MODEL REVIEW

Hyundai Kona

Hyundai Kona

Hyundai Kona at a Glance

Hyundai Kona

Not all subcompact SUVs are created equal, and that’s certainly true of the Hyundai Kona. From its vibrant color options to sleek LED lighting systems, everything about the Kona stands out in a crowd. Now more than ever, drivers in Odessa, Midland, Andrews, TX are intrigued by its futuristic appearance and are eager to find out what lies within. Are you one of them?

The Lithia Hyundai of Odessa team has crafted the following review to familiarize you with its many offerings. Read on, then contact us to experience it firsthand.


MAX HORSEPOWER

MAX HORSEPOWER


190 HP
STANDARD EPA-EST. FUEL ECONOMY

STANDARD EPA-EST. FUEL ECONOMY


29 city/34 hwy MPG*
EXTERIOR PAINT COLORS

EXTERIOR PAINT COLORS


9
MAX CARGO CAPACITY

MAX CARGO CAPACITY


63.7 cu. ft.
INTELLIGENT VARIABLE TRANSMISSION

INTELLIGENT VARIABLE TRANSMISSION


Standard
WIRELESS SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION

WIRELESS SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION


Standard
BLIND-SPOT COLLISION-AVOIDANCE WARNING

BLIND-SPOT COLLISION-AVOIDANCE WARNING


Standard

Hyundai Kona: Small Yet Mighty

Explore the categories below to discover more about the features of the Hyundai Kona.

DESIGN

Hyundai Kona

The latest iteration of the Hyundai Kona redefines what makes a subcompact SUV; it’s rugged and refined, small but spacious. While the fun-sized posture offers a nimble performance, its extended wheelbase and longer overall length provide a more spacious interior.

Worthy of a Second Look

The Hyundai Kona is a sharp-looking vehicle, with a modern façade that features 17-inch alloy wheels and LED projector combination headlights and taillights. They ensure you’ll be able to see and be seen. Speaking of visibility, the Kona offers a palette of nine exterior paints, including these distinctive, head-turning shades:

  • Ultimate Red
  • Mirage Green
  • Soultronic Orange
  • Denim Blue
  • Neoteric Yellow

Feeling extra-sporty? The Kona has an optional Gloss Black spoiler with complimentary mirror caps. Unique 19-inch N Line Design wheels are also available.

Spacious and Sophisticated

The attention-grabbing design of the Hyundai Kona continues once you enter the SUV’s cabin. Inside, you’ll find a variety of available amenities, from ambient lighting to heated and ventilated front seats for year-round comfort. Surprisingly spacious, the Kona’s available power-tilt-and-slide sunroof helps make the roomy space feel even more expansive.

The Kona features slim but wholly supportive seats. This design choice works to maximize your comfort and second-row dimensions, ensuring every seat is the best seat in the cabin.

Hyundai Kona Interior Dimensions
Headroom (Front/Rear) 39.9/38.3 in.
Legroom (Front/Rear) 41.7/38.2 in.

Plus, the Kona can accommodate your gear with cargo volume that ranges from 25.5 cubic feet when all seats are upright to a maximum of 63.7 cubic feet when the rear row is folded down.

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PERFORMANCE

Hyundai Kona

Your daily driver has one job: to take you reliably from Point A to Point B. The Hyundai Kona and its two engines are poised to provide a perky performance. The only question that remains is where will you visit first?

Power Player

The Hyundai Kona is here to redefine your daily commute. Its compact size and quick-response powertrain are reminiscent of summers spent go-karting. This feeling is only enhanced when optionally equipped with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Regardless of which engine you choose, the Hyundai Kona delivers in big ways:

Engine
Horsepower
Torque
2.0L engine 147 HP 132 lb-ft
1.6L Turbo engine (Available) 190 HP 195 lb-ft

Standard Drive Mode Select allows you to make fine-tuned adjustments to modify how your Kona performs. For example, one mode may prioritize throttle response for a dynamic ride, while another may blend thrills with daily comfort for a balanced ride.

If you plan to take your Kona off the beaten path, consider upgrading from the standard Front Wheel Drive (FWD) system to HTRAC All Wheel Drive (AWD). When equipped, your SUV can intelligently redirect power to all four wheels as needed, better providing the strength to keep you moving forward when low-friction surfaces, like dirt or gravel roads, are on the horizon.

Built to Go the Distance

Every aspect of the Hyundai Kona is designed to maximize your fun, including its fuel-saving features. Coupled with a 12.4-gallong fuel tank, the Kona helps you stay out longer with fewer pit stops because of its economical fuel usage.

When equipped with FWD, the Kona achieves an EPA-estimated 29 city/34 highway MPG rating.* Even if your day is full of rain-slicked streets and unpaved roads that call for HTRAC AWD, you’ll still enjoy maximum driving distances, thanks to its EPA-estimated 27 city/29 highway MPG rating.*

Aiding its efforts in efficiency is standard Idle Stop & Go, which automatically turns off the engine when you bring the Kona to a complete stop, then resumes once you move your foot from the brake. It’s an invaluable feature when your commute has you stopping at every red light or when taillights make up your view. Additionally, the Intelligent Variable Transmission ensures the engine works optimally, further assisting its fuel-efficient performance.

