A Small SUV That Earns Its Keep Every Single Day

A used Hyundai Kona lands in a spot most small SUVs miss. It parks like a compact car, swallows more gear than you would guess, and carries safety technology that cost a fortune only a few years back. At Gates Hyundai, used Hyundai Konas for sale move through our lot near Lexington, KY, faster than almost anything else in the segment. 

• Buying pre-owned lets the first owner absorb the steepest part of the depreciation curve.
• Two engine setups and available all-wheel drive let you match the Kona to how you actually drive.
• Certified Used Hyundai coverage brings factory-backed warranty protection to a used vehicle.

Our store has been part of the Gates Auto Family since 2006, and the family has been selling cars in Kentucky since 1915. That history shapes how we handle pre-owned vehicles. We tell you what a car has been through, we price it where it belongs, and we give you room to think it over.

What a Used Hyundai Kona for Sale Offers Drivers near Lexington, KY

The math here is hard to argue with. A Kona that is a few years old has already shed the biggest chunk of its value, which means your budget reaches further up the trim ladder than it would on a new one. That can be the difference between cloth and leatherette seats, between a small gauge display and a full digital cluster, or between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

Size is the other draw. The Kona rides on a 104.7-inch wheelbase and measures 171.3 inches nose-to-tail, so tight parking decks are no longer a source of dread. Fold the rear seats down, and you get 63.7 cubic feet of cargo room, enough for a dorm move or a weekend of yard sale finds. Browse our pre-owned selection online to see what is here now.

Two Engine Setups, Two Different Personalities

Hyundai builds the Kona around two four-cylinder engines, and they feel genuinely different from behind the wheel. The naturally aspirated 2.0-liter is the fuel sipper, matched to an Intelligent Variable Transmission that keeps the revs low and stretches a tank. The turbocharged 1.6-liter gives up a few miles per gallon in exchange for real shove off the line, with an 8-speed automatic and paddle shifters that make merging onto I-75 feel effortless.

Both engines come with front-wheel drive standard, and HTRAC all-wheel drive is available either way, so a frosty January morning does not have to be a gamble. Here is how the two stack up side by side.

Specification	2.0L Four-Cylinder	1.6L Turbocharged Four-Cylinder
Horsepower	147 hp @ 6,200 rpm	190 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque	132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm	195 lb-ft @ 1,700 to 4,500 rpm
Transmission	Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)	8-speed automatic with paddle shifters
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive standard, HTRAC AWD available	Front-wheel drive standard, HTRAC AWD available
EPA-estimated MPG, FWD	28-29 city / 34-35 highway / 31 combined	26 city / 31 highway / 28 combined
EPA-estimated MPG, AWD	26-27 city / 29 highway / 27-28 combined	25 city / 28 highway / 26 combined
Fuel tank capacity	12.4 gallons	13.2 gallons
Seating capacity	5 passengers	5 passengers
Cargo volume	25.5 cu ft behind the rear seats, 63.7 cu ft folded	25.5 cu ft behind the rear seats, 63.7 cu ft folded
Wheelbase and length	104.7 in wheelbase, 171.3 in long	104.7 in wheelbase, 171.3 in long
Turning diameter	34.8 ft curb to curb	34.8 ft curb to curb
Best suited for	Daily commuters chasing the lowest fuel bill	Drivers who want quicker passing and highway punch

EPA estimates apply to the current-generation Kona and vary with wheel size, drivetrain, and model year. Check the window sticker and the vehicle detail page on the specific Kona you are considering.

Certified Used Coverage That Follows the Car

Some used Hyundai Kona for sale qualify for the Hyundai Certified Used Vehicles program, which changes the risk math of buying pre-owned. Each certified vehicle first undergoes a 173-point mechanical, safety, and appearance inspection. Hyundai then layers on a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and passes along the remainder of the original 5-year/60,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty, both of which are counted from the day the car first went into service.

Certification also brings a free CARFAX vehicle history report, 10 years of roadside assistance with no mileage cap, and rental reimbursement during covered repairs. Our ASE-certified technicians handle that work in our own shop with genuine Hyundai parts. Ask us which Konas on the lot carry certification.

Financing That Meets You Where You Are

Credit histories get messy. Medical bills pile up, a rough stretch leaves a mark, and a bankruptcy still shows on paper years later. We work with a broad network of lenders, several of whom specialize in helping buyers rebuild, and we run programs for military members, first responders, and recent graduates. Get pre-approved online, and you will walk in already knowing your range.

If you have a car to trade, run it through the trade-in value tool on our site and bring that number with you. We appraise any make or model, and putting that value toward your down payment is usually the quickest way to reduce a monthly payment.

Small SUVs move fast, and the well-kept ones move fastest of all. Checking what we have on hand early in your search gives you room to compare engines and drivetrains instead of settling for whatever is left standing.