Hyundai Kona
2024–2026 model years · Generation introduced 2024
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- Available years
- 2024–2026
- Yearly records
- 3
- Reported market values
- $19,875–$23,638
The overview
The redesigned Kona feels more mature and substantial than the original model. This generation is larger, with more room for passengers and cargo. The standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder is shy on power and gets loud and buzzy when pushed, but it's mated to a well-tuned CVT that performs simulated upshifts. The up-level 1.6-liter turbo-four produces more oomph, but suffers from some low-speed hiccups. Front-wheel drive comes standard with all-wheel drive available. We found the firm ride more comfortable than before but the Kona has lost some handling sharpness, although it did well in our emergency handling test. Most controls are easy to use, including the touchscreen infotainment system. The twist-type electronic gear selector on higher trims takes some getting used to, but with practice it can be operated without looking at it. Upscale features such as a power driver's seat and power liftgate are available.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ↗ SEL Sport 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (147 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $23,638 | 2/5 | Not rated | 27 MPG |
| 2025 ↗ SEL Convenience 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (147 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $21,850 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 27 MPG |
| 2024 ↗ SEL Convenience 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (147 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $19,875 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 27 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2026 model
SEL Sport 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (147 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · New
Find 2026 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Subcompact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2024
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $23,638
- Retail value range
- $21,525 - $28,375
- Original MSRP range
- $25,500 - $34,150
- Trade-in range
- $20,000 - $27,480
Ratings
- Road test score
- 76/100
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 26 MPG
- EPA highway
- 29 MPG
- EPA combined
- 27 MPG
- Tested city
- 18 MPG
- Tested highway
- 36 MPG
- Tested overall
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,815
- Cruising range
- 330 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.8 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 9.8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 127 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 171 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 62 in
- Wheelbase
- 105 in
- Weight
- 3,265 lb
- Maximum load
- 860 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 29.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 28 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+3+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 37474 First published: December 4, 2025 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2025 model
SEL Convenience 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (147 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2025 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Subcompact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2024
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $21,850
- Retail value range
- $18,925 - $24,625
- Original MSRP range
- $24,550 - $33,600
- Trade-in range
- $17,255 - $23,525
Ratings
- Road test score
- 76/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 55%
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 26 MPG
- EPA highway
- 29 MPG
- EPA combined
- 27 MPG
- Tested city
- 18 MPG
- Tested highway
- 36 MPG
- Tested overall
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,815
- Cruising range
- 330 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.8 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 9.8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 127 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 171 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 62 in
- Wheelbase
- 105 in
- Weight
- 3,265 lb
- Maximum load
- 860 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 29.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 28 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+3+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 3/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 32407 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2024 model
SEL Convenience 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (147 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2024 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Subcompact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2024
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $19,875
- Retail value range
- $17,300 - $22,375
- Original MSRP range
- $24,250 - $33,300
- Trade-in range
- $15,565 - $21,185
Ratings
- Road test score
- 76/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 49%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 26 MPG
- EPA highway
- 29 MPG
- EPA combined
- 27 MPG
- Tested city
- 18 MPG
- Tested highway
- 36 MPG
- Tested overall
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,815
- Cruising range
- 330 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.8 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 9.8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 127 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 171 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 62 in
- Wheelbase
- 105 in
- Weight
- 3,265 lb
- Maximum load
- 860 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 29.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 28 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+3+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Driving
- 3/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 26943 First published: March 9, 2023 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
