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2018 Hyundai Kona

New from

$16,800 excl. on-roads

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Safety Rating

Warranty

5 years

Fuel Efficiency

6.7 - 7.2 L / 100km

About the Hyundai Kona

Last updated Dec 18, 2024

The 2018 Hyundai Kona is classified as a 4 Door Wagon which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the OS.2 MY19 generation, starting from $16,800 MLRP for the GO (FWD) and topping out at $26,700 for the HIGHLANDER TTR YEL (AWD).

There are 56 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in August of 2018. The Kona is built in Korea and is available with Multi Point Fuel Injection , equipped with a 6 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive.Other powertrain options include: Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive & Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection, equipped with a 7 Speed Auto Dual Clutch transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive.

The Kona is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

See Hyundai Kona models from other years

2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017

Hyundai Kona News

3 Years Ago

2018-20 Hyundai Kona Electric recalled

Hyundai has announced another recall of the Kona Electric to check for a potential hardware issue that could require a battery replacement.

William Stopford

4 Years Ago

2018-20 Hyundai Kona EV, Nexo recalled

Hyundai's hydrogen and electric SUVs have been recalled to fix a problem with their regenerative braking controllers.

Scott Collie

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2018 Hyundai Kona Price

Variant	Price From*	Price To*
GO (FWD)	$16,800	$16,800
ACTIVE (FWD)	$17,600	$17,600
GO SAFETY (FWD)	$17,900	$17,900
ACTIVE SAFETY (FWD)	$18,600	$18,600
GO (AWD)	$19,400	$19,400
LAUNCH EDITION	$19,700	$19,700
ACTIVE (AWD)	$20,100	$20,100
ELITE (AWD)	$20,300	$20,300
ELITE (FWD)	$20,400	$20,400
GO SAFETY (AWD)	$20,400	$20,400
ELITE TTR (AWD)	$20,500	$20,500
ELITE TTR	$20,600	$20,600
ELITE YEL (AWD)	$20,700	$20,700
ELITE RED (AWD)	$20,700	$20,700
ELITE TTR YEL (AWD)	$20,700	$20,700
ELITE YEL (FWD)	$20,900	$20,900
ELITE RED (FWD)	$20,900	$20,900
ELITE TTR RED (AWD)	$20,900	$20,900
LAUNCH EDITION (AWD)	$20,900	$20,900
ELITE TTR RED	$21,100	$21,100
ELITE TTR YEL	$21,100	$21,100
ACTIVE SAFETY (AWD)	$21,100	$21,100
HIGHLANDER (AWD)	$21,500	$21,500
HIGHLANDER TTR RED (FWD)	$22,900	$22,900
HIGHLANDER TTR RED (AWD)	$23,400	$23,400
HIGHLANDER (FWD)	$23,600	$23,600
HIGHLANDER TTR (FWD)	$23,900	$23,900
HIGHLANDER RED (FWD)	$24,100	$24,100
HIGHLANDER YEL (FWD)	$24,100	$24,100
HIGHLANDER TTR YEL (FWD)	$24,300	$24,300
HIGHLANDER TTR (AWD)	$24,500	$24,500
HIGHLANDER RED (AWD)	$24,700	$24,700
HIGHLANDER YEL (AWD)	$24,700	$24,700
HIGHLANDER TTR YEL (AWD)	$24,900	$24,900

*excl. on-roads

All Hyundai Kona Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$32,500	$71,000
2024	$31,600	$70,200
2023	$26,000	$65,800
2022	$25,400	$54,800
2021	$22,700	$48,600
2020	$19,600	$44,800
2019	$18,200	$45,300
2018	$16,800	$26,700
2017	$16,500	$22,900

*excl. on-roads

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2018 Hyundai Kona Specs

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GO (FWD)

