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HyundaiKona (2017-2023)

Used only
Compact/Small SUV
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid

£9,692Typical price

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The Hyundai Kona fits into an ever-expanding market niche: the compact SUV 'crossover'. Launched in 2017, it competes with the likes of the Nissan Juke and Mazda CX-3. Can the Korean brand translate the practicality of its larger SUV models into this smaller one? Read our full Hyundai Kona review to find out.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Model reliability 0-4 years
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Aug 2023Last checked by Which?
Sept 2018First reviewed by Which?
Oct 2017Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

Driving performance

Overall
Acceleration
Gearbox and transmission
Brakes

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space (small SUVs and medium cars)

Euro NCAP

Safety kit

Model reliability 0-4 years

How we test model reliability 0-4 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years. A car cannot be a Best Buy if: It's available to buy new and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and has a 5-9-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and launched less than five years ago and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars of less.

Model reliability 5-9 years

How we test model reliability 5-9 years

Brand reliability 0-4 years

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Electric car reliability
Full hybrid reliability
Plug-in hybrid reliability
Petrol reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 5-9 years

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Diesel reliability

Brand reliability 10-15 years

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Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

General
Class	Compact/Small SUV
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Used only
Used price	£9,692 - £22,789
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	41.5mpg
Length	4,165mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,800mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,065mm
Height	1,550mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	11.2 m
On sale date	02 November 2017
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£14.75

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	1.0 T-GDI Style
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1-litre (120hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	50 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	14.75p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£67
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Medium
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	157
Official fuel economy: NEDC	52.3
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	1200kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	600kg
Engine test date	19 February 2018
Test programme	2017

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