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2019 Hyundai Kona
Crossover · 2018–2027 · Kona, Kona Electric, Kona N
Trims and features
What changed for 2019
- Starting prices: +$100 to +$850 (4 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: Iron Man Edition
- Ground clearance: 6.7 in → 6.98 in (Ultimate, Limited, SE, SEL)
- Speakers: 6 → 8 (Limited)
- Remote start: Key Fob Remote Start → App-Based Remote Start (Limited)
2019 Kona trims
| Iron Man Edition | Limited | SE | SEL | Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | from $30,550 | from $25,550 | from $19,990 | from $21,800 | from $27,500 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | 1.6L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder | 1.6L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder | 2.0L MPI Atkinson Cycle 4-cylinder | 2.0L MPI Atkinson Cycle 4-cylinder | 1.6L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 175 hp | 147 hp | 147 hp | 175 hp |
| Torque | 196 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 7-Speed EcoShift DCT | 7-Speed EcoShift DCT | 6-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC | 6-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC | 7-Speed EcoShift DCT |
| Gears | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD |
| Fuel economy (combined) | — | AWD: 27 mpg FWD: 30 mpg | AWD: 27 mpg FWD: 30 mpg | AWD: 27 mpg FWD: 30 mpg | AWD: 27 mpg FWD: 30 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Max towing | AWD: — FWD: 2,756 lb | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo behind last row | 19.2 cu ft | 19.2 cu ft | 19.2 cu ft | 19.2 cu ft | 19.2 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 45.8 cu ft | 45.8 cu ft | 45.8 cu ft | 45.8 cu ft | 45.8 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 6.98 in | 6.98 in | 6.98 in | 6.98 in | 6.98 in |
| Length | 164 in | 164 in | 164 in | 164 in | 164 in |
| Curb weight | — | AWD: 3,256 lb FWD: 3,042 lb | AWD: 3,084 lb FWD: 2,890 lb | AWD: 3,084 lb FWD: 2,890 lb | AWD: 3,256 lb FWD: 3,042 lb |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 8 in | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in | 8 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Android Auto | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Digital gauge cluster | 4.2 in | 3.5 in | 3.5 in | 3.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Head-up display | Combiner HUD | — | — | — | Combiner HUD |
| Audio | Infinity | Infinity | — | Optional | Infinity |
| Speakers | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 + option | 8 |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi | — | — | — | Qi |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | — | — | — | — | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | — | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | AEB with Pedestrian Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| Parking sensors | Rear | — | — | — | Rear |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Leather | Leather | Cloth | Cloth | Leather |
| Heated seats | Front | Front | — | Front | Front |
| Ventilated seats | Front | — | — | — | — |
| Climate zones | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Remote start | — | App-Based Remote Start | — | Key Fob Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench |
| Exterior | |||||
| Sunroof | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | — | Optional | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Wheels | 18 in | 18 in | 16 in | 17 in | 18 in |
| Headlights | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Halogen | Halogen | Bi-LED Projector |
Packages and options (30)
| Iron Man Edition | Limited | SE | SEL | Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Package $185 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| SEL Tech Package $1,600 | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Bicycle Rack Mount $275 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Guards (Front and Rear) $120 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Applique $70 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rack Cross Rails $250 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $55 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-Weather Carpeted Floor Mats $145 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Mirror with HomeLink and Compass $295 | — | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Cargo Blocks $20 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $50 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $135 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit $30 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Chalk White | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Lime Twist | — | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Matte Gray | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Pulse Red | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Pulse Red with Black Roof $350 | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Sonic Silver | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sonic Silver with Black Roof $350 | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Sunset Orange | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Surf Blue | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Surf Blue with Dark Gray Roof $350 | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Thunder Gray | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ultra Black | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black / Lime Accents | — | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Black / Red Stitching | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Gray / Black | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Oem press release, Oem press release, Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 26–31 mpg | 4 of 5 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 26–31 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 9 | — | — |
| 2025 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl Electric | AWD, FWD | 26–31 mpg 103–118 MPGe |
4 of 5 | 2 | 29 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2024 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl Electric | AWD, FWD | 26–31 mpg 116–118 MPGe |
4 of 5 | 5 | 67 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2023 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 195 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 147–280 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 147–280 hp Electric | AWD, FWD | 23–32 mpg 120 MPGe |
