MODEL REVIEW

Hyundai Kona

Hyundai Kona at a Glance

Not all subcompact SUVs are created equal, and that's certainly true of the Hyundai Kona. Drivers in Saskatoon, Warman, and Martensville, SK are intrigued by its futuristic appearance and are eager to find out what lies within. Are you one of them?

The team at Saskatoon North Hyundai has crafted the following review to familiarize you with its many offerings. Read on, then contact us to experience it firsthand.

MAX HORSEPOWER

190 HP

EST. FUEL ECONOMY

8.1 city/6.8 highway L/100 km^*

EXTERIOR PAINT COLOURS

MAX CARGO CAPACITY

1,803 L

INTELLIGENT VARIABLE TRANSMISSION

Standard

WIRELESS SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION

Standard

BLIND-SPOT COLLISION WARNING

Standard

Hyundai Kona: Small Yet Mighty

Explore the categories below to discover more about the features of the Hyundai Kona.

DESIGN

The latest iteration of the Hyundai Kona redefines what makes a subcompact SUV; it's rugged and refined, small but spacious. While its fun-sized posture offers a nimble performance, its extended wheelbase and longer overall length provide a more spacious interior.

Worthy of a Second Look

The Hyundai Kona is one sharp-looking vehicle with a modern façade that features 17-inch alloy wheels and LED combination headlights and taillights. They ensure you'll be able to see and be seen. Speaking of visibility, the Kona offers a palette of eight exterior paint colours, including these distinctive, head-turning shades:

Ultimate Red
Mirage Green
Soultronic Orange
Meta Blue

Feeling extra-sporty? Choose the athletic Kona N Line trim that features N Line exterior (and interior) accents and badging, 19-inch wheels, chrome dual-tip exhaust, and more.

Spacious and Sophisticated

Its updated design continues once you enter the SUV's cabin. It offers a vast variety of available amenities, from ambient lighting to heated and available ventilated front seats for year-round comfort. Surprisingly spacious, the Kona's available wide-type power tilt-and-slide sunroof opens up the cabin even more.

The Kona's slim front seatbacks offer more legroom for passengers in the second row.

Headroom (Front/Rear)	Legroom (Front/Rear)
1,013/972 mm (39.9/38.3 in.)	1,059/970 mm (41.7/38.2 in.)

Plus, it can accommodate your gear with cargo volume that ranges from 723 litres (25.5 cubic feet) when all seats are upright to a maximum of 1,803 litres (63.7 cubic feet) when you fold down the rear row.

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PERFORMANCE

Your daily driver has one job: to take you from Point A to Point B reliably. The Hyundai Kona and its two engines are poised to provide a perky performance. Meanwhile, its front-wheel drivetrain ensures your travels will also be efficient.

Power Player

The Hyundai Kona comes standardly equipped with a 2-litre engine, offering sufficient acceleration for your everyday commutes in this subcompact SUV. An available 1.6-litre Turbo engine (standard on the N Line trim and the N Line with Ultimate Package) increases the power for even greater punch.

Engine	Horsepower	Torque
2.0L engine	147 HP	132 lb-ft
1.6L Turbo engine	190 HP	195 lb-ft

Available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with multilink rear suspension maximizes traction and sharpens cornering stability, all while keeping you in control and the ride comfortable, even when you're winding through back roads or navigating rain-slick city streets.

Fuel Sipper

An enjoyable drive is always on tap with the Kona, and you won't have to pause often for fuel. The standard trim achieves an estimated 8.1 city/6.8 highway L/100 km efficiency rating, while models equipped with AWD remain impressively efficient with an estimated 8.8 city/8.1 highway L/100 km.^* Either way, you'll be able to continue travelling for many kilometres in between pit stops.

Aiding its efforts in efficiency is standard engine idle stop & go, which automatically turns off the engine when you bring the Kona to a complete stop, then resumes once you move your foot from the brake. Additionally, the Intelligent Variable Transmission (automatic) ensures the engine works optimally, further assisting its fuel-efficient performance.

