Hyundai Kona SX2 — RossDrives

Verdict

BHP

215 bhp

0–60

7.8 s

Top speed

107 mph

MPG

266 mpg (US)

Used

$29,000-$53,000

Strengths

Cabin space transformed
EV-first design philosophy
Better infotainment

Weaknesses

Heavier than OS
No Kona N successor
400V architecture vs 800V Ioniq cars — slower DC charging

Notable tech

New K3 platform
1.0 T-GDi mild-hybrid, 1.6 hybrid, 48.4/65.4 kWh Electric
6iMT / 7DCT / CVT / 1-speed reduction
12.3-inch dual-screen cabin
Vehicle-to-Load on Electric

Common issues

Software updates at launch
Lane-keep over-eager
Boot rattle on hybrid

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across SX2's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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1.0 T-GDi MHEV

BHP118

Torque172 Nm

0–6011.2 s

Top116 mph

MPG (US)42 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox6iMT / 7DCT

1.6 GDi Hybrid

BHP139

Torque265 Nm

0–6011.0 s

Top102 mph

MPG (US)50 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox6DCT

48.4 kWh Electric

BHP154

Torque255 Nm

0–608.8 s

Top101 mph

Range234 mi

DriveFWD

Gearbox1-speed

65.4 kWh Electric

BHP215

Torque255 Nm

0–607.8 s

Top107 mph

Range319 mi

DriveFWD

Gearbox1-speed