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January 19: 2024 Kona Electric pricing
The final piece in the 2024 Kona puzzle is here, with pricing and drive impressions now available.
See the below links, and continue reading for more on the standard Kona range.
December: Kona petrol and hybrid pricing
The 2024 Hyundai Kona small SUV has landed in Australia, priced between $32,000 and $46,500 before on-road costs.
Snapshot
- 2024 Hyundai Kona: Full Australian details
- Bold EV-centric styling with larger proportions
- More safety and tech as standard; entry price up $5100
Along with striking new looks, the Kona range has been rationalised – there are now only Kona and Kona Premium trims, with an optional N Line package for both variants.
The entry price has climbed by a steep $5100, but the new base Kona variant features standard equipment in line with the outgoing Active ($28,500) and Elite ($31,900) with more safety and convenience inclusions – apart from leather upholstery.
Inside, the latest Kona has a more sophisticated design inspired by the brand’s all-electric Ioniq vehicles and a larger 12.3-inch infotainment system with Bluelink connected-car technology.
The base Kona has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while Premium variants revert to wired connectivity. An update is expected soon to enable wire-free mirroring.
What is Hyundai Bluelink?
Bluelink is a connected-car service offered by Hyundai Australia since 2022, allowing drivers to monitor their vehicle, remote start, and send navigation directions remotely. It also supports SOS emergency calling, geofencing and time limitations. A five-year subscription is complimentary, with further costs yet to be announced.
🔼 Tony O'Kane drives the Kona N-Line 1.6 turbo petrol
Hyundai claims the Kona’s clever packaging means it’s also segment-leading for cabin space, with a wider – but shorter – boot than the one-size-up Tucson midsize SUV.
Electrified small SUVs come under threat with the Kona Hybrid’s arrival. It sips a claimed 3.9L/100km, besting the Toyota Corolla Cross, Honda HR-V, Nissan Qashqai and GWM Haval Jolion
Even with a small 38-litre fuel tank, the Kona Hybrid has a theoretical driving range of almost 1000 kilometres. It incurs a $4000 premium over the FWD petrol variant, with the sportier N Line package also available in hybrid.
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Its powertrain is shared with the Kia Niro small SUV, which is almost $9000 dearer with less standard equipment in entry-level form. The flagship Kona Premium Hybrid undercuts the Niro GT-Line by around $7000.
Customer deliveries of the 2.0-litre petrol and 1.6-litre turbo-petrol will begin imminently, while hybrid and electric models will arrive in the fourth quarter (October to December inclusive).
“All-new Kona scales new heights with its futuristic EV-like styling, roomy interior, [a] full suite of safety features and class-leading connectivity and convenience technologies, to give customers a compelling small SUV,” said Hyundai Australia chief executive officer, Ted Lee.
JUMP AHEAD
- 2024 Hyundai Kona pricing
- 2024 Hyundai Kona features
- Options
- Colours
- Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
- Safety
- Dimensions
- Warranty and servicing
- Availability
2024 Hyundai Kona pricing
Prices exclude on-road costs.
| Model | Pricing | Change (vs. 2023 Kona) |
|---|---|---|
| Kona | $32,000 | up $5100 (over base) |
| Kona N Line | $36,000 | new |
| Kona Hybrid | $36,000 | new |
| Kona Premium | $39,500 | up $1200 (over Highlander) |
| Kona Hybrid N Line | $40,000 | new |
| Kona N Line AWD | $40,000 | up $2900 (over N Line AWD) |
| Kona Premium N Line | $42,500 | new |
| Kona Premium Hybrid | $43,500 | new |
| Kona Premium Hybrid N Line | $46,500 | new |
| Kona Premium N Line AWD | $46,500 | up $3300 (over N Line Premium AWD) |
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2024 Hyundai Kona features
| 2024 Hyundai Kona (base) features | |
|---|---|
| 18-inch alloy wheels | Keyless entry and push-button start |
| 12.3-inch ccOS infotainment system | LED headlights (reflector-type), tail-lights and DRLs |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | LED cabin lighting |
| Hyundai Bluelink connected-car service | Dual-zone climate control with rear vents |
| Over-the-air remote software updates | Rear-centre fold-down armrest |
| DAB+ digital radio | Remote start |
| Six-speaker audio system | Heated, auto-folding side mirrors |
| 4.2-inch semi-digital instrument cluster | Front and rear parking sensors |
| USB-C charge ports (3x front, 2x rear) | Manual height-adjustable driver’s seat with two-position power lumbar support |
| 15-watt wireless phone charger | Manual height-adjustable passenger seat |
| Black cloth upholstery | Tyre pressure monitoring |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter | Roof rails. |
The hybrid's shift-by-wire system means it's a little different inside.
| 2024 Hyundai Kona Hybrid specific features | |
|---|---|
| Virtual engine sound system | Column-mounted shift-by-wire gear selector |
| Adjustable regenerative braking (to a complete stop) | Paddle shifters |
| Torque vectoring control | Open-type centre console |
| Low-speed audible pedestrian alert | Driver-only fan function. |
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2024 Hyundai Kona Premium features
| In addition to Kona | |
|---|---|
| 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster | Zero-gravity position relaxation seat function |
| Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | LED headlights (projector-type) |
| Connected satellite navigation | LED turn signals and full-width front strip |
| Built-in voice recognition | Rain-sensing wipers |
| Eight-speaker Bose audio system | 64-colour ambient interior lighting |
| Blind-spot view monitor | Side parking sensors |
| 360-degree camera system | Acoustic laminated windshield |
| Reverse auto emergency braking | Silver-plated skid plates |
| Hands-free electric tailgate | Rear privacy glass |
| Black leather upholstery | Auto-dimming rear-view mirror |
| Heated and ventilated front seats | Dark grey body cladding |
| Heated outer-rear seats | Auto-tilting side mirrors in reverse |
| Heated steering wheel | Column-mounted shift-by-wire gear selector (2.0-litre) |
| 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat | Paddle shifters (2.0-litre) |
| Eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat | Open-type centre console (2.0-litre). |
| Remote smart parking | |
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Options
2024 Hyundai Kona N Line Option Pack – $4000
| In addition to Kona | |
|---|---|
| 1.6-litre turbo-petrol AWD option | Red interior trim |
| 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster | Black headlining |
| 19-inch N Line alloy wheels (petrol); 18-inch N Line alloy wheels (hybrid) | Alloy pedals |
| Gloss black rear spoiler | LED headlights (projector-type) |
| Black leather upholstery with Alcantara inserts, N emblem, and red accents | LED turn signals and full-width front strip |
| Colour-matched body cladding | Auto-dimming rear-view mirror |
| Chrome twin-tip exhaust | Rain-sensing wipers |
| Gloss black side mirrors | Column-mounted shift-by-wire gear selector (hybrid, 1.6T) |
| N Line perforated steering wheel | Multi-terrain mode (1.6T). |
| Paddle shifters | |
2024 Hyundai Kona Premium N Line Option Pack – $3000
| In addition to Kona Premium | |
|---|---|
| 1.6-litre turbo-petrol AWD option | Gloss black side mirrors |
| 19-inch N Line alloy wheels (petrol); 18-inch N Line alloy wheels (hybrid) | N Line perforated steering wheel |
| Gloss black rear spoiler | Red interior trim |
| Black leather upholstery with Alcantara inserts, N emblem, and red accents | Black headlining |
| Colour-matched body cladding | Alloy pedals |
| Chrome twin-tip exhaust | Multi-terrain mode (1.6T). |
Wide glass sunroof (Kona Premium, Premium N Line) – $1500
| Wide glass sunroof | Power sunshade. |
| Premium cloth headlining |
Light shale grey or sage green interior (Kona Premium) – $295.
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Colours
The new Kona is available in nine exterior colours, though some are reserved exclusively for N Line variants.
| 2024 Hyundai Kona and Kona Premium available colours | |
|---|---|
| Atlas white | Mirage green |
| Ecotronic grey* | Ultimate red* |
| Denim blue* | Abyss black* |
| * Metallic paint, $595 | |
2024 Hyundai Kona N Line and Kona Premium N Line available colours
| Atlas white | Neoteric yellow |
| Cyber grey* | Soultronic orange* |
| Ultimate red* | Abyss black* |
| * Metallic paint, $595 |
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Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
The Hyundai Kona is available with four powertrains, with three internal-combustion options to be the first to hit the market.
The all-electric Kona will arrive in the fourth quarter of this year, with local details to be announced in the coming months.
The most affordable is a carryover 2.0-litre four-cylinder non-turbo, multi-point injected petrol. Hyundai claims it has been refined, running in the Atkinson cycle with dual continuously variable valve timing (D-CVVT).
