Model Review: 2027 Hyundai Kona in Lakewood Ranch, FL

2027 Hyundai Kona
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2027 Hyundai Kona Overview

The 2027 Hyundai Kona is a small SUV that makes a strong case for choosing useful flexibility without stepping into a larger vehicle. It sits below the Tucson in Hyundai’s SUV lineup, pairing a city-friendly footprint with five-passenger seating, flexible cargo space, available HTRAC all-wheel drive, and a choice of two gasoline powertrains. At Gettel Hyundai of Lakewood, drivers searching for SUVs for families in Lakewood Ranch can consider the Kona as a maneuverable option for commutes, school and activity runs, errands, and weekend travel.

The lineup includes four trims: SE, SEL Sport, SEL Premium, and Limited. The SE and SEL Sport use a 147-horsepower 2.0-liter MPI Atkinson 4-cylinder with an Intelligent Variable Transmission. SEL Premium and Limited receive a 190-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, while HTRAC AWD is available across the lineup. That gives shoppers a choice between an efficiency-focused configuration and a more powerful setup without changing to a different model.

Interior Specs and Features

The Kona’s cabin is designed to make a small exterior feel genuinely useful. Its upright crossover layout provides room for five, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, and a dual-level cargo floor. The result is a cabin that can handle changing routines, from carrying passengers during the week to making room for luggage, sports equipment, pet supplies, or home-improvement purchases.

Interior Dimensions

  • Passenger volume: 101.2 cubic feet; 99.0 cubic feet with the available sunroof
  • Cargo capacity: 25.5 cubic feet behind the rear seats; 63.7 cubic feet with the rear seats folded
  • Front/rear headroom: 39.9/38.3 inches; 38.3 inches in front with the sunroof
  • Front/rear legroom: 41.7/38.2 inches
  • Front/rear shoulder room: 56.8/55.2 inches
  • Front/rear hip room: 54.3/52.4 inches

Those measurements give the Kona useful rear-seat space for a small SUV, while the split-folding seat and adjustable cargo floor make it easier to switch between people and cargo. It is a practical fit for households that need more flexibility than a sedan or hatchback but do not need three rows.

Interior Highlights

  • Cloth seating is standard on SE and SEL Sport; H-Tex® trimmed seats are included on SEL Premium and Limited.
  • Heated front seats are standard on SEL Sport, SEL Premium, and Limited; Limited adds ventilated front seats.
  • A six-way adjustable driver’s seat is standard on SE and SEL Sport; SEL Premium and Limited add an eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support.
  • Dual automatic temperature control and second-row air vents are included on SEL Sport, SEL Premium, and Limited.
  • Four cargo tie-down anchors support more organized loading.
  • Every trim includes rear LATCH lower anchors and upper tether anchors.

The seating and storage choices support a broad range of daily use without making the cabin feel overcomplicated. Higher trims add comfort and convenience features, while the lower trims still provide the basic space and connectivity many shoppers need.

Exterior Design and Everyday Utility

The 2027 Kona uses a distinctive, athletic shape rather than blending into the small-SUV crowd. Hyundai’s customer-facing positioning emphasizes an adventurously small SUV, and the vehicle’s short turning diameter and available AWD give that idea practical context for city streets, changing weather, and unpaved routes. SEL Sport adds black-finished 18-inch alloy wheels and gloss-black exterior accents, while SEL Premium and Limited use 19-inch alloy wheels.

Exterior Dimensions

  • Wheelbase: 104.7 inches
  • Overall length: 171.3 inches
  • Overall width: 71.9 inches
  • Turning diameter: 34.8 feet
  • Minimum ground clearance: up to 8.3 inches, depending on configuration

Exterior Highlights

  • LED projector headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, and automatic headlights are standard.
  • High Beam Assist is standard across the lineup.
  • SEL Sport features gloss-black mirror covers and a gloss-black spoiler.
  • Limited includes a hands-free smart liftgate with auto open, a power tilt-and-slide sunroof, and roof rails.
  • HTRAC AWD models add Snow to the available drive-mode selection; front-wheel-drive models use Normal and Sport modes.
  • Exterior mirrors are heated on SEL Sport, SEL Premium, and Limited; SEL Premium and Limited add LED turn-signal indicators.

The available hands-free liftgate can simplify loading when your hands are full, while the standard lighting and compact dimensions support everyday visibility and maneuverability.

Exterior Paint Options

  • Abyss Black
  • Cyber Gray
  • Ecotronic Gray
  • Ultimate Red
  • Mirage Green
  • Atlas White
  • Soultronic Orange
  • Denim Blue
  • Neoteric Yellow

Confirm current color and equipment combinations with Gettel Hyundai of Lakewood, since availability can vary by trim.

