Key Features of the 2026 Hyundai Kona

1.6L Turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder with 8-speed Automatic

The Kona’s available 190-hp 1.6L turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder engine pairs with an 8-speed automatic transmission to deliver smooth, eager acceleration that’s equally at home in city traffic or crossing long stretches of highway. Upper trims add paddle shifters for quick manual control during passes or on-ramps. If you prefer a simpler setup, the 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder is an excellent match for daily driving across town. Either way, the Kona’s tuning strikes a pleasing balance between comfortable ride quality and engaging response, helped by steering that feels natural and easy to place. The result is a compact SUV that makes errands and road trips feel a little more special—without asking you to compromise on confidence.

HTRAC All Wheel Drive

Available HTRAC All Wheel Drive adds a reassuring layer of traction when conditions turn slick or unpredictable. Designed to actively distribute power for enhanced grip, HTRAC helps the Kona stay poised on wet pavement, gravel roads, and snowy mornings. Combined with the Kona’s small-SUV maneuverability, HTRAC inspires confidence when the weather changes mid-commute or when your weekend plans include unpaved parking areas near the trailhead. It’s capability you can feel—seamlessly integrating with the vehicle’s driving character to keep things stable and composed.

12.3-inch Touchscreen Display with Available Navigation

The Kona’s modern command center starts with a 12.3-inch touchscreen that’s bright, responsive, and easy to read at a glance. Available navigation integrates turn-by-turn guidance with intuitive menus and crisp on-screen mapping. The digital cockpit extends to the available 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, which presents your speed, driver-assistance status, and key vehicle data in a sleek, configurable layout. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are standard, making it quick to bring your music, podcasts, and messages on board—no cables required. Available features like Wi-Fi hotspot capability and Bose® Premium Audio transform longer drives with crystal-clear sound and connected convenience for everyone.

Hyundai SmartSense Driver Assists

Hyundai SmartSense brings a broad portfolio of advanced safety features to the Kona. Standard systems include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection and Direct Oncoming (FCA-JT DO), Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go, Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Following Assist (LFA), Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), High Beam Assist (HBA), Safe Exit Warning (SEW), and Rear Occupant Alert (ROA). Upper trims build on this with Surround View Monitor (SVM), Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Parking Distance Warning (PDW) with Contour warning, Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA), and Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist — Reverse/Forward/Side (PCA-R/F/S). Together, these systems add confidence by supporting awareness and intervening with steering or braking assistance when appropriate.

Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch, Bluelink+, and Cabin Conveniences

With the available Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch, your compatible smartphone becomes your key—unlock, start, and share access with family from compatible Android™, Google, or Apple® devices. Bluelink+ adds remote lock/unlock, remote start, and more from your phone at no additional cost for vehicle connectivity services. Inside, the Kona’s available H-Tex® seating surfaces are stylish and easy to clean, while available heated and ventilated front seats, dual automatic temperature control, rear air vents, and a leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel keep comfort consistent across seasons. A hands-free smart liftgate with auto open, available wide sunroof, flexible 60/40 split rear seats with recline, and smart storage solutions ensure everyday errands and weekend cargo duty feel effortless.