouts and a few laggards. The core Hyundai lineup includes low-cost subcompacts like the Elantra, and midsized sedans like the Sonata. SUVs include the subcompact Kona and compact Tucson, plus the midsize Santa Fe and larger Palisade, both of which offer three-row seating. Many models are available as hybrids or plug-in hybrids. In our testing, most Hyundai models benefit from a hybrid drivetrain, which adds power and smoothness in addition to improving fuel economy. Hyundai’s EVs are some of the best values among electric cars. The Ioniq models are high-tech, well designed, and can charge quite rapidly at public DC fast charging stations.

Vehicle ID: 24946 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: December 4, 2025

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