You have to respect Hyundai for making their own rules. The reason they've been so successful is their willingness to offer models that other brands are too risk averse to offer.

@xuimod

2 жыл бұрын

No adaptive cruise control for Kona N is a really really stupid decision tho.

@Sauce.714

2 жыл бұрын

@@xuimod People ain't buying a Kona N for adaptive cruise control

@gigi9467

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sauce.714 why are they buying it? For performance? Lol

@lamborjhini

2 жыл бұрын

@@xuimod yo that's pretty fkn shit tbh just for that I wouldn't buy it lmao

@parkerstephens1355

2 жыл бұрын

I'd get one just for the looks

It definitely looks better than the normal kona

@junkiexl86

2 жыл бұрын

And thats not saying much lol

@jmula9372

2 жыл бұрын

No duh it costs more 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

@samiam9059

2 жыл бұрын

that says a lot?

@BoopSnoot

2 жыл бұрын

No competitor though? Its basically a GTI.

I can’t wait till my daughter turns 16 and gets my Elantra GT N-Line so I can buy the Kona N. Absolutely love my N-Line zero issues @ 52,000 miles

@czcpassionfruit2755

2 жыл бұрын

W parent

Calling the Kona N an SUV and then pointing out how little it shares with every other subcompact crossover on the market is rather silly. The Kona N is obviously a direct rival of the VW GTI. It's a hot hatch. Period. And an impressive one, at that.

@jmula9372

2 жыл бұрын

This is a CUV if anything no hatch 🤦🏻‍♂️

@yamildiaz2588

2 жыл бұрын

It can even pass as a compact crossover but is true this is not a SUV

@stephenhendricks103

2 жыл бұрын

@@jmula9372 How do you think one accesses the cargo space with "no hatch"? 😁

@Slowwagonftl

2 жыл бұрын

So what’s the Veloster N? Also I agree. Most crossovers are just tall hatchbacks

@yamildiaz2588

2 жыл бұрын

@@Slowwagonftl I think the Veloster is just a hatchback with 4 doors instead of 5. There's also a liftback like the Stinger

✨ Sofyan wearing a Subaru jacket at a Hyundai event! Love it! ✨

Hyundai is making amazing vehicles recently. Nice work in the N division.

@noway234

Жыл бұрын

Mike Mike

Wow, this is a real treat for high performance enthusiasts on a budget.

@gigi9467

2 жыл бұрын

You budget is pretty high insuggest a type r has better driving dynamics more Reliable and depreciates a whole Lot less.

@ExceLvG

2 жыл бұрын

@@gigi9467 new Type R’s by me are 55k (CAD) so thats a littttttle bit more than the veloster, and presumably the elantra and kona.

@gigi9467

2 жыл бұрын

@@ExceLvG (CAD)???

@ExceLvG

2 жыл бұрын

@@gigi9467 Canadian, Ontario pricing

@gigi9467

2 жыл бұрын

@@ExceLvG oh damn, u need to get out of there man! Lol

C'mon, this is a hot hatch like a GTI. How is this an SUV, lol. I like it.

@CSLFiero

2 жыл бұрын

if sofyan's eyes are above the roofline, that's not an SUV. that's a hatchback

@o0260o

2 жыл бұрын

When I was car shopping the Kona didn't feel as spacious as my old Fiesta.

the over-the-shoulder view when you first got in was a great shot. please more of that. It's nice to see what you look at first when you get in.

Loved the back tire lift on your second run!! :-)

Im a Porter at Hyundai and I have to admit. If you see the black colored version of this car. It's something you cannot stop staring at 🖤

This looks like a winner to me! I would love to have this Kona N as a great weekend car/crossover! I'm sure it would make a great daily driver as well!

@drumflip1253

2 жыл бұрын

I own one and love it.

Hyundai has a brilliant corporate model, make cars that customers ask for! Lack of a 6spd is disappointing though. Love, love, love the exterior design especially the busy rear end and those wheels are amazing. Interior is a bit of a let down due to all the plastic bits otherwise this looks like a winner.

@ThisIsDooDoo

2 жыл бұрын

Oo

@tedtedness184

2 жыл бұрын

NO THEY DON"T !!! SO SO SO many want an AWD Kona N. Hyundai is clueless on what they "could of had here. They failed at it miserably.