12 Volt Power Outlet
AUX/USB Input Socket
Additional 12 Volt Socket/s
Adjustable Front Seats - Manual
Adjustable Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic
Air Conditioning
Alarm System/Remote Anti Theft
Android Auto
Anti-lock Braking
Apple Car Play
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bottle Holders - Front and Rear
Brake Assist
Central Locking Remote Control
Centre Console Box - Multi-purpose
Child Proof Rear Door Locks
Child Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage System
Child Seat Anchor Points
Coat Hanger/Hook(s)
Cruise Control
Cup Holders - Front Seats
Curtain Airbags
Daytime Running Lights - LED
Digital Audio Broadcast Radio +
Door Pockets - Front and Rear
Driver Mode Selection
Dual Front Airbags Package
Dusk Sensing Headlights
Dust and Pollen Filter
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
Electronic Stability Control
Emergency Stop Signal
Engine Immobiliser
Fog Lights - Rear
Front Centre Armrest
Glovebox Compartment
Grab Handles - Front and Rear
Headrests - Adjustable on All Seats
High Mounted Rear Stop Light
Hill Descent Control
Hill Start Assist
Illuminated - Entry/Exit with Delayed Fade
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Intermittent Wipers - Front
Keyless Entry
Luggage/Cargo Area Light(s)
Map/Reading Lights - Front
Multi Function Control Screen
Multi Function Display
Multi Function Steering Wheel
One Touch Convenience Turn Signal
Power Mirrors With Indicators
Power Steering
Power Windows
Power Windows - Driver With One-Touch Operation
Projector Headlights
Rear Air Vents
Rear Centre Armrest
Rear View Mirror Day/Night
Rear Window Demister
Rear Wiper/Washer
Reversing Camera
Rollover Protection System
Roof Rails
Roof-mounted Rear Spoiler
Seatbelts - Load Limiters Front Seats
Seatbelts - Pre-tensioners Front Seats
Seatbelts - Reminder for All Seats
Sound System with 6 Speakers
Spare Wheel - Space Saver/Temporary
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Split Fold Rear Seat
Storage Net - Rear Side Luggage Compartment
Sunglass Holder
Sunvisor Extensions
Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors & Illumination
Thorax Airbag(s)
Traction Control System
Trip Computer
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Vehicle Stability Control

ACTIVE (FWD)

16 Inch Alloy Wheels
Cup Holders - Rear Seats
Leather Accented Gear Knob
Leather Accented Steering Wheel
Parking Distance Control Rear
Sound System with 8 Speakers

GO SAFETY (FWD)

Adds:

Automatic Air Con / Climate Control
Blind Spot Monitoring
Driver Fatigue Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Lane Keeping Assist
Power Exterior Mirrors - Heated
Power Mirrors Convex - Heated
Power Mirrors With Auto Folding
Power Mirrors With Folding
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Solar Control Glass

Removes:

16 Inch Alloy Wheels
Air Conditioning
Cup Holders - Rear Seats
Digital Audio Broadcast Radio +
Leather Accented Gear Knob
Leather Accented Steering Wheel
Parking Distance Control Rear
Power Windows
Sound System with 8 Speakers

ACTIVE SAFETY (FWD)

Adds:

16 Inch Alloy Wheels
Air Conditioning
Cup Holders - Rear Seats
Digital Audio Broadcast Radio +
Leather Accented Gear Knob
Leather Accented Steering Wheel
Parking Distance Control Rear
Sound System with 8 Speakers

Removes:

Automatic Air Con / Climate Control
Solar Control Glass

GO (AWD)

Adds:

Power Windows

Removes:

16 Inch Alloy Wheels
Blind Spot Monitoring
Cup Holders - Rear Seats
Driver Fatigue Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Lane Keeping Assist
Leather Accented Gear Knob
Leather Accented Steering Wheel
Parking Distance Control Rear
Power Exterior Mirrors - Heated
Power Mirrors Convex - Heated
Power Mirrors With Auto Folding
Power Mirrors With Folding
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Sound System with 8 Speakers

ACTIVE (AWD)

16 Inch Alloy Wheels
Cup Holders - Rear Seats
Leather Accented Gear Knob
Leather Accented Steering Wheel
Parking Distance Control Rear
Sound System with 8 Speakers

LAUNCH EDITION

Adds:

