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2018 Hyundai Kona Ultimate
SUV · 175 hp · 27–30 mpg combined
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$27,400Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking7 factory options, from $30 to $125.
Carpeted Floor Mats$125
Mudguards$120
Reversible Cargo Tray$100
Rear Bumper Applique$70
Wheel Locks$55
First Aid Kit$30
Option Group 01—
Which Kona is right for you?
Seven trims, $19,500 to $27,400. Tap one to open it.
SE147 hpSEL147 hpSEL w/Contrast Roof147 hpLimited175 hpLimited w/Lime Accent175 hpUltimate175 hpUltimate w/Lime Accent175 hp
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,400, from SEL w/Contrast Roof to Limited.
The numbers.
Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 7-speed automated manual.
175hp1.6L four-cylinder turbo
195lb-ftTorque
27–30mpgCombined · 26–28 city · 29–32 highway
FWD / AWD7-speed automated manual
5Seats
19.2 cu ftCargo volume
3,043–3,256 lbsCurb weight
4,045–4,255 lbsGVWR
999–1,002 lbsMax payload
122 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- trip computer
- compass
- tachometer
- clock
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- rear parking sensors
- cruise control
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front and rear cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- leather steering wheel
- Single zone front climate control
- rear ventilation ducts
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- turn signal in mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- 2 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass moonroof
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- front independent suspension
- Stabilizer bar stabilizer bar
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Curb weight
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Transmission
- Drive type
- descent control
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- alloy wheels
- 18 x 7.5 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 235/45R18 tires
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
- pre-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- LED headlamp
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- Infinity premium brand speakers
- 315 watts stereo output
- 8 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio
- Emergency Service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Vehicle Alarm notification
- Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
- Hands-Free Calling
- Roadside Assistance
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
2 interiors
- Black
- Gray/Black
Both leather.
6 factory paints
- Thunder Gray
- Sonic Silver
- Pulse Red
- Chalk White
- Ultra Black
- Surf Blue
Safety and recalls
No recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2018 Kona.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100,000 mi
Rust
7 yr
Roadside
5 yr
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Other years of the Kona Ultimate.
2019 Kona Ultimate
$27,500$100 more11 colors · starting MSRP
2020 Kona Ultimate
$27,950$550 more10 colors · starting MSRP
2021 Kona Ultimate
$28,150$750 more12 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.