Hyundai Kona 2023– car dimensions: 4355 mm long, 1825 mm wide and 1575 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,690 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
The cabin has a large 12.3-inch touchscreen as standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on most grades. Dual-zone climate control is standard across the range. Front and rear parking sensors plus a reversing camera help with tight spots. Driver aids include standard automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, blind-spot collision warning or avoidance, and lane keep plus lane follow assist. Cruise control is standard, with smart adaptive versions and stop-go on higher trims.
Boot space measures 407 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1241 litres when folded. The loading lip sits low for easier access and the split-fold rear seats give flexible space for shopping or luggage.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1300 kg with a 600 kg unbraked limit and 130 kg tow ball weight on petrol and hybrid models. Payload sits around 450 kg depending on the exact variant and kerb weight. The car suits light trailer use or weekend loads but lacks dedicated heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages for serious work.
The cabin feels roomy and modern with a horizontal layout, dual 12.3-inch screens on higher grades, and slim front seats that free rear space. Higher trims add 8- or 10-way power front seats with lumbar, relaxation zero-gravity positions to ease fatigue on long stops, heated and ventilated fronts, heated rear outboards, heated steering wheel, ambient lighting, and a full-width tilt-slide glass sunroof with power shade. Acoustic laminated windshield glass cuts noise on top grades. Dual-zone climate with rear vents is common, and Bose audio is available.
Hybrid combined fuel use stated at 3.9 L/100 km. petrol variants around 6.6 L/100 km combined in some markets.
US EPA figures up to 30 city/35 highway/32 combined mpg for base FWD petrol.
Service intervals commonly 12 months or 15,000 km in some markets. US oil changes every 8,000 miles or 12 months normal use.
Euro NCAP 4-star rating (2023): adult 80%, child 83%, vulnerable road users 64%, safety assist 60%.
ANCAP 4-star rating applies to all variants.
Standard safety includes seven airbags with centre side airbag, forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian/cyclist/motorcycle detection, lane keep and follow assist, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic assist, and driver attention warning.
Fuel use varies by powertrain and market. Petrol 2.0-litre models claim around 6.6 L/100 km combined in Australian figures, with US EPA ratings reaching 30/35/32 mpg city/highway/combined for front-drive versions. The 1.6 turbo is close behind. Hybrid versions pair a 1.6-litre petrol with an electric motor for a stated 3.9 L/100 km combined. Real-world results depend on driving style, load and conditions. Electric variants are also offered with their own efficiency ratings.
Servicing follows standard Hyundai schedules that differ slightly by region. In Australia intervals are typically 12 months or 15,000 km. US normal-use oil and filter changes are listed every 8,000 miles or 12 months, dropping to 5,000 miles or 6 months under severe conditions. Other items such as air filters, cabin filters, brake fluid and spark plugs follow longer cycles. Capped-price service plans are available in some markets to keep costs predictable.
Crash protection is solid. Euro NCAP awarded four stars in 2023 with good side-impact scores and stable structure, though chest protection was marginal in some frontal tests and safety-assist technology scored lower. ANCAP matches the four-star result across petrol, hybrid and electric versions. NHTSA testing in the US has returned five-star overall ratings on tested variants. Standard kit covers seven airbags including a front-centre airbag, plus a full SmartSense suite of collision avoidance, lane support, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic systems, driver monitoring and tyre-pressure alerts. Higher grades add surround-view and blind-spot cameras plus remote parking assist.
Keeping the car is straightforward. The rigid body, acoustic glass on upper trims and refined suspension bushes help keep cabin noise down. Dual-zone climate, rear vents and available heated/ventilated seats make daily use comfortable in varied weather. Regular servicing and the long powertrain warranty common to Hyundai models support ownership costs. Cargo space is practical with a low load floor and almost-flat folding rear seats.
Length 4355 mm, Width 1825 mm, Height 1575 mm, Wheelbase 2660 mm (Kona 2023-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Hyundai global premiere press, Hyundai Europe technical data PDF and Italian/Czech brochures.