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Hyundai Kona Highlander 2017 review: snapshot
The Highlander sits atop the Kona pile.
What we like
- Strong standard equipment means you can ignore options list
- A small SUV that's genuinely fun to drive
- Relatively spacious backseat
What we don't
- Cabin materials don't belong in a car at this price point
- Engines can be noisy when pushed
- No vents or power for backseat riders
What we like
- Strong standard equipment means you can ignore options list
- A small SUV that's genuinely fun to drive
- Relatively spacious backseat
What we don't
- Cabin materials don't belong in a car at this price point
- Engines can be noisy when pushed
- No vents or power for backseat riders
The Highlander sits atop the Kona pile, above the mid-spec Elite and entry-level Active and Active with Safety Pack.
The Highlander ($33,000 - $36,000) gets the biggest 18-inch alloy wheels, a head-up display, heated and cooled front seats, LED headlights with high-beam assist, a heated steering wheel and a wireless charging pad for your (compatible) phone.
Hyundai's SmartSense safety package arrives as standard, too, adding blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assist, AEB with pedestrian detection, forward-collision warning and a driver-fatigue warning.
Explore the 2017 Hyundai Kona range
Like every Kona, the Highlander is available with two engine choices. The cheaper option is a 2.0-litre petrol unit good for 110kW at 6200rpm and 180Nm at 4500rpm. It will pair with a conventional six-speed torque converter automatic, sending its power to the front wheels.
Alternatively, you can spring for a turbocharged 1.6-litre engine producing 130kW at 5500rpm and 265Nm at 1,500rpm. It pairs with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and sends the power to all four wheels.
Pricing guides
$19,990
Based on 136 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
Lowest Price
$15,990
Highest Price
$27,888
Range and Specs
| Vehicle | Specs | Price* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Safety | 2.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO | $20,460 – 25,850 | 2017 Hyundai Kona 2017 Active Safety Pricing and Specs |
| Active | 2.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO | $19,910 – 25,190 | 2017 Hyundai Kona 2017 Active Pricing and Specs |
| Launch Edition (awd) | 1.6L, ULP, 7 SP AUTO | $20,790 – 26,290 | 2017 Hyundai Kona 2017 Launch Edition (awd) Pricing and Specs |
| Active Safety (awd) | 1.6L, ULP, 7 SP AUTO | $19,690 – 24,970 | 2017 Hyundai Kona 2017 Active Safety (awd) Pricing and Specs |
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Pricing Guide
$15,990
Lowest price, based on 132 car listings in the last 6 months
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