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HYUNDAI KONA Common
As of 2026 Q1, 119,982 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 20,552 (20.7%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 119,982 on the road.
Rarer than 4% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
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.
HYUNDAI KONA — questions & answers
How many HYUNDAI KONA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 119,982 HYUNDAI KONA were still registered in the UK — 119,398 licensed and on the road, plus 584 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the HYUNDAI KONA rare?
The HYUNDAI KONA is common, with 119,982 still on the road, making it rarer than 4% of the 2,429 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 20,552 (20.7%).
What fuel do most HYUNDAI KONA use?
Most HYUNDAI KONA run on hybrid — about 41% of those still registered, with the rest split across electric, petrol, diesel.
When did the HYUNDAI KONA peak?
The HYUNDAI KONA peaked at 119,982 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2017 Q4.