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2026 Hyundai Kona
A 5-seat SUV with gas powertrain and FWD and AWD availability.
2026 Hyundai Kona is a 5-seat SUV with gas powertrain. 2026 Hyundai Kona offers FWD and AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
4TRIMS
GasPOWERTRAINS
5SEATS
63.7 cu ftMAX CARGO
2026 model-year guide4TRIMS
GasPOWERTRAINS
5SEATS
63.7 cu ftMAX CARGO
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AUTOUNITE VEHICLE GUIDE
Know the 2026 Hyundai Kona. Know what matters before you shop.
2026 Hyundai Kona is a 5-seat SUV with gas powertrain.
2026 Hyundai Kona offers FWD and AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
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The 2026 Hyundai Kona, explained before the spec sheet.
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Ask AutoUnite about this vehicleWhat it is
2026 Hyundai Kona is a 5-seat SUV with gas powertrain.
The lineup decision
2026 Hyundai Kona has 4 named trims in the lineup shown here: SE, SEL Sport, Limited, and SEL Premium.
Power and efficiency
Powertrain choices shown for 2026 Hyundai Kona include Gas.
Living with it
Equipment documented for this model year includes Blind-spot view monitor, Hands-free liftgate, Heated front seats, Highway driving assist, Premium audio, Remote smart parking assist, Surround-view camera, and Ventila...
POWER & EFFICIENCY
Understand how the vehicle changes underneath.
Powertrain choices shown for 2026 Hyundai Kona include Gas.
GasFWD / AWDUp to 27 combined mpgUp to 190 hp
SPACE & EVERYDAY LIFE
See what the numbers mean in daily use.
Equipment documented for this model year includes Blind-spot view monitor, Hands-free liftgate, Heated front seats, Highway driving assist, Premium audio, Remote smart parking assist, Surround-view camera, and Ventila...
5 seatsUp to 63.7 cu ft cargo
CHOOSE YOUR VERSION
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2026 Hyundai Kona has 4 named trims in the lineup shown here: SE, SEL Sport, Limited, and SEL Premium.
4 documented trims
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Start with what matters
2026 Hyundai Kona is a 5-seat SUV with gas powertrain.
2026 Hyundai Kona offers FWD and AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
How the lineup breaks down
2026 Hyundai Kona has 4 named trims in the lineup shown here: SE, SEL Sport, Limited, and SEL Premium.
The trim name matters because equipment, powertrain choices, capability and pricing can change as you move through the range.
SEL Sport
Gas · 2_0l_mpi_i4 · FWD / Gas · 2_0l_mpi_i4 · AWD
Limited
Gas · 1_6l_turbo_gdi_i4 · FWD / Gas · 1_6l_turbo_gdi_i4 · AWD
SEL Premium
Gas · 1_6l_turbo_gdi_i4 · FWD / Gas · 1_6l_turbo_gdi_i4 · AWD
Powertrains, efficiency and capability
Powertrain choices shown for 2026 Hyundai Kona include Gas.
Depending on the version, drivetrain choices shown include FWD and AWD.
1_6l_turbo_gdi_i4 / 2_0l_mpi_i4
- Drive
- FWD / AWD
- Power
- Up to 190 hp
- Efficiency
- Up to 27 combined mpg
Interior, technology and everyday use
Equipment documented for this model year includes Blind-spot view monitor, Hands-free liftgate, Heated front seats, Highway driving assist, Premium audio, Remote smart parking assist, Surround-view camera, and Ventilated front seats. Some features can be standard on one trim, optional on another, or tied to a package.
Equipment worth knowing
- Blind-spot view monitor
- Hands-free liftgate
- Heated front seats
- Highway driving assist
- Premium audio
- Remote smart parking assist
Safety evidence in context
This Guide includes 3 recalls, 9 complaints, and 5 manufacturer communications. These are different kinds of records, not a reliability score or failure rate, and applicability can vary by version or powertrain.
Safety evidence stays separated by what it actually measures.
Crash-test observations, recalls, manufacturer communications and driver-assistance equipment are different evidence types. AutoUnite does not collapse them into an artificial score.
Ask AutoUnite which safety facts apply to the version you're considering.
What ownership looks like
Original manufacturer coverage shown here includes Basic: 5 years / 60,000 miles and Powertrain: 10 years / 100,000 miles. On a used or nearly new vehicle, remaining coverage depends on in-service date, mileage and eligibility.
What changed for this model year
The year-over-year record is not complete enough to say exactly what changed. A missing change record is not treated as proof that the vehicle carried over unchanged.
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