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2026 Hyundai Kona: Performance & Driving
Source-governed model-year information. Equipment can vary by trim and exact configuration.
Performance
published performance-related specifications for 2026 Hyundai Kona include Limited 190 hp 195 lb-ft FWD 8-speed automatic, Limited 190 hp 195 lb-ft AWD 8-speed automatic, SE 147 hp 132 lb-ft AWD cvt, SE 147 hp 132 lb-ft FWD cvt, SEL Premium 190 hp 195 lb-ft FWD 8-speed automatic, and SEL Premium 190 hp 195 lb-ft AWD 8-speed automatic. AutoUnite keeps output and hardware tied to the supported version and does not invent acceleration or handling claims when they are not governed.
The governed output figures to compare are Limited ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 190 hp 195 lb-ft, Limited ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 190 hp 195 lb-ft, SE ICE AWD cvt 147 hp 132 lb-ft, SE ICE FWD cvt 147 hp 132 lb-ft, SEL Premium ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 190 hp 195 lb-ft, and SEL Premium ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 190 hp 195 lb-ft. Horsepower and torque stay attached to the documented 2026 Hyundai Kona version and do not establish unrecorded acceleration or handling claims.
Documented details
- Limited ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 190 hp 195 lb-ft
- Limited ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 190 hp 195 lb-ft
- SE ICE AWD cvt 147 hp 132 lb-ft
- SE ICE FWD cvt 147 hp 132 lb-ft
- SEL Premium ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 190 hp 195 lb-ft
- SEL Premium ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 190 hp 195 lb-ft
- SEL Sport ICE FWD cvt 147 hp 132 lb-ft
- SEL Sport ICE AWD cvt 147 hp 132 lb-ft
Questions about Performance & Driving
What horsepower or torque figures are documented for the 2026 Hyundai Kona?
The documented engine output by version is Limited: 190 hp, 195 lb-ft, SE: 147 hp, 132 lb-ft, SEL Premium: 190 hp, 195 lb-ft, and SEL Sport: 147 hp, 132 lb-ft. These figures do not establish an acceleration time or a rating for other versions.
Vehicle specifications, pricing and equipment may vary by trim, configuration, market and time. Verify the exact vehicle before purchase.