Hyundai Kona Base (2026) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2026 Hyundai Kona Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 1st September 2025 classified as a Sx2.V3. The Hyundai Kona is regarded as a small SUV built in Korea with prices starting at $32,950 before on-road costs.

    This Hyundai Kona is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 110 kW of power (at 6200 rpm) and 180 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Variable SP AUTOMATIC transmission. Hyundai claims the Kona Base uses 6.6L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 149g of CO2. It has a 47L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 712km per full tank

    The Hyundai Kona measures 1585mm (62.4 inches) in height, 4350mm (171.3 inches) in length, 1825mm (71.9 inches) in width with a 2660mm (104.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1455kg (3207.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Kona Base comes standard with 215/60 R17 front tyres and 215/60 R17 rear tyres. It has a 84 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2026 Hyundai Kona Base has a 170mm ground clearance with a 1300kg braked and 600kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    61.3 - 88.34 kW/t
    54.41 kW/t
    88.34 kW/t
    Boot Space
    407 litres
    85 litres
    470 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    3.9 - 6.6 L/100km
    3.9 L/100km
    7.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    714 - 973 km
    580 km
    973 km
    Price
    $32,700 - $68,000
    $21,990
    $68,000
    Warranty (Years)
    5 - 7 years
    5 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 3 years
    3 years
    7 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
    2,220 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    750 - 1,300 kg
    750 kg
    1,400 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    151 - 175 mm
    144 mm
    220 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    1.32 - 64.8 kWh
    0.5 kWh
    64.8 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    10.4 kW
    10.4 kW
    10.5 kW
    DC Fast Charging (max kW)
    100 kW
    100 kW
    120 kW

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    Dimensions

    4,350 mm
    1,825 mm
    1,585 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,350 mm
    Overall Width1,825 mm
    Overall Height1,585 mm
    Wheelbase2,660 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 mm
    Load Capacity430 mm

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    Base

    2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD

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    Cruise Control

    Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
    Stop Go Function: Stop & Go

    Driver Modes

    Engine Mapping: yes
    Steering: yes

    Mobile Integration

    Android Auto: yes
    Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
    Android Wireless Connection: yes
    Apple Carplay: yes
    Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
    Apple Wireless Connection: yes
    Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0

    Over Air Updates

    Type: Ota Updates

    Parking Assistance

    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Guidance Display

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Front
    Front Type: Sensor
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor & Camera

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Remote HVAC Control

    Includes Cooling: yes
    Includes Heating: yes
    Includes Phone: yes
    Months Subscription Included: 60

    Remote Services

    Beep Flash: yes
    Driving History Analysis: yes
    Geo Fencing: yes
    Months Subscription Included: 60
    Remote Lock Unlock: yes
    Speed Alert: yes
    Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
    Vehicle Start: yes

    Smart Card/Smart Key

    Includes Keyless Entry: yes
    Includes Keyless Start: yes
    Includes Programmable Settings: yes

    Telematics

    Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
    Concierge Months Included: 0

    USB Charging Port

    Location: Front
    Number of Ports in Front: 2
    Location: Rear
    Number of Ports in Rear: 2

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Voice Activating System

    Virtual Assistant: Other

    Electrical System

    Voltage: 12

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 149
    Standard Met: EU5

    Engine

    Engine (cc): 1999
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.0
    Number of Cylinders: 4

    WLTP Emissions

    ICE Testing Type: ICE

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    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
    Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Octane Number: 91

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 12.4
    Main Capacity (L): 47
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 10.3
    Main Type: Total

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes

    Display Screen

    Location: Dashboard Centre 1
    Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
    Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
    Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
    Location: Instrument Cluster 1
    Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 4.20

    Instrument Cluster

    Reconfigurable: yes

    Low Tire Pressure Indicator

    Displays Pressure Reading: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 714
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 444
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 15.2
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.6
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 43
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 36
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 18.2
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.5
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 51
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 43
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 11.6
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 8.6
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 33
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 27

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.6

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
    Maximum Power (kW): 110
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 180
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500

    Drive

    Descent Control System: yes
    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Code: C0gf1
    Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
    Manual Mode: yes
    Number of Simulated Gears: 0
    Number of Speeds: Variable
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Power Steering

    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Touch Controls: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Torsion Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0

    Body Style

    Body Type: SUV
    Local Body Type: SUV
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Spoiler

    Location: Roof

    Cargo Capacity

    Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
    Frunk Capacity (L): 0
    Measurement Standard: VDA
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 43.8
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1241
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 14.4
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 407

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
    Front Track (in): 62.6
    Front Track (mm): 1591
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.7
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 170
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
    Overall Height (in): 62.4
    Overall Height (mm): 1585
    Overall Length (in): 171.3
    Overall Length (mm): 4350
    Overall Width (in): 71.9
    Overall Width (mm): 1825
    Rear Track (in): 63.0
    Rear Track (mm): 1600
    Wheelbase (in): 104.7
    Wheelbase (mm): 2660

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 39.9
    Front Headroom (mm): 1013
    Rear Headroom (in): 38.3
    Rear Headroom (mm): 972
    Front Hip Room (in): 54.3
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1378
    Rear Hip Room (in): 52.4
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1330
    Front Leg Room (in): 41.7
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1059
    Rear Leg Room (in): 38.2
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 970
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.8
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1443
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 55.2
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1402

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Rear Door

    Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlight Control

    Auto Highbeam: yes
    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Height Adjustment: Manual

    Headlights

    High Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    LED Lights

    Location: Brake Lights
    Location: Day Time Running Lights
    Location: High Beam
    Location: Low Beam
    Location: Rear Lights

    Paint

    External Colour: White
    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1300
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2866
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 600
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1323
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1885
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4156
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1455
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3208
    Tare Weight (kg): 1427
    Trailer Noseweight (kg): 130

    Audio System

    Digital Radio: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Touch Screen: yes

    External Connections

    USB (Front): yes
    Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
    Total Front USB Connections: 1
    Total Rear USB Connections: 0

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Rigid

    Luxury Trim

    Doors: Synthetic Leather
    Gear Selector: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Alloy Look

    Airbags

    Number of Airbags: 7

    Autonomous Drive

    Active Lane Control: yes
    Level: 2 - Partial Automation

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 80.0
    ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 84.0
    ANCAP Date Tested: 20230101
    ANCAP Overall: 4.0
    ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 64.0
    ANCAP Rating Year: 2023
    ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 63.0
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap
    ANCAP Version Tested: Electric Gls, Lhd

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Lane Departure Warning

    Activates Steering: yes

    Overtaking Sensor

    Active Without Turn Signal: yes
    Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
    Steering Vibration: yes

    Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

    Includes Braking: yes
    Type: Sensor

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
    Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 1
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5
    Configuration: 2+3

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Location: Rear Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Fully-Auto
    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

    Ventilation System

    Engine Heater: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Card Key

    Intermediate Service

    Period (Months): 12

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