Hyundai Kona is a five-seat sub-compact vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2018 model year, there are seven trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 147 to 175 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $1,900 to $2,100, which over the course of five years will save you $1,000 in extra fuel spending.
2018 Kona has a relatively long wheelbase ( 102.4 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 2890 - 3256 lbs.
2018 Kona seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - hips and head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs and shoulders. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Kona ia a class-leader on only one measurement - hips - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is larger than average among its peers with 19.2 cu. ft.
Trim | 2018 Kona SE | 2018 Kona SEL | 2018 Kona SEL w/Contrast Roof | 2018 Kona Limited w/Lime Accent | 2018 Kona Limited | 2018 Kona Ultimate | 2018 Kona Ultimate w/Lime Accent |
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Starging MSRP | $19,500 | $21,150 | $21,300 | $24,700 | $24,700 | $27,400 | $27,400 |
Engine | 2.0L Inline-4 | 2.0L Inline-4 | 2.0L Inline-4 | 1.6L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.6L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.6L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.6L Inline-4 Turbo |
HP | 147 hp | 147 hp | 147 hp | 175 hp | 175 hp | 175 hp | 175 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 28 MPG | 28 MPG | 28 MPG | 28 MPG |
Highway | 33 MPG | 33 MPG | 33 MPG | 32 MPG | 32 MPG | 32 MPG | 32 MPG |
Combined | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
2018 Kona SUV comes in seven trim levels, with an average price that is $665 more compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average more powerful engine, Kona has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 28.5 mpg.
Customers have filed thirty-seven complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals.