2025 Hyundai Kona
2025 Hyundai Kona
Hyundai's 2025 Kona continues to set the benchmark in the subcompact crossover category, offering a rare combination of innovation, practicality, and character. After a complete redesign last year, the Kona returns with the same bold exterior, high-tech interior, and powertrain options that made it a standout. It strikes a fine balance between efficiency and personality, and it caters to drivers who want more from their everyday vehicle—whether that means thoughtful features, confident performance, or just a more distinctive look on the road. With a lineup that includes multiple trim levels and two engine choices, the 2025 Kona is more than just a stylish runabout. It adapts easily to urban commuting, weekend adventures, and everything in between. Available all-wheel drive and a well-calibrated suspension add year-round versatility, while a spacious cabin and class-leading technology ensure that comfort and connectivity are never compromised.
What's new on the 2025 Hyundai Kona?
Exterior
There's no mistaking the 2025 Kona's design. Angular lines, sculpted body panels, and full-width LED lighting front and rear give this crossover a futuristic edge. Standard LED headlamps and taillights emphasize the model's upscale appeal, while aerodynamic contours and a wide stance enhance stability and efficiency. Hyundai has made every trim visually engaging, giving even base models a modern and dynamic presence.
The N Line AWD trim ups the ante with a more performance-inspired appearance. Unique bumpers, an N Line grille design, chrome dual exhaust tips, and striking 19-inch alloy wheels make it clear that this version means business. A wide-type power sunroof is available, adding an open, airy feel to the cabin. Altogether, the Kona's exterior design is equal parts athletic and refined—something few competitors manage to balance this well.
Interior
Inside the 2025 Kona, you'll find a space that feels unexpectedly premium. Hyundai has integrated elements from its larger, electric models, including a horizontal dashboard layout that stretches cleanly across the cabin. Dual digital displays (12.3 inches each on upper trims) bring an advanced, unified look to the driver interface, while thoughtful storage solutions make daily usability easy.
Passenger space is more generous than expected for a subcompact model, especially in the rear. The trunk offers up to 723 litres of capacity behind the second row, aided by a smart dual-level floor that increases cargo flexibility. Heated front seats are standard, while upper trims introduce extras like a heated steering wheel, rear heated seats, ventilated front seats, and upgraded seat materials including leather and suede combinations in the N Line. Every version of the Kona feels intelligently designed and ready for real life.
Features
Powertrain
Performance in the 2025 Kona is dictated by your choice of engine. The Essential and Preferred trims are equipped with a 2.0-litre MPI four-cylinder engine that generates 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, connected to an Intelligent Variable Transmission. Front-wheel drive comes standard, but all-wheel drive is available and includes a multilink rear suspension for better control and road feel. This setup is perfect for commuting and everyday errands, delivering quiet performance and low fuel consumption—about 7.6 L/100 km combined in FWD form.
For drivers craving extra punch, the N Line AWD trim features a turbocharged 1.6-litre GDI engine delivering 190 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. It's mated to a responsive 8-speed automatic transmission and includes standard AWD with active cornering control. With quicker acceleration and better passing power, this engine makes the Kona feel lively and fun while still maintaining a fuel economy rating around 8.4 L/100 km combined.
Technology
Tech is one of the Kona's strongest assets. A standard 12.3-inch infotainment screen ensures that even base trims feel cutting-edge. Upper trims gain an additional 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, creating a wraparound display effect that enhances the driving experience. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ come included, so you can stay connected without fumbling for cables.
Charging and convenience features abound. USB-C ports in the front and rear, a wireless charging pad, and Hyundai Digital Key compatibility give you the flexibility to integrate your smartphone in more ways than one. The Bluelink® connected vehicle system, free for three years on select models, adds remote access and vehicle monitoring via mobile app. Safety is also a top priority: Hyundai SmartSense™ comes standard and includes collision avoidance with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction detection, along with lane-keeping and driver attention systems. Higher trims offer Remote Smart Parking Assist and Highway Driving Assist, giving you access to some of the best driver-assistance features in the class.
Versions
There's a 2025 Kona for every kind of driver. The Essential trim comes well-equipped with LED lighting, heated seats, a large touchscreen, and advanced safety systems. It's offered with either front- or all-wheel drive, and its simplicity and value make it a great pick for drivers who want solid features without excess.
Next up, the Preferred trim adds creature comforts like a heated steering wheel, 18-inch wheels, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, and additional safety tech. It strikes a balance between price and content, making it a popular middle ground.
The N Line AWD trim transforms the Kona into a sportier, more responsive vehicle. Alongside the turbocharged engine and upgraded suspension, it adds aggressive styling elements, larger wheels, and high-end tech like dual digital displays and an available Bose® sound system. It's a complete package for drivers who want performance, practicality, and a strong sense of style—without stepping into luxury pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2025 Hyundai Kona
The 2025 Hyundai Kona is already available at dealerships across the country. After a complete redesign introduced last year, this year's version returns with the same architecture and technology, offering buyers a well-rounded and polished subcompact crossover.
Pricing for the 2025 Kona starts at $26,449 MSRP for the Essential FWD trim. The Preferred begins at $28,949, while the N Line AWD is priced from $35,949. These prices include freight and fees but exclude taxes and additional charges based on location.
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