Hyundai SmartSense Means Safety Comes First
2019 Kona Ultimate
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 3, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for its 2019 Kona, starting at $19,990 for the SE model. For the 2019 model year, Kona’s safety equation is enhanced by standardizing key Hyundai SmartSense™ safety technologies for a more sophisticated driving experience. The 2019 Kona is on sale now.
The new standard Hyundai SmartSense safety technologies (listed below) on the Kona add additional protection for drivers and passengers. For example, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist utilizes radar to help detect another vehicle and warn the driver of a potential collision. If the driver does not react to avoid the impact, the system may apply emergency braking.
New standard (all trim levels) Hyundai SmartSense safety technologies:
In addition to the standard safety equipment, all trims get an additional front USB charging port and soft touch front door armrests and inserts.
2019 Hyundai Kona Pricing
Model | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
SE | 2.0L 4-cyl. | 6-Speed Automatic SHIFTRONIC® | FWD | $19,990 |
SEL | 2.0L 4-cyl. | 6-Speed Automatic SHIFTRONIC | FWD | $21,800 |
Limited | 1.6L Turbo 4-cyl. | 7-Speed EcoShift® Dual Clutch Transmission | FWD | $25,550 |
Ultimate | 1.6L Turbo 4-cyl. | 7-Speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission | FWD | $27,500 |
SE | 2.0L 4-cyl. | 6-Speed Automatic SHIFTRONIC | AWD | $21,390 |
SEL | 2.0L 4-cyl. | 6-Speed Automatic SHIFTRONIC | AWD | $23,200 |
Limited | 1.6L Turbo 4-cyl. | 7-Speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission | AWD | $26,950 |
Ultimate | 1.6L Turbo 4-cyl. | 7-Speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission | AWD | $28,900 |
Prices excluding freight charge of $980
Additionally, with feedback from 2018 Kona buyers, Hyundai has also made the following changes for the 2019 Kona:
Feature | Application |
Blue Link® Connected Car System | Expanded application from 18’ model year’s Ultimate to 19’ model year’s SEL Tech and Limited |
Infinity® Premium Audio with 8 speakers including subwoofer, and external amplifier | Expanded application from 18’ model year’s Ultimate to 19’ model year’s SEL Tech and Limited |
Shark-fin Roof Antenna | New, applied to SEL Tech and up |
HomeLink® and Compass | Expanded application from 18’ model year’s Ultimate to 19’ model year’s Limited |
New Body Color | Sunset Orange |
2019 Kona Highlights
Kona SE FWD Automatic Transmission
Kona SE FWD A/T has an MSRP of $19,990, excluding $980 freight, and includes the following standard features:
Kona SE AWD Automatic Transmission
Kona SE AWD A/T has an MSRP of $21,390, excluding $980 freight, and includes all of the SE FWD A/T equipment plus the following features:
Kona SEL FWD Automatic Transmission
Kona SEL FWD A/T has an MSRP of $21,800, excluding $980 freight, and includes all of the SE FWD A/T equipment plus the following features:
Kona SEL AWD Automatic Transmission
Kona SEL AWD A/T has an MSRP of $23,200, excluding $980 freight, and includes all of the SEL FWD A/T equipment plus the following features:
SEL Tech Package - $1,600 Option Package MSRP
Kona Limited FWD EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission
Kona Limited FWD DCT has an MSRP of $25,550, excluding $980 freight, and includes all of the SEL Tech equipment FWD A/T equipment plus the following features:
Kona Limited AWD EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission
Kona Limited AWD DCT has an MSRP of $26,950, excluding $980 freight, and includes all of the Limited DCT FWD equipment plus the following features:
Kona Ultimate FWD EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission
The Kona Ultimate FWD DCT has an MSRP of $27,500, excluding $980 freight, and includes all of the Limited DCT FWD equipment plus the following features:
Kona Ultimate AWD EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission
Kona Ultimate AWD DCT has an MSRP of $28,900, excluding $980 freight, and includes all of the Ultimate FWD DCT equipment plus the following features:
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