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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
32,995
Updated: 
13 Mar 2023
$
25,450
Updated: 
05 Oct 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
13.20gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Arctic White
#FAFAFA
Black Pearl
#111111
Battersea Blue
#0047BB
Monument Silver
#97999B
Dynamic Red
#DA291C
Color: 
Chalk White
#F8FAFA
Sonic Silver
#C4CDD4
Thunder Grey
#767C84
Pulse Red
#BC0001
Surf Blue
#5C94D3
Ultra Black
#141314
Galactic Gray
#2D3037
Surf Blue w/Dark Gray Roof
#5C94D3
Pulse Red w/Black Roof
#BC0001
Sonic Silver w/Black Roof
#C4CDD4

Electric

Battery: 
51.1 kWh lithium-ion
Full Charge Range: 
198mi
Full Charge Time: 
(50kW public rapid charger), to 80% -- 54 minutes
Top Speed: 
108mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
8.00s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Light, accurate steering
Pretty practical
Improved infotainment

Cons
Interior finish not great
Limited adjustment for driver's seat and wheel
Rear headroom poor

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Competitive pricing
Practical
Long warranty

Cons
Unremarkable driving experience
Some cheap materials in the cabin
Anonymous styling

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

The 2021 Hyundai Kona comes with front wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic.New Night Edition trim.

PROS
Optional turbocharged engine provides quick acceleration
Nimble handling makes it enjoyable to drive
Lots of features for your money

CONS
Weak base engine
Gear shifts from the turbo engine's transmission are often unrefined
Interior is trimmed with a lot of hard plastic panels

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2021 Hyundai Kona's #1 ranking is based on its score within the Subcompact SUVs category. Currently the Hyundai Kona has a score of 8.3 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 22 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Upscale cabin
Easy-to-use infotainment system
Energetic turbocharged engine available
Poised handling and comfortable ride

Cons
Rear seats less spacious than rivals’
Subpar maximum cargo capacity

By: 
usnews.com

The 2021 Hyundai Kona wears like statement jewelry, and drives like a bargain.

Pros
Squirty handling
Standard automatic emergency braking
Very good infotainment
Reasonable fuel economy
Kona Electric

Cons
Busy to the eye
Sluggish off the line
Shifty dual-clutch transmission
Snug back seat
Value sags at the top

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
26.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
30.00mpg
Engine type: 
Electric
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
Torque: 
206ft-lbs
132ft-lbs
at 4 500rpm
Horsepower: 
173hp
147hp
at 6 200rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Multifunction leather steering wheel
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
3 Driving Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
3 Regenerative Braking Modes (1, 2, 3)
Leather Steering Wheel
Speed Sensing Locking
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
170.10in
164.00in
Width: 
71.20in
70.90in
Height: 
64.90in
61.60in
Ground Clearance: 
6.70in
Front Track: 
60.00in
61.90in
Rear Track: 
60.50in
62.30in
Wheel Base: 
101.60in
102.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.00
Rear Head Room: 
37.80
Front Leg Room: 
41.50in
Rear leg room: 
34.60in
Front Hip Room: 
53.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.50in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
54.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
38.80cu.ft
45.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1102lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
16.50cu.ft
19.20cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3549.00lbs
3084.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
no
yes
Compass: 
yes
no
More Instruments: 
Full Digital Driver Information Display

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Electrically Adjustable, Folding, Heated, Body Colour Door Mirrors
Keyless Entry with Push Button Engine Start
Front & Rear Electric Windows with Driver's one-touch up/down
Heated Mirrors
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Leather Style Upholstery with Contrast Stitching
Electric Driver's 6-way Adjustable Seat
Passenger's 4-way Adjustable Seat
Heated Front Seats
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Bucket Front Seats
Height-Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Cloth
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
2nd Row 60:40 Split Fold Seat
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Reclining Rear Seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Auto Air Conditioning with odour and pollutant filter
Single Zone Front Air Conditioning
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
6-Speaker Audio System with 3D Sound
10.1" Colour Touchscreen
iSmart user app (includes Vehicle Status, Charging Management, WiFi)
Apple CarPlay n Android Auto™
360° Parking Camera
3 USB Ports (1x front - inc data transfer, 1x rear, 1x rear view mirror - power only for Dash Cam accessory)
Wireless Mobile Phone Charger
Infinity Premium Brand Speakers
8 Total Speakers
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
1 Subwoofer(S)
315 Watts Stereo Output

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Silver Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 in
17 X 7.0 In.
Wheels more: 
Tyre Repair Kit
Temporary Spare Tire
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
All-Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
ventilated disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Anti Rolling Protection (ARP)
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages: 
Cargo Package
Winter Weather Package
Exterior Options: 
Rear Bumper Applique
Wheel Locks
Mudguards
Roof Rack Cross Rails
Bicycle Rack Mount
Interior Options: 
First Aid Kit
Carpeted Floor Mats
Cargo Blocks
Cargo Tray
All-Weather Floor Mats
Cargo Net
EC Mirror W/Homelink And Compass

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, cloth
#1A1A1A
Gray/Black, cloth
#93969C