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2018 Hyundai Kona

The 2018 Hyundai Kona is a compact SUV, rated at 30 MPG combined by the EPA. No NHTSA recalls are on record for this model year.

2018 Hyundai Kona
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Combined MPG
30
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Starting price
$25,000
Recalls
0

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeHyundai
ModelKona
Model year2018
Vehicle classCompact SUV

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement1.6 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG28
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG30
CO₂ tailpipe303 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2100

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Kona AWD27 MPG combined
Kona AWD27 MPG combined
Kona FWD30 MPG combined
Kona FWD30 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City28 MPG
Highway32 MPG
Combined30 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Kona30 MPG
Class average32.2 MPG

About 7% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$440/mo
Amount financed
$22,500
Total interest
$3,914
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5-year fuel cost
$6,700

$1,340/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG30
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC

NHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.

Recalls (0)

No NHTSA recalls on record for this model year.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2018 Hyundai Kona?

The 2018 Hyundai Kona is EPA-rated at 30 MPG combined (28 city / 32 highway).

Is the 2018 Hyundai Kona reliable?

NHTSA has no recall campaigns on record for the 2018 Hyundai Kona, which is a positive reliability signal. Always check for the latest updates before buying.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Hyundai Kona?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2018 Hyundai Kona costs roughly $1,340 per year to fuel, or about $6,700 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2018 Hyundai Kona?

The 2018 Hyundai Kona is classified as a compact suv. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC