2026 Hyundai Kona
2026 Hyundai
KONA
For 2026, Hyundai has given the popular Kona subcompact crossover a revised trim lineup along with improved safety technology. The SEL, SEL Convenience, N Line S, and N Line have been dropped, making room for the debuting SEL Sport and SEL Premium. Every Kona now comes with adaptive cruise control, and the forward collision-avoidance assist system has been enhanced with junction-turning and driver-oncoming detection. These updates, an available powertrain upgrade, and flexible interior space help to keep this value-oriented model appealing and competitive.
How we describe this model: compact, great on gas, full of personality
Shop this vehicle against: Chevrolet Trax, Honda HR-V, Nissan Rogue, Subaru Crosstrek
KONA Highlights
- amply equipped at affordable MSRP
- class-leading warranty coverage
- 3 years/36,000 miles of scheduled factory maintenance included
KONA Powertrain
- SE and SEL Sport powertrain: 2-liter Atkinson four-cylinder engine (output: 147 horsepower and 132 lb.-ft. of torque) with intelligent variable transmission (IVT)
- SEL Premium and Limited powertrain: turbocharged four-cylinder engine (output: 190 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque) with eight-speed automatic transmission and paddle shifters
- all trims: standard front-wheel drive (FWD), optional HTRAC all-wheel-drive (AWD)
- MacPherson front struts and coil springs; rear torsion beam on FWD version and independent multi-link rear suspension on AWD version
- estimated fuel economy:
- SE: 29 mpg city/34 mpg highway with FWD, 27 mpg city/29 mpg highway with AWD
- SEL Sport: 28 mpg city/35 mpg highway with FWD, 26 mpg city/29 mpg highway with AWD
- SEL Premium and Limited: 26 mpg city/31 mpg highway with FWD, 25 mpg city/28 mpg highway with AWD
- ground clearance with FWD: 6.7 inches
- ground clearance with AWD: 8.1 inches
SE Interior
Fabric upholstery, manually adjustable seats (first row), 4.2-inch digital instrument display, air conditioning, proximity key with push-button ignition, four USB ports (two front, two rear), 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with two-stage reclining, 12-volt outlet
SE Exterior
LED projection combination headlights with auto-on/off, LED daytime running lights, LED combination taillights, roof-mounted LED stop light, active grille shutters, roof spoiler, 17-inch alloy wheels
SE Safety
SmartSense driver-assist technology suite (driver attention warning, blind-spot collision-avoidance warning, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, lane following assist, lane keeping assist, safe exit warning, high beam assist, rear occupant alert, and forward collision-avoidance assist with direct oncoming pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection), Smart Cruise Control with stop-and-go, rearview monitor with parking guidance
SE Infotainment
12.3-inch touchscreen, sound system with six speakers, Bluetooth hands-free and wireless audio streaming, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM satellite radio, HD Radio, Hyundai Bluelink+ Connected Car System’s Basic Package
SE Major Options
HTRAC AWD
SEL Sport
Contents of SE plus:
- heated front seats
- leather wrapping on steering wheel
- automatic temperature control with two zones plus auto defog and second-row vents
- wireless smartphone charge pad
- heated exterior mirrors with built-in LED turn-signal indicators
- LED interior lighting
- black 18-inch alloy wheels
- eligible for AWD
SEL Premium
Contents of SEL Sport plus:
- H-Tex simulated leather upholstery
- eight-way power driver’s seat
- upgraded engine and transmission
- paddle shifters
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- ambient cabin lighting
- 19-inch alloy wheels with N Line styling
- eligible for AWD
Limited
Contents of SEL Premium plus:
- heated and ventilated front seats
- power-tilt/slide sunroof with shade
- hands-free power liftgate with auto-open
- auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Hyundai Digital Key 2
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- 360-degree surround view monitor
- blind-spot view monitor
- navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with curve control
- highway driving assist
- parking distance warning (rear, front, and sides) with contour warning
- onboard navigation
- dynamic voice recognition
- Wi-Fi hotspot access
- Bose audio with eight speakers
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Bluelink+’s Advanced Package with remote capability and guidance
- eligible for AWD
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