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Sold: 2021 Hyundai Kona
Executive 2T 1.6 Diesel 5dr
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This car has been sold — October 2026.
It was listed for €17,999. The page is kept for reference. Looking for similar? Browse live Hyundai Kona listings.
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 5 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
- You prefer a higher seating position: this SUV/crossover type may suit. Try getting in and out; the body shape alone does not prove extra seats or four-wheel drive.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 5 people together: the advert records 5 seats, including the driver.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
The 2021 Kona diesel is usually the 1.6 CRDi paired with a 6-speed manual — a competent, frugal setup for higher annual mileage. Diesels like this need regular sustained runs to keep the DPF and EGR healthy, and the manual means clutch wear is a common wear item on a 5‑year car. Diesel Konas were less common than petrol/EV versions in some markets, so check that diesel-specific servicing (fuel filter, emissions checks) was done.
- DPF regeneration history — ask for evidence of regular long runs or DPF clean/service if the car was mainly used on short trips.
- Clutch engagement and gearbox synchromesh — check for slipping, strong bite point, and smooth shifts across all gears.
- Turbo / EGR for oil leaks or smoke on hard acceleration; listen for whining and look for blow-by at the intercooler pipes.
- Service records showing diesel service items (fuel filter changes, injector checks) and timing of last oil change.
- Underbody and wheel-arch corrosion (rear mounts, sills) from Irish salt — check the underside and boot/swage areas for rust.
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.
Kona Diesel Executive in Pulse Red with Black Roof. Finance available with Aoife and all trade-ins welcome. Car history checked.