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About the Hyundai Kona
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2021 Hyundai Kona is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $24,300 for the GO variant and topping out at $66,000 for the Highlander.
There are 12 variants of the Kona available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2021.
Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (110kW/180Nm), 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (146kW/265Nm), null (150kW/395Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (213kW/392Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 7-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2021 Kona was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2021 Hyundai Kona Price
Highlander Sunroof
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $36,660 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $38,000 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,200 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,600 |
N Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,300 |
HIGHLANDER
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $64,000 |
ELITE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $30,600 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $31,600 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,140 |
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $62,000 |
N
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $47,500 |
N PREMIUM
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $50,500 |
Highlander Two-Tone
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $36,660 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,200 |
Active
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,060 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,200 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $29,590 |
Go
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $24,300 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $27,800 |
N Line Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,400 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Hyundai Kona Specs
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2021 Hyundai Kona Dimensions
1565mm
1800mm
4165mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Hyundai Kona Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai Kona
The most fuel efficient Hyundai Kona is the Highlander Sunroof with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6.2L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Hyundai Kona that uses the most amount of fuel is the N PREMIUM with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Hyundai Kona variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Hyundai Kona | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 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.
2021 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 Go that starts from $24,300.
The most expensive Hyundai Kona is the HIGHLANDER that starts from $66,000.
The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Kona is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: N and N PREMIUM.
The largest Hyundai Kona is the ELITE which measures 1800mm wide, 4205mm in length and sits 1570mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Kona is the N which has 213kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
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The heaviest Hyundai Kona is the ELITE which weighs 2180 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai Kona may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes electric, premium unleaded or unleaded.