​Engine Options & Driving Dynamics In The 2026 Kona
There’s the sensible and reliable one, and there’s the rash and beefier one. On the outside, you wouldn’t think that the Kona comes in two clashing personalities. This is good news for you, because that just means there are more options to go around! This guide delves into the 2026 Hyundai Kona’s two distinct engine options and what they feel like on the open road.
Test drive each iteration of the new Hyundai Kona at Hyundai of Bedford, where we proudly carry new Hyundai vehicles near you!
Two For the Road: Standard or Turbocharged Power
Your standard engine type is the perfect commuter, there’s no doubt about that. The 2026 Hyundai Kona in Bedford is like your personal errand boy, taking you everywhere you need to go on a reliable 2.0L engine with 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque.
For those who really love to floor it, the available 1.6L turbocharged engine in the 2026 Kona delivers 190 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque.
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Standard 1.6L engine |
Available 1.6L turbocharged engine |
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147 HP 132 lb-ft of torque |
190 HP 195 lb-ft of torque |
Now that you’ve read the prologue, it’s time to get into the main story.
Spice It Up With HTRAC All-Wheel Drive
The roads can get a little out of whack in Cleveland. You might hydroplane on a rainy day, or end up wheel-deep in snow on another day. Hyundai has placed the answer right in front of you.
HTRAC all-wheel drive is practically a necessity in Ohio. Equipping this system to your new 2026 Hyundai Kona is a recipe for successful drives in any condition and any season, actively adapting your grip to the road by automatically distributing power to the coordinating wheels.
Enjoy a Dynamic Drive With MacPherson
Every time you’re driving the 2026 Kona in Bedford, remember that a MacPherson strut suspension is always with you. It’s easy to forget and live in the moment when you enjoy a relaxing drive for so long, just know that it’s by design.
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Your standard Kona comes with a rear torsion beam suspension, but opting for an AWD Kona model swaps that for an independent multi-link rear suspension platform. |
A Fine-Tuned Drive at Your Command
Some things are just set up for you. Others are left to you for full control. Upgrading to a more powerful Kona model in Bedford gives you the tools to adapt your drive how you see fit.
The 2026 Hyundai Kona gets quality-of-drive upgrades for models sporting the sportier engine. The standard IVT is exchanged for an 8-speed automatic transmission system that you can define at will with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Also on the steering wheel is a shift-by-wire gear selector with push-button controls.
Is it a compact SUV, or a sports car? We’ll let you decide.
Learn more > What Interior & Tech Updates Were Made For The 2026 Hyundai Kona?
Test Drive the 2026 Hyundai Kona In Every Configuration at Hyundai of Bedford!
Not sure what engine to pick? Try them both! Visit Hyundai of Bedford to test drive the new 2026 Hyundai Kona on the Bedford Auto Mile, or call (440) 745-7469 for more details on 2026 Hyundai vehicles in Bedford.
