2027 Hyundai Kona at Webb Hyundai Highland | Trims, Specs and MPG
2027 Hyundai Kona at Webb Hyundai Highland: Trims, Specs, MPG and Availability in Highland, Indiana
Webb Hyundai Highland | (219) 923-2277 | 9236 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, IN 46322
Quick answer: The 2027 Hyundai Kona is a subcompact SUV sold in four trims — SE, SEL Sport, SEL Premium and Limited — from a starting MSRP of $25,500, with a 147-horsepower 2.0L or an available 190-horsepower 1.6L turbo and up to 35 MPG highway. Webb Hyundai Highland has one 2027 Kona in stock, an SEL Sport front-wheel drive at $29,325.
On this page
- What is the 2027 Hyundai Kona?
- Which 2027 Kona trims are offered, and what do they cost?
- What engines does the 2027 Kona use, and what is the fuel economy?
- What technology is inside the 2027 Kona?
- How does the 2027 Kona rate for safety?
- How does the 2027 Kona compare with the 2026 Kia Seltos?
- Is HTRAC All Wheel Drive worth it for a Lake County winter?
- What 2027 Kona inventory is at Webb Hyundai Highland right now?
- How do I test drive a 2027 Kona in Highland, Indiana?
- Key takeaways
- Frequently asked questions
What is the 2027 Hyundai Kona?
The 2027 Hyundai Kona is Hyundai’s subcompact SUV, built around a hatchback shape that parks easily and still swallows a weekend’s worth of gear. It carries four trims, a starting MSRP of $25,500, and a choice of two four-cylinder engines. Front-wheel drive is standard and HTRAC All Wheel Drive is available.
One point worth stating plainly before anything else: hyundaiusa.com still shows the 2026 Kona as the current model year, so the 2027 Kona is a same-generation carryover rather than a redesign. Everything listed on this page is a current-generation figure, which is the accurate baseline for a shopper cross-shopping right now. If a spec sheet somewhere promises a 2027-specific change, treat it with suspicion until it appears on a window sticker.
Why this size sells well in Lake County Indiana is not complicated. A Kona fits the retail parking along Indianapolis Blvd, handles the stop-and-go between Highland and Hammond, and returns up to 35 MPG on the highway in front-wheel-drive form for anyone whose commute puts them on the Borman Expressway (I-80/94) five mornings a week.
Which 2027 Kona trims are offered, and what do they cost?
Four trims: SE, SEL Sport, SEL Premium and Limited. The SE opens the lineup at a $25,500 starting MSRP. The Limited sits at the top and carries the 1.6L turbocharged GDI engine rated at 190 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque.
| Trim | Engine | Position in the lineup | Verified pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE | 2.0L MPI four-cylinder | Entry trim in the lineup | $25,500 starting MSRP |
| SEL Sport | 2.0L MPI four-cylinder | Second step up | Call for current MSRP; the one in stock at Webb Hyundai Highland is $29,325 |
| SEL Premium | See window sticker for the engine on a given VIN | Third step up | Call for current MSRP |
| Limited | 1.6L turbocharged GDI four-cylinder | Top of the lineup | Call for current MSRP |
Webb Hyundai Highland does not publish a per-trim MSRP table on this page, and that is deliberate. Trim pricing moves, packages come and go, and a number typed into a blog post in August is not a number anyone should sign for in October. The two figures that are verified as of August 10, 2026 are the $25,500 starting MSRP for the lineup and the $29,325 asking price on the SEL Sport front-wheel drive currently sitting on the lot. For anything else, call (219) 923-2277 and ask for the window sticker on the specific VIN.
What engines does the 2027 Kona use, and what is the fuel economy?
Two four-cylinder engines. The standard 2.0L MPI makes 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. The available 1.6L turbocharged GDI makes 190 horsepower and 195 lb-ft, which is 43 more horsepower and 63 more lb-ft than the base engine.
Fuel economy depends on drivetrain more than anything else. Front-wheel-drive Konas are rated up to 35 MPG highway. All-wheel-drive configurations come in at 27 city / 29 highway / 28 combined, 26 / 29 / 27, or 25 / 28 / 26, depending on how the vehicle is equipped. In other words, choosing HTRAC costs roughly six to seven highway MPG against the best front-drive figure, and that is the honest trade for winter traction.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Trims | SE, SEL Sport, SEL Premium, Limited |
| Starting MSRP | $25,500 |
| Standard engine | 2.0L MPI four-cylinder |
| Standard output | 147 horsepower, 132 lb-ft of torque |
| Available engine | 1.6L turbocharged GDI four-cylinder |
| Available output | 190 horsepower, 195 lb-ft of torque |
| Fuel economy, front-wheel drive | Up to 35 MPG highway |
| Fuel economy, all-wheel drive | 27 city / 29 highway / 28 combined; 26 / 29 / 27; or 25 / 28 / 26, depending on configuration |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive standard, HTRAC All Wheel Drive available |
| Displays | Dual 12.3-inch screens (12.3-inch touchscreen plus 12.3-inch instrument cluster) |
| Wheels | 18-inch alloy wheels available |
| Parking technology | Remote Smart Parking Assist available |
| Phone mirroring | Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto standard |
| Safety rating | 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ |
| Brand recognition | Hyundai named America’s Best SUV Brand by U.S. News & World Report, second year running |
What technology is inside the 2027 Kona?