@RockhockeyGames

2 жыл бұрын

@@tedtedness184 that would mean redesigning the 8spd and a lot more complications like the presenter said, part of their plan is to keep these preformance models cheap hense the crap interior

@tedtedness184

2 жыл бұрын

@@RockhockeyGames BS, excuse. They already have an 8 speed wet with a transfer case. It is only a easy small casting away if not. All the guts in the 2.5 AWD will fit in a 2.0 casting. We still do not know if the 8speed bell housing bolts to a 2.0. Very easy and still cheap to do. A 2018 AWD Kona rear diff can handle over 800hp 1,000/ftlbs Tq by the manufactures website. It's a $1,400 option to make it AWD.

@jeffreywhite7412

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah but when you get the manual in the veloster and the Elantra , you don’t get the over boost

Such fun cars it seems ! So refreshing from the boring competition! I also love the tech! Some people get bent out of shape because there's too many options in their opinion. I say there are boring alternatives if they want to purchase them from other makers. I also love the exhaust! Just enough cracks and pops without it being annoyingly over-the-top.

Love it, been waiting for this.

Awesome intro guys! Shoutout to the videographer!

I have to give you props for your utterly seamless single take presentation - respect!

I have a hyundai kona 2022 SEL. It came with sunroof and roof rack. ❤ AWD 33 MPG! GREAT VIDEO!

I absolutely love this car. Wait until the aftermarket scene hits for this and 💯💯 can’t wait to see it.

I sold my Veloster N a few months ago for silly money and had every intention on replacing it with the Kona N, well as time went by, I started studying the new Santa Cruz mini pick-up, I've ended up with the Sanata Cruz and I'm not disappointed with it at all but I still dream of the Kona N, maybe I can talk the wife into one:)

Great review as always. This is a sweet looking SUV... Hyundai doing what others only dream of. Thanks for the video 👍🏿

As someone who had a couple GTIs in his younger years I have to say this is a pretty great little car. I think by far this is the most compelling N because it's the nicest looking and by far the most useful since it is a little wagon and should be easier to park. I'd consider it if I still could get away with that kind of car.

@tylerdurden9132

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, I have a 2020 elantra GT, wife has a Kona some year. Elantra hatch has more room.

@roccotaco87

2 жыл бұрын

It actually has less room than the Elantra N

@davids1816

2 жыл бұрын

@@roccotaco87 This is bad math though. There MIGHT be more legroom in the Elantra. Hyundai play some games with rating leg room total so I'll hold my judgement, but interior volume also includes the useless space under windshield and back window. So while the Elantra is possibly going to have a small legroom advantage, the passengers will sit lower to the floor so they'll need that space. They will have less headroom. They find getting into and out of the car more difficult because of the shape of the doors and roofline, and the car is less versatile because it has a small opening for the trunk instead of a hatch that severely limits what you can carry. So yeah, there's more functional room in it. It's still say test the GTI first though.

@anhiirr

2 жыл бұрын

the elantra n is also like 5k cheaper and they offer a 6 spd manual to those that are interested in a pure manual experience. IMO theyre 2 different cars other than powertrain. But ill be looking at the elantra N bc ill have more cost aspects towards options as well as a tune. Looking at the elantra n 6 spd and gr86 currently but the elantra as far as FF has my attention over what hondas offering.

Excellent review. Your laughing driving it, showed me all I needed to know.

Kona N price just released. They all come fully loaded. $35,425 $400 more than the Veloster N with the DCT.

@vroomgc

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

It’s most direct competition is the GTI IMO… if it was AWD I’d be waaaaay more interested

@AFJDM

2 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised they didn't even offer an option...Hyundai could've charged $2500 more for AWD and probably made a decent profit on all the AWD versions that would sell.

@MelloHubb

2 жыл бұрын

If they offered awd I would have a deposit down asap... I can't go back to fwd. I do not miss the torque steer and skipping front tires on launches.

@buzztrucker

2 жыл бұрын

@@AFJDM market research and then for them to fit it and engineer it into it probably didn't make sense for them and maybe they are just trying out how well it does with front-wheel drive as far as sales before they introduce an all-wheel drive model.

