7.9
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric review
The last Kona Electric was a bit of an EV pioneer. The new one has taken a big step forward, although the Premium isn't necessarily the pick.
Scott Collie
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Solid White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
These finishes cost $740 except for the prestige colours, which are $940.
The last Kona Electric was a bit of an EV pioneer. The new one has taken a big step forward, although the Premium isn't necessarily the pick.
Scott Collie
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Type | ||
MULTI POINT F/INJ, ELECTRIC, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1580 - 1999 | 1499 - 2360 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 0.0, 1.6L | 1.5L, 2.4L | |
Induction | ||
INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
77kW - 206kW | 94kW - 110kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5500 - 6200 | 4500 - 5500 | |
Torque | ||
144Nm - 395Nm | 199Nm - 250Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1600 - 4500 | 2000 - 4500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
9.5 - 14 | 10 - 12 |