The second-generation KONA is the smarter, roomier version of the small SUV Hyundai built its modern Australian success on. Most of the headlines around the new car go to the electric variant, but the petrol and hybrid KONAs are the trims that most buyers will actually walk into the showroom for.
What you are buying
A choice of 2.0 L petrol (110 kW) or a 1.6 L hybrid (104 kW combined). The hybrid drives the front wheels through a six-speed dual-clutch automatic and delivers around 4 L/100 km combined. Inside, the design is a meaningful step up from the first-gen KONA, with a clean dual-screen dash and a usable boot.
Cartell Assessment
The new KONA is the petrol-friendly Hyundai for the buyer who is not yet ready to go electric. It is more practical than the first-gen, the cabin is better resolved, and the hybrid powertrain is properly efficient. If you want the small SUV without paying the EV premium, this is the one.
AU Outlook
KONA Premium Hybrid pricing in Australia sits in the high-$40k drive-away range. The entry petrol KONA is in the low-$30k bracket. Cross-shop is the Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid, the Mazda CX-30 and the Honda HR-V e:HEV.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 110 kW (petrol) or 104 kW (hybrid combined)
- Torque
- 180 Nm (petrol) or 144 Nm (hybrid)
- Drive
- FWD
- Fuel
- 4.0 L/100 km (hybrid)
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km
- Safety
- ANCAP 5-star
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| KONA Petrol | from $32,500 drive-away (verify) | 2.0 L petrol, entry trim |
| KONA Hybrid | from $43,500 drive-away (verify) | 1.6 L hybrid, 4 L/100 km |
| KONA Premium Hybrid | from $48,500 drive-away (verify) | Top hybrid trim, leather, upgraded screen |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