5 of 5 | 2 | 74 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2022 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 1985 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 147–280 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 147–280 hp Electric | AWD, FWD | 23–32 mpg 120 MPGe |
5 of 5 | 2 | 128 | Standard | Yes |
| 2021 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 175 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 147 hp Electric | AWD, FWD | 27–30 mpg 120 MPGe |
5 of 5 | 4 | 260 | Standard | Yes |
| 2020 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 175 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 147 hp Electric | AWD, FWD | 27–30 mpg 120 MPGe |
5 of 5 | 7 | 347 | Standard | Yes |
| 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 175 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 147 hp Electric | AWD, FWD | 27–30 mpg 120 MPGe |
5 of 5 | 4 | 247 | Standard | Yes |
| 2018 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 175 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 147 hp | AWD, FWD | 27–30 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 75 | Optional | Yes |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Kona 2017–2025, Kona 2024–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | HYUNDAI KONA SUV ICE FWD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | HYUNDAI KONA SUV ICE AWD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | HYUNDAI KONA SUV N/A AWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 9 |
| 2026 | HYUNDAI KONA SUV N/A FWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 9 |
| 2025 | Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 28 |
| 2025 | Hyundai Kona SUV FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 28 |
| 2025 | Hyundai Kona Electric SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 52 |
| 2024 | Hyundai Kona SUV FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 52 |
| 2024 | Hyundai Kona Electric SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 15 |
| 2023 | Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 65 |
| 2023 | Hyundai Kona SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 65 |
| 2023 | Hyundai Kona Electric SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | Hyundai Kona N SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 4 |
| 2022 | Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 100 |
| 2022 | Hyundai Kona SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 100 |
| 2022 | Hyundai Kona Electric SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 21 |
| 2022 | Hyundai Kona N SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 7 |
| 2021 | Hyundai Kona SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 117 |
| 2021 | Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 117 |
| 2021 | Hyundai Kona EV SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 143 |
| 2020 | Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 160 |
| 2020 | Hyundai Kona SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 160 |
| 2020 | Hyundai Kona Electric SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 187 |
| 2019 | Hyundai Kona SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 193 |
| 2019 | Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 193 |
| 2019 | Hyundai Kona Electric SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 54 |
| 2018 | Hyundai Kona SUV FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 75 |
| 2018 | Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 75 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Kona AWD | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
26–27 |
| 2027 | Kona FWD | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
28–31 |
| 2026 | Kona AWD | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 27 |
| 2026 | Kona AWD SX2 1.6T 8AT AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2026 | Kona AWD w/Stop-Start | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 28 |
| 2026 | Kona FWD | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 31 |
| 2026 | Kona FWD SX2 1.6T 8AT FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2026 | Kona FWD w/Stop-Start | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 31 |
| 2025 | Kona AWD | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, with Stop-Start Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI |
26–28 |
| 2025 | Kona Electric (17 inch Wheels) | Auto (A1) | 116 |
| 2025 | Kona Electric (19 inch Wheels) | Auto (A1) | 103 |
| 2025 | Kona Electric Standard Range | Auto (A1) | 118 |
| 2025 | Kona FWD | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, with Stop-Start Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI |
28–31 |
| 2024 | Kona AWD | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Stop-Start Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI |
26–28 |
| 2024 | Kona Electric Long Range | Auto (A1) | 116 |
| 2024 | Kona Electric Standard Range | Auto (A1) | 118 |
| 2024 | Kona FWD | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Stop-Start Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI |
28–31 |
| 2023 | Kona AWD | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
29–30 |
| 2023 | Kona Electric | Auto (A1) | 120 |
| 2023 | Kona FWD | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
32 |
| 2023 | Kona N | Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2022 | Kona AWD | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
29–30 |
| 2022 | Kona Electric | Auto (A1) | 120 |
| 2022 | Kona FWD | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
32 |
| 2022 | Kona N | Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2021 | Kona AWD | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
27 |
| 2021 | Kona Electric | Auto (A1) | 120 |
| 2021 | Kona FWD | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
30 |
| 2020 | Kona AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
27–28 |
| 2020 | Kona Electric | Auto (A1) | 120 |
| 2020 | Kona FWD | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
30 |
| 2019 | Kona AWD | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
27 |
| 2019 | Kona Electric | Auto (A1) | 120 |
| 2019 | Kona FWD | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
30 |
| 2018 | Kona AWD | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
27 |
| 2018 | Kona FWD | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
30 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.