I dumped my 2023 Acura Integra at a $2K loss to pick up the 2023 Kona N. Couldn't stand the CVT in the Integra, and there were many other annoyances in that vehicle. LOVE my Kona N. It will do precisely what you want it to do. You can redline in any gear, infotainment is great, and it looks great with tinted windows. Not sure why he said they only have three colors. I got the fourth color, Sonic Blue, which I think really sets it apart. It's not white...not silver...not grey...not blue, it's right in the middle. Nothing bad to say so far. I'm back to smiling every time I drive. Thank you, Hyundai!
I think you made the right choice. Really starting to look into a Kona N for the wife. Bunch of them in Illinois for around $26k/16k miles. Great deal for what you get.
I’ve had plenty of vehicles, Sedans, Coupes, hatch backs, mid and compact SUVs , 4,6,8 Cylinders, Manual, Auto, Auto with tiptronic, paddles etc. not a single CVT yet, I’ve deiven vehicles with CVTs and it’s sad. Good MPGs but that’s it. Now, that Kona Has me in love, Specially the Sonic Blue, my favorite color that he didn’t mention here as you just said. Sadly, financially I’m not ready yet. But need to get to own and enjoy this beauty. To each one of you in the comments, enjoy that masterpiece. 🙏 💪🏼
@@kuyre2239 my 2013 Hyundai is selling for 4-6k more money than what I bought it at (and they come with wayyy higher mileage ) Even taking into consideration the crazy market for cars rn, that’s still pretty damn insane
I just bought the N today! went I test drove it, made me laugh hysterically because its a riot! i had the N-line which was a solid car but I needed a little extra pep. now I'm faster than 95% of the cars on the road! WOOT WOOT!
I have a DCT Elantra N. I love the car. it doesn't get old. You're probably the first reviewer that I've heard praise the interior. it's almost as if you understand the price point of the car vs what you're getting 🤔. Love it. Thank you for this.
I just bought the Kona N three days ago, took it on a 500 mile trip to break it in and I love it! This will be my fun car, I have a plug-in Mitsubishi outlander for a luxury SUV. If you want to have fun driving buy this car! By the way good review, I agree with everything you said.
How's the car going almost a year later? Still fun? Any issues? How's fuel economy? I know it's a sports car and fuel economy shouldn't be a concern but gas is ridiculous where I live lol
I ❤my KN , I sold my VN and got almost what I paid for it ( early 22) and I still haven’t stopped smiling. It’s been a blast to drive around the city and really enjoy it when I get to go to the upstate area and carve out some mountain roads.
Just Purchased mine this week... Traded in my 2017 Focus St and this has all the same power with a little more practically for daily driving. I LOVE IT!
@@newchannel1220 you know, the sports car that carried Hyundai since they killed off the Tiburon in O7. But since everything is leaning towards crossovers- sports cars are paying the price.
Great review and touched on a lot of pros. In a world of mundane vanilla commuters the Kona N embraces the art of fun. It doesn't want to be mature, professional, or refined. It does want to put a smile on your face. I've been smiling since I made my purchase in June. Oh the sound of the exhaust, pops and bangs right out of the box. Don't chase stats, chase fun!
my only concern is reliability after the shitshow that was the theta ii engines. But only time will tell. I'm personally very excited to be getting a K5 GT soon-ish.
But their resell value has tanked. And they also have a fire issue. Hyundai and Kia products not even 10 years old are catching fire out of the clear blue sky.
How’s it been treating you ? I’m a Toyota guy , but Toyota has been lacking in the fun sporty cars department . How’s the reliability ? Any issues ? Got some decent Miles on it ?
@@jordancleal6380 so far so good. I just hit 7500 miles/6 months. No issues so far. I really like the car a lot. It's a great do all kind of car. I've done a cross country trip in it and averaged about 34 mpg. Around town I get about 28 when I stay out of boost. Recommend you go test drive one, you won't be disappointed.
@@delinois2011 yeah right now it’s a toss up between the rav4 and this , leaning to a rav4 as I assume it’ll be better for the camping trips I love to do . But the kona looks like a blast , and I am sure it could handle a roof top tent if I wanted . It just lacks the AWD and doesn’t have as much cargo space as the rav4 .
How’s it been treating you ? I’m a Toyota guy , but Toyota has been lacking in the fun sporty cars department . How’s the reliability ? Any issues ? Got some decent Miles on it ?
