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Hyundai Kona

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Hyundai Kona: Subcompact crossover. Bold styling, available electric Kona EV, and the hot Kona N at the top.
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Subcompact crossover. Bold styling, available electric Kona EV, and the hot Kona N at the top.

The Hyundai Kona is the brand subcompact crossover, known for bold, youthful styling and a wide range of powertrains, including an all-electric Kona EV with a usable range. It is practical, well-equipped, and affordable, with the hot Kona N sitting at the top of the lineup as a pocket performance SUV. It is a versatile small crossover. On WhipJury, the Kona appears as a stylish, accessible SUV, with the N the enthusiast version.

Kona specifications

Petrol four-cylinder, hybrid, and all-electric Kona EV powertrains (the hot Kona N is covered separately). Front-wheel drive or AWD. Subcompact crossover.

Frequently asked questions about Hyundai Kona

Is there an electric Kona?
Yes. The Kona Electric is a battery-electric version with a usable range, offering an affordable EV in the subcompact crossover class.
What is the Kona N?
The high-performance Kona from Hyundai N division, with a 276 horsepower turbo four, covered separately. It turns the small crossover into a pocket performance SUV.
Is the Kona reliable?
Generally yes, with Hyundai engineering and a strong warranty. Standard maintenance keeps it dependable.
Does the Kona have all-wheel drive?
All-wheel drive is available on petrol models, with front-wheel drive standard. The Kona Electric is front-wheel drive.
Is the Kona good value?
Yes. Bold styling, multiple powertrains, and a long warranty make it a strong-value subcompact crossover.

More on the Hyundai Kona

The next Hyundai Kona looks like it's giving up the weirdness that made it interesting
The next Hyundai Kona looks like it's giving up the weirdness that made it interesting

Spy photos of the third-generation Hyundai Kona, expected for 2028, show a much more conventional crossover than the sharply creased current car. It's a prototype, not an official reveal, and outlets disagree on whether it's getting boxier or softer. Either way, the weirdness looks like it's going.

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