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About the Hyundai Kona
The 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 10 variants of the Kona available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2020.
Engine options include 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (130kW/265Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (110kW/180Nm), null (150kW/395Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (213kW/392Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 7-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2021 Kona was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
58.18 - 137.83 kW/t
58.18 kW/t
137.83 kW/t
Boot Space
332 - 374 litres
85 litres
591 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.21 - 9.01 L/100km
1.3 L/100km
9.71 L/100km
Vehicle Range
556 - 806 km
556 km
1,184 km
Price
$24,300 - $66,000
$17,990
$66,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km
96,560 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
8 years
1 year
31 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
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2021 Hyundai Kona Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,600 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,600 |
Go
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $24,300 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $24,300 |
Active
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,060 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,060 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $26,060 |
Elite
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $30,600 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $30,600 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $30,600 |
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $30,600 |
N Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,300 |
Highlander Sunroof
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $36,660 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $36,660 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,660 |
Highlander Two-Tone
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,660 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $36,660 |
N Line Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,400 |
Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $50,500 |
Highlander
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $58,000 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Hyundai Kona Specs
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2021 Hyundai Kona Dimensions
1565mm
1800mm
4205mm
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 Elite 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 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 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 9.0 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.
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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: Base and 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 Base 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.