@@jordancleal6380 It's been great so far! It's been my second daily (not my main one but the more fun one of course ha) so I can only give a 3k mile review and so far it's been a blast. Def was concerned about the reliability but the 10 year powertrain warranty is nice. No issues yet but the one issue i've seen common among other KN owners are the tires. Hope that helps!
Yeah I have one too--I was going to get an AMG 45 but figured I would just save the money--not dissapointed--comfortable--fast--safe and the dct shifts very quick.I can tell you after owning kia/hyundai products that this car will probably put 300 HP down once it gets cool to cold out.They also geared it right--almost got a Type R last year and you had to rev the crap out of it to get it to move--the Kona N like a stinger I had develops torque down low so it gets off the line without hving to punch it everywhere to get it up to speed.
@@drumflip1253 Thanks.I like to goto public drag sometimes and I know the GLA 45 is better at that--but yeah the Kona N is more raw and fun.Honestly with the money i saved--I can rent an AWD exotic for the few times I might goto public drag night in a year.Plus they warranted all of my kona n for the 10 years so its a bargain and I can sleep at night knowing I have a reliable vehicle for years to come with little as far as repairs would go.
@@janoycresnova9156 owned several GTI’s and this is so much funner and more adjustable. The golf R is over 46k so it’s a different class. Also after the reviews I watched the Golf R seems to not have the fun factor I look for. Got my Kona N for $36k and super happy.
Love this video bro. Been eyeing this car for a while and you might have me convinced. This coming from a 124 Abarth owner who's looking to keep a similar sporty feel but as a crossover.
@@dnegel9546 I had one. A 2008. Dodge offered an upgraded ecu from the factory pushed hp to 310. which i opted for lol. Bad ass!! It was a tin can lol and the clutch started slipping before 10000 miles. Now have a 2023 Kona N.
Kona N or Elantra N? I have an Elantra N DCT on order but the Kona is compelling. The longer wheelbase and bigger backseat of the Elantra are major selling points, but having a hatchback and electric seat are definitely nice perks of the Kona.
I must say, pictures and videos don't give the Kona N justice. It looks better in person! Saw this a few days ago and test drove it while cross shopping with the Elantra N. While I ended up going with the EN, I was surprised with this vehicle. Sits higher than the EN and VN but it is a bit shorter than the EN so in comparison, size, and storage space, it is a larger sized VN. VN does still look better than the two IMO but you do get 4 doors, better infotainment (if thats your thing), the upgraded stock turbo, and the already blacked out front logo. This thing is fast! if you don't pay attention and press down on the gas you won't even notice you're already going 50-60MPH. You'll get a little bit more wheel spin and body roll when pushed than the EN and VN considering the size but you are sitting at a higher base. Price point, I think it could be better. You get more with the EN for slightly less (sun roof, dual climate control etc..) but you can see where it had to cut costs. Almost ended up with getting this if I couldn't find an EN available but I'm more of a sedan guy and I like sitting lower and back rather than higher up. Overall great review! It pretty much covered what I experienced!
Another great review! The wheel hop seemed to be much more pronounced in the FWD Elantra N. I'm guessing the E-LSD is actually working in this application?
Hyudais N platform works in everything an enthusiast can get a sports car in SUV , sub compact SUV, Sedan or Hatchback form. without compromising to much.
I have this in Sonic Blue which I believe is no longer available in the US. I wonder if 2023 will offer the more saturated Performance Blue or Cyber Gray?
imagine if they kept the better looking model they had before with that kona N..... best suv orverall. relaible to hell, beautifull like no other, POWERFULL... what can you ask more...
The back seat and front seat upholstery match, but the back seat does not have the blue stitching. I suppose more people might be driven nuts for less, but I've yet to meet any.
I think the Kona N should have an AWD option. But with AWD, it’s gonna use more gas, get worse gas mileage, it’ll cost more to build it so it’ll cost more, and it’ll cost more to repair cos there’ll be more things to break down. However, Hyundai is making an AWD N model the IONIQ 5 N. It’ll be all electric but the IONIQ 5 N will be the first Hyundai N model ever to have AWD (if Hyundai decides to launch the IONIQ 6 N before the IONIQ 5 N).
I think the gas mileage can be a lot better than what you got if you drive it like a normal person in Eco mode with the cruise control on +5 mph. I did a 120 mile round trip in my EN in ECO mode doing 65-75 mph and got 38.3 (calculator method, the only truth)
Agreed. In Normal mode, on a trip last week from Tucson to Payson, AZ, and back, with 3-4,000 ft. change in elevation, we averaged 29 combined and 35 highway only (according to the trip computer, though).
