Trim Report

Hyundai Kona Ultimate2026

Includes:HYUKONA|Ultimate
$8,634
Starting From
168
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 168 active dealer listings as of

Min $8,634
Max $25,499
From $8,634
Fresh

Ultimate Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$12,900
$13K–$40K
9,483 listings25,000 avg miles
Limited
From$6,999
2,771 listings|$7K–$43K
N Line
From$12,995
310 listings|$13K–$38K
N Line S
From$23,198
57 listings|$23K–$33K
Night
From$13,988
10 listings|$14K–$19K
SE
From$6,590
2,333 listings|$7K–$35K
SEL
From$1,500
2,903 listings|$2K–$55K
SEL Plus
From$9,495
68 listings|$9K–$21K
SEL Premium
From$24,998
1,957 listings|$25K–$36K
SEL Sport
From$12,900
3,668 listings|$13K–$36K
Ultimate
From$8,634
168 listings|$9K–$25K

2026 Hyundai Kona Ultimate Pricing

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Where to Find Hyundai Kona Ultimate

Location data for all 2026 Hyundai Kona trims combined

36States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 35 other states nationwide.

Hyundai Kona Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2026 Hyundai Kona trims

Low Concern

With 1 recalls and 5 complaints, the 2026 Hyundai Kona rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

1
Recalls
5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
26V0690002026-06-02
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2026 Hyundai Kona's biggest weak point? UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES. It leads 5 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Unknown Or Other,service Brakes1
02Unknown Or Other1
03Vehicle Speed Control1
04Fuel System, Gasoline1
05Power Train,structure,service Brakes1
5 total across 1 model years (2026–2026)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Hyundai Kona Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2026 Hyundai Kona trims

26–31mpg combined
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25-29city
·
28-35hwy
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$1,400-$1,700/yr

Fuel economy for the 2026 Hyundai Kona ranges from 26 to 31 MPG combined across 6 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Kona FWD - Automatic (AV-S1)
31mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
28 city35 hwy~$1,400/yr6/10 Average
Kona FWD w/Stop-Start - Automatic (AV-S1)
31mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city34 hwy~$1,400/yr6/10 Average
Kona AWD w/Stop-Start - Automatic (AV-S1)
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
27 city29 hwy~$1,550/yr5/10 Average
Kona FWD SX2 1.6T 8AT FWD - Automatic (S8)
28mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city31 hwy~$1,550/yr5/10 Average
Kona AWD - Automatic (AV-S1)
27mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
26 city29 hwy~$1,600/yr5/10 Average
Kona AWD SX2 1.6T 8AT AWD - Automatic (S8)
26mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
25 city28 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Ultimate Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2026 Hyundai Kona Ultimate

How does the Ultimate compare to other Hyundai Kona trims?

Every Hyundai Kona trim targets a different buyer. The 2026 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2026 Hyundai Kona Ultimate?

The Ultimate shares its core mechanicals with other Hyundai Kona trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for unknown or other,service brakes issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. The 2026 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Hyundai Kona Ultimate?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Hyundai Kona Ultimate year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Hyundai Kona overview compares all years side by side.

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