Hyundai Kona Transmission Specifications
The 2027 Hyundai Kona uses Automatic (AV-S1), Automatic (S8), Automatic (A1) and other transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2027):
The Hyundai Kona comes with Automatic (AV-S1), Automatic (S8) depending on engine and trim.
Hyundai Kona Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2027 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 116 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 103 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 118 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 118 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 116 |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2023 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 120 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | All-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2022 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 120 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | All-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 120 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 120 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 120 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Hyundai Kona Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Hyundai Kona have?
The Hyundai Kona is offered with Automatic (AV-S1), Automatic (S8), Automatic (A1), Automatic (AM-S7), Automatic (AM-S8), Automatic (AM7), Automatic (S6) (2027 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Hyundai Kona come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Hyundai Kona in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.