Used Hyundai Kona for Sale near Sherwood, NS

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 $23,895 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,404 CAD.

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 is a strong used pick if you want style, technology, and everyday usefulness in a subcompact SUV.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Kona for its fun driving experience, stylish design, and solid safety features. They also highlight its smooth handling, good fuel economy, and strong value for the money.

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

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews centre on the Kona’s polarising design, the base engine’s modest performance, and some controls that can be harder to read.

32.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Kona models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Kona as a fun, well-equipped small SUV with good value, smooth driving manners, and useful safety and technology features. Expert reviews also point to strong equipment levels, a thoughtful cabin layout, and a broad range of powertrain choices.

• Owners rate the Hyundai Kona between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose a well-maintained example and pay close attention to condition, equipment, and service history.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• 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, while 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 trim focuses on the Kona’s core strengths, including the 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the full suite of standard driver-assistance features. It suits you if you want the most affordable way into the lineup.
• Preferred: This trim adds adaptive cruise control and a system that can brake to avoid collisions when making a left turn across traffic or when an oncoming vehicle is headed straight for the Kona. It’s the best-value trim if you want more everyday convenience and safety tech.
• N Line: The N Line brings the turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine with 190 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, plus the eight-speed automatic and available AWD. It suits you if you want the strongest performance and the most upscale, sporty feel.

What Hyundai Kona do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume model years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, colour, and price. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and broader used-market availability.

What is the Hyundai Kona's resale value?

The Kona’s used prices are down across every model year shown, which is good news if you’re shopping for value. The biggest drops are in the newer models, while the 2022 to 2024 range shows smaller declines than the rest of the lineup. That pattern suggests recent examples are still holding relatively stronger pricing than older ones.

The 2022, 2023, and 2024 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 broad suite of standard driver-assistance features, including 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, and rear cross-traffic alert.

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 −17.31% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.93%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $27,036 CAD. The Hyundai Kona offers distinctive styling and a roomy, thoughtfully designed cabin that make it feel more upscale than many small SUVs.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: If you want the strongest setup, the turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder delivers 190 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, while the base 2.0-litre four makes 147 hp and 132 lb-ft.
• Tech: The latest model brings a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, BlueLink connected services, and available wireless smartphone charging and digital key functionality.
• Safety: The latest model adds Highway Driving Assist, a camera-based Blind-View Monitor, reverse automatic braking, and parking sensors in front, in back, and to the sides.
• Starting price: The Kona starts at $28,949 CAD.

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.

How does the 2024 Hyundai Kona compare to the 2024 Honda HR-V?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.