New Hyundai Kona for Sale near Northwest Territories

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 $24,036 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,407 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 value in a small 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, 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 centre on cargo space, interior materials, and, in some versions, acceleration that feels modest compared with the rest of the package.

31.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Kona models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Kona highly, and the feedback across model years points to a vehicle that delivers strong value, useful features, and an enjoyable driving experience. Expert commentary also reinforces the Kona’s appeal through its safety equipment, technology, and everyday usability.

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

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is choosing a version whose equipment and driving character do not match your priorities, so it pays to compare trims carefully.

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. 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 brings the 2.0-litre engine, CVT, 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, BlueLink connected services, and a strong standard safety suite. It suits you if you want the most affordable way into the Kona with a broad equipment list.
• 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 is the best-value trim if you want a stronger mix of convenience and safety equipment.
• N Line: The N Line adds the turbocharged 1.6-litre engine, eight-speed automatic, 12.3-inch digital driver display, two 12.3-inch screens side by side, Bose premium sound system, on-board navigation, surround-view camera system, Remote Smart Parking Assist, Blind-View Monitor, reverse automatic braking, parking sensors, and Highway Driving Assist. It suits you if you want the most powerful and most feature-rich Kona.

What Hyundai Kona do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually attract more shoppers because they offer a wider selection of trims, colours, and price points. They also tend to be easier to compare side by side, which makes them popular starting points for used buyers.

What is the Hyundai Kona's resale value?

The Kona’s used prices are moving lower across the board, which can work in your favour if you are shopping for value. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the rest of the lineup also shows double-digit declines. That pattern gives used buyers more room to find a deal without moving too far back in model-year age.

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 Kona’s standard driver assistance systems include 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 −17.09% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.36%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 31.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $27,144 CAD. The Hyundai Kona offers a roomy cabin and a strong mix of technology and safety equipment. 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 2.0-litre four makes 147 hp and 132 lb-ft.
• Tech: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and BlueLink connected services functionality come standard.
• Safety: The latest model adds Highway Driving Assist, pairing adaptive cruise control and lane-centring assist.
• Starting price: The Kona’s prices range from $28,949 to $38,899, 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.

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 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.