2025 Hyundai Kona
2025 Hyundai Kona
The 2025 Hyundai Kona continues to capitalize on the momentum of its recent redesign, offering one of the most compelling packages in the subcompact VUS segment. With a focus on versatility, bold styling, and advanced technology, the Kona blends the everyday practicality of a compact crossover with the refinement and design normally reserved for more expensive models. For 2025, Hyundai has retained everything that made last year's Kona so successful, delivering a feature-rich experience and eye-catching design in an approachable and fuel-efficient package.
Available in multiple trims, including the sporty N Line AWD, the 2025 Kona is built with urban drivers and adventurous weekend explorers in mind. Its compact size makes it easy to manoeuvre in tight city streets, while its surprising interior space, advanced safety tech, and confident performance make it ideal for a wide range of Canadian lifestyles. With standard features that rival more premium vehicles and two responsive powertrain options, the Kona remains a class leader among subcompact VUS models.
What's New With the 2025 Hyundai Kona?
Exterior
The 2025 Hyundai Kona builds on its bold and futuristic aesthetic with sculpted surfaces and a distinctive front-end design that immediately grabs attention. Slim LED headlights and LED taillights are now standard across all versions, reinforcing the Kona's premium presence. Upper trims offer features like Seamless Horizon LED Daytime Running Lights and a wide-type power sunroof, adding an upscale touch. The signature design remains compact and agile, yet more refined and expressive.
In N Line AWD trim, the Kona emphasizes its sporty character with exclusive design details. These include a unique front bumper and grille, dual-tip chrome exhaust, and 19-inch alloy wheels. The athletic stance is more assertive, appealing to drivers who want performance-inspired looks without sacrificing everyday practicality. A Smart Power Liftgate is also available for added convenience in day-to-day use.
Interior
Inside, the 2025 Kona continues to deliver impressive comfort and space, particularly given its compact exterior dimensions. Hyundai has optimized the layout to offer a more open cabin, improving legroom and cargo flexibility. The redesigned dashboard features a clean horizontal layout anchored by an integrated digital display panel, giving the cockpit a premium and high-tech appearance that rivals larger VUS models.
The Kona's rear seats fold flat in a 60/40 split, and the trunk includes a dual-level cargo floor for additional versatility. With up to 723 litres of cargo capacity, the Kona can easily handle weekend getaways or daily errands. Materials feel upscale even in the Essential trim, and higher trims add details like a leather-wrapped steering wheel, ambient lighting, and leather and suede sport seats in the N Line, enhancing both comfort and aesthetic appeal.
Features
Powertrain
The 2025 Hyundai Kona offers two engine options tailored to Canadian drivers. The standard engine is a 2.0-litre MPI four-cylinder delivering 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, paired with an Intelligent Variable Transmission. Available with front-wheel or all-wheel drive, this powertrain provides a smooth ride and solid efficiency for city and highway driving alike.
For drivers looking for more power, the N Line AWD trim comes equipped with a 1.6-litre Turbocharged GDI engine, producing 190 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. Mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and paired exclusively with Hyundai's HTRAC All-Wheel Drive system, it also benefits from a multilink rear suspension setup that improves handling and road composure. This version brings both enhanced acceleration and control, making it a more engaging choice for performance-minded buyers.
Technology
Hyundai continues to lead in technology with the 2025 Kona, offering an impressive suite of standard and available features. A 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display is now standard, accompanied by features like wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, while the N Line AWD trim adds a matching 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster for a more integrated look. A navigation system is also available on upper trims for seamless route guidance.
Additional features include Remote Smart Parking Assist, Bluelink® connected services with a complimentary 3-year subscription, and Hyundai Digital Key. Drivers will appreciate faster charging via USB-C ports, over-the-air software updates, and an available Bose® premium sound system for immersive audio. These enhancements bring premium-level technology into a very accessible segment.
Versions
The 2025 Hyundai Kona is available in several distinct trims. The Essential trim offers heated front seats, LED lighting, a 12.3-inch display, and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection—all at a highly competitive price point. All-wheel drive is available and includes a multilink rear suspension for improved handling.
The Preferred trim builds on this with Adaptive Cruise Control with stop-and-go functionality, 18-inch alloy wheels, heated steering wheel, and upgraded collision-avoidance features including Junction Turning Detection. At the top, the N Line AWD includes the 1.6T turbo engine, 19-inch wheels, wide-type sunroof, digital cluster, and unique styling, offering a sporty and well-equipped experience in every sense.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2025 Hyundai Kona
The 2025 Hyundai Kona is now available at Hyundai dealerships across Canada. Following a major redesign last year, the new model builds on that success with minor equipment and trim updates while retaining all the standout features of its latest generation.
The 2025 Hyundai Kona starts at $26,449 MSRP for the Essential FWD, with the Preferred trim priced from $28,949. The range-topping N Line AWD starts at $35,949. These prices exclude taxes and fees but include freight and PDI.
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