Hyundai Kona
About 1,600 sold in Australia in September 2026 (VFACTS + EVC).
A small SUV offered as petrol, hybrid or fully electric in the same body, so you can choose a powertrain without changing car. Buyers weigh its tech and choice against the Corolla Cross's resale and the cheaper Chinese rivals.
Written and reviewed by the Book A Test Drive sourcing desk — licensed motor car traders (LMCT 13155) arranging drives and sourcing this model nationally. Last reviewed 2026-07.
Price: From $37,114 list price, before on-roads. Wait: not tracked yet (ask us for current stock). Powertrains: 2.0L petrol, 1.6L hybrid, Electric (BEV). Buyers choose it for tech & features, choice of powertrains, warranty; they walk away over price, size & space.
Hyundai Kona price in Australia
Price: From $37,114 list price, before on-roads (as at 2026-10). The real figure depends on variant, state on-road costs and dealer stock.
The decision snapshot
Editorial seed — replaced as verified records accrue. As customers record their decisions with us, verified data replaces this seed — the counts publish right here.
Weighed against
- · Toyota Corolla Cross
- · Mazda CX-30
- · Kia Seltos
- · MG ZS
- · BYD Atto 3
Why buyers choose it
- · Tech & features
- · Choice of powertrains
- · Warranty
- · Fuel economy / range
Why buyers walk away
- · Price
- · Size & space
Rear-seat and boot space are fine rather than generous for the class, and the hybrid and electric versions are a big price step over the petrol.
Every decision page names one. If the downside matters for how you'll use the car, tell us — recommending a different car, or keeping your current one, costs us a fee and earns your trust. We'll take that trade.
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Deciding on a Kona?
Kona petrol, hybrid or electric?
Petrol if you drive mostly short trips and want the lowest price. Hybrid if you do a lot of stop-start driving and keep cars a long time. Electric if you can charge at home, especially through a novated lease. Test drive the hybrid and electric back to back; they feel very different.
Drive it before you decide
86% of Australian buyers say they need a test drive before purchase. We arrange the right drive — and if you go ahead, we source, negotiate and handle finance with a disclosed fee.
Cross-shopping? See MG ZS