2024 Hyundai Kona

2024 Hyundai Kona 

There are many subcompact SUVs this year, with the 2024 Hyundai Kona being especially fun to drive. This model has many included perks: a 147-horsepower 2.0-liter is standard, but a more powerful 190-horsepower turbocharged 1.6-liter is optional, and starting pricing is around $24,000. This nameplate also recently saw a refresh, offering a new exterior and interior aesthetic, plus endless technology like a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen display and the new 'Hyundai Pay' in-car payment system for parking fees/garages.

What's New for 2024?

In 2024, the Hyundai Kona SUV will see a redesign from previous cycles. With this design change, you have a super sleek, modern exterior boasting a sharp-style front grille, LED accent lighting, a low profile, and a longer wheelbase than before. Inside, you see everything from a 12.3-inch panoramic touchscreen display, 30% slimmer front seats, and a reclining rear seat. Also, the gear shift and driver controls are now around the steering wheel. It was built with an EV in mind and then adapted also to offer ICE configuration, hence its futuristic styling.

  • What's New: bold new exterior, larger interior space, improved tech, and all-new safety features.

Hyundai Kona Trim Levels and Pricing

To dive into the 2024 Hyundai Kona trim levels and pricing, we have four models to discuss, ranging from $24,250 to $31,800.

SE

Starting the 2024 Hyundai Kona lineup, we see the SE trim. This will have the fewest standard features, although it is much more luxurious than your typical subcompact SUV. It retails for $24,250 and includes the following:

  • FWD: 29 City / 34 Hwy / 31 Combined
  • AWD: 27 City / 29 Hwy / 28 Combined
  • 147-hp 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder engine
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen display
  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay® integration for your iPhone®
  • Proximity Key with push-button start

SEL

The SEL is the next 2024 Hyundai Kona trim. It starts at $25,600 and offers more standard equipment and capability than the SE.

  • FWD: 28 City / 35 Hwy / 31 Combined
  • AWD: 26 City / 29 Hwy / 27 Combined
  • 147-hp 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder engine
  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Roof side rails
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Power driver seat with lumbar

N Line

For speed lovers and N Line fans, this year's Kona will come in an N Line trim. It starts at $30,800 and boasts the following specifications:

  • FWD: 26 City / 32 Hwy / 28 Combined
  • AWD: 24 City / 29 Hwy / 26 Combined
  • 190-hp 1.6L turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder engine
  • 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Power tilt-and-slide sunroof
  • N Line exterior accents
  • N Line Exclusive Sport Seats
2024 Hyundai Kona interior 

Limited

The final trim of the 2024 Hyundai Kona lineup is your Limited model. This boasts the most standard equipment and offers the most luxury for a Kona in this model release. It retails for $31,800 and offers:

  • FWD: 26 City / 32 Hwy / 28 Combined
  • AWD: 24 City / 29 Hwy / 26 Combined
  • 190-hp 1.6L turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder engine
  • Hands-free smart liftgate with auto-open
  • Surround View Monitor (SVM)
  • Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
  • H-Tex® leatherette trimmed seats

Engine and Transmission

Getting into the engine and transmission of the 2024 Hyundai Kona SUV, you see two possible configurations. The base engine will be a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Starting in the N Line model, your higher trim engine will be a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine that produces 190 horsepower and is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This engine can also be found in the Limited Hyundai Kona.

Exterior and Design

The exterior and overall design of the Hyundai Kona in 2024 is exciting for many reasons. As we shared, this vehicle has seen a total refresh and rebranding. Your previous Kona played it safe, offering a more rounded, classic-feeling subcompact SUV. The modern-day Kona has sharp edges, LED lighting at both ends, a low, dramatic profile, and a longer wheelbase. It feels more upscale than before.

Here are some things you will find outside a 2024 Kona standard:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • 215/60R17 tires
  • LED projector headlights
  • Automatic headlights
  • High Beam Assist (HBA)
  • Body-color side mirrors
  • Active Grille Shutters
  • Body-color door handles
  • Body-color side mirrors

For those curious about the exterior dimensions of the all-new Kona, here are those:

  • Wheelbase: 104.7 inches
  • Length: 171.3-172.6 inches
  • Width: 71.9 inches
  • Height FWD/AWD: 62.2 / 63.2 inches
  • Minimum ground clearance FWD / AWD: 6.7 / 8.1 inches (SE), 6.9 / 8.1 inches (SEL), 6.9 / 8.3 inches (N Line, Limited)

Your height and ground clearance will be better in the AWD versus the FWD. That is something to keep in mind, especially for those who like to use their car for adventuring.

