# Hyundai Kona Essential prices

> The median asking price of a Hyundai Kona Essential is $18,795, across 382 for sale with a median model year of 2022. The 2022, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $18,496.

Trim page · 2018–2027 · data as of Nov 15, 2026 · [ottoquest.com/ca](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/hyundai-kona-essential)

- For sale: 382 cars, model years 2018–2027
- Median asking price: CA$18,795 (382 for sale, median model year 2022)
- Most are priced between CA$11,488 and CA$30,949, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2022, the model year with the most for sale: median CA$18,496 (66 for sale)

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale in Canada now.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2027 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 | 17 | CA$29,182 | 0 | — | — |
| 2025 | 33 | CA$26,000 | 0 | — | — |
| 2024 | 62 | CA$24,462 | 0 | — | — |
| 2023 | 48 | CA$21,247 | 0 | — | — |
| 2022 | 66 | CA$18,496 | 0 | — | — |
| 2021 | 45 | CA$16,744 | 0 | — | — |
| 2020 | 54 | CA$16,499 | 0 | — | — |
| 2019 | 39 | CA$13,995 | 0 | — | — |
| 2018 | 17 | CA$12,995 | 0 | — | — |

## Editions and packages

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| [ESSENTIAL 2.0L](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/hyundai-kona-essential-2-0l.md) | 2021–2022 | 2 | CA$13,708 |
| [ESSENTIAL CARPLAY SIEGES CHAUFFANTS](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/hyundai-kona-essential-carplay-sieges-chauffants.md) | 2021–2024 | 2 | CA$18,990 |
| [Essential Apple CarPlay Camera Bluetooth](https://ottoquest.com/ca/variants/hyundai-kona-essential-apple-carplay-camera-bluetooth.md) | 2019 | 2 | CA$14,895 |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 100%
- Body: SUV 100%
- Drive: AWD 70%, FWD 30%

## Specs and fuel economy

US EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2027 | 26–31 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 26–31 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 26–31 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 26–31 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 29–32 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 29–32 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 27–30 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 27–30 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 27–30 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 27–30 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |

## Safety recalls

In the US, NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the Hyundai Kona Essential. By model year: 2026 (3), 2025 (1), 2024 (4), 2023 (1), 2021 (1), 2020 (2), 2019 (1). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## Hyundai Kona Essential prices: common questions

### How much does a Hyundai Kona Essential cost?

The median asking price of a Hyundai Kona Essential is $18,795, across 382 cars for sale in Canada Most are priced between $11,488 and $30,949, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2022, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $18,496.

### Which Hyundai Kona Essential model year is the cheapest?

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2018 Hyundai Kona Essential asks the least: a median of $12,995 across 17 cars, with a typical 115,001 km. The 2026 asks $29,182.

### Which Hyundai Kona Essential model year has the most cars for sale?

The 2022: 66 of the 382 for sale, at a median asking price of $18,496.

## More

- Value a Hyundai Kona Essential: https://ottoquest.com/ca/value?model=hyundai-kona&variant=hyundai-kona-essential
- Hyundai Kona Essential for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/ca/listings?variant=hyundai-kona-essential
- Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/ca/deal-check.md?vin=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/ca/deal-check)
- Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/ca/value
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