18 Inch Alloy Wheels
Blind Spot Monitoring
Driver Fatigue Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Headlining Special
Lane Keeping Assist
Leather & Cloth trim
Power Mirrors Convex - Heated
Power Mirrors With Auto Folding
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Privacy Glass

Removes:

16 Inch Alloy Wheels
Cup Holders - Rear Seats
Digital Audio Broadcast Radio +
Power Windows
Sound System with 8 Speakers

ELITE (AWD)

Adds:

17 Inch Alloy Wheels
Automatic Air Con / Climate Control
Cargo Net - On Floor
Chrome Grille Surround
Cup Holders - Rear Seats
Digital Audio Broadcast Radio +
Dual Front Passenger Seats
Fog Lights - Front
Power Exterior Mirrors - Heated
Power Mirrors With Folding
Power Windows
Power Windows - Front With One-Touch Operation
Push Button Start
Rain Sensing Wipers
Seatback Pocket - Driver Seat
Seatback Pocket - Front Passenger Seat
Seatback Pockets - Front Seats
Smart Key
Solar Control Glass
Sound System with 8 Speakers

Removes:

18 Inch Alloy Wheels
Air Conditioning
Intermittent Wipers - Front

GO SAFETY (AWD)

Adds:

Intermittent Wipers - Front

Removes:

17 Inch Alloy Wheels
Cargo Net - On Floor
Chrome Grille Surround
Cup Holders - Rear Seats
Dual Front Passenger Seats
Fog Lights - Front
Headlining Special
Leather & Cloth trim
Leather Accented Gear Knob
Leather Accented Steering Wheel
Parking Distance Control Rear
Power Windows - Front With One-Touch Operation
Push Button Start
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rear Privacy Glass
Seatback Pocket - Driver Seat
Seatback Pocket - Front Passenger Seat
Seatback Pockets - Front Seats
Smart Key
Sound System with 8 Speakers

ELITE (FWD)

Adds:

17 Inch Alloy Wheels
Cargo Net - On Floor
Chrome Grille Surround
Cup Holders - Rear Seats
Fog Lights - Front
Headlining Special
Leather & Cloth trim
Leather Accented Gear Knob
Leather Accented Steering Wheel
Leather Accented Upholstery
Parking Distance Control Rear
Power Windows - Front With One-Touch Operation
Push Button Start
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rear Privacy Glass
Seatback Pocket - Driver Seat
Seatback Pocket - Front Passenger Seat
Seatback Pockets - Front Seats
Smart Key
Sound System with 8 Speakers

Removes:

Intermittent Wipers - Front

ELITE TTR (AWD)

Adds:

Removes:

Cargo Net - On Floor
Cup Holders - Rear Seats
Digital Audio Broadcast Radio +
Leather Accented Upholstery
Power Exterior Mirrors - Heated
Power Mirrors With Folding
Power Windows
Power Windows - Driver With One-Touch Operation
Seatback Pocket - Driver Seat
Seatback Pocket - Front Passenger Seat
Smart Key
Sound System with 8 Speakers

ELITE TTR

ELITE RED (AWD)

Cargo Net - On Floor
Cup Holders - Rear Seats
Digital Audio Broadcast Radio +
Dual Front Passenger Seats
Power Exterior Mirrors - Heated
Power Mirrors With Folding
Power Windows
Power Windows - Driver With One-Touch Operation
Seatback Pocket - Driver Seat
Seatback Pocket - Front Passenger Seat
Smart Key
Sound System with 8 Speakers

ELITE TTR YEL (AWD)

Adds:

Removes:

Cargo Net - On Floor
Cup Holders - Rear Seats
Digital Audio Broadcast Radio +
Dual Front Passenger Seats
Power Exterior Mirrors - Heated
Power Mirrors With Folding
Power Windows
Power Windows - Driver With One-Touch Operation
Seatback Pocket - Driver Seat
Seatback Pocket - Front Passenger Seat
Smart Key
Sound System with 8 Speakers

ELITE YEL (AWD)

Cargo Net - On Floor
Cup Holders - Rear Seats
Digital Audio Broadcast Radio +
Dual Front Passenger Seats
Power Exterior Mirrors - Heated
Power Mirrors With Folding
Power Windows
Power Windows - Driver With One-Touch Operation
Seatback Pocket - Driver Seat
Seatback Pocket - Front Passenger Seat
Smart Key
Sound System with 8 Speakers