@brianfloster2609

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. This is a hot hatch - it's not an SUV. For me in the segment it's GTI>Veloster N>Kona N

@tedtedness184

2 жыл бұрын

@@AFJDM Normally AWD is $1,400

I never even heard of this car, and before even watching the review, strictly from looks and ethos, I love this. As a new dad who can't have a dedicated sportscar or even a super firm hot hatch, this is awesome. Looks super cool, and way better than similarly processed "Hot-crossovers" like the Edge ST. It almost looks like a baby Urus. Only thing it's missing is a manual transmission option

@geometrist_

2 жыл бұрын

Idk how you havent heard of it. Theyre everywhere :D

@Fafardski

2 жыл бұрын

We're in the exact same boat man! I've been eyeing out the kona for quite some time, even a 1.6 ultimate or limited with a couple mods and a tune sounds like a blast.

Looks cool. Love that Hyundai is even doing this.

You don’t see many vehicles that we mere mortals can afford that can make someone be that excited and having that much fun.

I don't care about contrast or a full leather interior. The things you interact with are comfortable, it looks good, and it isn't all going to get messed up after a few miles. It seems reliable and a great value

I look forward to your reviews :)

Your reviews are excellent sir. Thank you.

I'm surprised it looks pretty damn good!

@carlosandleon

2 жыл бұрын

Remove yourself from snobbish purist thinking and appreciate crossovers more. They're cool cars.

@Carfan678

2 жыл бұрын

@@carlosandleon I don’t hate crossovers but at the same time a lot of ppl that don’t need them buy them. I see and know single ppl that are 22 and never have anyone in the backseat and never have cargo so it’s like why drive a Kia Sportage when u can get a k5 and be fine, for example

@carlosandleon

2 жыл бұрын

@@Carfan678 Bro the K5 and sportage are about the same size Dimension wise. Sportage is just taller. And why get a K5 when you can get a scooter? A motorcycle? Public transport. Truth is we shouldn't be looking at crossovers as "SUVs" they are just this generations cars. Look at the 1920s, 1930s. You can say all cars back then were crossovers. Decent rideheight for potholes, spacious, practical. I mean back in the day cars were going lower and lower. Look at crossovers now. They're not even that high off the ground but they do have the usable rideheight for city streets. No more bashing your bumper against the curb. Problem with sedans is they have a boot when a Hatch makes more sense. and that's what crossovers have. People always say crossovers aren't necessarily more practical than "normal" cars. But truth is they actually kinda are. And look less goofy than wagons (i love wagons myself ngl. But they look too goofy, trust me in Germany it's wagon galore and it's really just misshapen old people cars, i don't get the hype)

@carlosandleon

2 жыл бұрын

@@Carfan678 The real solution is to get people off cars.

@stevethomas760

2 жыл бұрын

@@carlosandleon Nothing quite like riding a mule into town. Well then you have methane issues. Whoa, just strike a match and you have "over boost" for passing

As a new owner of a 2022 sonata limited, Hyundai is making some amazing cars, the limited has option I didn't have in my 65k Mercedes, Absolutely love Hyundai.

I really like the styling, handling and ride quality of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 as it's interior design is more futuristic than all tested but I just traded my 2021 Hyundai Sonata N - Line yesterday for the 2022 Kona N until the electrics vehicle are mandatory and Hyundai releases the Ioniq 5 N with the longer range batteries already in work!

Love what Hyundai is doing with their line up....very impressive stuff

@dave210yt

2 жыл бұрын

Hyundai has been killing it lately!

Was bummed out that Hyundai didn't show any of their N cars in the L.A Auto Show this year. Thank you for the video!

@Snooz.n

2 жыл бұрын

They were all there. I sat in all three

@JDMHaze

2 жыл бұрын

im bummed this isnt AWD , it could've slayed subarus

@Snooz.n

2 жыл бұрын

@@JDMHaze I can guarantee you this will make an sti jealous

@1209MArky

2 жыл бұрын

It was all there, they weren’t at the Hyundai booth they had an N booth lol.

