Limited AWD
What the Limited adds over the SE (+$8,650)
| Spec | SE | Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration | 2 Step Variable + VCM | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 1999 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 190 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L MPI Atkinson DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.4 gal | 13.2 gal |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 8.3 in |
| Front headroom | 39.9 in | 38.3 in |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $25,500 | $34,150 |
| Overall height | 62.2 in | 63.4 in |
| Rear suspension type | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | Multi-link |
| Tire size | 215/60R17 | 235/45R19 |
| Total interior volume | 126.7 cu-ft | 124.5 cu-ft |
| Final drive ratio | 6.1 | 3.5 |
| Transmission type | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | automatic |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 19 in |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 7.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: "Aero" wiper blades, 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster, 12.3-inch Touchscreen Navigation (ccNC): AM/FM/SiriusXM®/HD Radio® System, 19 X 7.5J Alloys / 235/45/R19, 2nd Row AC Vents, 8-speed Automatic Torque Converter, 8-way power driver's seat, Ambient Lighting (user-selectable color; above glovebox, front door lower storage), Blind-Spot View Monitor, Body cladding - Black, Bose premium audio w/external amp and 8 Speakers, Cargo-area cover - Fixed shelf-type, carpeted/plastic, Door Panels - Premium Soft-Touch, Door handles - Metal Paint (interior), Dual Automatic Temperature Control w/ Auto Defog, Dynamic Voice Recognition, Fr/Rr Lower Bumper Molding - Silver, Front dual cupholders - Center console-mounted, retractable rotary-style, Front passenger seat height adjustment (driver - power), Front passenger seat height adjustment (manual), Gamma II Engine Family 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder, Glove compartment - Illuminated, H-Tex® Trimmed Seats, Hands-free Smart Liftgate w/ Auto Open, Heated front seats, Highway Driving Assist I (HDA I), Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch (NFC), Inside rearview mirror - Auto-Dimming EC Mirror, LED interior lights, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control (NSCC), Outside Mirrors - Heated, Paddle Shifters, Parking Collision Avoidance Assist – Reverse (PCA-R), Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Forward, Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Reverse, Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Side (w/Contour Warning), Passenger seatback pocket, Power driver 2-way lumbar support, Power windows with front auto-up/down
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| 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 | 124.5 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Bluelink |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in |
| Overall height | 63.4 in |
| Overall length | 171.3 in |
| Overall width | 71.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1598 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 190 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.2 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 38.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.3 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.7 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38.2 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $34,150 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 56.8 in |
| Second-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 | Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/45R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.5 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety49 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/ Pedestrian/Cyclist Detection
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/ Junction Turning (JT) Detection
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Surround View Monitor
- Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1) / 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 with Curve Control (NSCC)
- Parking Collision Avoidance Assist – Reverse (PCA-R)
- Rear view monitor with parking guidance
- Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2)
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Forward
- Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Reverse
- Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Side (w/Contour Warning)
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
- 2.5-MPH Bumpers
- ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- 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)
- Bodyside reinforcements
- Brake-Booster Single, 10.5" LHD
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- Electronic Shift Lock System & Ignition Key Interlock – Electronic type
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/ Direct Oncoming (DO) Detection
- Front + Rear Seatbelt Reminder
- Front + Rear seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters (outboard positions)
- Front crumple zone
- Haptic Feedback steering wheel
- High Beam Assist
- Hillstart Assist Control (HAC)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Rear LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) (door logic-type)
- Rear child safety locks
- Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)
- Side air curtains with rollover sensors
- Smart Cruise Controls (steering wheel mounted)
- Vehicle Stability Management
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Indicator
Infotainment13 std · 0 opt
- 12.3-inch Touchscreen Navigation (ccNC): AM/FM/SiriusXM®/HD Radio® System
- Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch (NFC)
- WiFi Hotspot
- Bluetooth® controls
- Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode)
- Bluelink® Connected Car System
- Bose premium audio w/external amp and 8 Speakers
- 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)
Convenience10 std · 0 opt
- Hands-free Smart Liftgate w/ Auto Open
- Proximity key entry with push button start and remote start
- Remote start (on key fob)
- 12-volt outlet - Front
- Power door locks
- Power window lock-out button
- Power windows with front auto-up/down
- Proximity w/ Remote Start, detachable valet key & push button start (2 keys)
- Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic
- Remote releases (hood & fuel filler door)
Climate4 std · 1 opt
- 2nd Row AC Vents
- Cabin air filter
- Dual Automatic Temperature Control w/ Auto Defog
- Rear seat heater ducts
- PTC Heater (AWD) optional
Seating11 std · 0 opt
- 8-way power driver's seat
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- 60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints (left, center, right)
- Front passenger seat height adjustment (driver - power)
- Front passenger seat height adjustment (manual)
- H-Tex® Trimmed Seats
- Power driver 2-way lumbar support
- Rear Map Pocket (front passenger seatback only)
- Rear seat recline function
- Rear center armrest with cupholders
Interior23 std · 1 opt
- Steering Wheel - Heated
- 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 handles - Metal Paint (interior)
- Door sill plates - Plastic
- Floor covering - Needle Punch
- Front center console - Fixed armrest storage with tray
- Front dual cupholders - Center console-mounted, retractable rotary-style
- Glove compartment - Illuminated
- Glove compartment - With Damper
- Headliner - Knit-Type
- LED interior lights
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Storage tray - Center Stack / Center Console / Above glovebox
- Manual Tilt + Telescoping steering column
- Sunvisors w/ LED Illumination
- Passenger seatback pocket
- Sunvisors w/ sliding function and dual vanity mirror with cover
- Floor mats - Carpeted optional
Exterior25 std · 3 opt
- Sunroof - Power tilt-and-slide with sunshade
- LED Projector headlights
- "Aero" wiper blades
- 19 X 7.5J Alloys / 235/45/R19
- Active grille shutters (front grille)
- Body cladding - Black
- Fr/Rr Lower Bumper Molding - Silver
- Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Hood insulator
- Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable)
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- LED taillights
- Outside Mirrors - Bodycolor
- Outside Mirrors - Heated
- Rear spoiler - Integrated with CHMSL
- Roof Antenna - Shark-fin
- Roof rails - Black
- Side mirrors with Turn Signal Indicators
- Washer fluid sensor
- Window Beltline Molding - Satin Chrome
- Roof cross rails optional
- Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (FWD only) optional
- 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)
- Mud Guards Front/Rear optional
Powertrain5 std · 2 opt
- AWD, Active On-Demand optional
- FWD
- 8-speed Automatic Torque Converter
- Drive Mode Select (Center-console mounted)
- Gamma II Engine Family 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder
- Shift-by-wire
- AWD Lock optional
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- Column-mounted, Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)
Cargo3 std · 0 opt
- Cargo tie-down anchors (4) - 1x cargo area corners
- Cargo-area cover - Fixed shelf-type, carpeted/plastic
- Dual level cargo floor
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Kona. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Limited
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Hyundai Kona Limited?
The manufacturer lists $34,150 for the 2026 Hyundai Kona Limited. That is $8,650 above the SE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Hyundai Kona Limited add over the SE?
Against the SE, 55 features become standard that the SE does not and 17 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.