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About the Hyundai Kona
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2018 Hyundai Kona is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $24,500 for the Active variant and topping out at $36,000 for the Highlander.
There are 5 variants of the Kona available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2017.
Engine options include 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (130kW/265Nm) and 2.0L multi-point injection (110kW/180Nm). Available with manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2018 Kona was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
2018 Hyundai Kona Price
Active
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $24,500 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $28,000 |
Launch Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $27,500 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $31,000 |
Elite
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,500 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $32,000 |
Active Safety Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,000 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $29,500 |
Highlander
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $33,000 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,000 |
*excl. on-roads
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2018 Hyundai Kona Specs
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2018 Hyundai Kona Dimensions
1565mm
1800mm
4165mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2018 Hyundai Kona Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai Kona
The most fuel efficient Hyundai Kona is the Active with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 1.6L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 6.7L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Hyundai Kona | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 6.7 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Hyundai Kona?
You should service your Kona at your authorised Hyundai dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Kona's warranty.
2018 Hyundai Kona Warranty
What is the warranty on a Hyundai Kona?
The Hyundai Kona offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Hyundai Kona FAQs
The cheapest Hyundai Kona is the Active that starts from $24,500.
The most expensive Hyundai Kona is the Highlander that starts from $36,000.
The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Kona is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: Active, Active Safety Pack, Launch Edition, Elite and Highlander.
The largest Hyundai Kona is the Active which measures 1800mm wide, 4165mm in length and sits 1565mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Kona is the Active which has 130kW of power from its 1.6L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Hyundai Kona is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai Kona is the Active which weighs 1940 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai Kona uses unleaded.