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Hyundai Kona Ground Clearance
How much room is under a Kona depends mostly on whether it has front-wheel drive or HTRAC all-wheel drive. This guide uses the 2027 Kona specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026, for ground clearance by trim, plus the 2025 Kona Electric, size, wheels and tires. Other model years can differ.
6.7-6.9 in.2027 Kona with FWD
8.1-8.3 in.2027 Kona with HTRAC AWD
5.9 in.Kona Electric, all trims
4 of 4Kona trims with AWD available
What is the Hyundai Kona ground clearance?
Hyundai lists minimum ground clearance for the 2027 Kona at 6.7 inches (SE) or 6.9 inches (SEL Sport, SEL Premium, Limited) with front-wheel drive, and 8.1 inches (SE, SEL Sport) or 8.3 inches (SEL Premium, Limited) with HTRAC all-wheel drive. The Kona Electric is listed at 5.9 inches on every trim.
2027 Kona ground clearance by trim
| 2027 Kona trim | Engine | Ground clearance, FWD | Ground clearance, AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE | 2.0L 4-cylinder, 147 hp | 6.7 in. | 8.1 in. |
| SEL Sport | 2.0L 4-cylinder, 147 hp | 6.9 in. | 8.1 in. |
| SEL Premium | 1.6L turbo 4-cylinder, 190 hp | 6.9 in. | 8.3 in. |
| Limited | 1.6L turbo 4-cylinder, 190 hp | 6.9 in. | 8.3 in. |
From the Minimum ground clearance (in.) FWD/AWD, engine and horsepower rows of the 2027 Kona specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026, with all four trims shown. Front-wheel drive is standard and HTRAC all-wheel drive is available on every trim.
Choosing HTRAC all-wheel drive adds 1.2 to 1.4 inches of clearance, depending on trim. Hyundai lists a torsion-beam rear suspension, with an independent multi-link design on AWD models. For more on the system, see our Kona AWD guide, or see the Kona at Michigan City Hyundai.
Kona Electric ground clearance
| Kona Electric trim | Motor output | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|
| SE | 133 hp | 5.9 in. |
| SEL | 201 hp | 5.9 in. |
| N Line | 201 hp | 5.9 in. |
| Limited | 201 hp | 5.9 in. |
From the Minimum ground clearance (in.) and Power output rows of the 2025 Kona Electric specifications on hyundaiusa.com, the model year shown there when read November 3, 2026. Hyundai lists front-wheel drive on every Kona Electric trim.
Kona exterior size
| 2027 Kona | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Length | 171.3 in. |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in. |
| Width | 71.9 in. |
| Height, FWD / AWD | 62.2 / 63.2 in. (SE); 62.4 / 63.4 in. (SEL Sport); 62.6 / 63.6 in. (SEL Premium, Limited) |
| Turning diameter, curb to curb | 34.8 ft. |
From the Dimensions/Weights/Capacities and Powertrain & Handling rows of the 2027 Kona specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026.
Kona wheels and tires
| 2027 Kona trim | Alloy wheels | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| SE | 17-inch | 215/60R17 |
| SEL Sport | 18-inch, black finished | 215/55R18 |
| SEL Premium | 19-inch | 235/45R19 |
| Limited | 19-inch | 235/45R19 |
From the Alloy wheels and Tires rows of the 2027 Kona specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026.
For luggage room, see our Kona cargo space guide, and for trailer ratings, the Kona towing guide.
Michigan City Hyundai service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. |
From the service department hours in Michigan City Hyundai's website structured data, November 3, 2026. No Sunday service hours are listed. Holiday hours can differ.
Hyundai Kona ground clearance questions
What is the ground clearance of a Hyundai Kona?
Hyundai lists minimum ground clearance for the 2027 Kona at 6.7 to 6.9 inches with front-wheel drive and 8.1 to 8.3 inches with HTRAC all-wheel drive, depending on trim. The SE has the lowest figures (6.7 in. FWD, 8.1 in. AWD) and the SEL Premium and Limited the highest (6.9 in. FWD, 8.3 in. AWD).
Does AWD give the Kona more ground clearance?
Yes. On every 2027 Kona trim, Hyundai lists more ground clearance with HTRAC all-wheel drive than with front-wheel drive: 1.4 inches more on the SE and SEL Premium and Limited, and 1.2 inches more on the SEL Sport.
Which Kona trims offer all-wheel drive?
Hyundai lists front-wheel drive as standard and HTRAC all-wheel drive as available on all four 2027 Kona trims: SE, SEL Sport, SEL Premium and Limited. Hyundai lists a torsion-beam rear suspension, with an independent multi-link design on AWD models.
What is the Kona Electric ground clearance?
Hyundai lists 5.9 inches of minimum ground clearance for every trim of the Kona Electric (SE, SEL, N Line and Limited), all front-wheel drive. That is from the 2025 Kona Electric specifications, the model year shown on hyundaiusa.com when we checked on November 3, 2026.
Is the Kona taller with AWD?
Yes. Hyundai lists the 2027 Kona at 62.2 to 62.6 inches tall with front-wheel drive and 63.2 to 63.6 inches with all-wheel drive, depending on trim.
Questions about a Kona?
Visit Michigan City Hyundai at 625 US 20 in Michigan City, IN. Our sales team can help you compare front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive Kona models, and our service team can help keep your Kona maintained.
Sources
Ground clearance, engines, drive, dimensions, wheels and tires are from the 2027 Kona and 2025 Kona Electric specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026. Other model years can differ. Address and hours are from Michigan City Hyundai's own website. Image: Hyundai Motor America.
- 2027 Kona specifications, all four trims (SE, SEL Sport, SEL Premium, Limited): minimum ground clearance FWD/AWD, engine, horsepower, drive, rear suspension, exterior dimensions, turning diameter, wheels and tires, Hyundai Motor America, read November 3, 2026
- 2025 Kona Electric specifications, all four trims (SE, SEL, N Line, Limited): minimum ground clearance, power output, front-wheel drive, Hyundai Motor America, read November 3, 2026
- Kona model page: hero image, Hyundai Motor America, read November 3, 2026
- Address, map coordinates, logo and service department hours (structured data), Michigan City Hyundai, November 3, 2026
- Schedule service page, Michigan City Hyundai, November 3, 2026
- Hyundai service center at Michigan City Hyundai, Michigan City Hyundai, November 3, 2026
