Hyundai · Kona
KONA
Hyundai's small SUV, sold with turbo petrol engines, as a self-charging hybrid or as the KONA Electric with a 65.4 kWh battery.
- Body
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Petrol, Hybrid, Electric
- Power
- 113–215 bhp
- Range
- 319 mi
- Boot
- 466 l
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree the Kona is roomy, well equipped, comfortable and refined, with an unusually wide choice of petrol, hybrid and electric versions. The common criticisms are that it isn't fun to drive and that the hybrid and 1.0-litre are slow or less smooth than rivals; Parkers found some safety systems intrusive, and Carwow thought the cabin less plush than a Peugeot 2008's.
From autocar.co.uk, autoexpress.co.uk, parkers.co.uk and carwow.co.uk
Specifications
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- Powertrain
- Petrol, Hybrid, Electric
- Power
- 113–215 bhp
- 0–62 mph
- 7.8–11.9 s
- Top speed
- 103–125 mph
- Engine or motors
- 1.0-litre T-GDi three-cylinder petrol, 115 PS; 1.6-litre T-GDi petrol, 150 PS; 1.6 GDi hybrid with a 32 kW motor and 1.32 kWh battery, 138 PS system; KONA Electric front motor, 160 kW (218 PS); bhp converted from Hyundai's PS figures
- Torque
- 200 Nm (1.0), 250 Nm (1.6 T-GDi), 265 Nm system (hybrid), 255 Nm (Electric)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch (petrol); 6-speed dual-clutch (hybrid); single-speed (Electric)
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
Range and charging
- Zero-emission range (WLTP)
- 319 miles
- Battery
- 65.4 kWh
- Fastest charging
- 101 kW
- Economy (WLTP)
- 44.1–60.1 mpg
- Range detail
- KONA Electric: WLTP combined 319 miles (Advance) or 282 miles (N Line, N Line S, Ultimate)
- Charging
- KONA Electric: 10–80% in about 41 minutes at up to 101 kW DC; 10–100% in 5 h 24 min on an 11 kW wallbox (10.4 kW on-board charger)
- Efficiency
- WLTP combined: 46.3–47.9 mpg (1.0), 42.8–44.1 mpg (1.6 T-GDi), 60.1 mpg (hybrid); 14.7–16.6 kWh/100 km (Electric)
- CO2 emissions
- 0–153 g/km (WLTP)
Practicality
- Body
- SUV
- Seats
- 5
- Boot
- 466 litres
- Length
- 4,350 mm
- Width
- 1,825 mm
- Weight
- From 1,295 kg
- Boot
- 466 litres with the rear seats up, 1,300 litres folded (VDA)
- Towing
- 1,210 kg braked (1.0), 1,310 kg (1.6 T-GDi), 1,110 kg (hybrid), 750 kg (Electric)
- Size
- 4,350 mm long (4,385 mm N Line; 4,355 mm Electric Advance), 1,825 mm wide without mirrors, 1,580–1,585 mm high; 2,660 mm wheelbase; 10.6 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,295–1,525 kg (petrol and hybrid), 1,698–1,795 kg (Electric)
Tech and safety
- Warranty
- 5 years, unlimited mileage
Pros and cons
Pros
- One body with petrol, hybrid and electric versions
- KONA Electric has a WLTP range of up to 319 miles
- 466-litre boot and a 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty
Cons
- KONA Electric charges at up to 101 kW; 10–80% takes about 41 minutes
- Front-wheel drive only
- KONA Electric tows only 750 kg braked
Closest rivals
Model | Body | Powertrain | Power | Range | Boot | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV | Petrol, Hybrid | 113–193 bhp | – | 443 l | Aug 2024 | |
| SUV | Mild hybrid, Hybrid | 138–156 bhp | – | 517 l | Sept 2024 | |
| SUV | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Diesel | 128–268 bhp | 72–75 mi | 652 l | Jan 2024 |
Sources
- dmassets.hyundai.com/is/content/hyundaiautoever/KONA_Tech_and_Specpdf
- dmassets.hyundai.com/is/content/hyundaiautoever/KONA_EV_Tech_Specpdf
- hyundai.com/uk/en/models/kona.html
- hyundai.com/uk/en/models/kona-electric.html
- hyundai.news/uk/articles/press-releases/all-new-kona-range-ice-and-hybrid-range…
- hyundai.news/uk/articles/press-releases/all-new-kona-electric-range-pricing-and…
Photo: dmassets.hyundai.com