Used 2024 Hyundai Kona for SaleNationwide

How much does the 2024 Hyundai Kona cost?

Prices have softened 6.27% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 3,974 listings available, which suggests you should have a healthy range of choices.

Is the 2024 Hyundai Kona a good car?

Yes — the 2024 Hyundai Kona earns a 5/5 user rating and an 8.3/10 expert rating.

The model scores 9/10 across Cost effectiveness, Technology, and Safety.

The 2024 Kona is all-new for 2024, with a fresh look, new tech, and a new price tag that still keeps it positioned as a subcompact SUV. It stands out most when you want a small SUV that feels modern and well equipped rather than especially sporty.

The trade-offs are clear: performance is fairly pedestrian, and there is not enough covered storage in the cabin.

With 37.7% of listings marked as good or great deals, the market gives you some room to shop carefully.

Is the 2024 Hyundai Kona reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The 2024 Kona’s appeal comes from its broad equipment mix and its updated second-generation design, which gives you a fresh platform with new tech and standard safety features. Hyundai also leans on its high-quality safety packaging and connected-services approach, which adds to the sense that the vehicle is built to be easy to live with.

Its performance content points to a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder in the SE and SEL, plus a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder in the N-Line and Limited, so you can choose the setup that best fits your needs. The cost-effectiveness content also notes Hyundai’s warranty and included connected services, which can help reduce ownership friction.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that the newest model-year changes may still be sorting out real-world wear patterns, so a careful history check matters.

What should I look for when buying a used 2024 Hyundai Kona?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 88% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the report carefully, because even a strong accident-free share does not guarantee the specific car you’re considering has a clean past. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, and pay close attention to interior storage usability, feature content, and how the vehicle’s tech and safety equipment actually work in person.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base SE gets the essentials, while higher trims add more substantial black body cladding, larger wheels, and more upscale cabin and tech touches. The N-Line and Limited sit above the lower trims and bring more equipment, while the Limited adds the most convenience and safety hardware.
• Powertrain: The SE and SEL use a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a CVT, while the N-Line and Limited use a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder with an eight-speed automatic. The turbo setup is the stronger choice if you want more punch.
• Safety package: Hyundai’s Highway Driving Assist suite is part of the Kona’s safety story, and standard equipment includes Safe Exit Warning, blind-spot collision avoidance, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance, and high-beam assist. Adaptive cruise control is standard on N-Line and Limited, and the Limited adds Surround View Monitor and blind-spot view monitor.
• Infotainment: A 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen is standard, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on the lower trims, and OTA update capability is standard across the lineup. Higher trims also get wireless device charging and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Fuel efficiency: AWD reduces EPA fuel economy estimates from 26 city, 32 highway, and 28 mpg combined to 24 city, 29 highway, and 26 mpg combined.

Which 2024 Hyundai Kona trim should I buy?

The 2024 Hyundai Kona is offered in 4 trim levels: SE, SEL, N-Line, and Limited.

Here's the short version:

• SE: This is the entry point, and it gives you the new-generation Kona’s core design, standard LED lighting, and the 12.3-inch infotainment screen without pushing the price too high.
• SEL: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds more everyday comfort and convenience while staying below the upper trims’ pricing.
• N-Line: Choose this if you want the stronger turbocharged engine and more equipment, including paddle shifters and standard adaptive cruise control.
• Limited: This is the most fully equipped version, adding the most advanced safety and visibility features, including Surround View Monitor and blind-spot view monitor.

The safety package is especially strong across the lineup, but the Limited trim gets the most complete feature set.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2024 Hyundai Kona?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop with some leverage if you’re patient.

• Deal availability: 37.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 3,974 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.27% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 88.0% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $20,970, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2024 Hyundai Kona's resale value?

The current average of $21,551 sits slightly below last year's $22,993.

That price movement suggests the Kona has already moved through some early depreciation, which can help future sellers if they buy at the right price. Because the current average is still close to the year-round low, there may be room for value-conscious buyers to enter without overpaying.

If demand stays healthy for well-equipped small SUVs, the Kona’s strong feature content should help support used-market interest. A buyer who gets in near the lower end of the range may have a better chance of limiting depreciation exposure later.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2024 Hyundai Kona safe?

The 2024 Hyundai Kona earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

Hyundai’s Highway Driving Assist suite is a standout here, and the Kona also comes with standard Safe Exit Warning, blind-spot collision avoidance, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance, and high-beam assist. Adaptive cruise control is standard on N-Line and Limited trims, while the Limited adds Surround View Monitor and blind-spot view monitor.

That means you get a strong base of driver-assistance tech, but the most advanced visibility features are reserved for the Limited. For used shoppers, that trim split is worth checking carefully so you know exactly which safety tools are included.

Should I buy a 2024 Hyundai Kona or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2024 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2024 if:

• 37.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 88% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.27% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2024 is all-new, with a fresh look, new tech, and standard advanced safety features.

Consider the 2025 if:

• At $21,245, the 2025 costs less than the current year's $21,551 average.
• It stays mostly unchanged, with only a couple of new trim levels.

The bottom line: If you want the newest redesign and a broad feature set, the 2024 is the better all-around pick. If your priority is spending a bit less and you’re comfortable with a mostly unchanged follow-up model, the 2025 is the price-sensitive alternative.

How does the 2024 Hyundai Kona compare to the 2024 Kia Seltos?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2024 Hyundai Kona:

• Pros: Multiple powertrain options, Impressive technology, Standard advanced safety features.
• Cons: Fairly pedestrian performance, Not enough covered storage in the cabin.

2024 Kia Seltos:

• Pros: Lots of helpful standard safety features, Functional cabin with intuitive technology, AWD standard on base trim level.
• Cons: Base engine feels underpowered, Optional turbo engine suffers from low-speed turbo-lag.

Our experts score the 2024 Hyundai Kona 8.3/10 and the 2024 Kia Seltos 7.5/10. The Kona has the edge if you want more powertrain variety, stronger tech, and standard safety equipment. The Seltos counters with standard AWD on the base trim and a functional cabin, but its base engine and optional turbo both come with performance compromises.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.