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About the Hyundai Kona
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Hyundai Kona is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $32,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $68,000 for the Premium.
There are 4 variants of the Kona available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2023.
Engine options include 2.0L in-line (110kW/180Nm), 1.6L in-line (104kW/264Nm), null (99kW/255Nm) and 1.6L turbo (146kW/264Nm). Non-electric variants are available with variable sp automatic, 6-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2024 Kona is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
61.3 - 92.11 kW/t
59.06 kW/t
162.12 kW/t
Boot Space
407 litres
85 litres
622 litres
Fuel Efficiency
3.9 - 7.6 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
620 - 973 km
460 km
1,714 km
Price
$32,000 - $68,000
$22,000
$86,800
Warranty (Years)
5 years
4 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 2 years
2 years
6 years
Service Interval
12 - 24 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,885 - 2,220 kg
1,435 kg
2,580 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
750 - 1,300 kg
400 kg
1,700 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
151 - 175 mm
150 mm
221 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
1.32 - 64.8 kWh
0.8 kWh
69 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
10.4 kW
3.6 kW
22 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
100 kW
18 kW
153 kW
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2024 Hyundai Kona Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $32,000 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $36,000 |
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $54,000 |
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $58,000 |
Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $39,500 |
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $68,000 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $43,500 |
N Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,000 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $36,000 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $40,000 |
Premium N Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $46,500 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $46,500 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $42,500 |
*excl. on-roads
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2024 Hyundai Kona Specs
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2024 Hyundai Kona Dimensions
1585mm
1825mm
4350mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2024 Hyundai Kona Fuel Economy
| Hyundai Kona | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.6 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 3.9 L/100km |
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | Electric | - |
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Hyundai Kona FAQs
The cheapest Hyundai Kona is the Base that starts from $32,000.
The most expensive Hyundai Kona is the Premium that starts from $68,000.
The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Kona is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: Base, N Line, Premium and Premium N Line.
The largest Hyundai Kona is the N Line which measures 1825mm wide, 4385mm in length and sits 1590mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Kona is the Base which has 150kW of power from its null engine.
The Hyundai Kona is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai Kona is the Base which weighs 2220 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai Kona may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric or Unleaded.