The headline is the pair of 12.3-inch displays: a 12.3-inch touchscreen next to a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, so the driver reads speed, trip data and turn-by-turn prompts on a screen rather than a set of analog dials. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are standard, meaning the phone stays in a pocket or a cupholder instead of tethered to a cable.
Two more items are worth asking about on a specific unit: 18-inch alloy wheels and Remote Smart Parking Assist, both available. Remote Smart Parking Assist is the feature that eases the vehicle into or out of a tight space while the driver stands outside it, which is genuinely useful in the older, narrower garages around Hammond and Whiting and in packed lots off Indianapolis Blvd on a Saturday.
How does the 2027 Kona rate for safety?
The Kona is a 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+, the higher of the two award levels the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety hands out. That award is not given for one good crash test; it requires strong results across the Institute’s crashworthiness evaluations plus its front crash prevention and headlight criteria.
Hyundai as a brand also carries a separate credential: America’s Best SUV Brand from U.S. News & World Report, second year running. Driver assistance content varies by trim and package, so rather than list features that may not be on the unit a shopper is looking at, Webb Hyundai Highland will read the sticker over the phone at (219) 923-2277 and confirm exactly what a given VIN has.
How does the 2027 Kona compare with the 2026 Kia Seltos?
The Seltos is the closest cross-shop, and it starts cheaper: $23,790 for a front-wheel-drive LX and $24,990 for an all-wheel-drive LX, against $25,500 to start for the Kona. Power is close to a wash at the bottom, 147 horsepower for the Kona against 146 for the Seltos, and identical at the top at 190 horsepower each.
| Measure | 2027 Hyundai Kona | 2026 Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $25,500 | $23,790 front-wheel-drive LX; $24,990 all-wheel-drive LX |
| Base engine output | 147 horsepower, 132 lb-ft | 146 horsepower |
| Uplevel engine output | 190 horsepower, 195 lb-ft from the 1.6L turbocharged GDI | 190 horsepower in the SX |
| Front-drive fuel economy | Up to 35 MPG highway | 28 city / 34 highway |
| All-wheel-drive fuel economy | 27 / 29 / 28, 26 / 29 / 27 or 25 / 28 / 26 by configuration | Up to 27 city / 31 highway on LX, S and EX; about 24 city / 27 highway on SX AWD |
| All-wheel-drive system | HTRAC All Wheel Drive, available | Torque-vectoring all-wheel drive, available |
| Standard drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Cargo volume published here | Confirm on the window sticker or by calling (219) 923-2277 | 26.6 cubic feet behind the rear seats, up to 62.8 cubic feet with them folded |
| Safety recognition cited here | 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ | Confirm current Kia ratings with an IIHS listing |
Where they separate is the fine print. The Kona’s best front-drive highway figure is 35 MPG against 34 for the Seltos, a one-MPG edge. Going the other way, Seltos all-wheel-drive LX, S and EX models reach up to 31 MPG highway while the Kona’s best all-wheel-drive highway number is 29. Kia publishes 26.6 cubic feet of cargo behind the Seltos rear seats and 62.8 cubic feet with them folded; for the Kona’s exact cargo numbers, check the window sticker or call the store rather than trusting a figure repeated online.
Is HTRAC All Wheel Drive worth it for a Lake County winter?
For many Northwest Indiana drivers, yes, with one caveat. HTRAC All Wheel Drive sends power to all four wheels when traction drops, which matters on a lake-effect morning when the Borman Expressway (I-80/94) is packed snow and the ramps at Kennedy Avenue have not been cleared yet. The caveat is fuel economy: the best all-wheel-drive rating is 28 MPG combined, against up to 35 MPG highway front-drive.
The second caveat is tires. All-wheel drive helps a vehicle start moving; it does nothing extra for stopping. A front-wheel-drive Kona on four winter tires will out-brake an all-wheel-drive Kona on worn all-seasons every time. Drivers running short local trips between Highland, Griffith and Munster often do better spending the money on tires; drivers making longer runs toward Schererville or Calumet City in bad weather usually want the HTRAC.
