2021 Hyundai Kona N @ Nürburgring | POV | 16.10.2021

[@JDONUMBER7]

Imagine being in an M3 on the 'ring, looking in your rearview and seeing a Hyundai Kona coming up, and then being easily passed by this subcompact crossover. 😲 Excellent work Hyundai. 👏

[@KurtI2525]

This dude also has skills. He’s approaching every corner perfectly.

[@brendencamastro3028]

How about excellent work driver. The driver of the m3 may be just an enthusiast. This driver of the Kona is clearly pro level, if not he at least trained under professionals

[@brianreardon7700]

Yea he is a very good driver! For sure …

[@robt3325]

This time, it's the driver.

[@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621]

Unfortunately the whole "subcompact crossover, err suv" thing is why the kona and the i5n are not my favorite Ns, I thought the appeal of the N brand was to get away from the horde of suvs and 4x4s??

[@kNiFeNuTt]

The absolute best review of the Kona N without even say a word. Great driving!

[@kNiFeNuTt]

*saying

[@realthing66]

Agreed 👍

[@TheTran-tf5ri]

absolutely

[@unexplainedwearenotalone3537]

Man is not about word but he have big balls skills drive plus this fxxx beast SUV have top stability flat I luv it bravo nice ride.

[@constantinehunter1322]

Why explain something, when you can let the car explain better than any words ever could.

[@frederikvaneeckhoven4458]

Damn, who would have thought that an SUV-type car could perform this well on a track. Great driving and great car.

[@ganekim]

That's also small CC

[@dademack3544]

Well done! More capable car than most of its owners will ever be. Very impressive hyundai!

[@privatedecker2point0]

I’m super impressed how well you kept pace with the beemers. Well done mate, can’t wait till this car goes on sale in the states!

[@realthing66]

At a fraction of the cost.

[@BertPoort]

that is not only due to the performance of the car, do not under estimate the performance of the driver.

[@F1fletch]

It’s worth the wait …😋

[@corinnezug8300]

Doubt we will see this state side.. 🥺

[@ronforeman2556]

@@corinnezug8300 I bought mine in Phoenix, Arizona, in May '22. If you still want one, you'd better act fast: After the '23 model year, they're gone.

[@bobbylasko8354]

I bought a Kona N to take to the track this summer - I hope to be half the driver you are someday! Phenomenal skills and what a beast of a vehicle!

[@upup209]

Excellent driving. Best review on the Kona N yet. Well done

[@DrivingCars]

Thank you :)

[@cindysue5474]

@@DrivingCars You had the ESC off don't that make it unstable with the handling? What was the warning that jumped up tire pressure warning?

[@CarSceneKorea]

Exactly where N belongs and how it should be treated! Thanks for the great video.

[@F1fletch]

Loved it! Just got my Kona N and I love that most people have no clue what a great performance car it is.

[@kingtoyou7806]

Any update now that you have had it for awhile? Been looking into getting one myself

[@F1fletch]

@@kingtoyou7806 I really enjoy the car, no big issues with it. I wish I had money to customize it but it’s great stock and never feels like I need more power lol

[@kingtoyou7806]

@@F1fletch very cool, thanks for the answer

[@sasagrcevic475]

@@F1fletch Dude stock is just fine, car is pretty and that engine is at its max really. Invest maybe in tires, interior, some gadgets and such. Maybe one thing I wished for it is to be maybe smaller cause it feels too tall for its lenght.

[@F1fletch]

@@sasagrcevic475 I agree, now that I have had it 18 months I want to go with tires and wheels but otherwise leave it stock. I am never touching the engine, it’s plenty fast.

[@jackfishcampbell6745]

That car amazes me , I think that's an excellent interior . Has great power and shifting . A little more bouncy than I'd like but overall really impressive .

[@KBzPTGT]

Probably in full N mode

[@babisotonggg]

bouncy on N mode since it's track setting..

[@caseys_cozy_garage]

I have one of these. The bouncy is super true. The "soft" setting is stiff and the "n" mode is teeth chattering haha

[@SB_Garage]

Very impressive, both your driving and the car's ability. Thanks for sharing the experience 👌

[@concerncitizen8988]

No mishaps or accident and no errors. Great driving. 👍

[@DrivingCars]

thank you :)

[@TheDJEnrique]

My next car, for an average guy like me, who will never see a track, this will make my daily commute fun again.

[@drd.o.t3797]

Imagine getting chopped by a Kona on the street. I'd literally thunk about my decisions in life. Buying one i don't care what people think that was mad.

[@spamcans05]

Super impressed by the car, but even more so with your driving ability! You know the Ring well!! I bet the Beamer owners were shocked to see a Hyundai SUV blow by them and then leave them in the dust… 😂 😂

[@derbigpr500]

No they weren't, because they weren't racing and were cruising around slowly. Any one of those BMW's would smoke the Hyundai easily. Some are over 1 minute per lap faster.

[@williamyqb]

very impressive driving skills, i was on the edge of my chair all the way!

