Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs Hyundai Kona

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
$24,995MSRP
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2025 Hyundai Kona
2025 Hyundai Kona
$24,550MSRP
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2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
$24,995MSRP
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2025 Hyundai Kona
$24,550MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2011-Present

Years produced

2018-Present

MSRP

$24,995

MSRP

$24,550

Listings

4245

Listings

9505

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

Pros

  • Plenty of cargo space

  • Standard advanced safety features

  • Spacious

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • Potentially polarizing design

Reviews Summary

Reviews Summary

That there are no major changes beyond a couple of new trim levels for the 2025 Hyundai Kona is neither a surprise nor a bad thing. Not a surprise because this second-generation model only made its debut one year ago, making it too soon to expect any major updates. And not a bad thing because, frankly, this second-generation Kona was already a great subcompact SUV.

Time does not stand still, however, particularly when it comes to crossovers, so it’s time to find out how the Kona performs one year on, and whether it continues to deliver value in an increasingly busy part of the market.

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Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
$24,995MSRP
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2025 Hyundai Kona
2025 Hyundai Kona
$24,550MSRP
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2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
$24,995MSRP
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2025 Hyundai Kona
$24,550MSRP
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Overview

Years produced
2011-Present
2018-Present
MSRP
$24,995
$24,550
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.3

4.5

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Plenty of cargo space

  • Standard advanced safety features

  • Spacious

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • Potentially polarizing design

Summary

That there are no major changes beyond a couple of new trim levels for the 2025 Hyundai Kona is neither a surprise nor a bad thing. Not a surprise because this second-generation model only made its debut one year ago, making it too soon to expect any major updates. And not a bad thing because, frankly, this second-generation Kona was already a great subcompact SUV.

Time does not stand still, however, particularly when it comes to crossovers, so it’s time to find out how the Kona performs one year on, and whether it continues to deliver value in an increasingly busy part of the market.

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Popular Features & Specs

Seating Capacity
5
5
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