Great review. I really love my Kona N! It makes me smile every time I drive it. To be honest, I am glad it didn’t come with ACC, becase I hate it! The only thing I would add to a new version would be a sunroof, parking sensors and of course AWD.
How’s it been treating you ? I’m a Toyota guy , but Toyota has been lacking in the fun sporty cars department . How’s the reliability ? Any issues ? Got some decent Miles on it ?
@@jordancleal6380 so far I have 26k miles, I’ve only had one issue that came up recently. The fuel injector went out randomly , the dealer took care of it under warranty, other than that the car has been pretty solid
will you be doing a 2023 N Line Elantra?? I hear the interior gets updated with full leather, ACC and full digital dash. Exterior updates are rumored to be LED headlamps to match the tailamps and updated wheels. I hope the Elantra N gets some updates too... at least for new buyers (I have a CW DCT). Maybe Amazon Gray and Fiery Red Pearl?? I doubt they'll make the Kona N power seats optional, but that would be cool. The DCT "N" need ACC. I could see the moonroofless MT being the hardcore one not having it but... and Lava Orange is gone from the N-Line as is the 6 MT. 😢
Cruise control, yes, but not adaptive. If you aren't prepared to apply the brakes when the vehicle ahead of you slows down, you aren't actually driving your car; your car is driving you.
I heard about the Veloster N. If it does, it is what it is. It sold what it did to the quirky 3-door hot hatch fans. It will be missed for sure whether you're a fan or owner. That said, if it does go away Hyundai/Hyundai's N Division didn't officially say it would go away forever. If you remember the RM20 (a mocked up Veloster with the engine in the middle of the car), they were testing that for years but have been far too quiet about it. If a 3rd generation Veloster comes, it may not come back as the way it is. It might be the first time ever mid-engine Veloster N to come. We have to wait and see.
I like hatches. This is the first crossover SUV I've seen they really made me think "I could get into that." If I'm honest, though, I like it because it's more like a hatch than an SUV. Two things would make me want it more: 1) a manual transmission and 2) to never ever again have anyone tell me what "NGS" means.
This is a hatchback. We call it SUV in North America because people here think SUVs are cool and hatchbacks are not. Just like some people call SUVs trucks to make themselves feel better.
The car is available in the USA in KONA-specific "Sonic Blue," which is much lighter than "Performance Blue." It's a great color for us here in Arizona, and I've been surprised at the color is the FIRST thing most people notice about the car.
The Kona N is to an SUV, what an SUV is to a station wagon. Same thing but not really. In my humble opinion it's more of a large(r), if not lifted, performance hatchback. "CUV" maybe?
Yes. The Elantra is way too low and can’t even get in a driveway without ripping up the front bumper. Performance is the same between both cars. It’s also personal preference. The Elantra looks like it’s 90ft long
This one passes the Sofyan Chuckle Test (SCT), i.e., when he gives 'er the beans, does he chuckle? I can estimate 0-60 times now just by grin alone. I guessed 4.9, he got 5.2. LOL.
It's weird. The Hyundai corporate website still only shows the KONA N as being available in Red, Black and White only. Only when you check dealer inventories individually will you discover which ones have cars in KONA N-only Sonic Blue, either in stock or on in transit. That's how we found ours, which we bought on Memorial Day Weekend. Not sure why Hyundai hides the Sonic Blue versions under the proverbial bushel.
I dumped my 2023 Acura Integra at a $2K loss to pick up the 2023 Kona N. Couldn't stand the CVT in the Integra, and there were many other annoyances in that vehicle. LOVE my Kona N. It will do precisely what you want it to do. You can redline in any gear, infotainment is great, and it looks great with tinted windows. Not sure why he said they only have three colors. I got the fourth color, Sonic Blue, which I think really sets it apart. It's not white...not silver...not grey...not blue, it's right in the middle. Nothing bad to say so far. I'm back to smiling every time I drive. Thank you, Hyundai!
I think you made the right choice. Really starting to look into a Kona N for the wife. Bunch of them in Illinois for around $26k/16k miles. Great deal for what you get.
@@F80mthreegot mine for 28 with 9.8k so that sounds about right
@@F80mthreejust got one for my wife for 26k with 15,000 miles! I love it! I have an STI so it was a perfect match for the wife!