Power and Performance

The Kona offers an efficiency-focused 2.0-liter engine or a more responsive turbocharged option. Both use regular unleaded fuel and can be paired with available HTRAC AWD.

Engines and Powertrains

  • SE and SEL Sport: 2.0-liter MPI Atkinson 4-cylinder, 147 horsepower at 6,200 rpm, and 132 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm
  • SEL Premium and Limited: 1.6-liter turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder, 190 horsepower at 6,000 rpm, and 195 lb-ft of torque from 1,700 to 4,500 rpm
  • Recommended fuel: Regular unleaded

The base engine suits routine commuting and errands, while the turbocharged option offers a more confident power reserve when accelerating onto faster roads or carrying a full cabin.

Transmission and Drivetrain

  • Intelligent Variable Transmission and shift-by-cable SHIFTRONIC® manual shift mode on 2.0-liter models
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and shift-by-wire controls on 1.6-liter turbo models
  • Front-wheel drive is standard on every trim
  • Drive Mode Select is standard; AWD models add Snow mode

AWD is an available traction choice rather than a standard feature. It can give Lakewood Ranch drivers added confidence on wet roads and occasional unpaved surfaces, but the Kona’s strengths are everyday versatility and maneuverability rather than heavy-duty off-road work.

Driving Experience and EPA-Estimated Efficiency

  • SE and SEL Sport FWD: 28 city/35 highway/31 combined mpg
  • SE and SEL Sport AWD: 26 city/29 highway/27 combined mpg
  • SEL Premium and Limited FWD: 26 city/32 highway/28 combined mpg
  • SEL Premium and Limited AWD: 24 city/29 highway/26 combined mpg

Fuel economy varies by powertrain and drivetrain, so shoppers should compare the configuration that matches their priorities rather than treating the highest EPA estimate as universal.

Key Technology Features

Technology is one of the Kona’s strongest through-lines. Even the entry trim includes a large touchscreen and wireless smartphone integration, while upper trims build toward a more premium digital experience.

Displays and Infotainment

  • 12.3-inch touchscreen standard on all four trims
  • SE, SEL Sport, and SEL Premium use a 4.2-inch Color Multi-Information Display; Limited adds a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ standard
  • Bluelink® connected services and over-the-air software updates standard
  • Limited includes an eight-speaker Bose® premium audio system

The large touchscreen makes navigation, media, and vehicle information easier to access at a glance.

Connectivity and Convenience

  • Bluetooth® hands-free phone and wireless audio streaming are standard.
  • Dual front and dual rear USB outlets are standard.
  • Wireless phone charging is standard on SEL Sport, SEL Premium, and Limited.
  • Proximity-key entry with push-button start and remote start is standard.
  • Limited adds a surround-view monitor and ambient interior lighting.

These features help the Kona stay connected during commutes and road trips without requiring every shopper to move to the top trim.

Safety Review

The 2027 Kona includes Hyundai SmartSense driver-assistance technology across the lineup. These systems are designed to support an attentive driver by helping detect potential conflicts, lane drift, nearby vehicles, and parking obstacles; they do not replace active supervision or responsible driving.

Driver-Assistance Technology

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian, cyclist, junction-turning, and direct-oncoming detection standard
  • Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist standard
  • Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, and Driver Attention Warning standard
  • Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go is listed for SE, SEL Sport, and SEL Premium
  • Safe Exit Warning, Rear Occupant Alert, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, and High Beam Assist standard

These systems address common situations such as lane changes, reversing, following traffic, and monitoring the vehicle’s surroundings.

Parking, Visibility, and Vehicle Safety

  • Rearview monitor with parking guidance standard
  • Limited adds a surround-view monitor, forward/side/reverse parking distance warning, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist-Reverse, and Remote Smart Parking Assist
  • All trims include four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, electronic stability control with traction-control support, vehicle stability management, and a tire-pressure monitoring system
  • Standard restraint equipment includes dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags with rollover sensors, and rear child-safety locks

Find the 2027 Hyundai Kona at Gettel Hyundai of Lakewood

The 2027 Hyundai Kona brings together a manageable size, useful rear-seat and cargo space, wireless connectivity, available AWD, and two gasoline powertrains. It can make sense for Lakewood Ranch shoppers who want the flexibility of an SUV without the bulk of a larger model, including small households and families who need a vehicle for commuting, errands, and weekend plans.

Explore Hyundai SUVs at Gettel Hyundai of Lakewood to compare the Kona’s four trims, review current vehicle availability, and decide whether the efficient 2.0-liter model or turbocharged configuration fits your driving needs. Contact the dealership or schedule a test drive to experience the 2027 Hyundai Kona for yourself.

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Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.

* All fuel economy mpg listings in the content above are EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary.

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