2027 Hyundai Kona: What's in stock, trim-level comparison, FAQ's.

    Updated 2026-10-01
    Quick Answer

    The 2027 Hyundai Kona is a five-seat, four-door subcompact crossover positioned below the Tucson; the Kona Electric is a separate model. SE and SEL Sport trims use a 2.0L Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder rated at 147 hp and 132 lb-ft with a CVT, while SEL Premium and Limited get a 1.6L turbo four making 190 hp and 195 lb-ft with an 8-speed automatic; front-wheel drive is standard and AWD adds $1,500. The 2027 model is a carryover: base MSRP holds at $25,500, destination rises $50 to $1,650, the SE drops Idle Stop and Go, and ambient lighting moves to the Limited only. Swope Hyundai has 3 SEL Sports available right now.

    Hyundai Kona Gallery3 photos

    2027 Hyundai Kona SEL Sport in Ecotronic Gray Pearl
    SEL SportEcotronic Gray Pearl
    2027 Hyundai Kona SEL Sport in Mirage Green
    SEL SportMirage Green
    2026 Hyundai Kona Limited in Ultimate Red Metallic
    LimitedUltimate Red Metallic

    Highlights of the 2027 Hyundai Kona

    7 highlights
    • Two engines: a 147 hp, 132 lb-ft 2.0L four with a CVT on SE and SEL Sport, and a 190 hp, 195 lb-ft 1.6L turbo with an 8-speed automatic on SEL Premium and Limited.
    • Every trim ships with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, four USB-C ports, Bluelink connected services, and over-the-air software updates, even on the $25,500 SE.
    • Hyundai SmartSense is standard across the board, including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Lane Keeping Assist, and Blind-Spot Collision Warning.
    • EPA ratings for the 2.0L front-drive Kona are 28 MPG city, 35 MPG highway, and 31 MPG combined, with a 12.4-gallon tank; the 1.6L turbo front-driver is rated 26/32/28 MPG.
    • Cargo room is 25.5 cu ft behind the 60/40 split rear seat and 63.7 cu ft folded, beating the Honda HR-V (24.4 cu ft) and Toyota Corolla Cross (24 cu ft).
    • HTRAC all-wheel drive is a $1,500 option on all four trims, and AWD models add a Snow drive mode plus a multi-link rear suspension in place of the front-drive car's torsion beam.
    • Coverage is the strongest in the segment: a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, 5-year/60,000-mile new vehicle warranty, 5 years of roadside assistance, and 3-year/36,000-mile complimentary maintenance.

    Trim-Level Comparison and Availability at Swope Hyundai

    Compare available trim levels to find the right Hyundai Kona for you. Pricing reflects current in-stock inventory.

    Compare trimsTrim1 trim · 3 in stockSEL Sport3 in stock
    Pricing
    Starting price$28,904
    Top price$31,000
    Powertrain
    Drivetrain4WD / FWD
    Fuel optionsGasoline
    Engine4 Cyl, 2.0L
    MPG (city / hwy)26–28 / 29–35
    Standard equipment · Safety & driver assistance
    Adaptive cruise control
    Auto high-beam headlights
    Blind-spot & rear cross-traffic alert
    Driver attention monitor
    Forward collision-avoidance
    Highway driving assist
    Rear occupant alert
    Safe exit assist
    Standard equipment · Technology & infotainment
    Bluelink+ connected services
    Push-button start with proximity key
    Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
    Wireless Qi phone charger
    Standard equipment · Comfort & convenience
    Dual-zone climate control
    Heated front seats
    Memory driver seat & mirrors
    Remote engine start
    Standard equipment · Interior & exterior
    LED headlights & daytime running lights

    Inside the Hyundai Kona

    What changed for 2027 (and what didn't)

    Hyundai lists the gas 2027 Kona as a carryover model, and the price sheet backs that up. The four trims (SE, SEL Sport, SEL Premium, Limited) return at the same MSRPs as the late-2026 lineup: $25,500, $26,825, $28,425, and $32,535 with front-wheel drive. The only money change is the destination charge, up $50 to $1,650. Content moved in two small ways. The SE no longer has Idle Stop and Go, the engine stop/start system, which the SEL Sport had already dropped during 2026. Ambient interior lighting, previously listed on the SEL Premium, is now reserved for the Limited. Everything else carries over: the 147 hp 2.0L and 190 hp 1.6L turbo engines, the 12.3-inch display audio with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto on every trim, the full SmartSense safety suite, and the boxy second-generation body introduced for 2024. EPA numbers on fueleconomy.gov are also unchanged for 2027. The N Line trims that Hyundai dropped for 2026 do not return, so buyers wanting the sportier look have to settle for the 19-inch N Line-derived wheels on SEL Premium and Limited. Reports of a redesigned third-generation Kona point to a 2028 model year at the earliest.