ELITE YEL (FWD)

Adds:

Leather Accented Upholstery

Removes:

Dual Front Passenger Seats

ELITE RED (FWD)

ELITE TTR RED (AWD)

Adds:

Removes:

Cargo Net - On Floor
Cup Holders - Rear Seats
Digital Audio Broadcast Radio +
Leather Accented Upholstery
Power Exterior Mirrors - Heated
Power Mirrors With Folding
Power Windows
Power Windows - Driver With One-Touch Operation
Seatback Pocket - Driver Seat
Seatback Pocket - Front Passenger Seat
Smart Key
Sound System with 8 Speakers

LAUNCH EDITION (AWD)

Adds:

18 Inch Alloy Wheels
Air Conditioning
Intermittent Wipers - Front
Power Windows - Driver With One-Touch Operation

Removes:

17 Inch Alloy Wheels
Automatic Air Con / Climate Control
Chrome Grille Surround
Fog Lights - Front
Power Windows - Front With One-Touch Operation
Push Button Start
Rain Sensing Wipers
Seatback Pockets - Front Seats
Solar Control Glass

ELITE TTR YEL

Adds:

17 Inch Alloy Wheels
Automatic Air Con / Climate Control
Chrome Grille Surround
Fog Lights - Front
Power Windows - Front With One-Touch Operation
Push Button Start
Rain Sensing Wipers
Seatback Pockets - Front Seats
Solar Control Glass

Removes:

18 Inch Alloy Wheels
Air Conditioning
Intermittent Wipers - Front
Power Windows - Driver With One-Touch Operation

ACTIVE SAFETY (AWD)

Adds:

16 Inch Alloy Wheels
Air Conditioning
Cup Holders - Rear Seats
Digital Audio Broadcast Radio +
Intermittent Wipers - Front
Power Exterior Mirrors - Heated
Power Mirrors With Folding
Power Windows
Power Windows - Driver With One-Touch Operation
Sound System with 8 Speakers

Removes:

17 Inch Alloy Wheels
Automatic Air Con / Climate Control
Chrome Grille Surround
Fog Lights - Front
Headlining Special
Leather & Cloth trim
Power Windows - Front With One-Touch Operation
Push Button Start
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rear Privacy Glass
Seatback Pockets - Front Seats
Solar Control Glass

ELITE TTR RED

Adds:

17 Inch Alloy Wheels
Automatic Air Con / Climate Control
Chrome Grille Surround
Fog Lights - Front
Headlining Special
Leather & Cloth trim
Power Windows - Front With One-Touch Operation
Push Button Start
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rear Privacy Glass
Seatback Pockets - Front Seats
Solar Control Glass

Removes:

16 Inch Alloy Wheels
Air Conditioning
Cup Holders - Rear Seats
Digital Audio Broadcast Radio +
Intermittent Wipers - Front
Power Exterior Mirrors - Heated
Power Mirrors With Folding
Power Windows
Power Windows - Driver With One-Touch Operation
Sound System with 8 Speakers

HIGHLANDER (AWD)

Adds:

18 Inch Alloy Wheels
Active Heated/Ventilated Front Seats
Active High Beam Control
Adaptive Headlights w/Auto Levelling & Cornering
Cargo Net - On Floor
Cup Holders - Rear Seats
Digital Audio Broadcast Radio +
Head Up Display
Heated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
LED Headlights
LED Indicators
Leather Accented Upholstery
Leather Trim
Panoramic Sunroof
Parking Distance Control Front
Power Exterior Mirrors - Heated
Power Front Seat Driver 10 Way
Power Front Seat Passenger 8 Way
Power Mirrors With Folding
Power Windows
Power Windows - Driver With One-Touch Operation
Power front seat Driver
Power front seat Passenger
Rear View Mirror Auto Dimming
Seatback Pocket - Driver Seat
Seatback Pocket - Front Passenger Seat
Sound System with 8 Speakers
Tail Lights - Special
Ventilated Front Seats
Wireless Phone Charge

