About the Hyundai Kona
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The new Hyundai Kona is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $23,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the GO variant and topping out at $68,000 for the Premium.
There are 16 variants of the Kona available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2025.
Engine options include null (99kW/255Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (110kW/180Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (213kW/392Nm), 1.6L petrol direct injection (104kW/264Nm), 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (146kW/264Nm), 2.0L null (110kW/180Nm), 1.6L null (104kW/264Nm) and 1.6L turbo (146kW/264Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 8-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic, 7-speed automatic or manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2026 Kona is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2017 Hyundai Kona Price
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Go SmartSense
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $25,000 |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $25,300 |
1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $28,500 |
1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $28,800 |
1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $28,800 |
Base
Go
Launch Edition
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $27,500 |
1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $31,000 |
Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $58,500 |
Active Safety Pack
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $29,500 |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,000 |
Active SmartSense
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $30,500 |
1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $31,110 |
1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $31,110 |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $27,000 |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $27,570 |
Highlander Sunroof
N Line
Highlander Two-Tone
Premium
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $39,500 |
Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $68,000 |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $50,500 |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $51,000 |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $52,200 |
1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $43,500 |
Iron Man Edition
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,990 |
1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,690 |
1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,690 |
N Line Premium
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,400 |
1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,700 |
1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $43,200 |
Premium N Line
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.6L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $46,500 |
1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $46,500 |
2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $42,500 |
Elite
Highlander
Configuration | Price From* |
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Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $64,490 |
1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,000 |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $33,000 |
Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $64,640 |
Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $65,290 |
Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $66,000 |
Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $64,000 |
Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $58,000 |
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2017 Hyundai Kona Specs
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2021 Hyundai Kona Dimensions
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2017 Hyundai Kona Fuel Economy
There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai Kona
The most fuel efficient Hyundai Kona is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 3.9L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Hyundai Kona that uses the most amount of fuel is the Premium with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Hyundai Kona variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
Hyundai Kona | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.2 L/100km |
1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 6.7 L/100km |
1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 6.7 L/100km |
2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Hyundai Kona?
You should service your Kona at your authorised Hyundai dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Kona's warranty.
2017 Hyundai Kona Warranty
What is the warranty on a Hyundai Kona?
The Hyundai Kona offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Hyundai Kona FAQs
The cheapest Hyundai Kona is the Go that starts from $23,500.
The most expensive Hyundai Kona is the Premium that starts from $68,000.
The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Kona is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Premium.
The largest Hyundai Kona is the N Line which measures 1825mm wide, 4385mm in length and sits 1590mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Kona is the Base which has 213kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
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The heaviest Hyundai Kona is the Base which weighs 2220 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai Kona may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes electric, unleaded or premium unleaded.