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2023 Hyundai Kona

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$22,140 - $30,450
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on July 19, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Optional turbo-engine

Underwhelming base engine

Blind-spot alert and rear-cross traffic alert are standard

Swift handling

Lots of hard plastics in the cabin

Heated mirrors are offered as standard

Feature-packed

Specs & Features

$22,140

price

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

horsepower

132 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

torque

1-speed CVT

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Hyundai has released the 2023 Hyundai Kona with no major changes to the entire lineup. The Hyundai Kona dimensions are apt for a modern exterior design and tech-induced interior. To make buying process simpler, the N-Line#39;s technology package is no longer on offer and some of its features are standard. The Hyundai Kona 2023 price starts at $21,990 for the SE and goes up to $28,800 for the Limited trim. The mid-level SE and N-inspired N-Line trims are priced at $23,800 and $27,700 respectively. The Hyundai Kona competition includes the Kia Seltos, Subaru Crosstrek and Toyota C-HR.

2023 Hyundai Kona for sale

As per the current offers from Hyundai, the Kona 2023 can be financed for as low as 3.29% APR at $520/month up to 48 months ($29 per $1,000 financed for qualified buyers). Also, a $500 cash discount is available on 2023 Hyundai Kona SE for a limited period and still stock lasts. 

Buying Advice

The best trim for 2023 Hyundai Kona is expected to be the N-Line trim. Priced at $28,995, the SUV comes with a powerful turbocharged 1.6-liter engine. It gets features like Unique 18-inch wheels, Restyled bumpers and grille, a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel, and a Power-adjustable driver's seat. One can opt for additional packages to upgrade the SUV further.

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Comparative Analysis against Competition

The 2023 Hyundai Kona scored 79/100 in the J.D. Power Consumer Rating and it can be considered as 'Average'. However, for quality/reliability and driving experience it scored 83/100 and 80/100, pointing at its decent reliability and nimble handling. The resale and dealership experience scores are 79/100 and 71/100 respectively. The five-year “Cost-To-Own” the Hyundai Kona 2023 is related to depreciation, fuel charges, repair, insurance and maintenance.  As per our estimation, it will be $10,300, $14,600, $780, $6,475 and $4,680 respectively. 

Buying Advice
8.0/10

The best trim for 2023 Hyundai Kona is expected to be the N-Line trim. Priced at $28,995, the SUV comes with a powerful turbocharged 1.6-liter engine. It gets features like Unique 18-inch wheels, Restyled bumpers and grille, a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel, and a Power-adjustable driver's seat. One can opt for additional packages to upgrade the SUV further.

 

Features
9.0/10

2023 Hyundai Kona SE features: 

  • Projector halogen headlamps 
  • LED daytime running lamps 
  • Body color exterior mirrors
  • Automatic headlights
  • 4.2-inch gauge cluster
  • Hyundai SmartSense

2023 Hyundai Kona SEL features (adds or upgrades to the SE trim):

  • Roof rails
  • Proximity key with push button start
  • Powered driver's seat
  • Bluelink connected car system 

2023 Hyundai Kona N-Line features (Adds to SEL trim features and 'N' inspired styling):

  • N-Line wheel design
  • N-Line cloth upholstery 
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel 
  • Heated front seats
  • Conventional sunroof 
  • Dynamic Voice Recognition 
  • Wireless device charging 

2023 Hyundai Kona Limited (Adds or upgrades to the SEL trim): 

  • LED headlights and taillights 
  • High Beam Assist
  • Heated front seats
  • LED interior ambient cabin lights
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Automatic temperature control
  • 10.25-inch gauge cluster. 

2023 Hyundai Kona SEL Convenience Package (+$2,400) features include: 

  • Premium dark gray body cladding 
  • Power-tilt and slide sunroof
  • Heated front seats
  • Automatic temerature control
  • Hyundai Digital Key
  • Wireless Charging
  • Hidden cargo-area storage compartment 

Interior
6.0/10

The 2023 Hyundai Kona interior finds a fine balance between aesthetics and ergonomics  The 2023 Kona dashboard is well-designed Hyundai has remained consistent with good quality materials and decent trim finishes. The front seats are comfortable and the rear seats are fine too. Some interior features like red accents inside the N-Line trim, 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat and larger gauge cluster are found in the N-Line and Limited trims. 