I’ve had plenty of vehicles, Sedans, Coupes, hatch backs, mid and compact SUVs , 4,6,8 Cylinders, Manual, Auto, Auto with tiptronic, paddles etc. not a single CVT yet, I’ve deiven vehicles with CVTs and it’s sad. Good MPGs but that’s it. Now, that Kona Has me in love, Specially the Sonic Blue, my favorite color that he didn’t mention here as you just said. Sadly, financially I’m not ready yet. But need to get to own and enjoy this beauty. To each one of you in the comments, enjoy that masterpiece. 🙏 💪🏼
The Kona N is what the Nissan Juke Nismo RS could've been.
how many years ago was that out? jus sayin
Even if Nissan offered the 1.8T would have been nice.
Meh , a juke is a juke. It'll juke you out. This Konami can actually hit 60 in 5.2 I was stoked it did
Except you’d still have a Nissan.
DO NOT BUY A THETA II EQUIPED HYUNDAI OR KIA.
I like how you centered the N on the brake caliper perfectly in the wheel opening for the intro. It's the little things, Redline. Well done!
hyundai car lose its value faster than FIAT.
I noticed that almost immediately 😅
@@kuyre2239 my 2013 Hyundai is selling for 4-6k more money than what I bought it at (and they come with wayyy higher mileage )
Even taking into consideration the crazy market for cars rn, that’s still pretty damn insane
@@HoeplessAlexis what model?
@@fffwe3876 Elantra GT
I just bought the N today! went I test drove it, made me laugh hysterically because its a riot! i had the N-line which was a solid car but I needed a little extra pep. now I'm faster than 95% of the cars on the road! WOOT WOOT!
I have a DCT Elantra N. I love the car. it doesn't get old. You're probably the first reviewer that I've heard praise the interior. it's almost as if you understand the price point of the car vs what you're getting 🤔. Love it. Thank you for this.
I just bought the Kona N three days ago, took it on a 500 mile trip to break it in and I love it! This will be my fun car, I have a plug-in Mitsubishi outlander for a luxury SUV. If you want to have fun driving buy this car! By the way good review, I agree with everything you said.
How's the car going almost a year later? Still fun? Any issues? How's fuel economy? I know it's a sports car and fuel economy shouldn't be a concern but gas is ridiculous where I live lol
Albert Biermann has done wonders to Hyundai and Kia in terms of the driving dynamics of their vehicles 👏👏
I ❤my KN , I sold my VN and got almost what I paid for it ( early 22) and I still haven’t stopped smiling. It’s been a blast to drive around the city and really enjoy it when I get to go to the upstate area and carve out some mountain roads.
Just Purchased mine this week... Traded in my 2017 Focus St and this has all the same power with a little more practically for daily driving. I LOVE IT!
Don't miss your ST? My husband has a 2016 that he wants to trade for one of these or a Cadillac CT4-V next week.
@@chynacash3138 nope…. The build quality on this car is better than the ST. No creeky plastic, and feels very premium.
@@chynacash3138 the transmission alone in the kona N feels like a super car.
I traded in my 2017 ST3 for a 22 Veloster N DCT. Hands down the Veloster is better in every way.
Kona N and Elantra N are my favorite models in the Hyundai performance lineup
That's a good thing, since Hyundai just announced the Veloster N wouldn't be back for 2023.
veloster ?
@@newchannel1220 you know, the sports car that carried Hyundai since they killed off the Tiburon in O7. But since everything is leaning towards crossovers- sports cars are paying the price.
Great review and touched on a lot of pros. In a world of mundane vanilla commuters the Kona N embraces the art of fun. It doesn't want to be mature, professional, or refined. It does want to put a smile on your face. I've been smiling since I made my purchase in June. Oh the sound of the exhaust, pops and bangs right out of the box. Don't chase stats, chase fun!
It also has a 160 Top end speed which is incredible forthe class--and it does not lag--
Hyundai and Kia have definitely stepped their game up. The newer models look much better than their predecessors.
my only concern is reliability after the shitshow that was the theta ii engines. But only time will tell. I'm personally very excited to be getting a K5 GT soon-ish.
@@Neptunesplayground0 only time will tell
But their resell value has tanked. And they also have a fire issue. Hyundai and Kia products not even 10 years old are catching fire out of the clear blue sky.
@@Neptunesplayground0 luckily they don’t use them anymore
yeah, they really turned things around in the last few years.
Best review on UA-cam. I love my Kona N, real under the radar land missile.
I fly around everywhere and cops don’t even look at me! It blends in like a chameleon lol
How’s it been treating you ? I’m a Toyota guy , but Toyota has been lacking in the fun sporty cars department . How’s the reliability ? Any issues ? Got some decent Miles on it ?
@@jordancleal6380 so far so good. I just hit 7500 miles/6 months. No issues so far. I really like the car a lot. It's a great do all kind of car. I've done a cross country trip in it and averaged about 34 mpg. Around town I get about 28 when I stay out of boost. Recommend you go test drive one, you won't be disappointed.
@@delinois2011 yeah right now it’s a toss up between the rav4 and this , leaning to a rav4 as I assume it’ll be better for the camping trips I love to do . But the kona looks like a blast , and I am sure it could handle a roof top tent if I wanted . It just lacks the AWD and doesn’t have as much cargo space as the rav4 .
Wow! The N comes fully-equipped without 947 ridiculous trims and overpriced extras... take it or leave it.
Nice.
hyundai JUNK catch fire/.
Pick a color and roll with it 🤣
@@fffwe3876 found the poor guy
I bought a 2022 in Canada in Performance Blue few days ago. This car is so fun to drive. Im always thinking about my next opportunity lol
Love your Kona N reviews. Helped me inform my purchase decision and been lovin the car ever since! Keep up the great work!
How’s it been treating you ? I’m a Toyota guy , but Toyota has been lacking in the fun sporty cars department . How’s the reliability ? Any issues ? Got some decent Miles on it ?
@@jordancleal6380 It's been great so far! It's been my second daily (not my main one but the more fun one of course ha) so I can only give a 3k mile review and so far it's been a blast. Def was concerned about the reliability but the 10 year powertrain warranty is nice. No issues yet but the one issue i've seen common among other KN owners are the tires.
Hope that helps!
Your initial review of the KN was a deciding factor on my purchase. 11k miles later, no regreat
20K miles, many regrets lol
@@carloscervantes836 20k. Still no regrets
Seems like Hyundai has been listening to other brand owners complaints and produce something to take their owners under Hyundai. Very smart!
My daily. I’ve always been a hot hatch guy. Checks all the boxes, practical, fast, super fun and torque steer raw enthusiast car. Great video.
Yeah I have one too--I was going to get an AMG 45 but figured I would just save the money--not dissapointed--comfortable--fast--safe and the dct shifts very quick.I can tell you after owning kia/hyundai products that this car will probably put 300 HP down once it gets cool to cold out.They also geared it right--almost got a Type R last year and you had to rev the crap out of it to get it to move--the Kona N like a stinger I had develops torque down low so it gets off the line without hving to punch it everywhere to get it up to speed.
@@khronin I owned a amg gla 45 and although it’s quicker it’s no where as fun or adjustable and I love the raw driving nature of the Kona N.
Did you cross shop this with a GTI or R?
@@drumflip1253 Thanks.I like to goto public drag sometimes and I know the GLA 45 is better at that--but yeah the Kona N is more raw and fun.Honestly with the money i saved--I can rent an AWD exotic for the few times I might goto public drag night in a year.Plus they warranted all of my kona n for the 10 years so its a bargain and I can sleep at night knowing I have a reliable vehicle for years to come with little as far as repairs would go.
@@janoycresnova9156 owned several GTI’s and this is so much funner and more adjustable. The golf R is over 46k so it’s a different class. Also after the reviews I watched the Golf R seems to not have the fun factor I look for. Got my Kona N for $36k and super happy.
Here in Germany, the Kona N has ACC (standard spec). 💪🏼
Every drive with it is a joy... we love it. 😍
With awd this thing would be fierce!
I’m a Toyota fan but damn this is what I want…
Don’t forget sonic blue. That color is not advertised on Hyundais website but that’s the color of my 2022 Kona N
Love this video bro. Been eyeing this car for a while and you might have me convinced. This coming from a 124 Abarth owner who's looking to keep a similar sporty feel but as a crossover.
Insane how much power a main-stream sub compact suv can have 😳😳
reminds me of the Dodge caliber srt-4 but that had more power 285hp/285tq in like 2008.
@@dnegel9546 I had one. A 2008. Dodge offered an upgraded ecu from the factory pushed hp to 310. which i opted for lol. Bad ass!! It was a tin can lol and the clutch started slipping before 10000 miles. Now have a 2023 Kona N.
refreshing to see a new car that's this fun to drive 👌👌
Always driving my Elantra N in N mode. Its not that bad!!
Other brands need to make cars like this because it’s perfect!!!
