New Hyundai Kona for Sale near New York

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 $24,018 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 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 consistently praise the Kona for its fun driving experience, stylish design, smooth handling, and good fuel economy. They also highlight its impressive technology and solid safety features, along with strong value for the segment.

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 polarising design, the base engine’s modest acceleration, and some interior controls that can be harder to read.

32.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Kona models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Kona strong marks for value, driving enjoyment, and useful features, while expert reviews repeatedly point to its safety equipment, technology, and overall practicality. Across the model years in the data, it comes across as a well-liked small SUV with broad appeal.

• 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, especially if you choose a well-maintained example and stay on top of routine service.

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. During testing, we observed 8.9 L/100 km on our fuel economy loop and on the mountainous evaluation loop.

Which Hyundai Kona trim should I buy?

The 2026 Hyundai Kona offers these trims:

• Essential: The entry trim gives you the 2.0-litre engine, the 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, and the Kona’s full suite of standard driver-assistance features, making it the value-focused choice for shoppers who want the core package.
• 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, making it the best-value trim for many buyers.
• N Line: This is the performance and feature-rich choice, with the turbocharged 1.6-litre engine, eight-speed automatic, available AWD, two 12.3-inch screens, and the most advanced available driver-assistance and parking tech.

What Hyundai Kona do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right colour, trim, and price. They also tend to attract shoppers looking for newer features without stepping all the way into the newest model year.

What is the Hyundai Kona's resale value?

The Kona’s used prices are moving lower across the board, which is good news if you’re shopping for value. The biggest drops are in the newer model years, while the smaller declines still point to a market that is giving buyers more room to negotiate.

The 2023, 2022, 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 standard driver assistance systems such as 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.

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 −17.12% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.32%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $27,141 CAD. The Hyundai Kona offers a roomy cabin, strong tech, and a well-rounded everyday character that makes it easy to live with.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: If you want the turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder with 190 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, plus the eight-speed automatic and 9.0 L/100 km combined rating, the latest model delivers that setup.
• 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 adaptive cruise control, 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, Blind-View Monitor, reverse automatic braking, parking sensors in front, in back, and to the sides, and Highway Driving Assist.
• Starting price: The 2026 Hyundai 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 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.