Hyundai Kona 2017–2021 car dimensions: 4165 mm long, 1800 mm wide and 1550 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,233 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
The cabin offers a standard 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on all grades, upgrading to an 8-inch unit with navigation on the top trim. Air conditioning is standard, with automatic climate control on higher grades. Cruise control comes on every model. A reversing camera with dynamic guidelines is fitted across the range. Blind-spot collision warning and rear cross-traffic alert arrive from mid grades, while automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection and lane keeping assist are optional on mid grades or standard on the top Ultimate. Rear parking sensors appear only on the highest trim. The layout feels simple and practical for daily use, with steering-wheel controls and available heated seats making short trips and longer drives comfortable.
Boot space measures 544 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1296 litres when folded. A dual-level cargo floor and cover are standard, giving flexible storage for shopping or weekend gear without feeling cramped for a subcompact SUV.
Towing is rated up to 1300 kg braked and 600 kg unbraked in most markets outside the US, where it is not recommended. Payload sits around 415 kg depending on drivetrain and equipment.
The Kona suits light work or leisure towing of small trailers rather than heavy loads. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages are listed in the specifications.
The cabin offers supportive front seats with good lateral hold and space that feels larger than the exterior size suggests, plus decent rear room for average adults. Higher grades add leather surfaces, heated front seats and power driver adjustment with lumbar. A power glass sunroof opens up the space on equipped models. Soft-touch points appear on key areas while harder plastics show elsewhere. overall it is practical and easy to live with day to day.
Fuel tank holds 13.2 gallons. EPA ratings reach 27 city/33 highway/30 combined on 2.0L FWD and 28/32/30 on 1.6T FWD.
Oil and filter change every 6,000-10,000 miles or 10,000-15,000 km or 12 months depending on market and engine.
Euro NCAP five-star rating with 87% adult and 85% child occupant scores.
IIHS Top Safety Pick+ on properly equipped models built after May 2018.
Standard kit includes multiple airbags, ESC, ABS, TPMS, rearview camera and hill-start assist. Smart Sense suite with AEB and lane keep on higher grades or as option.
Fuel use stays competitive for the class. The 2.0-litre returns up to 30 mpg combined in front-drive form while the 1.6 turbo matches that figure. all-wheel drive drops the numbers a few mpg. Regular unleaded is specified and the tank is sized for reasonable range between fills.
Servicing follows a straightforward schedule. Engine oil and filter are due at regular mileage or yearly intervals that vary slightly by region and powertrain. Cabin filter, air filter and other items follow the same calendar with shorter steps under severe use. The car is easy to keep current at any dealer network.
Crash protection is strong. The structure earned top marks in Euro NCAP and IIHS tests, delivering a five-star result and Top Safety Pick+ status when equipped with the right headlights and active systems. Standard passive safety covers six or more airbags plus electronic stability aids.
Day-to-day ownership stays simple. Routine checks cover fluid levels and tyre pressures, while the long basic warranty and available connected services help with upkeep. Higher trims add parking sensors and more driver aids that reduce wear from minor incidents.
Length 4165 mm, Width 1800 mm, Height 1550 mm, Wheelbase 2600 mm (Kona 2017–2021)
Sources: manufacturer data, Hyundai maker brochures/tech data, German Oct 2017 specs, Korean catalog, Indonesian mini-brochure, auto-data.net and hyundainews PDFs.