Kona N or Elantra N? I have an Elantra N DCT on order but the Kona is compelling. The longer wheelbase and bigger backseat of the Elantra are major selling points, but having a hatchback and electric seat are definitely nice perks of the Kona.
I must say, pictures and videos don't give the Kona N justice. It looks better in person! Saw this a few days ago and test drove it while cross shopping with the Elantra N. While I ended up going with the EN, I was surprised with this vehicle. Sits higher than the EN and VN but it is a bit shorter than the EN so in comparison, size, and storage space, it is a larger sized VN. VN does still look better than the two IMO but you do get 4 doors, better infotainment (if thats your thing), the upgraded stock turbo, and the already blacked out front logo. This thing is fast! if you don't pay attention and press down on the gas you won't even notice you're already going 50-60MPH. You'll get a little bit more wheel spin and body roll when pushed than the EN and VN considering the size but you are sitting at a higher base. Price point, I think it could be better. You get more with the EN for slightly less (sun roof, dual climate control etc..) but you can see where it had to cut costs. Almost ended up with getting this if I couldn't find an EN available but I'm more of a sedan guy and I like sitting lower and back rather than higher up. Overall great review! It pretty much covered what I experienced!
Did you sell your SS?….(Saturn sedan)
Great video! I always wonder though after watching so many of your videos - Is there a car whose door does not have a "soild sounding funk"? 😅
Thunk. But I’ve seen a few where he felt it wasn’t that good and felt cheap and lightweight.
You know it’s thunk, right?
Neat looking vehicle. Hyundai has been a styling phenom recently!
This is no where NEAR as attractive as their competitors. 😂😂😂 They had to make several changes to combat their ridiculous engine fire problems.
Personally I think it would look a lot cleaner without the red accent trim.
It’s the Germans that they have working for them now.
I loved this review!! I’m looking at a kona n right now and I really think I wanna get🔥🔥
Another great review! The wheel hop seemed to be much more pronounced in the FWD Elantra N. I'm guessing the E-LSD is actually working in this application?
That seems like a great, fun car for the hills and Twisties of Glen Rock!
Im shocked this channel doesnt have 1 million subs yet
How so?
Hyudais N platform works in everything an enthusiast can get a sports car in SUV , sub compact SUV, Sedan or Hatchback form. without compromising to much.
great review, in the UK there are 7 colour choices, so might expand in US/CAN soon. Looks very cool in Dark Knight Grey.
I have this in Sonic Blue which I believe is no longer available in the US. I wonder if 2023 will offer the more saturated Performance Blue or Cyber Gray?
Test drove a sonic blue today. Didn’t realize it was no longer offered.
imagine if they kept the better looking model they had before with that kona N..... best suv orverall. relaible to hell, beautifull like no other, POWERFULL... what can you ask more...
The back seat upholstery not matching the front seats would drive me nuts.
The back seat and front seat upholstery match, but the back seat does not have the blue stitching. I suppose more people might be driven nuts for less, but I've yet to meet any.
Looks great. I miss my Kona limited. Fun car
I own a black one. Just amazing car :). Nice review
So amazing that you sold it? Too much amazing is like that.
Hyundai Kia has been going crazy lately
“Absolutely Magnificent Review; Quite…. Informative and Entertaining
I’m not a fan of SUVs, but this is an absolute exception. This thing shouldn’t even exist, but thank God Hyundai went through with it.
The Kona N is a unique option for hot hatch/SUV fans til a true hot hatch like the GR Corolla arrives.
Only selling 1500 Corolla GRs in the USA. Gonna be impossible to even get one.
Really toying with one of these for my next car. Think it's a beaut
I think the Kona N should have an AWD option.
But with AWD, it’s gonna use more gas, get worse gas mileage, it’ll cost more to build it so it’ll cost more, and it’ll cost more to repair cos there’ll be more things to break down.
However, Hyundai is making an AWD N model the IONIQ 5 N. It’ll be all electric but the IONIQ 5 N will be the first Hyundai N model ever to have AWD (if Hyundai decides to launch the IONIQ 6 N before the IONIQ 5 N).
I am seriously considering this
It has a very attractive and tasteful engine cover. Definitely need more colors, with hues not available on the none N cars.
Great review. I have to keep a eye out for one, so I can harass him in my 14 Fiesta ST, tuned of course. The Fiesta Flash 🤙🏼🍺🍺
Australia we get adaptive cruise and sunroof and a HUD
... and ventilated front seats. Grrr!
