Hyundai Kona 2023– car dimensions: 4350 mm long, 1825 mm wide and 1585 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,335 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
The cabin has a large touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard. Dual-zone climate control is fitted across the range. Cruise control is smart adaptive type with stop-go. Front and rear parking sensors plus a reversing camera are standard. Driver aids include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, blind-spot collision avoidance, and lane keep plus lane following assist on all grades.
Boot space is 466 litres with seats up and expands to 1300 litres seats down via 40:20:40 split-fold rear seats. The load floor is low with a wide opening for easy access.
Braked towing is rated at 1300 kg and unbraked at 600 kg on petrol and hybrid models. Payload sits around 425-565 kg depending on variant and kerb weight. The setup suits light trailer or weekend loads but is not aimed at heavy work use.
The cabin feels roomy for a small SUV with class-leading rear legroom and shoulder space plus a practical open console. Higher grades add leather trim, dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting and zero-gravity relaxation seats that recline for rest. An acoustic laminated windscreen cuts road and wind noise for a quieter ride. Power tilt-slide panoramic sunroof is available on select grades.
Hybrid combined fuel use 3.9 L/100 km. petrol 2.0 L models 6.6 L/100 km.
Service every 12 months or 15 000 km (2.0 L). 10 000 km for 1.6 T-GDi.
Euro NCAP 4 stars (2023): 80 % adult, 83 % child, 64 % VRU, 60 % assist.
Seven airbags standard including front-centre side airbag.
SmartSense suite standard: FCA with junction, LKA/LFA, BCA, RCCA, SCC, DAW.
Petrol 2.0 MPi models return 6.6 L/100 km combined with a 47 L tank. The 1.6 hybrid drops to 3.9 L/100 km combined and uses a smaller 38 L tank. Real-world figures stay close on open roads.
Routine service is required every 12 months. Interval is 15 000 km for the 2.0 L engine and 10 000 km for the 1.6 turbo. Packages cover oil, filters and checks. costs stay predictable over five years.
The car earned a 4-star Euro NCAP rating in 2023 with strong side-impact scores and a full set of seven airbags. Standard SmartSense kit includes autonomous emergency braking that works for cars, pedestrians, cyclists and junctions, plus lane-keep, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic systems.
A five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty is typical. Keep up with the stated service schedule to maintain cover and residual value. The rigid body and multi-link rear suspension on higher models help the car stay composed over time.
Length 4350 mm, Width 1825 mm, Height 1585 mm, Wheelbase 2660 mm (Kona 2023 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Hyundai KONA-ENG brochure PDF, Australian SX2 Specification Sheet June 2023, Hyundai EU/UK press kit.