2026 Hyundai Kona SEL Sport FWD SUV

Hyundai Escondido

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Factory warranty

60 months/60,000miles from the vehicle's original in-service date

Optional add-on protection

GAP Protection
Lifetime Powertrain
Tires and Wheels
Paint Protection

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3.7out of 5 overall

5.0
Pleasantly Surprised At The Power .
by Smarkelmore on Saturday, July 26, 2025
I'm not sure what those that say the car is way under powered are expecting but I have 0 trouble being onto the interstate , switching lanes , whatever , during rush hour traffic that's going bumper to bumper at 75+mph . From a stand still the 2.0 engine doesn't seem to be the problem but perhaps the CVT or computer as it acts like an older turbo from a stand still . Floor it and the car just kinda goes "what?" for about a second or 2 then takes off like a turtle that needs a nap until reaching about 10mph and then it's like it says "oh , we need to go fast" and accelerates quickly . Anything starting above 20mph I have lots of zip . The interior has been a bit of an adjustment as I came over from a truck so head room and shoulder/back room have been interesting . I have to remember to lower the seat when driving or my head rubs the ceiling slightly and the wrap around, like a hug, bucket seats and my wide shoulders didn't get along for about a month . All the bells and whistles the SEL model included have been fun , for the most part , to learn but the lane keep wants to keep the car a little left of center so I don't use it often . I'm still plenty safe in my lane but prefer just right of center if not center . If I have to gripe about anything so far it's the windshield wipers on the front . Though the car is only a few months old they act like they are years old and dry rotted whenever I have to use them . The standard speakers took a little getting used to but they don't sound half bad . FM radio reception is ok , SiriusXM has nothing of interest to me so I use my phone and Android Auto for the most part . Dual climate control rules! My favorite feature of the car is the headlights . They are very bright without being the least bit uncomfortable to the oncoming traffic unless the high beams are on . Coming from a truck that turned like a school bus to this thing that turns on a dime has been a blast , especially when parking in tight areas . Front wheel drive had also been a new thing to get used to with it being SO MUCH MORE responsive . When I first started looking for a new vehicle anything but Hyundai and Kia was completely off my radar but with so many publications giving this car such accolades and awards it grabbed my attention . The denim pearl blue I ended up purchasing sealed the deal for me .…
5.0
Amazing car!!!
by Dave on Saturday, August 30, 2025
I’m surprised by the one Star reviews. This car is great. I have the gas powered cheap version. I was out the door at 24,200$ with maintenance free for 3yrs, and power train warranty for 10yrs. Mine has a sport mode that makes it significantly quicker than the basic mode. I get about 35mpg and so far it’s been a really wonderful vehicle. Don’t overpay or buy the EV version though. This is a good basic car that should last forever. I read some other people’s reviews and they seem made up lol.…
5.0
2026 hyundai kona
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Excellent car. My wife and I had a 2021 model and, traded it in yesterday for a brand new kona. The 2026 kona is 1,000 times better than the 2021 model. Handles better, suspension rides smoother, plus the interior is even more comfortable than the 2021 model.…

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Lane departure
Automatic temperature control
Emergency communication system
Wireless phone connectivity
Exterior parking camera rear
Front dual zone A/C
Auto high-beam headlights
Split folding rear seat
Heated front seats
Remote keyless entry
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Rear window wiper

Included Options

Option Group 01
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Cargo Tray

Road Assistance Kit
First Aid Kit
Door Sill Plates
Radio: AM/FM/SiriusXM/HD Audio System
Heated Front Bucket Seats
Cloth Seat Trim
Wheels: 18" x 7.0J Black Alloy
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Emergency communication system: None
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Auto High-beam Headlights
Exterior Parking Camera Rear
AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
Front beverage holders
Variably intermittent wipers
Trip computer
Traction control
Tilt steering wheel
Telescoping steering wheel
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Split folding rear seat
Speed-sensing steering
Speed control
Security system
Remote keyless entry
Rear window wiper
Rear window defroster
Rear seat center armrest
Power windows
Power steering
Power door mirrors
Passenger vanity mirror
Passenger door bin
Panic alarm
Overhead airbag
Outside temperature display
Occupant sensing airbag
Low tire pressure warning
Leather steering wheel
Illuminated entry
Heated front seats
Heated door mirrors
Fully automatic headlights
Front wheel independent suspension
Front reading lights
Front dual zone A/C
Front anti-roll bar
Dual front side impact airbags
Dual front impact airbags
Driver vanity mirror
Driver door bin
Delay-off headlights
Bumpers: body-color
Brake assist
Automatic temperature control
Alloy wheels
ABS brakes
Tachometer
Spoiler
Front Center Armrest
Front Bucket Seats
Electronic Stability Control
Air Conditioning
6 Speakers

Convenience Features

1-touch down
1-touch up
Adaptive Cruise Control: Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC)
Air conditioning
Automatic temperature control
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Emergency communication system: None
Front beverage holders
Front dual zone A/C
Illuminated entry
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Power windows
Proximity key: doors and push button start
Rear beverage holders
Rear door bins
Remote engine start
Remote keyless entry
Speed control
Telescoping steering wheel
Tilt steering wheel

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels
Front anti-roll bar
Front tires: 215/55HR18.0
Front wheel independent suspension
Power steering
Rear tires: 215/55HR18.0
Speed-sensing steering
Wheel size: 18"

