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Hyundai Kona

Historical South African specifications and last-listed pricing

Generation Second generation Kona on Hyundai's K2 GEN platform; the design is more conservative than the first gen but better resolved Body style SUV
Kona is a discontinued South African SUV with historical specifications for used-car research.
ZAR 459,900 · last listed
Last listed price ZAR 459,900
Engine:1999cc (2.0L) Torque:180Nm (133 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:170mm (6.7″) Power:110kW (148 bhp) Boot466L (16.4 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 13.5 km/l (32 mpg)
City 11.0 km/l (26 mpg)
Highway 16.5 km/l (39 mpg)

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Hyundai Kona

Kona is a discontinued South African SUV with historical specifications for used-car research.

Second generation launched globally in 2023 and brought to SA; softened styling compared to the sharper first gen, improved interior quality and tech. Second generation Kona on Hyundai's K2 GEN platform; the design is more conservative than the first gen but better resolved. 2.0 AT Motion (entry naturally aspirated auto), 1.0T DCT Executive (top turbo auto); limited two-variant lineup. The Kona is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a 6-speed Automatic transmission, a front-wheel drive drivetrain and a listed ground clearance of 170. A proper look at the Kona begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a power output of 110 kW @ 6200 rpm sits beside a 6-Speed Automatic transmission, while a 6-speed Automatic transmission sets a practical boundary. For this South African suv, the owner should weigh warranty of 5 against the route, load and cost of the vehicle. For a buyer searching the Kona price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. An SUV body describes the opportunity; Petrol power and engine of 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol describe the conditions around it. The Kona has a clearer South African buying case when its suv shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are engine of 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol and a power output of 110 kW @ 6200 rpm; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. Kona is discontinued in South Africa, so a used example should be judged by condition, service history, parts support and remaining cover rather than a new-car price promise. Its appeal comes from the interaction between engine of 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol, a power output of 110 kW @ 6200 rpm and a 6-Speed Automatic transmission for Kona. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for family travel, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for Kona. A 6-speed Automatic transmission describes the opportunity; a front-wheel drive drivetrain and a listed ground clearance of 170 describe the conditions around it for Kona. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for Kona

Hyundai Kona — Quick Facts

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.0 AT Motion Discontinued Motion Petrol Efficiency13.5 km/l 6-Speed Automatic ZAR 459,900last listed
1.0T DCT Executive Discontinued Executive Petrol Efficiency15.5 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 565,900last listed
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.0 AT Motion Discontinued Motion Petrol Efficiency13.5 km/l 6-Speed Automatic ZAR 459,900last listed
1.0T DCT Executive Discontinued Executive Petrol Efficiency15.5 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 565,900last listed
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Hyundai Kona Specifications

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Where the Hyundai Kona Fits Best

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Who buys this

The Kona represents a genuine evolution in its segment, balancing practical daily usability with longer-term ownership satisfaction. A shopper researching Kona should separate need from showroom appeal. If a 6-speed Automatic transmission solves a problem every week, it deserves real consideration

City
Urban buyers wanting a compact crossover that's easy to live with, buyers stepping up from a hatchback without needing a large SUV, buyers who want an automatic without complexity. Around town, Kona should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of engine of 1-litre Turbocharged Petrol becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a power output of 88 kW @ 5500 rpm is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Kona out with the load it normally carries. A front-wheel drive drivetrain gives context, but a number cannot show how a listed ground clearance of 170 feels on a gradient. For highway buyers, the Kona needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Check how it tracks on uneven tar, how the transmission responds after a downshift and whether the boot or load area remains usable for Kona. A listed ground clearance of 170 helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort for Kona
Off-Road
If the Kona will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. Check a power output of 88 kW @ 5500 rpm against the stated drivetrain. The rough-road question has to be answered by hardware for Kona. On a known gravel or farm access section, inspect clearance, tyre sidewalls, underbody exposure, approach angles and recovery access for Kona. A front-wheel drive drivetrain may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability for Kona. Keep the speed and route within what the exact local derivative can support for Kona

Hyundai Kona — Should You Buy It?

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A used-buying option only when condition, history and remaining support justify the price.

Market positioning places the Kona as a premium vehicle for buyers prioritizing premium refinement. Ownership costs align with realistic expectations. Kona is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in a 6-speed Automatic transmission and accept the limitation represented by warranty of 5. The buying case for Kona is specific. A power output of 110 kW @ 6200 rpm gives it a reason to be considered, while a 6-Speed Automatic transmission and a 6-speed Automatic transmission set the boundaries

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Engine: 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 110 kW @ 6200 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
  • ✓Gearbox: 6-speed Automatic
  • ✓Drive layout: FWD
  • ✓Ground clearance: 170
  • ✓Warranty: 5
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Kona can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Kona depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Kona quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Kona budget.
  • ✕A short Kona test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Kona capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Kona grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Kona figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Kona stock and support terms.

Hyundai Kona FAQs

The retained historical listing for the Hyundai Kona shows R459,900 to R565,900, depending on the derivative. These are reference prices from its period on sale, not current new-vehicle offers.

The Kona represents a genuine evolution in its segment, balancing practical daily usability with longer-term ownership satisfaction. A shopper researching Kona should separate need from showroom appeal.

Urban buyers wanting a compact crossover that's easy to live with, buyers stepping up from a hatchback without needing a large SUV, buyers who want an automatic without complexity. Around town, Kona should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration.

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Kona out with the load it normally carries. A front-wheel drive drivetrain gives context, but a number cannot show how a listed ground clearance of 170 feels on a gradient.

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