    Trim ladder and the value story

    The $25,500 SE is not a stripped price leader. It comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, proximity key with push-button start, remote start on the fob, the 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone mirroring, and the complete SmartSense suite including Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go. The SEL Sport ($26,825) keeps the 2.0L engine and adds 18-inch black wheels, heated front seats, wireless device charging, dual-zone automatic climate control, roof rails, a leather-wrapped wheel, and rear air vents; for $1,325 more it is the sweet spot for shoppers who do not need the turbo. The SEL Premium ($28,425) is where the 1.6L turbo, 8-speed automatic, and paddle shifters arrive, along with H-Tex synthetic leather, a power driver's seat, and 19-inch wheels; MotorTrend calls it the pick of the range because the turbo fixes the base car's biggest weakness. The Limited ($32,535) adds a power sunroof, 8-speaker Bose audio, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, Surround View and Blind-Spot View monitors, Highway Driving Assist, Remote Smart Parking Assist, a hands-free liftgate, and Digital Key 2. AWD is $1,500 on any trim, topping out at $34,035 for a Limited AWD before the $1,650 destination charge.

    How it stacks up vs Kia Seltos, Toyota Corolla Cross, Honda HR-V, and Mazda CX-30

    The Kona's closest rival shares its bones. The redesigned 2027 Kia Seltos uses the same 147 hp 2.0L and 190 hp 1.6L turbo, starts lower at $24,990, and offers more cargo room at 27.8 cu ft behind the rear seat and 64.2 cu ft folded, versus 25.5 and 63.7 in the Kona. The Seltos also has a hybrid coming; the gas Kona has none. The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross starts at $25,335, makes 169 hp, and beats the base Kona at 32 MPG combined against 31, though its 24 cu ft cargo hold is smaller. The 2026 Honda HR-V opens at $26,500 with 158 hp and 138 lb-ft, 26/32 MPG with front-drive, and 24.4 cu ft of cargo, with no turbo answer to the Kona's 190 hp. The 2026 Mazda CX-30 starts at $26,375 with standard all-wheel drive and 186 hp, and its 250 hp turbo outguns the Kona Limited by 60 hp. Where the Kona loses: no hybrid, a slow 2.0L base engine (9 to 10 seconds to 60 MPH per MotorTrend), and just 26 MPG combined for the turbo AWD. Where it wins: standard equipment, the 12.3-inch screen, and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty none of the four can match.

    Pros and Cons

    Pros
    • The 1.6L turbo's 190 hp and 195 lb-ft, paired with a real 8-speed automatic and paddle shifters, ran 0 to 60 MPH in 7.7 seconds in MotorTrend testing.
    • A 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard on every trim, including the $25,500 SE.
    • Cargo space of 25.5 cu ft behind the rear seat and 63.7 cu ft folded beats the Honda HR-V and Toyota Corolla Cross.
    • SmartSense standard safety includes Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Safe Exit Warning on the base SE.
    • The 2.0L front-drive Kona is EPA-rated at 35 MPG highway and 31 MPG combined, with about 380 miles of range from its 12.4-gallon tank.
    • HTRAC all-wheel drive is only $1,500 on any trim and brings a Snow mode and a multi-link rear suspension.
    • Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and 3-year/36,000-mile complimentary maintenance are the best ownership coverage in the subcompact SUV class.
    Cons
    • There is no hybrid Kona, while the 2027 Kia Seltos adds one and the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid has been on sale for years.
    • The base 2.0L engine's 147 hp and CVT need 9 to 10 seconds to reach 60 MPH, well behind the 169 hp Corolla Cross and 158 hp HR-V.
    • The turbo AWD Kona is rated only 24 MPG city and 26 MPG combined, worse than the 27 MPG combined of an AWD Corolla Cross gas model or HR-V.
    • A Limited AWD reaches $35,685 with destination, which overlaps the larger Tucson and a well-equipped Mazda CX-30 with standard AWD.
    • Ambient lighting and navigation-based cruise control are now Limited-only, so the $28,425 SEL Premium gives up a bit of content it had in early 2026.

