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 hp
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- 36.2 - 164.5 mpg
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- 2,855 - 3,743 lbs
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- 16.5 - 45.9 ft3
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 hp 1 L Inline 3 Turbo gasoline engine to a 215 hp 1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline 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 hp and a power/weight ratio of 15.04 lb/hp 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 16.5-45.9 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,764 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,646 lbs.