Hyundai Kona First generation
Hyundai Kona (First generation) was built from 2017 to 2023. Powertrain: Petrol: 1.0 L Kappa II T-GDi I3; 1.0 L Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi I3 (Mild hybrid); 1.6 L Gamma T-GDi I4; 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4; 2.0…. Battery: 1.56 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (hybrid); 39.2 or 64 kWh lithium-ion polym…. Weight: 1233 - 1569 kg; 1535 - 1743 kg (electric).
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The first-generation Kona was revealed in June 2017 in Seoul, South Korea. Positioned below the Tucson, it was the smallest crossover SUV in the Hyundai global line-up until that position was taken by the Venue in 2019. The first-generation Kona was built on a newly developed B-segment SUV platform derived from the Hyundai i30 platform which was designed to accommodate a range of powertrains, including fuel cell and electric variants. While it was developed as an urban-oriented crossover SUV, the first-generation Kona was available in front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive variants; the rear suspension is a torsion beam for the former and a dual-arm multi-link configuration for the latter.
Kona Electric
The Kona Electric is a battery electric version of the Kona. It is the second electric car from Hyundai after the Ioniq. Sales started in Korea and Europe in 2018, with a market debut in the United States in 2019.
Powertrain
From launch, the first-generation Kona became available with a 1.0-litre, turbocharged direct injection petrol engine producing 118 hp, or a 1.6-litre turbocharged direct injection petrol engine producing 175 hp, with all-wheel-drive option available on selected models.
Safety
The first-generation Kona body is made from 51% advanced high strength steel with 'hot stamping' and adhesives for added rigidity. Standard safety equipment in some countries includes six airbags, lane keeping assist and a driver attention monitor. Other features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot detection and a rear cross traffic alert.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Who it suits
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
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- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
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- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the Kona
- Second generation · 2023-present
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Can I import a Hyundai Kona (First generation) from Japan?
By production year alone, Hyundai Kona (First generation) is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2042); Canada (2032); United Kingdom (2027); Australia (2042). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Hyundai Kona (First generation)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol: 1.0 L Kappa II T-GDi I3; 1.0 L Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi I3 (Mild hybrid); 1.6 L Gamma T-GDi I4; 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4; 2.0 L Nu MPi I4; 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 MPi I4; 2.0 L Theta II T-GDi I4; Petrol hybrid: 1.6 L Kappa II GDi HEV I4; 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 Hybrid GDi HEV I4; Diesel: 1.6 L U II CRDi I4; 1.6 L Smartstream D1.6 CRDi I4; electric motor: Permanent magnet synchronous motor (hybrid and electric); battery: 1.56 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (hybrid); 39.2 or 64 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (electric).
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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