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2025 Hyundai Kona

SEL FWD

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What the SEL adds over the SE (+$1,350)

Spec	SE	SEL
Curb weight (maximum)	3005 lbs	3053 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3005 lbs	3053 lbs
Ground clearance	6.7 in	6.9 in
MPG (city)	29 mpg	28 mpg
MPG (highway)	34 mpg	35 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$24,550	$25,900
Tire size	215/60R17	215/55R18
Wheel diameter	17 in	18 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 8-way power driver's seat, Door sill plates - Plastic, Inside rearview mirror - Auto-Dimming EC Mirror

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake type	ventilated disc
Rear brake type	solid disc
Parking brake type	Electronic

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row	63.7 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	25.5 cu-ft
Total interior volume	126.7 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand

Bluelink

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	6.9 in
Overall height	62.2 in
Overall length	171.3 in
Overall width	71.9 in
Wheelbase	104.7 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	naturally aspirated
Cylinder count	4
Engine displacement	1999 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	2.0L MPI Atkinson DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder
Valve configuration	DOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower	147 hp
Torque	132 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	28 mpg
MPG (combined)	31 mpg
MPG (highway)	35 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	87
Fuel tank capacity	12.4 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	39.9 in
Third-row headroom	38.3 in

Legroom

Front legroom	41.7 in
Third-row legroom	38.2 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$25,900

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	56.8 in
Third-row shoulder room	55.2 in

Steering

Steering type	Column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	34.8 ft

Suspension

Front suspension type	MacPherson strut with coil springs
Rear suspension type	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle

Tires

Tire size

215/55R18

Transmission

Final drive ratio	6.1
Transmission type	Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	3053 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3053 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	4090 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	18 in
Wheel material	forged alloy
Wheel width	7 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety38 std · 0 opt

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/ Pedestrian/Cyclist Detection
Navigation-based Smart Cruise control w/ Stop & Go
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/ Pedestrian/Cyclist/JT/DO Detection
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1) and Front passenger (1)
Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (2)
Highway Driving Assist I (HDA I)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go (NSCC)
Rear view monitor with parking guidance
Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2)
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
Active Hydraulic Booster (Regenerative Brake)
Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes
Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm
Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Warning (BCW)
Brake Assist
Electric Parking Brake
Electronic Shift Lock System & Ignition Key Interlock – Electronic type
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist
Front crumple zone
Haptic Feedback steering wheel
High Beam Assist (HBA)
Hillstart Assist Control (HAC)
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
Occupant Classification System (OCS) - Seat weight sensor and seat track sensor
Power window lock-out button
Rear LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) (door logic-type)
Rear child safety locks
Side air curtains with rollover sensors
Traction Control System (TCS)
Vehicle Stability Management
Immobilizer
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Indicator

Infotainment14 std · 0 opt

12.3-inch Touchscreen Navigation (ccNC): AM/FM/SiriusXM®/HD Radio® System with 6-speakers
Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch (NFC)
WiFi Hotspot
Bluetooth® controls
12.3-Inch Touchscreen Audio (ccNC Lite): AM/FM/SiriusXM®/HD Radio® System with 6-speakers
Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode)
Bluelink® Connected Car System
Bose premium audio w/external amp and 8 Speakers (2 Front-door-mounted Speakers, 2 Tweeters, 2 Rear Speakers, and center front)
Dynamic Voice Recognition
Front dual 3-amp USB-C outlets (1x Power/Data & 1x Power)
OTA Software Updates
Paddle Shifters
Rear dual 3-amp USB-C outlets (2x Power)
Wireless Device Charging (For Supported Devices)

Convenience9 std · 0 opt

Proximity key entry with push button start and remote start
Remote start (on key fob)
12-volt outlet (Front)
Charging Cable, Level 1 (ICCB: In-Cable Control Box) 120V, 12A
Exterior Vehicle to Load (V2L) Capability
Power door locks
Power windows with front auto-up/down
Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic
Power windows with driver auto-down

Climate5 std · 0 opt

2nd Row AC Vents
Cabin air filter
Dual Automatic Temperature Control w/ Auto Defog and driver-only mode
PTC Heater
Rear seat heater ducts

Seating7 std · 0 opt

8-way power driver's seat
Heated front seats
60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints (left, center, right)
Height adjustment front passenger - Manual
Power driver lumbar support
Rear seat recline function
Seating Surfaces - Cloth

Interior17 std · 1 opt

4.2-inch Color Multi-Information Display
Inside rearview mirror - Auto-Dimming EC Mirror
12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster
Ambient Lighting (user-selectable color; above glovebox, front door lower storage)
Assist grips (3) & rear coat hanger (1)
Cargo area light
Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off
Door Panels - Premium Soft-Touch
Door sill plates - Plastic
Headliner - Knit-Type
LED interior lights
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Map Pocket (driver and front passenger seatbacks / front passenger seatback only)
Rear center armrest with cupholders
Inside rearview mirror - Manual day/night
Sunvisors w/ Illumination
Sunvisors w/ sliding function and dual vanity mirror with cover
Floor mats - Carpeted optional

Exterior24 std · 1 opt

Sunroof - Power tilt-and-slide with sunshade
LED Projector headlights
"Aero" wiper blades
Active grille shutters
Body cladding - Bodycolor
Charge-port Door - Push open and close, integrated in front bumper
Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers
Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable)
LED Daytime Running Lights
LED combi taillights
Outside Mirrors - Heated
Rear spoiler - Integrated with CHMSL
Roof Antenna - Shark-fin
Roof rails - Black
Side mirrors with Turn Signal Indicators / LED Turn Signal Indicators
Spare Tire - Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
Window Beltline Molding - Black
Automatic headlights
Privacy glass - Rear/quarter/back glass
Rear window defroster with timer
Solar front glass - Front Door, Windshield
LED Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
Spare Tire - Compact Temporary Spare Tire
Mud Guards - Front/Rear optional
Washer fluid sensor

Powertrain9 std · 0 opt

AWD, Active On-Demand / HTRAC® All-Wheel Drive
Drive Configuration - FWD
Battery Heating System
Drive Mode Select
Idle stop and go
Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Regenerative brake control paddles
Shift Selector - Column-type (stalk); shift-by-wire / Column-mounted Shift-by-Wire
Shift-by-wire

Cargo3 std · 1 opt

Cargo area anchors (plastic, x4 in corners)
Cargo-area cover (fixed shelf-type, carpeted/plastic)
Dual level cargo floor
Roof cross rails optional

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 Kona. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the SEL

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2025 Hyundai Kona SEL?

The manufacturer lists $25,900 for the 2025 Hyundai Kona SEL. That is $1,350 above the SE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2025 Hyundai Kona SEL add over the SE?

Against the SE, 3 features become standard that the SE does not and 8 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.