HyundaiKona Hybrid (2019-)

Available new
Compact/Small SUV
Full hybrid

£25,412Typical price

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Hyundai’s compact SUV is available with three different powertrain options. This full-hybrid version retains the funky styling and passenger space of the conventional petrol model, but has the potential for lower running costs and emissions. Could this crossover be just the car for those who aren’t quite ready to make the jump to electric? Find out in our full Hyundai Kona Hybrid review.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Jan 2023Last checked by Which?
May 2020First reviewed by Which?
Sept 2019Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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21 Mar 2023

Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

How we test ease of driving

To find out how easy a car is to drive, we assess cars across a number of areas from visibility and handling to the layout of the cabin and how smoothly the engine delivers its power.

Performance

Overall
In-gear acceleration
Brakes

How we test performance

We test braking distances and whether the effectivess of the brakes fade with repeat use. Performanc is based on in-gear acceleration.

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space (small SUVs and medium cars)

How we test comfort and practicality

Comfort and practicality includes how easy it is, or not, to get in and out of the car and the maximum height of occupants. We also measure road, wind and engine noise and assess how well the car deals with bumps from large potholes to jittery surfaces like cobble stones.

Euro NCAP

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Full hybrid reliability
Plug-in hybrid reliability
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

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General
Class	Compact/Small SUV
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Available new
New price	£25,412 - £30,518
Fuel type	Full hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	47.1 to 52.3mpg
Length	4,165mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,800mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,060mm
Height	1,565mm
Driver max height
Second row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up	225 litres
Boot space with seats down	1,050 to 1,070 litres
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	11.3 m
On sale date	30 September 2019

Latest tested engine
Engine name	1.6 GDI Hybrid Prime DCT
Fuel type	Petrol-Hybrid
Capacity and power	1.6-litre (141hp)
Transmission	6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	38 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	13p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£57
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Medium
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	125
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	145
Official fuel economy: WLTP	55.4 to 56.5
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d
Braked tow load (KG)	1300kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	600kg
Engine test date	04 October 2021
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine name	1.6 GDI Hybrid Premium DCT
Fuel	Petrol-Hybrid
Capacity and power	1.6-litre (141hp)
Transmission	6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	38 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	14.4p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£57
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	High
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	137
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	162
Official fuel economy: WLTP	52.3
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d-Temp
Braked tow load (KG)	1250kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	600kg
Engine test date	20 February 2020
Car test programme	2017

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