If these were awd I’d get one in a heartbeat
2:50 They offer 6 different colors for Canada including the Performance Blue. Interesting.
Brother this is no SUV, try CUV! Nice video. Still I chose a Mini Cooper SE EV , but I still kept my gas burning GTI for when I am feeling nostalgic.
This car looks like an absolute hoot to drive.
I think the gas mileage can be a lot better than what you got if you drive it like a normal person in Eco mode with the cruise control on +5 mph. I did a 120 mile round trip in my EN in ECO mode doing 65-75 mph and got 38.3 (calculator method, the only truth)
Why buy this if you are worried about gas mileage? Get a Prius.
@@jamessephar9458 I'm not worried about mileage but it's nice knowing what CAN be achieved on a road trip, that's all....why so serious😋
Thx for the tip. I’ll try that on my 400mi trip next week with the KN.
@@muskistutter no problem and we'd like to hear about your real world mileage, don't rely on the computer, use the calculator method 🛎💡❗️
Agreed. In Normal mode, on a trip last week from Tucson to Payson, AZ, and back, with 3-4,000 ft. change in elevation, we averaged 29 combined and 35 highway only (according to the trip computer, though).
How about the Harman Kardon sound system? Any good?
Amazing review 👍🤩🎥📺
Imagine having the looks of the Toyota GR86 and the features of this. That would be epic.
Great review. I really love my Kona N! It makes me smile every time I drive it. To be honest, I am glad it didn’t come with ACC, becase I hate it! The only thing I would add to a new version would be a sunroof, parking sensors and of course AWD.
That’s pretty lame it doesn’t have a sunroof. Probably to save weight
@@spike8642 nah it’s actually offered over seas
How’s it been treating you ? I’m a Toyota guy , but Toyota has been lacking in the fun sporty cars department . How’s the reliability ? Any issues ? Got some decent Miles on it ?
@@jordancleal6380 so far I have 26k miles, I’ve only had one issue that came up recently. The fuel injector went out randomly , the dealer took care of it under warranty, other than that the car has been pretty solid
@@robertmcgee3616 apparently fuel injector seems to be a common one
Amazing car, instant classic. In a world where boring unengaging cars are becoming the norm, Hyundai is killing it.
Hyundai should put the 2.5L T-GDi and AWD in this thing. Since obviously it would cost more they can market it as the Genesis GV30 or something...
will you be doing a 2023 N Line Elantra?? I hear the interior gets updated with full leather, ACC and full digital dash. Exterior updates are rumored to be LED headlamps to match the tailamps and updated wheels. I hope the Elantra N gets some updates too... at least for new buyers (I have a CW DCT). Maybe Amazon Gray and Fiery Red Pearl?? I doubt they'll make the Kona N power seats optional, but that would be cool. The DCT "N" need ACC. I could see the moonroofless MT being the hardcore one not having it but... and Lava Orange is gone from the N-Line as is the 6 MT. 😢
I am fairly certain that the Kona N Does in fact have adaptive cruise control
Not in America.
Cruise control, yes, but not adaptive. If you aren't prepared to apply the brakes when the vehicle ahead of you slows down, you aren't actually driving your car; your car is driving you.
@@ronforeman2556 I guess the non performance Kona has it
@@klasseact6663 I believe it's part of the Tech Package on "N-Line" and below.
Adaptive cruise is available on the kona Ns in Korea, Europe, and Australia only...
Sad news I heard about Hyundai are gonna discontinued veloster n and accent for next because due the new line up more SUV’s
Hyundai discontinuing the Accent isn't sad news lol I mostly only see them as rental cars anyway
I heard about the Veloster N. If it does, it is what it is. It sold what it did to the quirky 3-door hot hatch fans. It will be missed for sure whether you're a fan or owner.
That said, if it does go away Hyundai/Hyundai's N Division didn't officially say it would go away forever. If you remember the RM20 (a mocked up Veloster with the engine in the middle of the car), they were testing that for years but have been far too quiet about it. If a 3rd generation Veloster comes, it may not come back as the way it is. It might be the first time ever mid-engine Veloster N to come. We have to wait and see.
If you get it octane learned you get an extra 4psi of boost.
Looks actually pretty good.
Why have you not done a BMW Alpina V8 review?
I got the Kona N Line and just added my own red trim at the bottom 😅 I think I may upgrade to this eventually.
How do you like your N Line? Any issues with the DCT?
Did you get AWD?
