Hyundai

Hyundai Kona

Price $21,299 – $53,149
Fuel consumption < 9.2 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 80%(view ratings)
The Hyundai Kona is the best-selling sub-compact SUV in Canada. Available with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, the Kona offers a choice of two gasoline engines. The first one is a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder rated at 147 horsepower, while the other is a turbocharged 1.6-litre unit producing 175 horsepower. Let’s not forget the Kona Electric, which can travel up to 415 kilometres on a full charge, though customers have to settle for FWD.

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 80%
Fuel economy 7/10
Reliability 8/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 8/10
Electric vehicles
The Car Guide rating 83%
Fuel economy 9/10
Reliability 8/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 8/10

What's new in 2021

Urban package, body color changes.

Pros

  • Attractive design
  • Good choice of engines
  • Interesting equipment list

Cons

  • Little space at the rear
  • Small trunk
  • Problematic rear visibility

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