In typical Hyundai fashion, they went bold in refreshing one of their smallest crossovers, the Kona, last year. And for the 2025 Hyundai Kona, the momentum is not slowing, as this model is getting new trims and more value for this year! So, with lots of space and luxury, is this Kona one of the best in the segment?? This article will cover the spec breakdowns of the Hyundai Kona but be sure to watch the videos below for an in-depth design review!

What’s New for 2025?

  • N Line S trim added
  • SEL Convenience Trim added
  • Ambient lighting on N Line S+

Trims and Pricing

MSRP for FWD models

SE: $24,350

SEL: $25,700

SEL Convenience: $27,900

N-Line S: $29,350

N-Line: $30,900

Limited: $31,900

Prices rise less about $300 on each trim level for 2025, which is a welcome adjustment considering prices nowadays. The Kona Electric will not be covered in this article.

Air Ball and Slam Dunk

Slam Dunk: The Kona offers continued space and value

Air Ball: AWD is a pricy option for this model, and makes it a little too pricey

Kona Front
Kona Grille
Kona Wheel
Kona Side
Kona Rear
Kona Interior

Design and Features

As mentioned above, please watch the video linked below for a full in-depth exploration of the exterior design and differences. The Kona doesn’t receive any changes in design following its big changes from 2024. If you do want sportier elements for less money, you can now get the N-Line S trim, which is what we sampled in this review.

Here is the full breakdown of the feature availability for the 2025 Hyundai Kona:

Feature

Availability

Exterior

LED Headlights

Standard with Projector LEDs

LED Turn Signals and DRL

Limited

Wheels

17-19-inch alloys depending on trim

Mirrors

SEL+: heated, BSM | Black on N-Line

Black Roof

Available on N-Line

LED Taillights

Standard LED | LED turn signals on Limited

Dual-Exhaust Outlets

N-Line only

Forward Emergency Braking

Standard on all Kona Models

Lane Keep Assist

Auto High Beams

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard on SEL Convenience/N-Line/Limited

Smart Parking

Limited

 

When it comes to the Interior, the Kona will also be well-equipped on all trims. 

Interior

Smart Entry and Remote Start

Standard

Digital Key

SEL Convenience+

Seat Materials

Cloth H-Tex Leatherette, or Suede/Leather Available

Seat Adjustment

SE: 6-way Manual | SEL+: 8-Way Power w/ 2-way lumbar | No Memory

Push Button Start

Standard

Gauge Cluster

Standard: 4.2-in Display | SEL Convenience: 12.3-in full digital display

Steering Wheel

SEL+: Leather Wrapped | Heating is Limited Exclusive

Ambient Lighting

Now on N-Line S+ for 2025

Wireless Charging

Standard on SEL Convenience+

360 Degree Camera

Limited Exclusive

2-Zone Climate Controls

Standard on SEL+

Seat Climate

Heated Seats: SEL Convenience+ | Ventilated Seats: Limited

Audio System

Standard: 6-Speakers | N-Line/Limited: 8-Speakers Bose Premium Audio

Screen

Standard: 12.3-inch display with Wireless Connections

Moonroof

N-Line and Limited

 

The rear of the Kona is also well-equipped, making it one of the biggest in the segment.

Rear Amenities

Rear Vents

SEL+

Tailgate

Power on Limited only

 

For in depth details on the 2025 Kona, watch our full first look review linked at the bottom of this article.

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What’s Under the Hood?

As this article focuses on the Gas only powertrain, there will be two engine options available:

SE/SEL/Convenience/N-Line S:

  • 2.0L I-4: 147 hp | 132 lb.ft
  • Paired w/ CVT

N-Line/Limited: 

  • 1.6L Turbo I-4: 190 hp | 195 lb.ft
  • Paired w/ 8-speed automatic (replaced 7-speed DCT)

FWD is standard but AWD is available for the New Kona. The fuel economy for each model is listed below, as rated by the EPA:

2.0L FWD: 29/34/31 MPG

2.0L AWD: 27/29/28 MPG

1.6L FWD: 26/32/28 MPG

1.6L AWD: 26/29/27 MPG

We hope you have found this overview of the 2025 Hyundai Kona helpful! For a more detailed first look of the Kona, please watch our video below! What do you think of the 2025 Hyundai Kona? Let us know in the comments!