SUV · 2017–2024

HyundaiKona

Small SUV with petrol, hybrid and EV paths. Kona Electric is a volume used EV; N Line dresses up the petrols.

Best for: Small-SUV and first-time EV buyers.

Indicative running costs ~£2,104–£2,966 / year

Power: 120 hp
Economy: 42–50 mpg
Fuel: Petrol
Boot: 430–620 litres
0–60: 8.5–11.5 sec 0–60 mph
Ins. group: Grp12–28, depending on trim and power

Owner essentials

The lookups people actually search for — pressures, oil and spare status. Confirm against the V5C engine code and door sticker.

Tyre size

Commonly 215/60 R17 – 235/50 R19 (trim dependent)

Tyre pressure (cold)

Often ~33–38 PSI cold — always use the door/fuel-flap sticker

Engine oil

Usually 5W-30 or 0W-20 meeting the maker approval on the oil cap / handbook

Oil capacity

Typically ~3.5–5.5 litres

Spare / puncture kit

Spare, space-saver or sealant kit — check the boot well

ULEZ

Most petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Need a PSI ↔ bar converter? Tyre pressure tool →

UK running costs

Ballpark annual ownership for a private Hyundai Kona at ~8,000 miles/year.

~£2,104–£2,966 / year

Cost	Indicative yearly figure
Fuel	~£1055/yr @ 50 mpg, £1.45/L, 8,000 miles
Road tax	~£195/yr typical post-2017 standard rate
Insurance	£550–£1,100 (indicative)
Servicing	~£220–£380 for a typical annual service
Tyres (avg)	~£140–£300 averaged over a set

· Assumes ~8,000 private miles/year — scale up/down with your mileage.
· Insurance is the wild card: age, postcode, NCB and claims history matter more than the car alone.
· Figures are illustrative UK ballparks for planning — not quotes. Use our running-costs tool for a custom budget.

Custom running-costs calculator →Journey fuel cost →Road tax estimator →

Variants & trims

GTI / ST / R-Line / AMG Line are not the same thing — match the boot badge and V5C engine code.

6 listed

Variant	Engine	Power	Economy	Road tax
SE / Premium 1.0 T-GDi Core petrol. 1.0 T-GDi · 42–50 mpg	1.0 T-GDi	120 hp	42–50 mpg	~£195*
1.6 T-GDi Stronger petrol. 1.6 turbo · 38–45 mpg	1.6 turbo	177 hp	38–45 mpg	~£195*
Hybrid Premium / Ultimate Self-charging. 1.6 Hybrid · 50–60 mpg	1.6 Hybrid	141 hp	50–60 mpg	~£195*
Kona Electric SE / Premium Volume used EV. Electric · ~3.8 mi/kWh	Electric	134–201 hp	~3.8 mi/kWh	£0–£195*
N Line Looks pack — not full N power. 1.0–1.6 · 38–50 mpg	1.0–1.6	120–177 hp	38–50 mpg	~£195*
Kona N Hot Kona — rare. 2.0 turbo · 30–36 mpg	2.0 turbo	276 hp	30–36 mpg	~£195*

*Indicative annual UK VED. Confirm on GOV.UK.

Full specifications

Engine1.0 litre

Gearbox6-speed manual or automatic

DimensionsApprox. 4.3–4.6m long · 1.8m wide

ServiceUsually 12 months or 10,000–20,000 miles; confirm by VIN and handbook

InsuranceTypically groups 12–28, depending on trim and power

Road taxDepends on first registration date, CO₂ band and fuel type — confirm on GOV.UK

CO₂Varies by engine, gearbox and trim — check the V5C or GOV.UK vehicle enquiry

Tyre sizeCommonly 215/60 R17 – 235/50 R19 (trim dependent)

Tyre pressureOften ~33–38 PSI cold — always use the door/fuel-flap sticker

OilUsually 5W-30 or 0W-20 meeting the maker approval on the oil cap / handbook

Oil capacityTypically ~3.5–5.5 litres

ULEZMost petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Buying a used Kona

1Petrol vs Hybrid vs Electric
2Kona Electric battery health
3N Line ≠ hot hatch power

· Confirm the exact engine code, trim and gearbox on the V5C before ordering parts
· Check the latest MOT history and advisories on GOV.UK
· Compare cold-start behaviour, warning lights and service invoices before buying

Common faults to check

Inspection prompts — not a diagnosis.

Infotainment freezes
DCT shudder on autos
Paint chips on contrasting roofs

Hyundai Kona FAQs

Is a used Hyundai Kona expensive to run in the UK?

As a rough guide, many owners should budget ~£2,104–£2,966 / year including fuel, tax, insurance, servicing and tyres at ~8,000 miles/year. Hotter trims and young drivers cost more.

What tyre pressure does a Hyundai Kona need?

Often ~33–38 PSI cold — always use the door/fuel-flap sticker. Pressures change with load and wheel size — the legal reference is the sticker in the door shut or fuel flap, not the sidewall maximum.

What oil does a Hyundai Kona take?

Usually 5W-30 or 0W-20 meeting the maker approval on the oil cap / handbook. Capacity is Typically ~3.5–5.5 litres. Wrong oil on wet-belt / LongLife engines can be an expensive mistake — confirm by engine code in the handbook.

What are common Hyundai Kona problems?

Buyers most often watch for: Infotainment freezes; DCT shudder on autos. Always cross-check MOT history and a pre-purchase inspection.

Is the Hyundai Kona ULEZ compliant?

Most petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Owner handbook

Official Hyundai manuals for exact oil grades, torque figures and fuse maps. We link out; PDFs stay with the manufacturer.

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Guides & tools

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Reviewed October 2026. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. Cost figures are illustrative UK planning ranges, not insurer or DVLA quotes. Manufacturer handbook and UK model-year specifications GOV.UK MOT guidance and vehicle test standards Owner and workshop inspection patterns; verify against the specific VIN