Removes:

17 Inch Alloy Wheels
Adjustable Front Seats - Manual
Leather & Cloth trim
Projector Headlights
Rear View Mirror Day/Night

HIGHLANDER YEL (FWD)

Adds:

Smart Key

Removes:

Tail Lights - Special

HIGHLANDER TTR RED (FWD)

Adds:

Tail Lights - Special

Removes:

Panoramic Sunroof

HIGHLANDER TTR RED (AWD)

Adds:

Removes:

Smart Key

HIGHLANDER (FWD)

Adds:

Panoramic Sunroof
Smart Key

Removes:

Tail Lights - Special

HIGHLANDER TTR (FWD)

Tail Lights - Special

HIGHLANDER RED (FWD)

Adds:

Removes:

Tail Lights - Special

HIGHLANDER TTR YEL (FWD)

Adds:

Tail Lights - Special

Removes:

Panoramic Sunroof

HIGHLANDER TTR (AWD)

Adds:

Panoramic Sunroof

Removes:

Smart Key

HIGHLANDER RED (AWD)

HIGHLANDER YEL (AWD)

HIGHLANDER TTR YEL (AWD)

Adds:

Removes:

Panoramic Sunroof

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2018 Hyundai Kona Dimensions

1550mm

1800mm

4165mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2018 Hyundai Kona Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	750Kg	1300Kg
2024	750Kg	1600Kg
2023	750Kg	1600Kg
2022	1250Kg	1600Kg
2021	1250Kg	1600Kg
2020	1250Kg	1300Kg
2019	1250Kg	1300Kg
2018	1250Kg	1300Kg
2017	1250Kg	1300Kg

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2018 Hyundai Kona Fuel Economy

Hyundai Kona	Fuel Type	Combined
ACTIVE (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	6.7 L/100km
ACTIVE (FWD)	Unleaded Petrol	7.2 L/100km
ACTIVE SAFETY (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	6.7 L/100km
ACTIVE SAFETY (FWD)	Unleaded Petrol	7.2 L/100km
ELITE (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	6.7 L/100km
ELITE (FWD)	Unleaded Petrol	7.2 L/100km
ELITE RED (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	6.7 L/100km
ELITE RED (FWD)	Unleaded Petrol	7.2 L/100km
ELITE TTR	Unleaded Petrol	7.2 L/100km
ELITE TTR (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	6.7 L/100km
ELITE TTR RED	Unleaded Petrol	7.2 L/100km
ELITE TTR RED (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	6.7 L/100km
ELITE TTR YEL	Unleaded Petrol	7.2 L/100km
ELITE TTR YEL (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	6.7 L/100km
ELITE YEL (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	6.7 L/100km
ELITE YEL (FWD)	Unleaded Petrol	7.2 L/100km
GO (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	6.7 L/100km
GO (FWD)	Unleaded Petrol	7.2 L/100km
GO SAFETY (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	6.7 L/100km
GO SAFETY (FWD)	Unleaded Petrol	7.2 L/100km
HIGHLANDER (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	6.7 L/100km
HIGHLANDER (FWD)	Unleaded Petrol	7.2 L/100km
HIGHLANDER RED (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	6.7 L/100km
HIGHLANDER RED (FWD)	Unleaded Petrol	7.2 L/100km
HIGHLANDER TTR (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	6.7 L/100km
HIGHLANDER TTR (FWD)	Unleaded Petrol	7.2 L/100km
HIGHLANDER TTR RED (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	6.7 L/100km
HIGHLANDER TTR RED (FWD)	Unleaded Petrol	7.2 L/100km
HIGHLANDER TTR YEL (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	6.7 L/100km
HIGHLANDER TTR YEL (FWD)	Unleaded Petrol	7.2 L/100km
HIGHLANDER YEL (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	6.7 L/100km
HIGHLANDER YEL (FWD)	Unleaded Petrol	7.2 L/100km
LAUNCH EDITION	Unleaded Petrol	7.2 L/100km
LAUNCH EDITION (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	6.7 L/100km

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