Not all subcompact SUVs are created equal, and that’s certainly true of the Hyundai Kona. Drivers in Saskatoon, Regina, and Yorkton, SK are intrigued by its futuristic appearance and are eager to find out what lies within. Are you one of them?
The team at Saskatoon South Hyundai has crafted the following review to familiarize you with its many offerings. Read on, then contact us to experience it firsthand.
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The latest iteration of the Hyundai Kona redefines what makes a subcompact SUV; it’s both rugged and refined, small but spacious. While its fun-sized posture offers a nimble performance, its extended wheelbase and longer overall length provide a more spacious interior.
The Kona is one sharp-looking vehicle with a modern façade that features 17-inch alloy wheels and LED combination headlights and taillights. They ensure you’ll be able to see and be seen. Speaking of visibility, the Kona offers a palette of eight exterior paints, including these distinctive, head-turning shades:
- Ultimate Red
- Mirage Green
- Soultronic Orange
- Meta Blue
Feeling extra-sporty? Choose the athletic Kona N Line trim that features N Line exterior (and interior) accents and badging, 19-inch wheels, chrome twin-tip exhaust, and more.
Its updated design continues once you enter the SUV’s cabin. It offers a vast variety of available amenities, from ambient lighting to heated and available ventilated front seats for year-round comfort. Surprisingly spacious, the Kona’s available wide-type power tilt-and-slide sunroof opens up the cabin even more.
The Kona’s slim front seatbacks offer more legroom for passengers in the second row.
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Legroom (Front/Rear)
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| 1,013/972 mm (39.9/38.3 in.) | 1,059/970 mm (41.7/38.2 in.) |
Plus, it can accommodate your gear with cargo volume that ranges from 723 litres (25.5 cubic feet) when all seats are upright to a maximum of 1,803 litres (63.7 cubic feet) when the rear row is folded down.
Your daily driver has one job: to reliably take you from Point A to Point B. The Hyundai Kona and its two engines are poised to provide a perky performance. Meanwhile, its front-wheel drivetrain ensures your travels will also be efficient.
The Kona comes standardly equipped with a 2-litre engine that generates 147 horsepower (HP), offering sufficient acceleration for your everyday commutes in this subcompact SUV. An available 1.6-litre Turbo engine is available (standard on the N Line trim and the Preferred with Sport Package) increases the power to 190 HP for even greater punch.
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| 2.0L engine | 147 HP | 132 lb-ft |
| 1.6L Turbo engine | 190 HP | 195 lb-ft |
Available HTRAC All Wheel Drive (AWD) with active cornering control provides improved traction and helps you take on any road or weather conditions. As a result, you’ll have additional confidence if you encounter any slippery or uneven surfaces.
An enjoyable drive is assured when you’re behind the wheel of the Kona. Thankfully, you’ll also be able to continue for many kilometres in between pit stops because the Hyundai Kona is economical in its fuel usage. Its standard trim earns an estimated 8.1 city/6.8 highway L/100 km efficiency rating.* Even with AWD, the Kona still yields an estimated 8.8 city/8.1 highway L/100 km* efficiency rating.
Aiding its efforts in efficiency is standard engine idle stop & go, which automatically turns off the engine when you bring the Kona to a complete stop, then resumes once you move your foot from the brake. Additionally, the Intelligent Variable Transmission (automatic) ensures the engine works optimally, further assisting its fuel-efficient performance.
Smart systems are everywhere and have become necessary aspects of our everyday lives—and that continues even when we’re on the road. Today’s drivers need the ability to stay connected while on the go and be assured that they and their passengers will be well-protected, too.
The Hyundai Kona has a plethora of features designed to keep you connected, engaged, and entertained, proving once again that there are sizeable offerings within this subcompact. It starts with the standard 12.3-inch touchscreen that serves as your infotainment hub, and that’s just the beginning. You’ll also enjoy all these standard features:
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- Dual USB outlets in both rows
- Bluetooth® hands-free system
For additional convenience and to extend your enjoyment even further, take advantage of available wireless device charging and the 8-speaker Bose® Premium Audio system.
Because the ultimate technologies are those that help ensure the safety of you and your passengers, every trim of the Kona comes standard with Hyundai SmartSense™. This suite of advanced safety technologies gives you peace of mind and includes these features, among others:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Lane Following Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
Driver Attention Warning, Safe Exit Warning, and Rear Occupant Alert also come standard —the list goes on and on. It all goes to prove that Hyundai takes your safety nearly as seriously as you do.
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The Hyundai Kona and the Honda HR-V are both tech-savvy subcompact SUVs. Still, it quickly becomes evident that the Kona’s intelligence quotient is higher. Not only is its standard touchscreen size much larger, it’s over three inches bigger than the HR-V’s largest 9-inch display. Providing standard infotainment and safety tech that’s either an available option or not available in the Honda makes the Hyundai the valedictorian of its class.
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HR-V
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| 12.3 inches | STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN SIZE | 7 inches |
| Standard | WIRELESS SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION | Available |
| Standard | SAFE EXIT WARNING | Not Available |
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The Subaru Crosstrek borrows a page out of the previous competitor’s playbook, so the Hyundai Kona continues to dominate, just as it did before. Similarly, while the Kona provides standard wireless smartphone integration, it’s only available in the Crosstrek. Plus, the Hyundai supplies many standard safety features that are unavailable with the Crosstrek, leading to a clear-cut “W” for the Kona.
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Crosstrek
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| 12.3 inches | STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN SIZE | 7 inches |
| Standard | BLIND-SPOT COLLISION WARNING | Available |
| 723 L (25.5 cu. ft.) | TRUNK VOLUME | 649 L (22.9 cu. ft.) |
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The trend continues in a matchup with the Mazda CX-30: The Kona’s standard touchscreen far outsizes even the max 10.25-inch display in the CX-30. Its Intelligent Variable Transmission also delivers more seamless handling than the CX-30’s 6-speed transmission. With additional headroom for the driver and greater rear legroom, the Kona proves there’s nothing “sub” nor overly compact about this crossover.
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CX-30
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| 12.3 inches | STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN SIZE | 8.8 inches |
| Intelligent Variable Transmission | TRANSMISSION | 6-speed automatic |
| 970 mm (38.2 inches) | REAR-ROW LEGROOM | 922 mm (36.3 in.) |
Now that you’ve been introduced to this stylish and highly capable SUV, you’ll want to take it for a test drive. After all, that’s the best way to ensure that the Hyundai Kona is the right on-road companion for your travels in and around Saskatoon, Regina, and Yorkton, SK.
Contact Saskatoon South Hyundai today to schedule some quality time with this smart and spirited subcompact!
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Shop Hyundai Kona Value Your Trade Apply for Financing Schedule a Test Drive*Fuel economy figures are based on manufacturer testing and are used for comparison purposes only. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy based on 2025 Kona Essential FWD.