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Used Hyundai Kona: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Hyundai Kona from 2018 to 2025, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $13,500 to $24,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2023–2025. Look harder at or skip 2018–2022.
2024–2025 Hyundai Kona
A redesigned small SUV with more room than before, bold styling and modern tech at a low price.
Years to target: 2024–2025. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2025 | $24,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~25,000 |
Worth knowing
- The base engine is slow, and the cabin uses plenty of hard plastics.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the SEL: it adds comfort features such as heated front seats over the SE, while the N Line and Limited bring the stronger 1.6-liter turbo.
On the test drive
Compare the base 2.0 with the 1.6 turbo, which feels much quicker on highway merges. Ask whether the CVT fluid has been changed, and feel for shudder or hesitation when pulling away.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2024).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2024, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2024).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla Cross 2022 · $24,500
- Lexus UX 2019–2021 · $20,500–$25,000
- Hyundai Venue 2024–2025 · $21,000–$23,500
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2018–2023 Hyundai Kona
A zippy subcompact SUV with sharp styling and available all-wheel drive.
Years to target: 2023. Look harder at or skip: 2018–2022. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $13,500 | Theft risk | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2019 | $15,000 | Theft risk | 5 of 5 | ~75,000 |
| 2020 | $16,500 | Theft risk | 5 of 5 | ~65,000 |
| 2021 | $18,500 | Theft risk | 5 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2022 | $20,500 | Theft risk | 5 of 5 | ~45,000 |
| 2023 | $23,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~35,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Theft risk for 2018–2022. Many key-start cars from these years lack an engine immobilizer. Confirm the free anti-theft update.
- The rear seat and cargo area are tight, and the turbo's dual-clutch transmission can be jerky in stop-and-go traffic.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the SEL: it adds blind-spot monitoring, heated seats and push-button start over the SE. Limited and N Line trims add the much quicker turbo engine.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2022, optional from 2018.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2022, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from 2022.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla Cross 2022 · $24,500
- Lexus UX 2019–2021 · $20,500–$25,000
- Kia Seltos 2023–2025 · $20,000–$24,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.