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Our Top 10 Subcompact SUV Picks in Canada in 2025

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Derek Boshouwers
The competition is fiercer than ever in this segment, to the benefit of consumers.

Hyundai Kona

Hyundai Kona
Hyundai Kona | Photo: Hyundai

The Hyundai Kona has been a solid contender in the subcompact SUV segment since its introduction, especially in Canada, and for good reason. The second-generation Kona, which debuted in 2024, offers a bold design, a spacious and modern interior, and a variety of powertrain options, including a fuel-efficient gasoline engine, a sporty turbocharged engine, and an all-electric version (Kona Electric).

For 2025, the Kona continues to impress with its impressive list of standard features, including a large infotainment screen and advanced safety technologies. Hyundai has also expanded the lineup with the addition of an N Line trim, which doesn’t boost performance but does give the SUV a sportier demeanour.

Specifications of the 2025 Hyundai Kona

Hyundai Kona
Hyundai Kona | Photo: Hyundai
Hyundai Kona
Hyundai Kona | Photo: Hyundai
Hyundai
Hyundai | Photo: Hyundai
Derek Boshouwers
Derek Boshouwers
Automotive expert
  • Over 8 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 50 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 30 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists