The 2024 Hyundai Kona is here with all the bells and whistles. It is ready to baffle its competitors like never before. Hyundai made an already good package much better. The cabin now feels roomier than before, and the improved practicality quotient is visible everywhere. As compared to the previous model year, the Kona 2024 model demands a price hike of $1,960, which is not much considering all the goodies you get with it.
Coming to the powertrain, the lethargic 2.0-liter inline-four engine with 147 horsepower downgrades the driving experience of the improved package. However, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Limited and N Line trims get a peppy 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-four engine with 190 horsepower as standard. Just like other turbocharged engines, this little wonder offers a tremendous power-to-weight ratio for improved acceleration times.
Coming to acceleration times, the 2024 Hyundai Kona N Line 0-60 takes 8.5 seconds, while the quarter-mile comes in at 16.6 seconds. As compared to its predecessor, it is slower. We think the replacement of the DCT gearbox in favor of an 8-speed automatic transmission and a loss of 5 horsepower might be the reason behind its slower times. The base powertrain enables the Kona to sprint from 0 to 60 in close to 10 seconds.
The 2024 Hyundai Kona weight has increased by 100–200 pounds, making it slower than its predecessor. However, the difference isn't very significant. Coming to 2024 Hyundai Kona trims, there are four trims on offer: SE, SEL, N Line, and Limited. The prices of the above-mentioned trims are $24,100, $24,450, $30,650, and $31,650, respectively, excluding $1,335 freight charges. The base 2024 Kona SE trim can be financed at a low APR of 4.19% for a term of up to 60 months. It can be leased for as low as $292 per month, with $4,012 due at signing.
The 2024 Hyundai Kona mpg ratings are 29 city, 34 highway, and 31 combined with the base engine and FWD. With AWD, those ratings drop to 27/29/28 mpg. The N Line and Limited FWD trims offer 26/32/28 mpg, while the AWD brings it down to 24/29/26 mpg. The 2024 Hyundai Kona has not yet been rated for the J.D. Power Consumer Rating, but the 2023 Kona scored an overall 79/100. With the new generation, we expect the above score to improve.