Entertainment Features

1st row LCD monitors: 1
AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
Primary LCD size: 12.3"
Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 3
Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Speakers: 6
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Turn-by-turn navigation directions: None
Wireless Phone Charger: front
Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth

Warranty

Basic warranty: 60 months/60,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty: 84 months/ unlimited distance
Roadside assistance coverage: 60 months/ unlimited distance

Seats and Trim

Front center armrest
Front seats: bucket
Heated front seats
Leather steering wheel
Max seating capacity: 5
Rear seat center armrest
Rear seats: bench
Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
Seat Upholstery: cloth
Split folding rear seat

Powertrain

Compressor: Not Available
Cylinder configuration: I-4
Drive type: front-wheel
Engine liters: 2.0L
Engine location: front
Fuel economy city: 28mpg
Fuel economy combined: 31mpg
Fuel economy highway: 35mpg
Fuel tank capacity: 12.4gal.
Horsepower: 147hp @ 6,200RPM
Hybrid traction battery type: none
Limited slip differential: brake actuated
Manual-shift auto: SHIFTRONIC
Mode select transmission
Number of valves: 16
Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
Torque: 132 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM
Transmission: continuously variable automatic
Variable intake manifold
Variable valve control

Off-Road Capability

Ground clearance (min): 175mm (6.9")

Body Exterior

Bumpers: body-color
Heated door mirrors
Power door mirrors
Rear cargo: liftgate
Spoiler

Specs and Dimensions

Compression ratio: 12.50 to 1
Engine bore x stroke: 81.0mm x 97.0mm (3.19" x 3.82")
Engine displacement: 2.0 L
Engine torque: 132 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM
Exterior body width: 1,826mm (71.9")
Exterior height: 1,585mm (62.4")
Exterior length: 4,351mm (171.3")
Front headroom: 1,013mm (39.9")
Front hiproom: 1,379mm (54.3")
Front legroom: 1,059mm (41.7")
Front shoulder room: 1,443mm (56.8")
Greenhouse Gas Score (GG): 6
Interior maximum rear cargo volume: 1,804 L (64 cu.ft.)
Interior rear cargo volume: 722 L (26 cu.ft.)
Passenger volume: 2,866L (101.2 cu.ft.)
Rear headroom: 973mm (38.3")
Rear hiproom: 1,331mm (52.4")
Rear legroom: 970mm (38.2")
Rear shoulder room: 1,402mm (55.2")
Turning radius: 5.3m (17.4')
Wheelbase: 2,659mm (104.7")

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Appearance: digital/analog
Auto high-beam headlights
Blind spot: Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) warning
Configurable
Delay-off headlights
Exterior parking camera rear
Front reading lights
Fully automatic headlights
Lane departure: Lane Keep Assist (LKA) active
Low tire pressure warning
Outside temperature display
Rear window defroster
Rear window wiper
Tachometer
Trip computer
Variably intermittent wipers

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes
ABS brakes
Brake assist
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Electronic stability
Forward collision: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/Pedestrian/Cyclist/JT/DO Detection mitigation w/left turn assist
Front pedestrian detection: prevention
Ignition disable
Occupant sensing airbag
Overhead airbag
Panic alarm
Rear collision: Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) mitigation
Security system
Tracker system: None
Traction control

$1,788 off MSRP! Priced below KBB Fair Purchase Price!

Option Group 01, ., 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 6 Speakers, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, Alloy wheels, AM/FM radio: SiriusXM, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Auto High-beam Headlights, Automatic temperature control, Brake assist, Bumpers: body-color, Cargo Tray, Cloth Seat Trim, Delay-off headlights, Door Sill Plates, Driver door bin, Driver vanity mirror, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Emergency communication system: None, Exterior Parking Camera Rear, First Aid Kit, Front anti-roll bar, Front Bucket Seats, Front Center Armrest, Front dual zone A/C, Front reading lights, Front wheel independent suspension, Fully automatic headlights, Heated door mirrors, Heated Front Bucket Seats, Heated front seats, Illuminated entry, Leather steering wheel, Low tire pressure warning, Occupant sensing airbag, Outside temperature display, Overhead airbag, Panic alarm, Passenger door bin, Passenger vanity mirror, Power door mirrors, Power steering, Power windows, Radio: AM/FM/SiriusXM/HD Audio System, Rear seat center armrest, Rear window defroster, Rear window wiper, Remote keyless entry, Road Assistance Kit, Security system, Speed control, Speed-sensing steering, Split folding rear seat, Spoiler, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Tachometer, Telescoping steering wheel, Tilt steering wheel, Traction control, Trip computer, Variably intermittent wipers, and Wheels: 18" x 7.0J Black Alloy.

As one of the premier San Diego Hyundai dealers, Hyundai Escondido has a huge selection of new, used and certified pre-owned vehicles to choose from. We provide great service, great prices and a great experience. We are non-pushy, genuine and honest. Hyundai Escondido is a family owned and operated dealership serving Escondido, Carlsbad, Temecula, Poway, Mira Mesa, Spring Valley, La Mesa, El Cajon, Santee, Lakeside, Chula Vista, National city and all of San Diego County. Our friendly staff is funny, approachable, and very knowledgeable. We are trained to serve you and weâll bend over backwards to help you find the right financing and appropriate vehicle that meets your needs. 2026 Hyundai Kona SEL Sport Atlas White

2026 Hyundai Kona SEL Sport FWD SUV

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Pleasantly Surprised At The Power .

Amazing car!!!