Hyundai Kona SE Feature Overview
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2025 Hyundai Kona
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What's New for the 2025 Hyundai Kona:
The previous SEL Convenience option package is now its own trim level for the Kona. The subcompact SUV also gets a new N Line S model, which is a less expensive variant of the N Line trim that uses its more potent turbocharged engine.
Despite being a small SUV, the 2025 Hyundai Kona is surprisingly spacious and packs many features for the price. Hyundai also offers an electric Kona, but we review that model separately.
Pros
- Decent fuel economy across the range
- Reasonably priced upgrade engine
Cons
- No conventional hybrid model
- Just average driving dynamics
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2025 Hyundai Kona Trim Levels
The 2025 Hyundai Kona is available in six trim levels: SE, SEL, SEL Convenience, N Line S, N Line, and Limited. The SE, SEL, and SEL Convenience trims come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine making 147 horsepower. It's paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission that drives the front wheels, and all-wheel drive is available as an option on all models.
The N Line S, N Line, and Limited trims upgrade to a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine making 190 horsepower, and it's mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
- Kona SE
The base version of the Hyundai Kona has 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, LED headlights, cloth seats with manual front-seat adjustment, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
- Kona SEL
Stepping up to the SEL trim unlocks 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, a power-adjustable driver's seat, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
- Kona SEL Convenience
The SEL Convenience trim has a 12.3-inch digital driver display, navigation, heated front seats, and digital key technology.
- Kona N Line S
The Kona N Line S has a more powerful turbocharged engine, special styling, 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and Alcantara artificial suede interior accents.
- Kona N Line
The N Line trim tosses in N Line styling, a sunroof, and a Bose audio system.
- Kona Limited
Want the snazziest Kona? The Limited has synthetic leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, a surround-view camera, and a blind-spot camera.
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2025 Hyundai Kona Cargo Capacity
With the seats upright, the 2025 Kona has 25.5 cubic-feet of cargo space. Dropping the seats yields a maximum cargo capacity of 63.7 cu-ft.
2025 Hyundai Kona Fuel Economy
In its most efficient form, the 2025 Kona with the base engine and FWD is estimated by the EPA to return 31 mpg in combined city and highway driving. Opting for AWD drops the estimate to 28 mpg. The more powerful turbocharged engine is estimated at 28 mpg combined with FWD and as low as 26 mpg combined with AWD.
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2025 Hyundai Kona Safety Ratings and Features
In crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2025 Hyundai Kona received an overall safety rating of four out of five stars. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), however, awarded the Kona its highest score of "Good" in all crashworthiness evaluations and named it a Top Safety Pick+, the Institute's highest honor.
Mark TakahashiMark has been in the automotive space for more than two decades and has reviewed thousands of vehicles for outlets that include Edmunds, Car and Driver, Autoblog, CarGurus, Capital One, and J.D. Power. He has a background in advertising, design, and fabrication, as well as open-wheel and motorcycle racing. Mark's video reviews can be seen on YouTube, and he has been featured as an automotive expert on regional and national news broadcasts. He is a North American Car of the Year juror and a third-generation Los Angeles native, where he keeps his classic 1957 Thunderbird and two motorcycles.