The 2023 Hyundai Kona comes with a standard 8-inch touch screen paired with a six-speaker stereo. The system supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Available option for upgrade includes a 10.25 inch touch screen display with eight-speaker Harman-Kardon premium audio system satellite radio. Other features include HD Radio, Hyundai’s telematics system, navigation, and an additional USB port. Learn more about the 2023 Hyundai Kona cargo space here

2023 Hyundai Kona interior upholstery and colors: 

2023 Hyundai Kona SE/SEL 

  • Black Cloth 
  • Gray Cloth

2023 Hyundai Kona N-Line 

  • N-Line Sport Cloth 

2023 Hyundai Kona Limited 

  • Black Leather 
  • Gray Leather

Model

2023 Hyundai Kona 

2023 Kia Seltos

2023 Subaru Crosstrek

2023 Toyota C-HR

Passenger Capacity

5

5

5

5

First Row (Head/shoulder/legroom)

39.6/55.5/41.5

40/55.5/41.4

39.8/56.7/43.1

38.1/49/43.5

Second Row (Head/shoulder/legroom)

37.8/54.5/35.2

38.4/54.7/38

38/55.6/36.5

38.3/52.5/31.7

Exterior
5.0/10

The 2023 Hyundai Kona exterior is made on the B-segment SUV platform based on the Hyundai’s i30 platform. The 2023 Hyundai Kona looks decent and compact from the outside. A body-colored cladding makes the Kona N-Line more appealing. The 2023 Kona carries a hunchback exterior profile with sleek contours. It looks stylish, but not as aggressive as some of its competitors. The wheel sizes vary from 16 inches to 18 inches and dual exhaust outlets on the N-Line catch the attention of passing eyes. Know more about the 2023 Hyundai Kona dimensions (exterior) here. 

2023 Hyundai Kona Exterior Colors : 

  • Ultra Black
  • Lunar White
  • Cactus Fern
  • Sonic Silver
  • Pulse Red
  • Thunder Gray
  • Blue Wave
  • Teal Isle

Safety
8.0/10

The 2023 Hyundai Kona provides six advanced airbags that ensure safety. Additionally, It has Hundai SmartSense as standard across all the trims The Hyundai Kona 2023 has received a ‘Good’ rating in six of the safety tests that Insurance Institute for Highway Safety provides (IIHS). The SUV has also received the highest rating which is five out of five stars National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in all the tests. 

Some of the key safety features of the 2023 Hyundai Kona include:

  • Blind spot monitor
  • Rear cross traffic alert 
  • Lane following assist 
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Driver attention warning
  • Forward collision avoidance assist (FCA-Pedestrian)

Competition
8.0/10

2023 Hyundai Kona vs 2023 Kia Seltos 

The 2023 Kia Seltos is expected to be slightly costlier than the Kona. The Seltos provides a better cabin space and feel than the Kona. The Seltos also looks more aggressive with its sleek exterior profile. On the other hand, Hyundai Kona offers a variety of powertrain options with better power output. The reliability of Hyundai is also better in terms of safety and warranty.

2023 Hyundai Kona vs 2023 Subaru Crosstrek

The 2023 Hyundai Kona is less spacious than the 2023 Crosstrek. Furthermore, the interior of the Kona is covered with hard plastics that give a low-buck feel, unlike that of Crosstrek. The exterior of the Crosstrek also looks more appealing than the Kona’s hunchback design. The Kona is also pricier than the Subaru’s Crosstrek. The safety features and infotainment system’s functionality is better in the Hyundai Kona. The fuel economy offered by the Kona is also better than the Crosstrek. However, the Crosstrek comes with an enormous 16.6 gallons fuel tank which is far more than the Kona’s 13.2 gallons tank.

2023 Hyundai Kona vs 2023 Toyota C-HR

The 2023 C-HR is going to be a bit cheaper than the 2023 Kona. The C-HR provides a roomier interior space than the Hyundai’s SUV. The fuel economy of the Kona is much better than the C-HR. The acceleration of the Kona also leads in 0-60 and quarter mile timing when compared to the C-HR’s timing. The Kona also comes with better cargo capacity than the Toyota C-HR.

Final Verdict
8.0/10

The 2023 Hyundai Kona is a carryover SUV from the previous model year. The Inline 4 engine and the optional turbocharged engines do not disappoint the users either. Despite being incorporated with hard plastics in the interior, it looks fairly premium. The SUV does lack in its dimensions contributing to its hatchback appearance. The cargo space is also not the best among the other SUVs in the segment. The infotainment system is feature extensive and easy to use. The 2023 Hyundai Kona provides lots of safety features and scores well in the tests conducted by IIHS and NHTSA. 

