2026 Hyundai Kona

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Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5
4.5
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4.5
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Kim R.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
11/02/2025
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Fairfax Kona

I purchased the Kona after driving a Toyota Avalon for 15 years. I was surprised about the amount of interior space. The acceleration is decent, but doesn't compare to the capabilities of the 6 cylinder Avalon. The electronics have improved immensely since 2010. Within two months of owning the car, the alternator failed and a fuse "blew". It took nearly a week to get the part delivered and installed at the dealership. I am concerned that a week later, we received a blue link notification that the battery was low raising my concerns about the alternator again. We will see.
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Thomas W.
2026 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
11/02/2025
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Just The Right Size

A nice smooth ride
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Lynda B.
2026 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
10/31/2025
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hated this car

Hated this car, not easy to get in or out of. Felt very unsafe in this car. The dealership bought this car back, paid off the loan but did not give me consideration for th$14,000. cash I put down. I now am leasing a Tucson. I did not want to lease but felt I had no choice because they would not compensate me for the cash I put down on the Kona. I also had to put down an additional deposit for the new vehicle.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 10/31/2025 04:14 PM

Hello Lynda,

We are sorry to hear about your experience with your vehicle. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we’re committed to working with our dealer partners to help address concerns and improve the overall customer experience. If there is anything further we can do to support you, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Thank you, ^cc. 


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Lena C.
2026 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/31/2025
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kona 2026

love the car named almost after my last name Cona......
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Michael L.
2026 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/31/2025
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2026 Kona Limited

The Kona Limited gives you all the bang for your buck!
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Angela C.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/29/2025
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She’s got all the bells & whistles

The Kona is a sleek looking SUV with every feature I could possibly want - still don’t know what half of them do. She has a smooth ride and the safety features - lane monitoring, multiple cameras are great.
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Carol B.
2026 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
10/28/2025
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Our New Kona

We are still getting to know our Kona
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 10/29/2025 06:26 AM

Hey Carol, thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your vehicle and experience thus far.  We continuously monitor the feedback of our owners as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumer preferences. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer Connect Center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc. 


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Malik J.
2026 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/25/2025
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kona review

great car love driving the new kona excullent for fuel economy features with assianted driving
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Garry W.
2026 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/24/2025
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Great car, good gas mileage and fun to drive.
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Dale S.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/18/2025
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We love the car

In general, it's been great. A few things, we've had a get used to. Android Auto, for one. Trying to get radio stations is very different. Also, we're not too keen on smart cruise control. All things considered, though, we love the car-- how it looks, how it feels, how it handles.
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Georgiana L.
2026 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/17/2025
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Kona review one

Love it. Fun to drive!
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Linda B.
2026 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
10/17/2025
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Not as great as I’d hoped or expected

I like many things about the car. But the technology is not very intuitive. In fact, I think it’s unnecessarily complicated. And some features that I had in my 2019 Kona are not available in this one which boggles the mind. Like automatic windshield wipers. Why in the world would you have a 2026 car with so many supposed bells and whistles and not have that? Also, my whole experience with my Hyundai dealership was much worse than when I bought my 2019. That was a whole reason why I was loyal. But I definitely wish I had shopped around a little more to be honest.
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Lawrence R.
2026 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
10/17/2025
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to long

review was to long
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 10/17/2025 08:28 AM

Thank you for your feedback, Lawrence.


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Daniel M.
2026 Hyundai Kona
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/15/2025

Great car!

Great car! Drives smooth. Great on gas. Can’t beat the value!
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Daniel M.
2026 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/15/2025
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2026 Kona Review

Car drives smooth. Great on gas. Has everything you need. Can’t beat the value.
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John W.
2026 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/10/2025
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Pleasantly surprised

Fun to drive with a host of safety features.
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Angelina M.
2026 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
10/08/2025
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It's not for me.

Research before you buy this vehicle.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 10/08/2025 08:48 AM

Hello Angelina,

Thank you for your feedback. ^cc


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Florence S.
2026 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/25/2025
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Kona

Love the features. Wish it had a rear view mirror with garage door option
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Cathleen A.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/24/2025
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Great options

Was not in the market for a new car, Hyundai contacted me to purchase my Tucson, started working on research, wanted smaller car with hybrid engine, got all the bells and whistles I wanted. Very pleased with changes and upgrades made with the 2026 model. I’m also pleased with warranty.
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Shirley C.
2026 Hyundai Kona
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/05/2025
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Loving my 2026 Kona!

I love the color of my Kona. It’s a great size, easy to handle, and a lot of fun to drive.
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