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2027 Hyundai Kona

SEL Sport FWD

Gas FWD MSRP $26,825Compare this trim against anything →

What the SEL Sport adds over the SE (+$1,325)

SpecSESEL Sport
Curb weight (maximum)3005 lbs3053 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3005 lbs3053 lbs
Ground clearance6.7 in6.9 in
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$25,500$26,825
Tire size215/60R17215/55R18
Wheel diameter17 in18 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: "Aero" wiper blades, 18 X 7.0J Alloys / 215/55R18, 2nd Row AC Vents, Dual Automatic Temperature Control w/ Auto Defog, Glove compartment - Illuminated, Heated front seats, Height adjustment front passenger, LED interior lights, Outside Mirrors - Gloss Black, Outside Mirrors - Heated, Power windows with front auto-up/down, Privacy glass - Rear/quarter/back glass, Rear center armrest with cupholders, Rear spoiler - Gloss Black, Roof rails - Black, Steering Wheel - Leather-wrapped, Sunvisors w/ LED Illumination, Wireless Device Charging (For Supported Devices)

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

Engine Basics

Aspirationnaturally aspirated
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 Economy

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

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity12.4 gal

Headroom

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

Legroom

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

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$26,825

Seating

Passenger seating capacity5

Shoulder Room

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

Steering

Steering typeColumn-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)

Suspension

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

Tires

Tire size215/55R18

Transmission

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

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3053 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3053 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating4090 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter18 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 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)

Infotainment8 std · 0 opt

  • 12.3-Inch Touchscreen Audio (ccNC Lite): AM/FM/SiriusXM®/HD Radio® System with 6-speakers
  • Bluetooth® controls
  • 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

Convenience7 std · 0 opt

  • Proximity key entry with push button start and remote start
  • Proximity w/ Remote Start, detachable valet key & push button start (2)
  • 12-volt outlet - Front
  • Power door locks
  • Power windows with front auto-up/down
  • Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic

Climate4 std · 1 opt

  • 2nd Row AC Vents
  • Cabin air filter
  • Dual Automatic Temperature Control w/ Auto Defog
  • Rear seat heater ducts
  • PTC Heater optional

Seating8 std · 0 opt

  • Heated front seats
  • 6-way adjustable driver's seat
  • 60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints and recline function
  • Height adjustment driver - Manual
  • Height adjustment front passenger
  • Seating Surfaces - Cloth

Interior25 std · 1 opt

  • 4.2-inch Color Multi-Information Display
  • 3-Spoke steering wheel
  • Assist grips (3) & rear coat hanger (1)
  • Cargo area light
  • Cargo tie-down anchors (4) - 1x cargo area corners
  • Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off

Exterior24 std · 2 opt

  • LED Projector headlights
  • "Aero" wiper blades
  • 18 X 7.0J Alloys / 215/55R18
  • Active grille shutters (front grille)
  • Body cladding - Textured Black
  • Fr/Rr Lower Bumper Molding - Textured Black

Powertrain5 std · 2 opt

  • AWD, Active On-Demand optional
  • FWD
  • Drive Mode Select (Center-console mounted)
  • Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
  • Nu PE Engine Family: 2.0L MPI Atkinson DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder, Displacement: 1,999 cc, full engine cover (DCVVT)
  • Shift-by-Cable w/ SHIFTRONIC® manual shift mode

Chassis3 std · 0 opt

  • Column-mounted, Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)
  • Front suspension: MacPherson strut with coil springs and stabilizer bar
  • Rear suspension: Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (FWD) / Multi-link (AWD)

Cargo1 std · 0 opt

  • Dual level cargo floor

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2027 Kona. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the SEL Sport

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2027 Hyundai Kona SEL Sport?

The manufacturer lists $26,825 for the 2027 Hyundai Kona SEL Sport. That is $1,325 above the SE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2027 Hyundai Kona SEL Sport add over the SE?

Against the SE, 18 features become standard that the SE does not and 6 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.