    New 2027 Hyundai Kona Inventory at Swope HyundaiLive

    Current in-stock units at Swope Hyundai in Elizabethtown, KY with full specifications, pricing, and direct links to each vehicle's detail page.

    Total in stock3vehicles
    Price range$28,904 – $31,000
    Available powertrainsGasoline
    Last syncedOct 1, 2026 · 1:49 AM
    Showing 3 of 3 vehicles.
    VINStock #YearMakeModelTrimBodyPriceVDPMileageExteriorInteriorEngineDriveTransmissionFuelNew/UsedCPOMPG CityMPG HwyCarfax AccidentCarfax 1-OwnerDoorsOptions
    KM8HF3AB9VU517988H275910102027HyundaiKonaSEL SportSport Utility$28,904VDP10Ecotronic Gray PearlBlack4 Cyl, 2.0LFWDCVTGasolineNewNo2835NoNo4
    60 features
    Option Group 01Carpeted Floor MatsCargo CoverMud Guards
    KM8HFCAB6VU523215H275910202027HyundaiKonaSEL SportSport Utility$30,494VDP12Mirage GreenBlack4 Cyl, 2.0L4WDCVTGasolineNewNo2629NoNo4
    59 features
    Option Group 01Carpeted Floor MatsCargo CoverDoor Sill Plates
    KM8HFCAB8VU521028H275910402027HyundaiKonaSEL SportSport Utility$31,000VDP10Cyber Gray MetallicBlack4 Cyl, 2.0L4WDCVTGasolineNewNo2629NoNo4
    60 features
    Option Group 01Cyber Gray MetallicCarpeted Floor MatsCargo Cover

    Frequently Asked Questions about the 2027 Hyundai Kona

    Two. SE and SEL Sport trims use a 2.0L Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder rated at 147 hp at 6,200 RPM and 132 lb-ft at 4,500 RPM, driving through Hyundai's Intelligent Variable Transmission, a CVT. SEL Premium and Limited trims use a 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder with 190 hp and 195 lb-ft and an 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters. Both engines come with front-wheel drive standard and HTRAC all-wheel drive optional.
    Very little. Hyundai calls the gas 2027 Kona a carryover model, with MSRPs unchanged from late 2026 and the destination charge up $50 to $1,650. The SE trim drops Idle Stop and Go (engine stop/start), and ambient interior lighting moves from the SEL Premium to the Limited only. Engines, EPA ratings, screens, and safety equipment are the same as 2026.
    The 2.0L front-wheel-drive Kona is rated 28 MPG city, 35 MPG highway, and 31 MPG combined; with AWD it is 26/29/27 MPG. The 1.6L turbo is rated 26/32/28 MPG with front-drive and 24/29/26 MPG with AWD. All figures are from fueleconomy.gov for the 2027 model year.
    Yes. HTRAC all-wheel drive is a $1,500 option on all four trims, from a $27,000 SE AWD to a $34,035 Limited AWD before destination. AWD models add a Snow drive mode and a multi-link rear suspension. Expect a fuel economy penalty of 2 to 4 MPG combined versus the front-drive version.
    Four trims with front-wheel drive: SE at $25,500, SEL Sport at $26,825, SEL Premium at $28,425, and Limited at $32,535, plus $1,650 destination. Add $1,500 for AWD on any trim. The N Line trims were discontinued after the 2025 model year and do not return for 2027, though SEL Premium and Limited ride on 19-inch N Line-style wheels.
    Every Kona includes Hyundai SmartSense: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection and junction-turning function, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Warning, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, and Rear Occupant Alert. The Limited adds Highway Driving Assist, Surround View Monitor, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Parking Distance Warning, and Remote Smart Parking Assist.
    A 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluelink connected services, over-the-air updates, and four USB-C ports is standard on the SE. SEL Sport adds wireless device charging. SEL Premium adds a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster on most builds, and the Limited brings built-in navigation, an 8-speaker Bose system, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and Digital Key 2, depending on the build.
    Hyundai's America's Best Warranty: a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation warranty, and 5 years of unlimited-mile roadside assistance. Hyundai also includes 3-year/36,000-mile complimentary maintenance. The 10-year powertrain coverage applies to the original owner; subsequent owners get powertrain coverage for 5 years/60,000 miles.