Towing capacity & GVWR

Hyundai Kona II (SX2)2023 – present
1 source citedLast reviewed 2026-11-02

Verified · EU type-approval masses7 datapoints

MassValueProvenance
Coupling Vertical80 kgVerified[1]
Maximum axle load935–1,078 kg (varies by homologated variant)Verified[1]
Maximum mass of combination (vehicle + trailer)2,960 kgVerified[1]
Technically permissible maximum laden mass1,950 kgVerified[1]
Mass in running order (EU type-approval)1,485 kgVerified[1]
Towing capacity — braked trailer1,010 kgVerified[1]
Towing capacity — unbraked trailer600 kgVerified[1]

No marketed-trim breakdown is catalogued yet for this generation — figures above are EU type-approval values verified directly against the manufacturer's EC Certificate of Conformity, independent of trim.

Frequently asked

Braked vs unbraked — what's the difference?
A braked trailer has its own service brake system (electric or hydraulic, actuated from the tow vehicle). It can be heavier because braking effort is shared. An unbraked trailer relies entirely on the tow vehicle's brakes — the rated capacity is much lower (typically 750 kg in EU, ~1,000 lb in US convention). Mixing the two ratings is a common mistake.
What is GVWR and how does it relate to payload?
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the maximum total weight of the vehicle including passengers, cargo, fuel, and the tongue load of any trailer. Payload = GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate manufacturer rating, but the GVWR limit still applies once you load the tongue.
What is the EU type-approval mass of the Hyundai Kona II (SX2)?
Mass in running order (EU type-approval, CoC §13) is 1485 kg, verified directly against the manufacturer's EC Certificate of Conformity.

Related

Sources

  1. Hyundai — EC Certificate of Conformity, Kona (2024)First-party CoC scan; facts read directly from the document.Retrieved 2026-11-02