@memsnb5357

2 жыл бұрын

You definitely missed it. Hyundai had an N line up right near the entrance separate from the rest of their cars.

Man I'm proud of where hyundai has gone. All i want now is that same 2.0T engine in a tucson since it already has awd and a dct that's a 7 speed dry clutch. A 8 speed wet clutch would be amazing!

I just traded in my 2019 veloster Ultimate for this yesterday. It's better sound deadening than the veloster and suspension feels softer on bumps than the veloster also. Felt bad squeezing grandma in the veloster so more room more power. Totally happy so far.

As a couple who owns a 22 VN DCT and a 23 KN and track both, it’s an amazing line right out of the box and track ready. The VN has better cornering because of its weight obviously but with changing to lightweight rims and simply upgrading the brake fluid you can go lap after lap without having to take cool downs

I have a 2022 Limited Kona that is fully loaded out. I am very happy with my purchase, even when I paid a premium for the car. The options you get are amazing, no one can match the comfort features such as the premium entertainment system and the white leather is amazing. I personally like the plastic parts as those are the most likely to get scratched up so it doesnt hurt as much to see a scratch. And there IS a sunroof, I got it and love it. I also got AWD and while not the same.as Audi's quattro it does a decent job. In short, anything else with this nice options and actually somewhat roomy than what I expected from a compact, I drove with all 3 seats with passengers and everyone was comfortable. All of this would be at least 10k more expensive with any other brand like audi or Mazda.

Looks amazing in red.

Nice review. I feel like the Kona N was what the Nissan Juke was supposed to be but never made it.

If this had AWD I would immediately trade in my 2020 Veloster N. For now I'll just keep it another year or two lol Not really missing the bigger turbo with an intake and performance downpipe installed (around 300hp output) and it sounds so incredible. Hyundai is making great daily driver performance cars

Being speedy and agile is fun when driving! Friend had a Fiat Abrath, horrible car but that thing was so light and speedy it was fun to drive.

Really too bad we get this instead of the I30 N. The interior materials and interior volume are worse and smaller respectively than the Elantra GT we formerly got. It's a nice package overall but I am interested to hear final pricing. Also don't believe there are any options for the Kona N outside of color.

Was waiting for the release of this forever only to be disappointed that it was FWD only. With 130 mi/day commute in the NE with a job I have to get to unless I’m dying, the lack of AWD took it off the list. Hopefully Hyundai brings AWD in the future. Great review 👍🏻

@blarghman332

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never had AWD in the NE, snow tires dude!

@mxpx148

2 жыл бұрын

@@blarghman332 I have driven multiple winters with FWD and snows, and a couple with RWD and snows. Unfortunately, if I hop on the interstate and it’s a complete mess, I don’t have the choice to turn around. I’m an electrician at a plant…1 of 2 on my rotation, meaning if we were both to call out, the plant doesn’t run. Would rather have the AWD/4WD to help get me through it.

@blarghman332

2 жыл бұрын

@@mxpx148 right on, that’s fair man I wasn’t trying to be an asshole. Hey that’s cool man, I’m an HVAC technician, what do you guys do at the plant?

@christophcollier

2 жыл бұрын

Come on…snow tires my man… this has an E-lsd - it will put in the work with snow tires.

@mxpx148

2 жыл бұрын

@@blarghman332 Aluminum cans, and we only closet 3-4 days/yr lol.

Might be my first Korean ✌🏽

I don’t understand why auto reviewers talk about ‘hard plastic’ on the top of the dashboard. WHO TOUCHES THAT? I’ve had the same vehicle for the past 6 yrs and have never felt the need to touch the dashboard or rest my hand there so it could be glass, leather, plastic etc and wouldn’t bother me on its feel. lol *Please stop dwelling on such irrelevant things. Arm rest is understandable but not the top of the dash material. ~ Normal people

Amazing for the money

Besides the rear end that looks like two cars stacked on top of each other due the tail lights this checks everything for me.

They should offer awd as a option like they do with the regular kona , ill pay the awd extra, wife got a blue N-line tec package and i love it

Wow I'm not going to lie...this is a dope SUV. Might have to add this to the list. Nice job.

@RLTtizME

2 жыл бұрын

I think "dope" was officially phased out several years ago.

@OrionInception

2 жыл бұрын

@@RLTtizME by who? You? I think there's more things to worry about than some word....and that's dope. ✌

@RLTtizME

2 жыл бұрын

@@OrionInception That's dumb. 👈🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡

Love this car and your preview. Wondering if theirs going to be a kissing cousin KIA variant or are they going to up the anti

Very nice..thanks

Its a great time to be alive! In the car world lol loving all these sporty compact 4bangers

@RLTtizME

2 жыл бұрын

Get a real muscle car....black dot.

This thing looks more sporty than the 2022 G80 Sport. I'm digging it.

That’s one nice lookin Hyuandai

Car looks awesome!

21:56 leg up! Unreal! In a crossover!

I love my 22 Kona EV. Great cars

I already own a '20 Ultimate 1.6L Turbo - I love it but the N is a beast for its category. Too bad it doesn't have the option for AWD.

The Kona is a popular vehicle in my little hometown, it will be interesting to see if the Kona N catches on... that is if the local Hyundai dealership can actually get some vehicles to sell.

Looks great

Hyundai literally makes the most mind blowingly beautiful rims !! 💜❤💙

Hey wots up just asking isnt the gla 45amg the direct competition for this sub compact suv ????

I really like this thing, even the looks

I’m currently leasing the sonata N line with the same exact engine and transmission. Although my car has more torque and hp. Let me tell you, these cars RIP. Hyundai seriously knows what they are doing. And that wet dual clutch is to die for. Once my lease is up I’m going full N. Hopefully they release a full N Sonata in the next 3 years!

Hyundai, this thing is actually clean af. Well done and congrats on blazing the trail. Hope you guys have AWD for these smaller vehicles with the wet dual clutch in development! But other than that, I think this thing is SWEET

If it came with the manual I would buy it over the gti, so I will most likely get the new wrx or a gti or golf r but what they are doing is awsome and they are changing the car industry. You gotta love it.

I'm currently in the market looking for a new hybrid type vehicles and OMG I'm in love love love with this vehicle wow!!! how impressive !! Hyundai you my nigggas now😉😆😆🧡🧡🧡🔥

I actually dig it.

Lifted a rear wheel, I'm sold. :-)

If they made AWD available as an addon option like the other Kona models I would 100% purchase. Im sure that would require a complete transmission redesign which for a small production trim level would not be cost effective unless they could incorporate it into other Hyundai/Kia platforms like the K5, Stinger ect Living in Northern Canada AWD is a blessing!

@mervunit

2 жыл бұрын

I'd rather pay 10k less for it. Just get a subaru crosstrek with 100hp less and a CVT if snow driving is a concern. This isn't a car for the snow.

@roccotaco87

2 жыл бұрын

@@mervunit The DCT on my kona doesn’t have any issues in the snow, off-road is where it struggles which they shouldn’t be used as off road vehicles due to the lack of ground clearance and suspension anyway.

@ASmattman

2 жыл бұрын

@@mervunit $10K more for AWD add-on? I feel like most manufacturers can offer the option for $1,500 - $2,500 more.

@Enjoi8D

2 жыл бұрын

@@mervunit if they wanted 10k more for AWD I would just order a Genesis GV60 Performance!

@Enjoi8D

2 жыл бұрын

@@ASmattman I Believe AWD option on Hyundai models is aprox $2000 CAD addon. Which is not bad at all. AWD Kona N would be a nice contender to the Golf R. I have drove the Veloster N and recently Kona N. Both are great platforms and lots of fun, the WDCT is lightning fast!

This thing is awesome.

To anyone commenting about AWD, Hyundai just added the awd option to the build and price, only a $1500 add on

@Xenogenesis_

2 жыл бұрын

Where did you hear this? Are you talking about the n line ?

@noah22261

2 жыл бұрын

@@Xenogenesis_ sorry I’m an idiot only for n line slow version

That horsepower in such a small vehicle is incredible! Can’t wait to see one in person

@VaunShiz

2 жыл бұрын

Huh? The same power is in the Veloster N which is alot lighter...

