Why Buy a Used Hyundai Kona?

The original Kona arrived in 2017 and quickly became one of Hyundai's biggest success stories, pairing a tall, SUV-style seating position with distinctive design in a package that undercut most European rivals. The current second-generation Kona (SX2), on sale since 2023, is bigger, more comfortable and much better equipped, with a 12.3-inch digital driver display and 10.25-inch touchscreen standard across every trim, so even entry Advance cars feel genuinely well equipped.

What really sets the Kona apart as a used buy is Hyundai's warranty. Every new car came with a 5-year unlimited mileage warranty, and because that transfers to each new keeper, a used Kona bought a couple of years old can still have several years of manufacturer cover remaining. Add a wide choice of petrol, self-charging hybrid and fully electric powertrains, and the Kona covers a broad spread of buyer needs.

Any remaining Hyundai manufacturer warranty transfers to you as the new keeper, and every Kona at Vertu is prepared and checked before it reaches the forecourt. For a well-equipped, well-backed compact SUV with real choice of powertrains, the Kona is hard to beat.

Is the Used Hyundai Kona a Good Buy?

Yes, and the current car's powertrain range is a large part of why. The 1.0T 100PS is a three-cylinder turbo petrol with a six-speed manual, the sensible, low-cost choice for town drivers. The 1.6T 138PS offers a four-cylinder turbo petrol engine with the choice of a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, giving stronger overtaking performance when needed.

The headline is the 1.6 Hybrid 129PS, which pairs a 1.6-litre petrol engine with a 43PS electric motor and a 1.56kWh lithium-ion battery for 129PS combined and up to 58.9mpg WLTP combined. It is a self-charging hybrid, so there is nothing to plug in. The fully electric Kona Electric (sold alongside) brings zero-tailpipe-emissions motoring with the same body and cabin, and widens the used choice further. Earlier used Kona models from 2017 to 2023 (first-generation OS) add the original 1.0 and 1.6 T-GDi petrols, a hybrid and the first-generation Kona Electric with 39.2kWh or 64kWh battery options.

Every used Kona sold by Vertu is checked before it reaches the forecourt as part of our used car preparation process, covering no outstanding finance, no history as a taxi, and no salvage or write-off record, plus a battery-system check on hybrid and electric models. With that preparation and the remaining balance of Hyundai's long warranty, a used Kona is a low-risk compact SUV buy.

Who Is the Used Hyundai Kona Best For?

The Kona's breadth suits several kinds of buyer. The table below pairs four of them with the version that fits best.

What Is It Like to Own a Hyundai Kona?

The current Kona lives up to the "big-car kit in a small-car body" promise. Twin 12.3-inch displays dominate the dashboard, running Hyundai's Bluelink connected services with LIVE services and three years of MapCare, and the 10.25-inch touchscreen comes with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, DAB radio and Bluetooth voice recognition on every trim. Dual-zone automatic climate control, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (automatic and hybrid), heated front seats on N Line upward and a heated steering wheel from N Line are all standard where listed.

Practicality is strong for a compact SUV. The second-generation Kona offers 466 litres of boot space with the rear seats up (shared across petrol, hybrid and Advance trims), growing to 1,300 litres with the 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats folded on N Line and higher. At 4,350mm long (4,385mm on N Line and N Line S with the extended body kit) it still parks easily, and the 2,660mm wheelbase gives good rear legroom.

Running costs are a Kona highlight. Hyundai's wide dealer network, strong parts supply and the 5-year warranty keep ownership predictable. The hybrid is especially frugal for buyers who can't charge at home. Once a Kona reaches Vertu it is inspected and prepared by our technicians before sale, including a battery-system check on hybrid and electric models, and servicing it through Vertu's Hyundai-trained colleagues helps protect the warranty still in place.

Hyundai Kona Trims and Specifications

The current Kona runs across four trims: Advance, N Line, N Line S and Ultimate. Advance is well equipped from the start, N Line brings sportier styling and the 18-inch wheels, N Line S adds the BOSE audio and electric seats, and Ultimate layers in Blind Spot View Monitor, Surround View Monitor, Safe Exit Warning and Parking Collision Avoidance Assist. The table below sets out how equipment builds across the range.

These details reflect the MY25 Hyundai UK Kona specification (data correct June 2024). The Kona has been sold across two generations, so used examples from the first-generation OS car (2017 to 2023) carry different trim names, including SE, Premium, Premium SE and N Line, and different equipment, so confirm the specification of any specific car with your local dealership.

*Equipment shown reflects the MY25 Hyundai UK Kona specification (data correct June 2024) and is typical rather than guaranteed on any specific car. Availability varies by model year, trim, powertrain and options fitted when new, and first-generation Kona cars (2017 to 2023) differ substantially in trim naming and equipment.

Hyundai Kona Engines and Performance

The current Kona is offered with turbo petrol or self-charging hybrid power, driving the front wheels through a manual or dual-clutch automatic. The table below summarises the main options from the MY25 Hyundai UK tech spec.

The Kona Electric is sold alongside with the same body and cabin for buyers wanting fully electric motoring. Earlier used Kona models (2017 to 2023, first-generation OS) widen the choice with the original 1.0 T-GDi (120PS) and 1.6 T-GDi (177PS) petrols, an earlier 1.6 Hybrid, and the first-generation Kona Electric with 39.2kWh or 64kWh battery options.

*Figures are drawn from the MY25 Hyundai UK Kona tech spec (data correct June 2024). The 1.6 Hybrid is a self-charging full hybrid that never needs plugging in. Economy and CO2 vary slightly by trim and wheel size (17-inch alloys on Advance give the best figures; 18-inch alloys on N Line, N Line S and Ultimate are slightly less efficient). Actual real-world economy and performance vary with weather, driving style, load and conditions. Earlier first-generation Kona engines and the Kona Electric will differ.

Hyundai Kona Dimensions

*Dimensions reflect the second-generation (SX2) Kona from the MY25 Hyundai UK tech spec. First-generation Kona (2017 to 2023) and Kona Electric versions differ. Confirm figures for a specific car with your local dealership.

Why Buy a Used Hyundai Kona from Vertu?

Every used Hyundai Kona at Vertu goes through the same preparation before it reaches the forecourt, covered by our used car preparation policy. That means an HPI finance check, a full mechanical inspection, and confirmation the car has never been used as a taxi or recorded as a salvage or write-off, plus a battery-system check on hybrid and electric models.

If you're replacing an existing car, Vertu's part-exchange process gives a free, instant online valuation before you commit to anything, and finance options including PCP and HP are available on every used Kona in stock. Our finance explained guide covers how each option works in plain English.

For current Hyundai Kona price and availability, the most accurate route is a personalised quotation from your local dealership. If you'd prefer the all-electric alternative, the used Hyundai Kona Electric is worth a look, or for a smaller SUV see the used Hyundai Bayon. If a brand-new car appeals, take a look at the latest new Hyundai Kona, or explore the wider used Hyundai range.

Find Your Used Hyundai Kona at Vertu

Vertu stocks used Hyundai Kona cars across its Hyundai dealerships nationwide, spanning petrol and self-charging hybrid power and a range of trims. Browse the full range of used Hyundai cars for sale online to see current availability, or find your nearest Vertu Hyundai dealership. Once you're on the road, Vertu's Hyundai servicing team keeps every example running to manufacturer standards, with fixed-price packages and manufacturer-trained technicians.

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