Hyundai Kona trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The 2026 Hyundai Kona comes in four trims: SE ($25,350), SEL Sport ($26,675), SEL Premium ($28,550) and Limited ($32,650), with FWD and before $1,600 freight. AWD adds $1,500. The SE and SEL Sport use a 147-hp 2.0L, and the upper trims a 190-hp 1.6L turbo. The 2025 Kona Electric costs $32,975–$41,150.

Current Kona trim levels: Second generation (2026 model year)

The 2026 Kona uses a 147-hp 2.0L with an IVT on the SE and SEL Sport, or a 190-hp 1.6L turbo with an 8-speed automatic on the SEL Premium and Limited. Prices come from Hyundai's Nov 10, 2025 sheet and exclude $1,600 freight. Kona Electric prices are 2025 MY.[1][2][3][4]

Hyundai Kona Second generation (2026 model year) trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2026, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
SE	$25,350excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD +$1,500	2.0L 4-cyl (147 hp, 132 lb-ft), IVT	17-inch alloy wheels LED projector headlights Active grille shutters [1][2]
SEL Sport	$26,675excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD +$1,500	2.0L 4-cyl (147 hp, 132 lb-ft), IVT	18-inch black alloy wheels Roof side rails and rear privacy glass Dual automatic climate control Leather-wrapped steering wheel [1]
SEL Premium	$28,550excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD +$1,500; a $28,275 version omits the 12.3-inch cluster	1.6L turbo 4-cyl (190 hp, 195 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	1.6L turbo with 8-speed automatic and paddle shifters 19-inch alloy wheels H-Tex seats; power driver's seat 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster [1][2]
Limited	$32,650excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); AWD +$1,500	1.6L turbo 4-cyl (190 hp, 195 lb-ft), 8-speed automatic	Power tilt-and-slide sunroof 8-speaker Bose audio 12.3-inch navigation; Highway Driving Assist Surround View and Blind-Spot View Monitors [1]
Electric SE	$32,9752025 MY Kona Electric price, excl. $1,495 freight; FWD only	Front motor, 48.6-kWh battery (133 hp, 188 lb-ft)	200-mile range 400V DC fast charging 11-kW onboard AC charging [3][5]
Electric SEL	$36,9752025 MY Kona Electric price, excl. $1,495 freight; FWD only	Front motor, 64.8-kWh battery (201 hp, 188 lb-ft)	261-mile range Heated front seats; power driver's seat Roof side rails [3][5]
Electric N Line	$38,3752025 MY Kona Electric price, excl. $1,495 freight; FWD only	Front motor, 64.8-kWh battery (201 hp, 188 lb-ft)	230-mile estimated range N Line 19-inch wheels and twin spoiler Power sunroof; red interior accents [3]
Electric Limited	$41,1502025 MY Kona Electric price, excl. $1,495 freight; FWD only	Front motor, 64.8-kWh battery (201 hp, 188 lb-ft)	Ventilated front seats; heated steering wheel Surround View Monitor Power sunroof; H-Tex seats [3]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Hyundai pricing source.

Previous Kona trim levels: First generation (2018 launch)

The Kona launched for 2018 with a 147-hp 2.0L or a 175-hp 1.6L turbo, priced from $19,500 to $28,700 and excluding $950 freight. The Kona Electric followed for 2019 with a 201-hp motor and 258 miles of estimated range, starting at $36,450.[6][7][8]

Hyundai Kona First generation (2018 launch) trims in ladder order with 2018 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2018, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
SE	$19,500excl. $950 freight (2018 MY); AWD +$1,300	2.0L 4-cyl (147 hp, 132 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic	2.0L four with 6-speed automatic FWD or AWD Lowest-priced 2018 Kona [6][7]
SEL	$21,150excl. $950 freight (2018 MY); AWD +$1,300	2.0L 4-cyl (147 hp, 132 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic	Step up from SE FWD or AWD 2.0L engine [6][7]
SEL with Contrast Roof	$21,300excl. $950 freight (2018 MY); AWD +$1,300	2.0L 4-cyl (147 hp, 132 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic	SEL with a contrasting roof $150 over the SEL FWD or AWD [6][7]
Limited	$24,700excl. $950 freight (2018 MY); AWD +$1,300	1.6L turbo 4-cyl (175 hp, 195 lb-ft), 7-speed dual-clutch	1.6L turbo with 7-speed dual-clutch FWD or AWD Upper trim [6][7]
Ultimate	$27,400excl. $950 freight (2018 MY); AWD +$1,300	1.6L turbo 4-cyl (175 hp, 195 lb-ft), 7-speed dual-clutch	Top 2018 Kona 1.6L turbo $28,700 with AWD [6][7]
Electric SEL	$36,4502019 MY Kona Electric price, excl. $1,045 freight	Front motor (201 hp)	258-mile estimated range 150-kW motor Front-wheel drive [8]
Electric Limited	$41,1502019 MY Kona Electric price, excl. $1,045 freight	Front motor (201 hp)	258-mile estimated range Step up from SEL Front-wheel drive [8]
Electric Ultimate	$44,6502019 MY Kona Electric price, excl. $1,045 freight	Front motor (201 hp)	Top 2019 Kona Electric 258-mile estimated range Front-wheel drive [8]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Hyundai pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best Kona trim?

The SEL Premium ($28,550 FWD for 2026) is the cheapest way to get the 190-hp 1.6L turbo and 8-speed automatic. It also adds 19-inch wheels, H-Tex seats and a power driver's seat.

Which Kona trims have AWD?

Every 2026 gas Kona offers HTRAC AWD for $1,500 more. The Kona Electric is front-wheel drive only.

What's the difference between the Kona SEL and Limited?

The 2026 Limited ($32,650) uses the 1.6L turbo and adds a sunroof, Bose audio, navigation, Highway Driving Assist and surround-view cameras. The SEL Sport ($26,675) has the 147-hp 2.0L.

How much is the Kona Electric?

Hyundai's June 2025 sheet lists the 2025 Kona Electric at $32,975 (SE, 200 miles), $36,975 (SEL, 261 miles), $38,375 (N Line) and $41,150 (Limited), excluding $1,495 freight.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Hyundai for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

2026 Hyundai Kona pricing sheet (effective Nov 10, 2025) — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/68829-26MYKonaPricing10Nov2025.pdf)
2026 Hyundai Kona specifications & features — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/67178-2026KonaSpecsFeatures20250613.pdf)
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric price sheet (effective Jun 12, 2025) — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/66864-2025MYKonaEVPriceSheet12Jun2025.pdf)
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric pricing release — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/58003-2024KONAElectricPricingReleaseMS.pdf)
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric specifications & features — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/62614-2025KonaElectricSpecsFeatures071924.pdf)
2018 Hyundai Kona pricing release (Jan 31, 2018) — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/31243-312322018HyundaiKonaSUVPricingReleasedACrossoverforUrbanAdventurers.pdf)
2018 Hyundai Kona specifications — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/30466-2018KONASpecifications.pdf)
2019 Hyundai Kona Electric pricing media advisory — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/35586-MediaAdvisory2019KonaElectricPricing.pdf)

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