Used Hyundai Kona for Sale nearNewcastle, ON

How much does the Hyundai Kona cost in today's market?

Used Hyundai Kona prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Hyundai Kona's current nationwide average price is $24,257 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $23,407 CAD over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Hyundai Kona a good car?

Yes — the Hyundai Kona earns a strong all-generations owner rating, and its broad appeal shows up clearly across the model years in the data.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.74/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Kona for its fun driving experience, stylish design, and solid safety features. They also highlight its smooth handling, impressive technology, and good fuel economy.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2025 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs in the newer expert-reviewed years centre on the base engine’s modest performance, the polarizing design, and some cabin details that can be harder to read in certain lighting.

31.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Kona models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Kona strong marks for driving enjoyment, safety features, and overall value. Expert commentary also points to a well-equipped package with useful technology and a broad spread of features across the lineup.

• Owners rate the Hyundai Kona between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the Kona’s long-term ownership picture looks encouraging because the model has a strong owner-reported reputation and a history of broad equipment coverage.

What should I look for when buying a used Hyundai Kona?

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: forward collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, lane centring assist, high beam assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear occupant warning, and safe exit warning
• Infotainment: a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and BlueLink connected services
• Fuel efficiency: the base engine’s Natural Resources Canada fuel economy ratings range from 7.5 to 8.6 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving, depending on the trim and whether you’ve checked the AWD option box; turbos clock in at 9.0 L/100 km combined with standard AWD

Which Hyundai Kona trim should I buy?

The 2026 Hyundai Kona offers these trims:

• Essential: the entry point to the lineup, with the standard 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and the Kona’s roomy, refined cabin character.
• Preferred: adds the turbocharged 1.6-litre engine, eight-speed automatic transmission, and AWD, making it the best-value choice for shoppers who want stronger acceleration and a more sophisticated rear suspension.
• N Line: brings the sportier turbocharged setup, more expressive styling, and the most upscale tech and driver-assistance content in the lineup.

What Hyundai Kona do most buyers choose?

The Hyundai Kona years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

Higher-listing model years usually draw the most attention because they give you more choice on trim, colour, mileage, and price. They also tend to be the easiest years to compare side by side when you’re shopping for value.

What is the Hyundai Kona's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the Kona lineup, which can work in your favour if you’re shopping used. The declines are double-digit in every listed year, so buyers are seeing meaningful price relief rather than small adjustments. The newer model years still command higher absolute prices, but they are also showing substantial year-over-year softening.

The 2021, 2024, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Hyundai Kona safe?

• 2026: 9/10
• 2025: 9/10
• 2024: 9/10
• 2022: 8/10
• 2021: 8/10
• 2020: 8/10

The 2026 Kona includes a standard suite of driver-assistance features led by forward collision warning with automatic braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane keep assist, and lane centring assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2024, 2025 and 2026 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Hyundai Kona now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −15.21% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.28%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 29.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $27,337 CAD. The Hyundai Kona offers a roomy cabin, distinctive styling, and a strong mix of everyday usability and technology.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: the turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine supplies 190 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, while the base engine makes 147 hp and 132 lb-ft.
• Tech: the latest model adds a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, BlueLink connected services, wireless smartphone charging, digital key functionality, a surround-view camera system, and Remote Smart Parking Assist.
• Safety: the latest model adds a camera-based Blind-View Monitor, reverse automatic braking, parking sensors in front, in back, and to the sides, and Highway Driving Assist.
• Starting price: the Kona’s prices range from $28,949 CAD to $38,899 CAD, including the $2,200 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.