@stevenwilhite4026

2 жыл бұрын

@@VaunShiz I don’t care about the weight difference, I like the styling of the Kona better. I have to like walking out to it everyday. Styling preferences are in the eye of the beholder

Wow quicker than my Stelvio from 0-60 not fair!

2023-2024 the Hyundai Kona N Performance package facelift update model should already be equipped with (active cylinder flush system) and (9-10) speed (wet DCT) transmission!. And also in the door panels/dashboard-colored stitching on the dashboard!.

Yea its alright. I classify it as a hatchback. Nice to have painted wheel wells instead of ugly "tuff" plastic. I still think a sportback sedan is my preferred choice but this hatchback thing is ok.

21:56 Rear passenger wheel in the air

Over boost? Is this like a boost on a cpu, boosts until it can't handle it then throttles back?

Not a huge fan of how the screen looks like an afterthought on the dash, but the specs on the car overall aren’t horrible for what it is.

I love how ballsy Hyundai is. That MPG though, how they manage to get the same rating as a Pilot with a 3.5 V6

@MJT-DA

2 жыл бұрын

People clearly don't understand that giving a car a turbo doesn't give it better gas mileage. You get the same amount of power as a larger engine in a smaller package however you still need to add the same amount of fuel to make the same amount of power... compression stroke in most 4 cycle engines is 300 psi and combustion is 1000 psi. When you add a turbo it doubles it to 600 psi and combustion is 2000 psi Force = Pressure x Area. The area of the piston stays the same but the Pressure increases creating a larger force according to Pascal law. But increasing the CC to get the same about of product you need the same amount of reactants of Air and octane to create the same combustion reaction as the lower pressure stroke.. staying away from boost makes the engine act as a 4 cylinder but getting into it literally doubles the cylinder count.

@dpok69

2 жыл бұрын

Stay out of boost for maximum mpg.

That's definitely a step up from the reg Kona

I just got one and it is fantastic.To me as a DD it is a freaking bargain for the performance level.I could have had anything under 60k to buy outright and simply got one of these after trading my turbo CX-30 premium Plus on one.I do not need anything more then this.Its cheap--nice--fast--and fuel efficient--interior is subpar and plastic but the karmon audio radio is awesome.For under 40k it is fantastic--and performance--it trounces almost any sports car under 40k--Im in the beak in period and can tell you this thing can fly--oh and it matches the speed of many cars over 50k.

I'm guessing that switching the drive mode into "snow " probably changes the transmission to start out in second gear and possibly limits the power on hand. Front wheel drive is quite adequate for driving in snow.

I have a Kona rn, I will trade mine in, In a heart beat, to get this N model

The Kona N is pretty cool

How does the Kona N compare to a Macan? Besides the obvious price gap. I'm wondering if theyre similar dynamically.

I want one. I'll wait a model year or so to see what the reliability is like. Or I guess I could just lease it and not worry about it.

Hoping VW makes a high performance version of the it's new Taos possibly using the GTI engine with the DSG and 4Motion.

@paul5683

2 жыл бұрын

They might. But they won't bring it into the US. Bastards!

Engineering Department: "Which grille design should we attempt to emulate on this hatchback?" Marketing Department: "All of them. And shh, it's not a hatchback. It's a subcompact SUV."

What time did Alex on Autos get on the autocross?

I don't know how I feel about those break and hazard lights located in the bottom of of the trunk separate from the ones up top.

That’s not a bad lookin vehicle. I might have to look into that. I’d probably see if I could lower it so the wheels have a nice tucked in look but other than that it’s set up right out of the box

Mazda CX30 Turbo and Mini Countryman S really the only other competitors in this hot small suv segment around $40K. I wish the US got the T Roc R from VW to make things more interesting.

@ASmattman

2 жыл бұрын

This doesn't have the ground clearance (7.5+ inches) or the drivetrain (AWD, 4WD) to be considered an SUV/CUV. It lacks the all-terrain capabilities that define the segment. It's a hot hatch, and a cool one, but the plastic cladding doesn't make it any more of a SUV than adding vinyl decals makes a car faster - you know what I mean?

Nice Subi jacket. Link?

I like !

sunroof is not offered on the Kona N according to alex

That Kona looks like a hoot to drive! You were having fun throwing it into those apexes.