2023-present KONA OverviewHyundai KONA Overview (2023 - present)
2023 - present
Tech Specs Summary
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- 101 - 130 mph
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- 7.8 - 11.8 seconds
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- 118 - 215 BHP
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- 43.5 - 197.5 mpg
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- 1,295 - 1,698 kg
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- 466 - 1,300 L
This generation of the Hyundai KONA is produced by the Korean manufacturer Hyundai and started production in 2023. It's a front engined front-wheel drive SUV. There are five power levels available, ranging from a 118 BHP 1 L Inline 3 Turbo petrol engine to a 215 BHP 1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. However, some models have torsion beam rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the KONA is the Hyundai KONA 1.6T 198 which scores 2.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 195 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 147 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 130 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.7 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Hyundai KONA 1.0T 120 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 503 miles and can store 466-1,300 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 800 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,200 kg.