The Kona N has a mechanical diff! Its electronically controlled, not a fake brake diff.
why not slap the 2.5 turbo in there ?
Its a front drive. There's only so much power you can give to the front tires.
@@krane15 the honda civic type R would like a word with you....
Love this especially in white
Love how the exhaust note doesn’t have any crackles/pops
You are being facetious, right?
@@ronforeman2556 Nope. Haha
You should listen to one in person, then. Tons of crackles and pops.
I hope they make an AWD for this
I like hatches. This is the first crossover SUV I've seen they really made me think "I could get into that." If I'm honest, though, I like it because it's more like a hatch than an SUV.
Two things would make me want it more: 1) a manual transmission and 2) to never ever again have anyone tell me what "NGS" means.
No Got $$
This is definitely just a lifted car like most "SUV" these days
This is a hatchback. We call it SUV in North America because people here think SUVs are cool and hatchbacks are not. Just like some people call SUVs trucks to make themselves feel better.
@@gs98999 Yep
Yeah it's basically a hatchback
too bad north america never got the Elantra hatch in a N trim, or the i30. As cool as this is, it's a CUV first and car second.
Acceleration 0-100km/h = (5.2) second, WOW!.💪🏻😎 NGS with boost?. 🤔
Isn't this a 2023 model? At least that's what on Hyundai's website as "coming this summer".
Isn't Hyundai already planning to redesign the Kona?
No AWD in this is absolutely baffling. It would have been much much better with it. Probably a sub 5 second 0-60.
It was purposely developed as fwd on the Nurburgring.
Very Nice Bro! Get Good People!
Manufacturers are looking to take the VOID of the Subaru WRX STi and WRX sans Hatchback...
Hi what's happening they should of put a six speed manual transmission instead & it would be cheaper
love the look of this car
Really wish it had a panoramic roof…
Let’s hope the dealerships don’t throw on a $10k plus mark up on this.
They have a 4th color that is a lighter version of performance blue
Sonic Blue, really nice color but I went with a Black one.
@@delinois2011 That sonic blue is crazy because it changes color depending on the light, kinda like the color of my car.
They do not have sonic blue on the configurator anymore, only red, white and black.
@@klasseact6663 yea I saw it in person, it's sharp.
@@djscarletti oh, didn't know that. That's odd considering it hasn't been out that long.
It just needs AWD and I would shortlist it for my next winter beater.
And 350 hp with Twin Scroll Inline-5 turbo (V6) engine!.
@@henrikkoukku2896 yea and a tron intercourse compressor right?
No all-wheel drive is a no buy
Next video up is the review for the Porsche Macan. They look the same from the thumbnail
Why in the world would they not offer the Kona N in performance blue. 🤔
Ikr
The car is available in the USA in KONA-specific "Sonic Blue," which is much lighter than "Performance Blue." It's a great color for us here in Arizona, and I've been surprised at the color is the FIRST thing most people notice about the car.
The Kona N is to an SUV, what an SUV is to a station wagon. Same thing but not really. In my humble opinion it's more of a large(r), if not lifted, performance hatchback. "CUV" maybe?
Does it have a Hyundai engine that's also going to explode?
😯😲😳engine,...that really explodes. 🤔😁😅
Yes, there's a stick of dynamite in one of the cylinders.
Would you take this over the Elantra N? Mark ups are horrible for both but I can save about 3K on the KN.
Yes. The Elantra is way too low and can’t even get in a driveway without ripping up the front bumper. Performance is the same between both cars. It’s also personal preference. The Elantra looks like it’s 90ft long
Where are you saving 3k
Hyundai should add AWD and bump power to 300+ even with a price increase it would still sell out....
It’s technically already making over 300 to the crank, it’s been proven by many tuners that Hyundai under rated the power
And...with 2.2-liter V6 Twin turbo engine!.
This one passes the Sofyan Chuckle Test (SCT), i.e., when he gives 'er the beans, does he chuckle? I can estimate 0-60 times now just by grin alone. I guessed 4.9, he got 5.2. LOL.
Very nice prospet.. wish it came with AWD, though.
It is available in "sonic blue" in the US too
It's weird. The Hyundai corporate website still only shows the KONA N as being available in Red, Black and White only. Only when you check dealer inventories individually will you discover which ones have cars in KONA N-only Sonic Blue, either in stock or on in transit. That's how we found ours, which we bought on Memorial Day Weekend. Not sure why Hyundai hides the Sonic Blue versions under the proverbial bushel.
Correction, both screens are 10.25 inches