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TECHNOLOGY

Smart systems are everywhere and have become necessary aspects of our everyday lives--and that continues even when we're on the road. Today's drivers need the ability to stay connected while on the go and be confident that they and their passengers will be well-protected, too.

Abundant Infotainment

The Hyundai Kona has a plethora of features designed to keep you connected, engaged, and entertained, proving once again that there are sizeable offerings within this subcompact. It starts with the standard 31.2-centimetre (12.3-inch) touchscreen that serves as your infotainment hub, and that's just the beginning. You'll also enjoy all these standard features:

Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
Dual USB outlets in both rows
Bluetooth® hands-free system

For additional convenience and to extend your enjoyment even further, take advantage of the available wireless device charging and the 8-speaker Bose® Premium Audio system.

Safety Comes Standard

Because the ultimate technologies are those that help ensure the safety of you and your passengers, every trim of the Kona comes standard with Hyundai SmartSense™. This suite of advanced safety technologies gives you peace of mind and includes these features, among others:

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Lane Following Assist
Lane Keeping Assist

Driver Attention Warning, Safe Exit Warning, and Rear Occupant Alert also come standard--the list goes on and on. It all goes to prove that Hyundai takes your safety as seriously as you do.

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Hyundai Kona vs. The Competition

At a Glance: Hyundai Kona vs. Honda HR-V

The Hyundai Kona and the Honda HR-V are tech-savvy subcompact SUVs. Still, it quickly becomes evident that the Kona's intelligence quotient is higher. Providing standard infotainment and safety tech that's either an available option or not available in the Honda makes the Hyundai the valedictorian of its class.

Quick Facts

Kona	vs	HR-V
31.2 cm (12.3 in.)	STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN SIZE	22.9 cm (9 in.)
Standard	WIRELESS SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION	Available
Standard	SAFE EXIT WARNING	Not Available

At a Glance: Hyundai Kona vs. Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek borrows a page out of the previous competitor's playbook, so the Hyundai Kona continues to dominate, just as it did before. Similarly, while the Kona provides standard wireless smartphone integration, it's only available in the Crosstrek. Plus, the Hyundai supplies many standard safety features that are unavailable with the Crosstrek, leading to a clear-cut "W" for the Kona.^**

Quick Facts

Kona	vs	Crosstrek
31.2 cm (12.3 in.)	STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN SIZE	17.7 cm (7 in.)
Standard	BLIND-SPOT COLLISION WARNING	Available
723 L (25.5 cu. ft.)	TRUNK VOLUME	649 L (22.9 cu. ft.)

At a Glance: Hyundai Kona vs. Mazda CX-30

The trend continues in a matchup with the Mazda CX-30: The Kona's standard touchscreen far outsizes even the max display in the Mazda CX-30. Its Intelligent Variable Transmission also delivers more seamless handling than the CX-30's 6-speed transmission. With additional headroom for the driver and greater rear legroom, the Kona proves there's nothing "sub" nor overly compact about this crossover.^**

Quick Facts

Kona	vs	CX-30
31.2 cm (12.3 in.)	STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN SIZE	22.4 cm (8.8 in.)
Intelligent Variable Transmission	TRANSMISSION	6-speed automatic
970 mm (38.2 inches)	REAR-ROW LEGROOM	922 mm (36.3 in.)

Take the Wheel of the Smart Subcompact

Now that you've gotten acquainted with this stylish and highly capable SUV, you'll want to take it for a test drive. After all, that's the best way to ensure that the Hyundai Kona is the right on-road companion for your travels in and around Saskatoon, Warman, or Martensville, SK.

Contact Saskatoon North Hyundai today to schedule some quality time with this smart and spirited subcompact!

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^* Fuel economy figures are based on manufacturer testing and are used for comparison purposes only. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy based on 2026 Kona Essential FWD.

^** Most accurate information used at the time of posting.