Hyundai Kona Specifications: Full Technical Details

Hyundai Kona is a stylish B-segment crossover available with petrol or electric powertrain, offering a fun character and sharp design. The current second generation brought a bigger, bolder look. This page lists the generations sold in Malaysia, newest first.

Current Generation (2023-Present)

The current Kona (SX2, 2023–present in Malaysia) uses a 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged four-cylinder producing 177 hp and 265 Nm, with a 7-speed DCT and front-wheel drive, or a 1.6L MPi (120 hp) option.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 5-DOOR CROSSOVER

Segment B-SEGMENT CROSSOVER

Seats 5

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 6-speed automatic; 7-speed DCT

Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,591–1,598 cc

Engine type1.6L T-GDi Turbo I4 / 1.6L MPi NA I4

Peak power88–132 kW (120–177 hp)

Peak torque151–265 Nm

Transmission6-speed automatic; 7-speed DCT

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,355 × 1,825 × 1,575 mm mm

Wheelbase2,660 mm

Kerb weight1,383 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank50 L

Seats5

Fuel economy (city)≈7.5 L/100km (city estimate, 1.6T)

Fuel economy (highway)≉6.0 L/100km (highway estimate)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesDisc

Front suspensionNot available

Rear suspensionNot available

SteeringPower steering (rack & pinion)

Front tyres215/55 R17

Previous Generation (2017-2023)

The 2017-2023 Hyundai Kona is powered by a Naturally Aspirated; Electric; Turbo Intercooled engine producing 110–204 kW and 179–395 Nm, paired with CVT; 1-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic; 7-speed dual-clutch. It seats 5.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR WAGON & 4-DOOR SUV

Segment MEDIUM SUV; SUV; COMPACT

Seats 5

Fuel PETROL; ELECTRIC

Transmission CVT; 1-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic +1 more

Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,591–1,999 cc

Engine typeNaturally Aspirated; Electric; Turbo Intercooled

Peak power110–204 kW

Peak torque179–395 Nm

TransmissionCVT; 1-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic +1 more

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,165–4,205 × 1,800 × 1,550–1,570 mm mm

Wheelbase2,600 mm

Kerb weight1,311–1,743 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank50 L

Seats5

Fuel economy (city)6.9 L/100km

Fuel economy (highway)5.9 L/100km

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesDisc

Front suspensionMacPherson strut

Rear suspensionMulti-link; Double wishbone

SteeringPower steering (rack & pinion)

Front tyres215/55 R17; 235/45 R18

Model Timeline / Generations

Generations Overview

Gen.	Years	Engine	Power	Variants
Current Generation (2023-Present)	2023–Present	1.6–1.6 L	88–132 kW (120–177 hp)	Not available
Previous Generation (2017-2023)	2017–2023	1.6–2.0 L	110–204 kW	Not available

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