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It develops unchanged outputs (110kW/180Nm) and powers the front wheels via a CVT with eight simulated ratios. The combined fuel economy is 6.6L/100km, a 0.4L/100km drop from the old car.
Moving up to the 1.6-litre turbo-petrol, it is a new 146kW/265Nm unit similar to the Kia Seltos, with constantly variable valve duration, and a 0.7L/100km efficiency dip.
It brings on-demand AWD and multi-link rear suspension instead of the 2.0-litre’s front-drive and torsion beam. It also gets an eight-speed torque-converter automatic, replacing the seven-speed dual-clutch auto from the old N Line.
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The hybrid is the most efficient choice, with an impressive 3.9L/100km rating in combined testing. It differs in configuration from Toyota’s synergy drive system, with a 32kW/170Nm motor sandwiched between the 1.6-litre four-cylinder (77kW/104Nm) and gearbox for a 104kW and 265Nm total system output.
Despite its front-drive layout, the hybrid also introduces multi-link independent rear suspension. It is matched to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Hyundai hasn’t yet detailed the electric Kona for Oz, but similar tweaks to the latest Kia Niro suggest improved driving range and less-potent 150kW/255Nm outputs.
| 2024 Hyundai Kona fuel economy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6-litre hybrid FWD | 3.9L/100km | 89g/km | new |
| 2.0-litre petrol FWD | 6.6L/100km | 149g/km | down 0.4L/100km |
| 2.0-litre petrol N Line FWD | 6.6L/100km | 154g/km | new |
| 1.6-litre turbo-petrol AWD | 7.6L/100km | 174g/km | down 0.7L/100km |
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Safety
The 2024 Hyundai Kona has yet to be evaluated by ANCAP or Euro NCAP, though it has all the safety features to achieve a likely five-star rating under the more stringent 2023 criteria.
Seven airbags (dual front, side, curtain, and front-centre) are standard-fit.
| 2024 Hyundai Kona active safety features | |
|---|---|
| Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, motorcycle, junction-turning, direct oncoming) | Traffic sign recognition |
| Lane-keep assist | Intelligent speed limit assist |
| Lane following assist | Driver attention alert |
| Blind-spot alert | Driver monitoring camera |
| Rear cross-traffic alert | Leading vehicle departure alert |
| High beam assist | Safe exit warning |
| Adaptive cruise control | Rear occupant alert. |
The Kona Premium adds:
| Blind-spot view monitor | 360-degree camera system |
| Low-speed reverse AEB | Remote smart parking assist. |
| Side parking sensors |
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Dimensions
Despite proportional ties to the old Kona, the new car rides on the new ‘K-platform’ shared with the i30 Sedan and Kia Niro. It has grown by 60 millimetres in the wheelbase (2660mm), 150mm in overall length (4355mm), and 25mm in width (1825mm), while there is 10 per cent more structural rigidity.
Hyundai claims the result is “best-in-class” rear space, with 77mm more legroom and 11mm more headroom. The rear seatback also has two incline positions: 26 and 32 degrees.
The new Kona weighs between 1355kg (2.0L FWD base) and 1585kg (1.6T Premium), with the hybrid (1410kg to 1525kg) not incurring a significant weight penalty. It has increased in weight, mainly due to Hyundai’s focus on cutting interior noise with added sound insulation and laminated glass.
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2024 Hyundai Kona boot space
The Kona’s boot is set to get smarter with up to four bag hooks, a hidden cargo shelf behind the rear seat, a standard luggage net, a twin-level boot floor and wet storage recesses.
Space-wise, the new Kona packs an extra 33L of space into its boot (407L), retaining a space-saver spare beneath the floor. Folding the 60:40 backrest opens up 1241L.
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Warranty and servicing
Hyundai’s five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty covers all Kona models sold in Australia.
It has one year of complimentary roadside assistance, with an additional 12 months of coverage at the vehicle’s annual service within Hyundai’s dealership network
Servicing is due every 12 months, with the 2.0L FWD and hybrid able to travel 15,000km between maintenance, while the 1.6-litre turbo is limited to 10,000km. Hyundai has yet to confirm capped-price servicing, but the scheme will cover five years and up to 75,000km.
Availability
The 2024 Hyundai Kona is now available in 2.0-litre FWD and 1.6-litre turbo AWD in base Premium and regular trims.
The 2.0-litre N Line variants will arrive in the third quarter (July to September inclusive), while the hybrid and electric variants will arrive in the final quarter (October to December inclusive).
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