2021 Hyundai Kona Reliability

Type: SUV
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$12,756-$20,634

MPG City: 25-28

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Consumer Rating

The JD Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.

Out of 100

Previous year ratings & review data used.

Quality & Reliability

Average

80/100

Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.

Driving Experience

Average

78/100

Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.

Resale

Average

77/100

JD Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.

Dealership Experience

Average

70/100

Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.

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Note: JD Power ratings reflect our best available data, updated each September. For current model year ratings, we apply previous model year ratings until new consumer survey data is available in September. Learn more about our ratings methodology.

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2021 Kona for Sale near Columbus, OH

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2021 Hyundai Kona SEL

$15,710

Mileage: 74,608

Location: 7 miles away

2021 Hyundai Kona SE

$14,045

Mileage: 69,275

Location: 7 miles away

2021 Hyundai Kona SE

$12,898

Mileage: 82,490

Location: 9 miles away

2021 Hyundai Kona Night

$15,393

Mileage: 84,852

Location: 9 miles away

2021 Hyundai Kona SEL Plus

$19,998

Mileage: 34,805

Location: 70 miles away

2021 Hyundai Kona SEL

$14,820

Mileage: 70,121

Location: 82 miles away

2021 Hyundai Kona SEL Plus

$18,299

Mileage: 39,440

Location: 29 miles away

2021 Hyundai Kona SEL Plus

$19,844

Mileage: 39,366

Location: 57 miles away

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Owners Like

Measured owner satisfaction with 2021 Hyundai Kona after 90-days of ownership.

The experience of using voice assistance in the vehicle is rated high
Economy / range are rated higher than average for the segment
High ratings for the sound of the vehicle's engine

Owners Don't Like

The problems experienced by owners of the 2021 Hyundai Kona during the first 90-days of ownership.

The vehicle's ability to carry everything is rated lower than average
Getting in/out of the second row seats is rated as less easy than most vehicles in this segment
The second row seats are not as comfortable as some others in this segment

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Performance Specs

MPG City

25 - 28

MPG Hwy

Horsepower

147 - 175

Transmission

6 speed, Automatic w/OD, 7 speed, Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Engine

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4, Regular Unleaded I-4

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive

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Consumer Rating

The JD Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.

Out of 100

Previous year ratings & review data used.

Quality & Reliability

Average

80/100

Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.

Driving Experience

Average

78/100

Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.

Resale

Average

77/100

JD Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.

Dealership Experience

Average

70/100

Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.

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