What genuinely justifies the second-generation 2023 Kona's premium over a 2022?
The second-generation 2023 Kona (SX2) earns its premium over the 2022 through a transformative improvement across every dimension. The body grows 155 mm in length and 60 mm in wheelbase, delivering a 466-litre cargo volume (versus 361 litres on the 2022) and 30 mm more rear legroom — immediately noticeable with child safety seats installed. The interior adopts a panoramic dual 12.3-inch screen layout on Preferred and above — a clearly superior presentation. The 1.6T at 190 hp replaces the 2.0L atmospheric 147 hp as the primary powertrain, delivering a concrete improvement in highway passing. On the used market, the $5,000 to $8,000 price gap between comparable-mileage 2022 and 2023 units is fully justified by the real gains in space and technology.
