What 2027 Kona inventory is at Webb Hyundai Highland right now?
Straight answer: as of August 10, 2026, Webb Hyundai Highland has exactly one 2027 Kona in stock. It is an SEL Sport with front-wheel drive, priced at $29,325. That is one unit, not a lot full, and pretending otherwise would waste a shopper’s drive to 9236 Indianapolis Blvd.
That is not the end of the search. Webb Hyundai Highland can locate additional 2027 Kona trims through its sister store, Webb Hyundai Merrillville, and through dealer trade with other Hyundai stores. A shopper who wants a Limited with the 1.6L turbo, or an HTRAC All Wheel Drive car before the first serious snow, should call (219) 923-2277 and have the team check current availability instead of refreshing the inventory page.
How do I test drive a 2027 Kona in Highland, Indiana?
Six steps, start to finish. Most shoppers can complete the first four from a phone in under fifteen minutes.
- Check what is on the ground. Open the 2027 Kona inventory page to see live stock at Webb Hyundai Highland.
- Call the store at (219) 923-2277. Ask whether the SEL Sport front-wheel drive at $29,325 is still available and whether any other 2027 Kona has arrived since.
- Name the trim and drivetrain you want. Say SE, SEL Sport, SEL Premium or Limited, and say front-wheel drive or HTRAC All Wheel Drive, so the search starts from the right place.
- Ask about a dealer trade or the sister store. If the trim you want is not in Highland, Webb Hyundai Highland can look at Webb Hyundai Merrillville and at dealer trade.
- Apply for financing before you arrive. Use the Webb Hyundai Highland financing application so the numbers are ready when you walk in.
- Drive it the way you actually drive. Take it down Indianapolis Blvd through the lights, then up a Borman Expressway (I-80/94) ramp, and check the 12.3-inch cluster and wireless CarPlay before you get back to the lot.
Webb Hyundai Highland was named a winner in the NWI Best of the Region 2026 awards, the third consecutive year the dealership has earned that recognition from readers across Northwest Indiana.
Key takeaways
- Four trims: SE, SEL Sport, SEL Premium and Limited, from a $25,500 starting MSRP.
- The standard 2.0L makes 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft; the available 1.6L turbo adds 43 horsepower and 63 lb-ft for 190 and 195.
- Up to 35 MPG highway with front-wheel drive; all-wheel-drive ratings run 27 / 29 / 28, 26 / 29 / 27 or 25 / 28 / 26 by configuration.
- Dual 12.3-inch displays, standard wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, plus available 18-inch alloys and Remote Smart Parking Assist.
- 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+, from a brand named America’s Best SUV Brand by U.S. News & World Report two years running.
- The 2026 Kia Seltos starts lower at $23,790 and beats the Kona on all-wheel-drive highway MPG, 31 against 29; the Kona edges it front-drive, 35 against 34.
- Webb Hyundai Highland has one 2027 Kona in stock, an SEL Sport front-wheel drive at $29,325, and can source other trims through Webb Hyundai Merrillville or dealer trade.
Frequently asked questions about the 2027 Hyundai Kona
Does Webb Hyundai Highland have more than one 2027 Kona?
Not as of August 10, 2026. There is exactly one 2027 Kona on the ground in Highland, an SEL Sport with front-wheel drive at $29,325. Additional trims can be sourced through the sister store, Webb Hyundai Merrillville, or through dealer trade. Call (219) 923-2277 to check what is available today.
Is the 2027 Kona a redesign over the 2026?
No. Hyundai still lists the 2026 Kona as the current model year on hyundaiusa.com, so the 2027 is a same-generation carryover. The specifications on this page are current-generation figures rather than 2027-specific changes.
How much highway fuel economy does HTRAC All Wheel Drive cost?
Front-wheel-drive Konas are rated up to 35 MPG highway. All-wheel-drive configurations are rated 29, 29 or 28 MPG highway depending on equipment, so the practical cost is roughly six to seven highway MPG.
Which 2027 Kona trim has the turbocharged engine?
The Limited carries the 1.6L turbocharged GDI four-cylinder rated at 190 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. The standard engine elsewhere in the lineup is the 2.0L MPI at 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft. Confirm the engine on a specific VIN by calling (219) 923-2277.
Is the Kona big enough for a family running between Highland and Schererville?
It is a subcompact SUV with a hatch and folding rear seats, so it handles school runs, groceries and a stroller comfortably. Families who regularly haul four adults plus luggage should drive it back to back with a larger Hyundai SUV at Webb Hyundai Highland before deciding.
Can I apply for financing before I come in?
Yes. Use the Webb Hyundai Highland financing application at https://www.webbhyundai.com/finance/apply-for-financing/ and the store will have your numbers ready when you arrive at 9236 Indianapolis Blvd.