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TECHNOLOGY

Hyundai Kona

Smart systems are everywhere and have become necessary aspects of our everyday lives—and that continues even when we’re on the road. Today’s drivers need the ability to stay connected while on the go and be assured that they and their passengers will be well-protected too. This is yet another area where the Hyundai Kona excels.

Abundant Infotainment

The Hyundai Kona has a plethora of features designed to keep you connected, engaged, and entertained, proving once again that there are sizeable offerings within this subcompact. It starts with the standard 12.3-inch touchscreen that serves as your infotainment hub, and that’s just the beginning. You’ll also enjoy all these standard features:

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
  • Dual USB outlets in both rows
  • SiriusXM®
  • HD Radio™

For additional convenience and to extend your enjoyment further, take advantage of the available Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless device charging, and the 8-speaker Bose® Premium Audio system. These features help keep your device charged while you stream new music without using your phone’s data. Plus, the premium audio system ensures every seat is the best seat in the house.

Safety Comes Standard

Because the ultimate technologies are those that help ensure the safety of you and your passengers, Hyundai is committed to making every commute as safe as possible. Across every Hyundai Kona trim level, you have standard access to Hyundai SmartSense. This suite of advanced safety technologies gives you peace of mind by monitoring and alerting you to hazards you may have missed.

Within Hyundai SmartSense, you can expect these features, among others:

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
  • Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Warning
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
  • Lane Following Assist/Lane Keeping Assist
  • High Beam Assist

On top of alerting you to hazards, some features can apply gentle brake or steering support when conditions are met.

Driver Attention Warning, Safe Exit Warning, and Rear Occupant Alert also come standard—the list goes on and on. It all goes to prove that Hyundai takes your safety as seriously as you do.

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Hyundai Kona vs. The Competition

Hyundai Kona Honda HR-V

The Hyundai Kona and the Honda HR-V are tech-savvy subcompact SUVs. Still, it quickly becomes evident that the Kona’s intelligence quotient is higher. Not only is its standard touchscreen size much larger, it’s over three inches bigger than the HR-V’s 9-inch display (its one and only offering). Providing standard infotainment and safety tech that’s only available in the Honda makes the Hyundai the valedictorian of its class.

Quick Facts
Kona
vs
HR-V
12.3 inches STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN SIZE 9 inches
190 HP MAX HORSEPOWER 158 HP
Standard BLIND-SPOT WARNING Available
Hyundai Kona Subaru Crosstrek

The Hyundai Kona and the Subaru Crosstrek share some elements. Both are compact SUVs that have the grit needed to dominate any road, even the ones that aren’t marked on a map. Yet, a closer look reveals one of these models may be better suited to your everyday needs. Which will it be?**

Quick Facts
Kona
vs
Crosstrek
12.3 inches STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN SIZE 7 inches
Standard WIRELESS SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION Available
25.5/63.7 cubic feet MIN/MAX CARGO VOLUME 19.9/54.7 cubic feet
Hyundai Kona Mazda CX-30

When you’re looking for a compact, rugged SUV that spares no expense when it comes to the driving experience, consider the Hyundai Kona and the Mazda CX-30. Each SUV is built around you, so it’s easy to fall in love with your daily commute. While these SUVs have the same values, it’s the Kona you may find better achieves in the delivery.**

Quick Facts
Kona
vs
CX-30
12.3 inches STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN SIZE 8.8 inches
Intelligent Variable Transmission STANDARD TRANSMISSION 6-speed automatic
38.2 inches REAR-ROW LEGROOM 36.3 inches

Take the Wheel of the Smart Subcompact

Hyundai Kona

Now that you’ve been introduced to this stylish and highly capable SUV, you’ll want to take it for a test drive. After all, that’s the best way to ensure that the Hyundai Kona is the right on-road companion for your travels in and around Odessa, Midland, Andrews, TX.

Contact Lithia Hyundai of Odessa today to schedule some quality time with this smart and spirited subcompact!

All of the tools you need to move forward with experiencing a new Hyundai Kona for yourself are conveniently available right here online.


* 2026 KONA SE – FWD: 29 City/34 Hwy/31 Combined MPG; HTRAC AWD: 27 City/29 Hwy/28 Combined. SEL Sport – FWD: 28 City/35 Hwy/31 Combined MPG; HTRAC AWD 26 City/29 Hwy/27 Combined. SEL Premium - FWD: 26 City/31 Hwy/28 Combined MPG; HTRAC AWD: 25 City/28 Hwy/26 Combined MPG. Limited – FWD: 26 City/31 Hwy/28 Combined MPG; HTRAC AWD: 25 City/28 Hwy/26 Combined MPG. All figures are EPA estimates and for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle's condition.

** Most accurate information used at the time of posting.

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