The new Hyundai Kona is a small SUV available in New Zealand from $42,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Active variant and topping out at $65,990 for the N Line Limited variant.
There are 4 variants of the Kona available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2023.
The new 2026 Kona is offered with a 6 year, 200,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Hyundai Kona include 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder hybrid (104kW/265Nm), 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (146kW/265Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder (110kW/180Nm). Available with automatic continuously trans with manual mode, 6-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
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The Hyundai Kona comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Active and the most expensive being N Line Limited.
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2026
$42,990
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$49,990
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$49,990
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$56,990
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,350 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,825 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Hyundai Kona Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
2026 Hyundai Kona
The cheapest Hyundai Kona is the Active variant that starts from $42,990.
See all Hyundai Kona PricingThe most expensive Hyundai Kona is the N Line Limited variant that starts from $65,990.
See all Hyundai Kona PricingThe best towing capacity of a Hyundai Kona is 1300 kg shared by all variants.
See all Hyundai Kona towing capacityThe largest Hyundai Kona is the N Line Active variant which measures 1825mm wide, 4385mm in length and sits 1580mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Kona is the N Line Limited variant which has 146kW of power and 265nm of torque.
The Hyundai Kona is built in Korea and shipped to New Zealand.
The Hyundai Kona uses Unleaded Petrol.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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