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HYUNDAI KONA Common

As of 2026 Q2, 124,108 HYUNDAI KONAs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2017 Q4. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 19,257 (18.4%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

HYUNDAI KONA car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Alexander Migl / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
124,108
123,565 licensed543 SORN
▲ 19,257 (+18.4%) yr/yr
Peak: 124,108 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2017 Q4

Survivors over time

0 31k 62k 93k 124k 2017 Q42022 Q12026 Q2

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 124,108 on the road.

Rarer than 4% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 124,108 on the road today
Hybrid 42%Electric 37%Petrol 21%Diesel 0%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the KONA

The Hyundai Kona (Korean: 현대 코나) is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai. The first-generation Kona debuted in June 2017 and the production version was revealed later that year. It is positioned between the Venue or Bayon and the Tucson in Hyundai crossover SUV line-up. The battery electric version called the Kona Electric (or Kona EV) was first launched in South Korea during the first half of 2018 and rolled out gradually worldwide afterwards.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

HYUNDAI KONA — questions & answers

How many HYUNDAI KONA are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 124,108 HYUNDAI KONA were still registered in the UK — 123,565 licensed and on the road, plus 543 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the HYUNDAI KONA rare?

The HYUNDAI KONA is common, with 124,108 still on the road, making it rarer than 4% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the HYUNDAI KONA increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of HYUNDAI KONA on UK roads rose by 19,257 (18.4%).

What fuel do most HYUNDAI KONA use?

Most HYUNDAI KONA run on hybrid — about 42% of those still registered, with the rest split across electric, petrol, diesel.

When did the HYUNDAI KONA peak?

The HYUNDAI KONA peaked at 124,108 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2017 Q4.

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