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2026 Hyundai Kona

SE FWD

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Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake typesolid disc
Parking brake typeElectronic

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row63.7 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row25.5 cu-ft
Total interior volume126.7 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brandBluelink

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance6.7 in
Overall height62.2 in
Overall length171.3 in
Overall width71.9 in
Wheelbase104.7 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration2 Step Variable + VCM
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement1999 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)2.0L MPI Atkinson DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder
Valve configurationDOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower147 hp
Torque132 lb-ft

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity12.4 gal

Headroom

Front headroom39.9 in
Second-row headroom38.3 in

Legroom

Front legroom41.7 in
Second-row legroom38.2 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$25,500

Seating

Passenger seating capacity5

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room56.8 in
Second-row shoulder room55.2 in

Steering

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

Suspension

Front suspension typeMacPherson strut with coil springs
Rear suspension typeCoupled Torsion Beam Axle

Tires

Tire size215/60R17

Transmission

Final drive ratio6.1
Transmission typeIntelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)

Wheels

Wheel diameter17 in
Wheel materialforged alloy
Wheel width7 in
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Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety41 std · 0 opt

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/ Pedestrian/Cyclist Detection
  • Smart Cruise Control w/Stop & Go
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/ Junction Turning (JT) Detection
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
  • Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1) / Front passenger (1)
  • Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (2)

Infotainment7 std · 0 opt

  • 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
  • Front dual 3-amp USB-C outlets (1x Power/Data & 1x Power)
  • OTA Software Updates

Convenience9 std · 0 opt

  • 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
  • Proximity w/ Remote Start, detachable valet key & push button start (2 keys)

Climate3 std · 1 opt

  • Air Conditioning (single-zone)
  • Cabin air filter
  • Rear seat heater ducts
  • PTC Heater (AWD) optional

Seating5 std · 0 opt

  • 6-way adjustable driver's seat
  • 60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints (left, center, right)
  • Front passenger seat height adjustment (driver - manual)
  • Rear seat recline function
  • Seating Surfaces - Cloth

Interior16 std · 1 opt

  • 4.2-inch Color Multi-Information Display
  • Assist grips (3) & rear coat hanger (1)
  • Cargo area light
  • Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off
  • Door handles - Black (interior)
  • Door sill plates - Plastic

Exterior19 std · 1 opt

  • LED Projector headlights
  • 17 X 7.0J Alloys / 215/60R17
  • Active grille shutters (front grille)
  • Body cladding - Textured Black
  • Fr/Rr Lower Bumper Molding - Textured Black
  • Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers

Powertrain6 std · 2 opt

  • AWD, Active On-Demand optional
  • FWD
  • Drive Mode Select (Center-console mounted)
  • Idle Stop & Go (ISG)
  • Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
  • Nu PE Engine Family 2.0L MPI Atkinson DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder

Chassis1 std · 0 opt

  • Column-mounted, Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)

Cargo2 std · 0 opt

  • Cargo tie-down anchors (4) - 1x cargo area corners
  • Dual level cargo floor

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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 SE

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How much is the 2026 Hyundai Kona SE?

The manufacturer lists $25,500 for the 2026 Hyundai Kona SE. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.