2026 Hyundai Kona SEL Premium
2026 Hyundai Kona SEL Premium
Pricing
Base MSRP$28,425
Destination Fee$1,600
Powertrain & Performance
EngineTurbo-GDI 4-cylinder
Displacement1.6
Cylinder ConfigurationInline-4
Horsepower190 hp
Horsepower Peak RPM6000
Torque195 lb-ft
Torque Peak RPM1700-4500
ValvetrainDOHC 16-Valve
Fuel InjectionGDI (Gasoline Direct Injection)
Forced InductionTurbocharged
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Fuel Tank Capacity13.2 gal
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission8-speed automatic transmission (8AT)
Transmission Speeds8
Gear Ratios4.717/2.906/1.864/1.423/1.224/1.000/0.790/0.635; R 3.239 (8-spd AT, 1.6T FWD/AWD)
Final Drive Ratio3.510 (1.6T)
Drive TypeFWD (HTRAC AWD available)
Sequential / Paddle ShiftPaddle shifters Standard; Column-mounted Shift-by-Wire
Electrified Powertrain
Powertrain TypeICE
Fuel Economy
City26 (FWD)
Highway31 (FWD)
Combined28 (FWD)
Dimensions
Exterior Length171.3 in
Exterior Width71.9 in
Exterior Height62.6 / 63.6 (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 Clearance6.9 / 8.3 (FWD/AWD)
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 (no sunroof)
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, 12.0"; Rear: Solid, 11.2"
Wheels19-inch alloy
Tires235/45R19
AWD / HTRAC SystemFWD standard; HTRAC AWD available
Interior & Comfort
Seating MaterialH-Tex Leatherette-trimmed
Driver Seat8-way power driver seat
2nd Row Seating60/40 split fold-down seatback with adjustable head restraint and 2-stage recline (Standard)
Heated SeatsStandard (front)
Ventilated SeatsStandard (front)
Steering WheelLeather-wrapped
Climate ControlDual automatic temperature control w/ auto defog
Auto-Dimming MirrorStandard (auto-dimming rearview mirror)
12V / USB Outlets12-volt outlet; dual front + dual rear USB
Sunroof / MoonroofPower-tilt-and-slide sunroof with sunshade
Wireless Phone ChargingStandard (Qi)
Air FilterStandard (cabin air filter)
Technology & Entertainment
Infotainment12.3-inch touchscreen with Navigation
Screen Size12.3 in
NavigationStandard (12.3-inch Navigation)
Apple CarPlay / Android AutoStandard Wireless
Phone ConnectivityStandard – Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility; Bluetooth controls
Bluelink / Connected ServicesBluelink+ Standard
Audio SystemBose Premium Audio with external amp and 8 speakers
Steering Wheel Audio ControlsStandard – Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode)
Driver Display12.3-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 View Monitor (BVM) & 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
Parking Sensors / Remote Park AssistParking Distance Warning Reverse/Forward/Side with contour warning Standard
Backup Camera / Surround ViewSurround View Monitor (SVM) Standard
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)
MirrorsBodycolor, heated with LED turn-signal indicators
GrilleActive grille shutters (front grille) – Standard
Rear SpoilerGloss Black (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