2026 Hyundai Kona SE


2026 Hyundai Kona SE

Starting MSRP
$25,500
Powertrain
MPI-Atkinson 4-cylinder
Horsepower
147 hp

Pricing

Base MSRP$25,500
Destination Fee$1,600

Powertrain & Performance

EngineMPI-Atkinson 4-cylinder
Displacement2.0
Cylinder ConfigurationInline-4
Horsepower147 hp
Horsepower Peak RPM6200
Torque132 lb-ft
Torque Peak RPM4500
ValvetrainDOHC 16-Valve DCVVT
Fuel InjectionMPI (Multi-Point Injection)
Forced InductionNaturally aspirated
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Fuel Tank Capacity12.4 gal

Transmission & Drivetrain

TransmissionIntelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
Gear Ratios1st 2.680 ~ 0.385; R 2.822 ~ 1.822 (IVT, 2.0L FWD/AWD)
Final Drive Ratio6.052 (2.0L)
Drive TypeFWD (HTRAC AWD available)
Sequential / Paddle ShiftShift-by-Cable w/ SHIFTRONIC manual shift mode (no paddles)

Electrified Powertrain

Powertrain TypeICE

Fuel Economy

City28 (FWD)
Highway35 (FWD)
Combined31 (FWD)

Dimensions

Exterior Length171.3 in
Exterior Width71.9 in
Exterior Height62.4 / 63.4 (FWD/AWD)
Wheelbase104.7 in
Front Track62.6 (17"), 62.6 (18"), 62.3 (19") FWD; 62.6 AWD
Rear Track63.0 (17"), 63.0 (18"), 62.9 (19")
Turning Diameter34.8 ft
Ground Clearance6.7 (FWD) / 8.1 (AWD) [17"]
Drag Coefficient0.302

Interior Room

Passenger Volume101.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (behind last row)25.5 cu ft
Maximum Cargo Volume63.7 cu ft
Seating Capacity5
Front Headroom39.9 in
Rear Headroom38.3 in
Front Legroom41.7 in
Rear Legroom38.2 in
Front Shoulder Room56.8 in
Rear Shoulder Room55.2 in
Front Hip Room54.3 in
Rear Hip Room52.4 in

Chassis & Suspension

Front SuspensionMacPherson strut with coil springs, stabilizer bar, gas-pressurized shock absorbers
Rear SuspensionCoupled Torsion Beam Axle (FWD) / Multi-link (AWD), stabilizer bar (AWD only), gas-pressurized shock absorbers
SteeringMotor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS) rack-and-pinion, column-mounted
BrakesFront: Ventilated, 11.0" (FWD) / 12.0" (AWD); Rear: Solid, 11.2"
Wheels18-inch Black Finished alloy
Tires215/55R18
AWD / HTRAC SystemFWD standard; HTRAC AWD available

Interior & Comfort

Seating MaterialCloth
Driver Seat6-way adjustable
2nd Row Seating60/40 split fold-down seatback with adjustable head restraint and 2-stage recline (Standard)
Heated SeatsStandard (front)
Steering WheelLeather-wrapped
Climate ControlDual automatic temperature control w/ auto defog
12V / USB Outlets12-volt outlet; dual front + dual rear USB
Wireless Phone ChargingStandard (Qi)
Air FilterStandard (cabin air filter)

Technology & Entertainment

Infotainment12.3-inch touchscreen
Screen Size12.3 in
Apple CarPlay / Android AutoStandard Wireless
Phone ConnectivityStandard – Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility; Bluetooth controls
Bluelink / Connected ServicesBluelink+ Standard
Audio SystemHD Radio + SiriusXM
Steering Wheel Audio ControlsStandard – Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode)
Driver Display4.2-inch digital gauge cluster

Safety & Driver Assistance (Hyundai SmartSense)

AirbagsDual front, front-side, side-curtain (exact count VERIFY: hyundaiusa.com)
ABSStandard (4-wheel disc)
Stability ControlElectronic Stability Control (ESC) with VSM
Traction ControlTraction Control Support (TCS)
Blind-Spot Collision-AvoidanceBlind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic AvoidanceRCCA Standard
Forward Collision-AvoidanceFCA-Ped with Cyclist & Junction Turning Detection Standard
Automatic Emergency BrakingStandard (via FCA)
Smart Cruise ControlSmart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go Standard
Lane Departure WarningStandard
Lane Keeping / Following AssistLFA & LKA Standard
Backup Camera / Surround ViewRear View Monitor with parking guidance
Tire Pressure MonitorTPMS with individual tire indicator Standard
Brake AssistStandard – Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist
Rear Child Safety LocksStandard
Security SystemStandard – Immobilizer; Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm

Exterior & Lighting

HeadlightsLED Projector Combination
Daytime Running LightsLED Daytime Running Lights Standard
Brake LightsLED – LED taillights (Standard); LED Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) (Standard)
MirrorsGloss Black, heated with LED turn-signal indicators
GrilleActive grille shutters (front grille) – Standard
Rear SpoilerBodycolor (Integrated with CHMSL)
AntennaStandard – Roof Antenna, Shark-fin
Body MaterialUnibody (Monocoque body); High tensile steel

Warranty

Basic5 years/60,000 miles
Powertrain10 years/100,000 miles
Corrosion7 years/unlimited miles (Anti-perforation)
Roadside Assistance5 years/unlimited miles

Available Colors

Exterior ColorsAbyss Black Pearl, Cyber Gray Metallic, Ecotronic Gray Metallic, Ultimate Red Metallic, Mirage Green, Atlas White, Soultronic Orange Pearl, Denim Blue Pearl, Neoteric Yellow
Interior ColorsBlack, Gray

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