The KONA N is Hyundai's hot small SUV, sharing its 2.0 L turbo petrol engine and N-tuned chassis with the i30 N hot hatch. It is the small SUV version of the i30 N, with the raised ride height and more practical body but the same focused performance brief.
What you are buying
A 2.0 L turbo petrol four making 206 kW and 392 Nm, paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic (no manual option), driving the front wheels through a torque-vectoring system with an electronic LSD. The Premium trim adds leather-and-suede sports seats, the larger touchscreen, and the head-up display.
Cartell Assessment
The KONA N is the small SUV for the buyer who wants i30 N performance but needs the raised ride height for groceries or a child seat. It is properly fast, the N-tuned chassis is genuinely playful, and the cabin is the most committed in the small hot SUV segment. The compromise is the firm ride.
AU Outlook
KONA N Premium pricing in 2021 sat at $52,500 drive-away. Cross-shop is the VW T-Roc R, the Cupra Ateca and the Audi SQ2.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 206 kW
- Torque
- 392 Nm
- Drive
- FWD with e-LSD, 8-speed DCT
- Fuel
- 8.5 L/100 km (combined)
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km
- Safety
- ANCAP 5-star
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| KONA N | from $47,500 drive-away (2021, verify) | Entry trim |
| KONA N Premium | from $52,500 drive-away (2021, verify) | Top spec, leather-suede sport seats |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