Trims

    SE
    $22,140 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 147 hp @ 6200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 132 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.3 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 32 mpg
    SEL
    $23,950 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD CVT
    • Horsepower: 147 hp @ 6200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 132 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 32 mpg
    N-Line
    $27,850 onwards
    • Engine: 1.6L 4cyl FWD 7AM
    • Horsepower: 195 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 195 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.5 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 32 mpg
    Limited
    $28,950 onwards
    • Engine: 1.6L 4cyl AWD 7AM
    • Horsepower: 195 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 195 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 29 mpg

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Torque

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Capacity

5

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2023 Hyundai Kona vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    		9.3 sec--
    		8 sec16.2 sec-
    		8.3 sec16.5 sec120 mph
    		9 sec--
    		9.1 sec17.2 sec115 mph
    		9.7 sec--
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    2023 Hyundai Kona vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
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      		30 mpg35 mpg32 mpg13.2 gal.396/462 mi.
      		31 mpg36 mpg33 mpg10.8 gal.334.8/388.8 mi.
      		29 mpg33 mpg31 mpg11.9 gal.345.1/392.7 mi.
      		27 mpg31 mpg29 mpg13.2 gal.356.4/409.2 mi.
      		26 mpg33 mpg29 mpg12.7 gal.330.2/419.1 mi.
      		27 mpg29 mpg29 mpg13.2 gal.-

      2023 Hyundai Kona vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		165.6 in.70.9 in.61 in.6.7 in.102.4 in. -
        		173 in.70.7 in.61.7 in.8 in.104.4 in. -
        		172.6 in.70.7 in.61.6 in.5.9 in.103.9 in.
        		172 in.70.9 in.63.6 in.7.3 in.103.5 in. -
        		169.1 in.69.3 in.63.3 in.7 in.103.1 in. -
        		168.35 in.70.1 in.65.25 in.6.22 in.100.6 in.

        2023 Hyundai Kona vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		--45.8 cu.ft.
          		26.6 cu.ft.99.6 cu.ft.62.8 cu.ft.
          		18.5 cu.ft.100.1 cu.ft.50.8 cu.ft.Jeep USA
          		20.2 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.45.2 cu.ft.
          		-91.7 cu.ft.39.8 cu.ft. -
          		25.3 cu.ft.92.7 cu.ft.32.3 cu.ft.

          2023 Hyundai Kona vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            		SourceCompare
            		45.8 cu.ft.-45.8 cu.ft.
            		39.8 cu.ft.-39.8 cu.ft. -
            		45.2 cu.ft.20.2 cu.ft.45.2 cu.ft.
            		62.8 cu.ft.26.6 cu.ft.62.8 cu.ft.
            		31.9 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.31.9 cu.ft.
            		32.3 cu.ft.25.3 cu.ft.32.3 cu.ft.

            2023 Hyundai Kona vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		1069 lbs.2899 lbs.
              		835 lbs.3300 lbs. -
              		1266 lbs.3210 lbs. -
              		-3305 lbs. -
              		1158 lbs.2612 lbs. -
              		-3424 lbs. -

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              Frequently Asked Questions

              What is the price of the 2023 Hyundai Kona?
              The 2023 Hyundai Kona starts at an msrp of $21,990 and goes up to $28,800.
              When will be the 2023 Hyundai Kona be available?
              The 2023 Hyundai Kona is available to build on the official site and deliveries are expected to begin son.
              Which cars compete with the 2023 Hyundai Kona?
              Some compact SUVs like Kia Seltos, Honda HR-V and the Subaru Crosstrek challenge the 2023 Hyundai Kona.
              What are the changes to the 2023 Hyundai Kona?
              With recent changes to the exterior and interior of the 2022 Kona, not much has changed in the 2023 Kona.

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              2023 Hyundai Kona

              SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)

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              User Overall Rating

              Posted On: August 18, 2024

              Kona is worth the money

              Pros - ["It easy to start, and easy on gas", "The seat it made for short people", "It a lot faster than I expected"]

              Cons - ["I got scratch on the rear door", "Oil change can be expensive", "Smaller than I was expecting"]

              It decent car for the AWD it easy to use and on gas but it not great if u need space to carry items. It also only fits 2 car seats no room for a third.ober all decent but not perfect for everyone. Kona

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