The latest-generation Hyundai Kona landed halfway through last year, and there are minimal changes to the lineup for 2025.
It’s now $500 more expensive at the point of entry, which includes models fitted with the optional N Line package. Premium variants and their N Line counterparts remain unchanged.
There are two other minor tweaks. Base Kona variants have received leather-appointed armrests on the doors, while hybrid variants have updated badging on the rear.
The range continues to be offered with a choice of three internal combustion powertrains, including a hybrid option. An all-wheel drive setup is also available with a turbocharged engine.
MY25 changes for the Kona Electric are still to be confirmed.
Pricing
Entry level Kona variants, including those fitted with the N Line package, have received a $500 price bump for 2025. Other variants remain the same.
Model | Price | Change |
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2025 Hyundai Kona 2.0 petrol | $32,500 | +$500 |
2025 Hyundai Kona 1.6 Hybrid | $36,500 | +$500 |
2025 Hyundai Kona N Line 2.0 petrol | $36,500 | +$500 |
2025 Hyundai Kona N Line 1.6 Hybrid | $40,500 | +$500 |
2025 Hyundai Kona N Line 1.6T AWD | $40,500 | +$500 |
2025 Hyundai Kona Premium 2.0 petrol | $39,500 | No change |
2025 Hyundai Kona Premium 1.6 Hybrid | $43,500 | No change |
2025 Hyundai Kona N Line Premium 2.0 petrol | $42,500 | No change |
2025 Hyundai Kona N Line Premium 1.6 Hybrid | $46,500 | No change |
2025 Hyundai Kona N Line Premium 1.6T AWD | $46,500 | No change |
All prices exclude on-road costs.
Drivetrains
Three powertrain options remain for the Kona – a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder, a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, and a 1.6-litre petrol-electric hybrid four-cylinder. Transmission pairings differ between the different options.
Tech Specs | Kona 2WD | Kona AWD | Kona Hybrid |
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Engine | 2.0L 4cyl petrol | 1.6L 4cyl turbo-petrol | 1.6L 4cyl petrol-electric hybrid |
Engine power | 110kW @ 6200rpm | 146kW @ 6000rpm | 77kW @ 5700rpm |
Engine torque | 180Nm @ 4500rpm | 265Nm @ 1600rpm-4500rpm | 144Nm @ 4000rpm |
Electric motor power | N/A | N/A | 32kW |
Electric motor torque | N/A | N/A | 170Nm |
Battery | N/A | N/A | 1.32kWh lithium-ion |
Total system power | N/A | N/A | 104kW |
Total system torque | N/A | N/A | 265Nm |
Transmission | CVT | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed dual-clutch automatic |
Driven wheels | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
Efficiency
Economy figures are unchanged, with hybrid variants still the most efficient of the lot.
Efficiency Specs | Kona 2WD | Kona AWD | Kona Hybrid |
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Combined fuel economy | 6.6L/100km | 7.6L/100km | 3.9L/100km |
CO₂ emissions | 149g/km (154g/km 19-inch wheels) | 174g/km | 89g/km |
Minimum fuel requirement | 91 RON | 91 RON | 91 RON |
Fuel tank size | 47L | 47L | 38L |
Dimensions
The Kona range shares the same dimensions, though it’s longer with the optional N Line pack fitted and slightly taller with petrol engines.
2025 Hyundai Kona | |
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Length | 4350mm (4385mm N Line optional pack) |
Height | 1585mm hybrid, 1590mm petrol |
Width | 1825mm |
Wheelbase | 2660mm |
Boot space (VDA) | 407L (rear seats up) 1241L (rear seats folded) |
Servicing and Warranty
The Hyundai Kona is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Maintenance will be required every 15,000 kilometres or 12 months in the 2.0-litre petrol and 1.6-litre hybrid, and every 10,000 kilometres or 12 months in the turbocharged petrol.
The first five services in both the 2.0 and the 1.6T will set you back $399 each – although that’s good for 75,000km of motoring in the 2.0, and 60,000km in the 1.6T due to their different distance requirements.
The first five services for hybrid models will set you back $399, $579, $399, $579, and $579 each.
Safety
The Hyundai Kona now wears a four-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted in June 2023.
It scored 80 per cent for adult occupant protection, 84 per cent for child occupant protection, 64 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 62 per cent for safety assist.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- 7 airbags
- Front
- Front centre side
- Front side
- Side curtain
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Cyclist detection
- Junction assist
- Blind-spot monitoring and assist
- Surround-view camera
- Reverse/parking autonomous emergency braking
- Driver attention monitoring
- High beam assist
- Lane-keep assist with lane centring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Rear occupant alert
- Safe exit warning
- Parking sensors
Standard Equipment
Standard equipment on the Kona includes:
- 18-inch alloy wheels with 215/55 tyres
- LED headlights and daytime running lights
- LED tail lights
- Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors
- Keyless entry and start
- Dual-zone climate control
- Leather-appointed door armrests
- Rear air vents
- 4.2-inch digital instrument display
- 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Bluelink connected services
Moving to the Premium brings:
- Blind-spot view monitor
- Reverse autonomous emergency braking
- 3D surround-view camera
- Side parking sensors
- Acoustic front windscreen
- Rear privacy glass
- Dark grey cladding/silver skid plates
- LED dual-projector headlights
- LED front/rear indicators
- ‘Seamless Horizon’ full-width LED front light strip
- Power tailgate
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Factory satellite navigation
- Bose eight-speaker sound system
- Leather upholstery
- 10-way power driver’s seat
- 8-way passenger seat
- Premium relaxation front seats
- Heated/ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated rear seats
- Auto-dimming interior mirror
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Ambient lighting
- Leather-appointed door trim inserts, door armrests and dashboard tray
Opting for the N-Line Package brings:
- Exterior
- Unique bumpers/skid plates/side skirts
- Gloss black rear spoiler
- N badging/wheel caps
- 19-inch wheels with 235/45 tyres (18-in on hybrid)
- Chrome twin exhaust
- Black mirror caps/beltline
- Body coloured cladding
- Interior
- Leather/Alcantara trim
- N steering wheel
- Red air vents/seat highlights
- Dark metal trim highlights
- Black headlining
- Alloy pedals
- Sports scuff plates
For 2.0MPi models, it also adds:
- LED dual-projector headlights
- LED front/rear indicators
- ‘Seamless Horizon’ full-width LED front light strip
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Leather-appointed door trim inserts, door armrests and dashboard tray
Colours
There will continue to be nine colour options offered across the Kona range, though availability varies depending on the model variant.
Base Kona and Premium models offer the following options:
- Atlas White
- Ecotronic Grey
- Ultimate Red
- Mirage Green
- Denim Blue
- Abyss Black
The N Line pack brings:
- Atlas White
- Cyber Grey
- Neoteric Yellow
- Soultronic Orange
- Ultimate Red
- Abyss Black
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