2024 Hyundai Kona Color Options

You have quite a bit to select from for your exterior color options for the 2024 Hyundai Kona. At a base trim, there are nine total color choices, ranging from muted blacks to bright yellows. Here are the colors for this SUV in 2024:

  • Abyss Black Pearl
  • Cyber Gray Metallic
  • Ecotronic Gray Pearl
  • Ultimate Red Metallic
  • Mirage Green
  • Atlas White
  • Soultronic Orange Pearl
  • Denim Blue Pearl
  • Neoteric Yellow

For N Line models specifically, you also have black roof/dual-tone colors to select from, which is a favorite for drivers.

2024 Hyundai Kona back 

Interior and Technology

The interior and tech of the 2024 Hyundai Kona are also notable. The cabin was entirely redesigned for this model year. One of the standout features inside your main cabin is that it boasts a panoramic infotainment center, with a 12.3-inch touchscreen centering it. You also have the following as standard:

  • Premium cloth seating
  • 6-way adjustable driver seat
  • 60/40 split fold-down seatback
  • HD Radioâ„¢
  • SiriusXM®
  • Android Autoâ„¢ & Apple CarPlay®
  • Cruise Control
  • Dual front/rear USB outlets
  • Rear View Monitor (RVM) with parking guidance
  • Proximity Key entry with push-button start
  • Bluelink® Connected Car System
  • 4.2-inch digital gauge cluster

Fuel Efficiency

For the fuel efficiency and economy of the all-new Hyundai Kona, you can expect to get up to 29 city / 34 highway MPGs. However, here is a breakdown by configuration of the EPA's estimates for 2024:

  • 2024 Hyundai Kona FWD 4 cyl, 1.6 L: 28 combined, 26/32 city/highway
  • 2024 Hyundai Kona FWD 4 cyl, 2.0 L: 31 combined, 28/35 city/highway
  • 2024 Hyundai Kona AWD 4 cyl, 1.6 L: 26 combined, 24/29 city/highway
  • 2024 Hyundai Kona AWD 4 cyl, 2.0 L: 27 combined, 26/29 city/highway

Safety Features

The safety inside a 2024 Hyundai Kona is another big detail to consider when purchasing one, as this marks an even more high-tech move from the brand. Hyundai includes SmartSense with its new releases, with the Kona boasting these standard safety and driver-assistance specs:

  • Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Warning (BCW)
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (FCA-Ped)
  • Lane Following Assist (LFA)
  • Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
  • Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
  • Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
  • Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
  • High Beam Assist (HBA)

Warranty Details

Hyundai's warranty coverage is some of the best in the industry, and the protection for a brand-new 2024 Hyundai Kona is no different. For shoppers in 2024, your model will see the following warranty coverage:

  • Five years/60,000 miles - New Vehicle Limited
  • Ten years/100,000 miles - Powertrain Limited
  • Seven years/unlimited miles - Anti-perforation
  • Five years/unlimited miles - 24/7 Roadside Assistance

What's especially nice is that Hyundai will offer its drivers five years of roadside assistance in the event their Kona or other nameplate fails while you're behind the wheel. The brand stands behind its work. Of course, if you have further questions about warranty information, the friendly team at Hyundai of Saco will gladly answer your inquiries.

Reliability and Driving Experience

When it comes to reliability and overall driving experience, the 2024 Hyundai Kona is a smooth model across either engine type. Remember, your base 2.0-liter has 147 horses, while the performance 1.6-liter is a bit faster at 190 horsepower. Driving inside a Kona should be a breeze, especially with its redesigned, people-friendly cabin and controls. Handling-wise, despite its larger size, the Kona still handles well, but some say it's lost some of its original charm. Either way, you are working with a bigger model than before.

The Kona's reliability has always been impressive, and this does not change for 2024 releases. Edmunds gives this subcompact SUV a 7.9/10 rating, while U.S. News gives it an 8.8/10. The general consensus is that this vehicle is safe, smooth, and easy to operate for long and short distances. You also want to remember the model was built with an EV in mind, which is usually quieter and smoother than ICE models. This car gives you the best of both worlds in terms of design.

Get Your 2024 Hyundai Kona at Hyundai of Saco

With this ultimate guide to the 2024 Hyundai Kona finished, there is no better time to visit your friendly team at Hyundai of Saco. We are Saco, Maine's favorite Hyundai sales team and boast a top-rated service center for new and used drivers. Please come see us from Monday to Saturday each week.

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