2025 Hyundai Kona
US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
The 2025 Hyundai Kona is listed in the US market as a suv. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder (with Stop-Start)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, CVT, Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
- Fuel
- Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Electric
- Economy
- 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) combined

Official photograph of 2026 model sharing this design generation. Primary illustration above depicts verified 2025 Hyundai Kona dimensions.
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder (with Stop-Start) | |
| Displacement | 1.6 L to 2.0 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Fuel type | Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Electric | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, CVT, Single-speed | |
| Gears | 1 to 8 | |
| Drivetrain | Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) | |
| Electric range | 200 mi (322 km) to 261 mi (420 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
9 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- Kona AWD · 1.6L · AWD · 8-speed automatic
- Kona AWD · 2.0L · AWD · 1-speed cvt
- Kona AWD · 2.0L · AWD · 1-speed cvt
- Kona Electric (17 inch Wheels) · FWD · 1-speed single speed · EV
- Kona Electric (19 inch Wheels) · FWD · 1-speed single speed · EV
- Kona Electric Standard Range · FWD · 1-speed single speed · EV
- Kona FWD · 1.6L · FWD · 8-speed automatic
- Kona FWD · 2.0L · FWD · 1-speed cvt
- Kona FWD · 2.0L · FWD · 1-speed cvt
Recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 5, 2026.
26V452000: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
Remedy: Passengers are advised not to use the rear center seat until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact…
Reported July 14, 2026. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 2, 2026 · US Government public data
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 2, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 2, 2026
Data verified: November 2, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
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Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2025 Hyundai Kona have?
Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder (with Stop-Start). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Hyundai Kona?
Combined fuel economy is 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
What is the electric range of the 2025 Hyundai Kona?
200 mi (322 km) to 261 mi (420 km) of electric range, as listed by our sources.
Is the 2025 Hyundai Kona front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD.
Are there recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Kona?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 5, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.