The 2026 Hyundai Kona
Exterior
Redesigned to turn heads — and raise pulses.
Enjoy the same compact size and agile maneuverability you love, but with a newly redesigned exterior that’s bolder than ever before. Inspired by motorsport and a love for design and technology, a bold and striking look beautifully showcases the KONA`s performance capabilities. It features a refreshed headlight and taillight design that compliments the new ultra-modern, distinct grille. Premium LEDs emit a more intense and focused light for added safety. Available 19" alloy wheels are designed to reinforce the sporty, commanding presence of the new KONA. Enjoy the fresh air and a wider view of the sunshine with the available power sunroof.
Interior
Your new comfort zone.
Outside, the new KONA makes a bold statement. Inside, the KONA lets its exceptional level of comfort and wealth of features do the talking. Comfortable sport seats wrap you in comfort and hold you tight around every corner. For the chiller months, the KONA`s heated steering wheel keeps your hands warm for that extra touch of warmth and luxury. Shuffle through your songs and listen to them on the available Bose Premium Audio System. A new column-mounted Shift by Wire allows quick maneuvering and additional space and comfort for all.
Performance
Ready to take on the urban jungle?
Standard 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder engine with Intelligent Variable Transmission (automatic)
147 horsepower,132 lb.-ft. torque. Turbocharged power with the available 1.6L GDI 4-cylinder engine with 8-speed automatic transmission 190 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. torque. The available All-Wheel Drive system offers optimal handling, cornering performance and improved traction to help make slippery and bumpy surfaces safer. It also features an advanced active cornering control system, which monitors driver input and road conditions, automatically applying power and braking force to the appropriate wheels to maintain a course in adverse conditions.
Technology
High-tech drives.
A high-definition 12.3” instrument cluster is elegantly integrated to showcase your most important information, making your drive more enjoyable and easier. Available navigation system showcases your most information and entertainment brilliantly and beautifully. Ultrasonic sensors in the KONA allow you to go in and out of parking spaces with ease. Using your smart key, you can control the vehicle from up to 12 feet away, and as long as no obstacles are detected, KONA will slowly move forwards or backwards. Using NFC technology, owners can now use their compatible smartphone or smartwatch into a digital key. The Over-the-Air Software Update uses wireless communication technology to update your vehicle.
Safety
Hyundai SmartSense
Our suite of standard Hyundai SmartSense™ safety features include a range of camera, radar and motion detection technologies to provide you with added peace of mind. Features Including but not limited to:
- Adaptive Cruise Control with traffic Stop and Go
- Blind Spot Collision Warning
- Blind View Monitor
- Driver Attention Warning
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist
- High Beam Assist
- Highway Driving Assist
- Lane Keeping and Following Assist