2027 Hyundai Kona
2027 Hyundai Kona
The 2027 Hyundai Kona is a compact crossover offered in Canada in five trims: Essential, Preferred, Preferred Trend, Luxury and N Line Ultimate. Four of them use a 2.0 L four-cylinder, and the N Line adds a 1.6 L turbocharged four-cylinder with 190 hp. Front-wheel drive is offered on the two entry trims, while the other three come with all-wheel drive.
Every trim seats five, carries a 12.3-inch touchscreen display audio system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and includes a dual-level cargo floor. Cargo space measures 723 L behind the rear seats. For Ontario drivers who split their week between 400-series commutes and weekend getaways, the Kona’s compact footprint and 47 L to 50 L fuel tanks are the numbers that matter most. The sections below cover the design, technology, powertrains and trim lineup.
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Exterior
The Kona’s styling changes with the trim. The Preferred and up add roof rails and rear privacy glass, and the Preferred Trend and Luxury add dark grey body cladding with chrome window belt moulding. Full-line LED daytime running lights and LED turn signals inside the headlights and taillights appear on the Luxury and N Line.The N Line takes the sportiest approach. It has its own front bumper fascia and grille, a rear bumper with diffuser, N Line emblems on the grille and fender, and body-coloured cladding. A two-tone body colour is available on this trim only.The Kona measures 4,350 mm long on the Luxury and Preferred Trend, 1,825 mm wide and 1,610 mm tall, on a 2,660 mm wheelbase. The N Line is slightly longer at 4,385 mm. Wheels grow with the trim: 17-inch aluminum on the Essential, 18-inch on the Preferred, Preferred Trend and Luxury, and 19-inch on the N Line.AWD trims sit 205 mm off the ground, the N Line 210 mm, and FWD versions 170 mm. That clearance helps on the unplowed side streets and snowbelt stretches that show up across Ontario once winter settles in.
Interior
The cabin steps up through the lineup. Cloth seats are standard on the Essential and Preferred, leatherette on the Preferred Trend and Luxury, and leather and suede combination seats with red accents and stitching on the N Line. The N Line also adds metal sport pedals, door scuff plates and paddle shifters. Front seats are heated on every trim, and the Luxury adds an 8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support.The Preferred adds a heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel. The Preferred Trend brings dual-zone automatic climate control, and the Luxury and N Line add 64-colour ambient lighting. The N Line is the only trim with ventilated front seats.The Kona seats five, with front leg room of 1,059 mm and rear leg room of 970 mm. Hip room measures 1,378 mm in front and 1,330 mm in the back. The rear seat splits 60/40, and the dual-level cargo floor adds flexibility. Cargo volume is 723 L with the rear seats up and 1,803 L with them folded, enough for a weekend of luggage without leaving the rear seat unusable. Two USB-C outlets sit in front and two more in the rear.
Features
Powertrain
The Essential, Preferred, Preferred Trend and Luxury use a 2.0 L four-cylinder that makes 147 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque on regular unleaded fuel. It pairs with an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) and a 47 L tank. The FWD Essential is rated at 7.5 L/100 km combined, and the FWD Preferred at 7.6 L/100 km.With AWD, the Essential is rated at 8.5 L/100 km combined, and the Preferred, Preferred Trend and Luxury at 8.6 L/100 km.The N Line uses a 1.6 L turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 190 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque, which is available from 1,700 rpm. It comes with AWD and a 50 L fuel tank. Fuel economy is rated at 9.9 L/100 km in the city, 8.1 L/100 km on the highway and 9.1 L/100 km combined. All-wheel drive on every trim includes Active Cornering Control.
Technology
Entertainment
A 12.3-inch touchscreen display audio system is standard on the Essential, Preferred, Preferred Trend and Luxury. The N Line carries the same size screen with on-board navigation. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth hands-free calling and the BlueLink connected vehicle system are standard on every trim. Wireless device charging arrives on the Preferred Trend, Luxury and N Line, and Hyundai Digital Key and a proximity-activated smart liftgate join it on those same three.The Essential, Preferred and Preferred Trend use a 6-speaker audio system with a 4.2-inch colour cluster display. The Luxury and N Line move to a Bose premium audio system with 8 speakers and a 12.3-inch full digital instrument cluster. Remote start on the key fob is standard across the lineup.
Safety
The Kona’s standard driver-assistance suite includes Lane Following Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Warning, Driver Attention Warning and Rear Occupant Alert. The Essential adds Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection. The Preferred and up extend that system with junction-turning detection and add Adaptive Cruise Control with stop and go, which suits slow 400-series traffic.The N Line carries the broadest list: Highway Driving Assist, Surround View Monitor, Blind View Monitor, Remote Smart Parking Assist, forward, side and reverse parking distance warning, and Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist in reverse. Airbags include side air curtains front and rear, and stability control, ABS and a tire pressure monitoring system are standard throughout.
Versions
The Essential and Preferred are offered with FWD, and AWD is available on both. The Essential covers the core equipment: 17-inch wheels, cloth seats, heated front seats and the full standard safety suite. The Preferred adds 18-inch wheels, roof rails, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel and Adaptive Cruise Control. The Preferred Trend comes with AWD, adding a power sunroof, wireless charging, Digital Key, a smart liftgate and dual-zone climate control. The Luxury adds Bose audio, the digital cluster, ambient lighting and a power driver’s seat. The N Line brings the turbocharged engine, 19-inch wheels, navigation, ventilated seats and the parking and highway assistance features. Pricing to be announced for all five trims.
- Essential: Core equipment with FWD (available AWD), 17-inch wheels, cloth seats, heated front seats, and full standard safety suite.
- Preferred: Adds 18-inch wheels, roof rails, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, and Adaptive Cruise Control.
- Preferred Trend: Comes standard with AWD, adding power sunroof, wireless charging, Digital Key, smart liftgate, and dual-zone climate control.
- Luxury: Adds Bose premium audio, 12.3-inch digital cluster, 64-colour ambient lighting, and an 8-way power driver’s seat.
- N Line Ultimate: Turbocharged 1.6L engine (190 hp), 19-inch wheels, navigation, ventilated front seats, sport styling, and full parking and highway assistance features.
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