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2024 Hyundai Kona
2024 Hyundai Kona Review

by Josh Sadlier
published May 12, 2024
Which 2024 Hyundai Kona Should I Buy?
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 Hyundai Kona that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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1. 2024 Hyundai Kona 2.0 Front-Wheel Drive
- Base Price: $24,250
- MPG Combined: 31
- Drive Type: Front-wheel drive
- Engine: 2.0-liter inline-4
- Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
- Transmission: CVT
- Horsepower: 147
- Torque: 132 lb-ft
- Weight: 3,005 lbs
- Length: 171.3 in
- Towing Capacity: N/A
The base Kona provides a lot of features for the money, but the 2.0-liter engine and CVT are far from Hyundai's best in the powertrain department.
2. 2024 Hyundai Kona 2.0 All-Wheel Drive
- Base Price: $25,750
- MPG Combined: 28
- Drive Type: All-wheel drive
- Engine: 2.0-liter inline-4
- Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
- Transmission: CVT
- Horsepower: 147
- Torque: 132 lb-ft
- Weight: 3,203 lbs
- Length: 171.3 in
- Towing Capacity: N/A
The last thing the Kona's lethargic base powertrain needs is another 200 pounds to haul around, but that's the impact of adding AWD. Not surprisingly, fuel economy takes a hit, too. We'd advise paying less for the front-drive Kona 2.0 and spending some of your savings on a nice set of snow tires if necessary.
3. 2024 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Front-Wheel Drive
- Base Price: $30,800
- MPG Combined: 28
- Drive Type: Front-wheel drive
- Engine: 1.6-liter inline-4
- Aspiration: Turbocharged
- Transmission: 8-speed automatic
- Horsepower: 190
- Torque: 195 lb-ft
- Weight: 3,267 lbs
- Length: 171.3 in
- Towing Capacity: N/A
The turbo engine is the one to have in the Kona lineup, whether you get it in the sporty N Line trim (which comes with a body kit of sorts that adds a spoiler) or the more restrained Limited (which costs a grand extra).
4. 2024 Hyundai Kona 1.6T All-Wheel Drive
- Base Price: $32,300
- MPG Combined: 26
- Drive Type: All-wheel drive
- Engine: 1.6-liter inline-4
- Aspiration: Turbocharged
- Transmission: 8-speed automatic
- Horsepower: 190
- Torque: 195 lb-ft
- 0-60: 7.5 sec
- Weight: 3,483 lbs
- Length: 171.3 in
- Towing Capacity: N/A
Some small SUVs don't take on a lot of additional weight when AWD is specified, but the Kona 1.6T AWD packs on more than 200 pounds. We'd think seriously about pocketing the $1,500 premium and enjoying better acceleration from the turbo four-cylinder engine with the standard front-drive setup.
2024 Hyundai Kona Pricing & Specs
What are the different versions of the 2024 Kona, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2024 Kona specs and model data.
2024 Hyundai Kona Pricing & Specs by Version
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Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
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2024 Hyundai Kona 2.0 Front-Wheel Drive | $24,250 | Gas | 31 | 147 hp | 132 lb-ft |
2024 Hyundai Kona 2.0 All-Wheel Drive | $25,750 | Gas | 28 | 147 hp | 132 lb-ft |
2024 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Front-Wheel Drive | $30,800 | Gas | 28 | 190 hp | 195 lb-ft |
2024 Hyundai Kona 1.6T All-Wheel Drive | $32,300 | Gas | 26 | 190 hp | 195 lb-ft |

by Josh Sadlier
Publisher and Donkey-in-Chief
Josh has been reviewing cars professionally since joining Edmunds.com fresh out of grad school in 2008. Prior to founding MotorDonkey, he spent 15 years shaping Edmunds' expert automotive content in various capacities, starting as an associate editor and ultimately serving as a senior editor before wrapping up with a five-year term as the company's first-ever director of content strategy. Josh is a card-carrying member of the Motor Press Guild and a lifelong car nut who has driven, compared and critiqued thousands of cars in his career. Helping people find their perfect car never gets old—seriously!
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