[@JohnnyG412]

As an owner, this was fantastic. Thanks for showing me what its capable of!

[@DrivingCars]

My pleasure

[@KColonelSanders405]

I sat and watched the whole thing,...I'm in love with how the Kona N handles the curves and how tight they were,..it digs in really well and kicks out at the end of the curve,...love it!!!!

[@peterhong526]

Holy crap you drive fast lol. Excellent POV of the capabilities of this little crossover. 👏

[@DrivingCars]

thank you. yes, the car is great here at the 'ring :)

[@schleiftnix2196]

Top Video! Respekt =) I also drive a Kona N, but only on regular roads. It's fun to see what the Kona N can do on the track. Thanks for the video.

[@pokeunleashed]

This made me feel like I was in Gran Turismo because that was some awesome driving. I'm hoping this CUV makes an appearance in GT7.

[@shortair84]

So do I... I just got one.. and it's a beast. In lunar white

[@paulklp8262]

ANY of the N cars in GT7 would make me happy.

[@cindysue5474]

@@shortair84 I bought the Racing red one just waiting on the DCT recall to get a fix before I go on a long trip again.

[@ronforeman2556]

@@cindysue5474 My car was manufactured in April 2022 and I bought it in May. Fortunately for me, the recall notice for the DCT issue never has popped up. To be on the safe side, I've taken the car in for service every 3,000 trouble-free miles. The only "modification" I've made (if you could call it that) was to swap out the OEM Pirelli P Zero tires for a set of the more durable Pirelli P Zero "Elect" version. Road hazards took out two of the original gum erasers before I'd even put 5,000 miles on the car: The "Elect" tires are much more durable and have improved the ride, handling and performance of the car significantly. Speaking of tires, my only complaint about the Kona N is that Hyundai cheaps out and only supplies a so-called "tire mobility kit" instead of an actual spare tire. I shuddered to think if I'd been in the middle of nowhere when I picked up those two tire-killing road hazards. I decided a spare tire was a must, searched online, and found a spare wheel-and-tire package expressly made for the Kona N by Modern Spare. modernspare.com/product/2021-2023-hyundai-kona-n-spare-tire-kit/ The tire is mounted on a wheel that's made to fit over the Kona N's oversized brakes, but is "shallow" enough to rest in the wheel well under rear floor. Voila!

[@ahmadmasrwe8263]

You are the one of the best drivers I have seen good job man 👍🏽❤️

[@DrivingCars]

thank you :)

[@krisztiankiss2326]

What a car! I drove the electric 64kwh 205psi Kona and that was amazing in sports mode! But this is a beast!

[@javencera]

I enjoyed every second of the video...specially everytime you passed someone and seeing them on the rear mirror. Excellent vid buddy.

[@ericbrideau9642]

Wow, I'm getting one, probably next week. What an amazing vehicule. What a driver you are, nice work :)

[@YakAlien]

amazing, what a car, great lap ! I love my I30n 👍

[@knight1437]

WOW! Amazing driving skill. With your awesome driving skill, this also tells me about the capabilities of this vehicle for what it is. I just might want to get one if I can get hold of one. Thank you.

[@DrivingCars]

Oh, big thanks, man :)

[@crakajack9327]

this guy got skill and hyundai has come a long way = PERFECT COMBO👍👍👍👍

[@natedanrach]

wow! that is excellent driving.

[@innovazero]

For those wanting fun and yet need a family car. The Kona N - it’s so bonkers I love it 😁

[@clutch7366]

man, this lil car has some heart!! im impressed.

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

Fantastic driving. The driver in the E36 just couldn't help himself.

[@KurtI2525]

I have driven this track many times and have it memorized. You did some excellent driving!

[@dnegel9546]

whats the rule behind the long straight? i was waiting to see the kon n go full speed and then the driving ends. 🤔

[@khronin]

I just got a KONA N--I have many hours at rd ATl and can not wait to track it.I can already tell it is a capable vehicle--GJ on hanging with those German cars that were twice the cost of the KONA.

[@celicajim9336]

That was pretty impressive for a cross-over/SUV type of vehicle with FWD, was that on the stock Pirelli tyres also?

[@jonytube]

My Mom has one. It is surprisingly snappy and hatchback-y feeling! Also way more planted than you would expect from a pseudo crossover. Fun little car she is!

[@1978Spiso]

I think Kona N dont have 4wd

[@daniel-it2lw]

aren't the kona awd?

[@celicajim9336]

@@daniel-it2lw Kona N is FWD, some grades of Kona N-Line are AWD.

[@lukeh2440]

@@celicajim9336 I don’t think an AWD version exists of the N

[@robray7106]

Awesome Kona N! Looks like a riot!😎👍✌

[@alanswainson2683]

Test drove one today,collect a new white one in two wks ,what a beast 🤔😂

[@Ezero8]

I can't believe this is actually a SUV he's driving.

[@lordflashheart3706]

It's really just a tall hatch. Considering they didn't lower it at all over stock, it's only 5 inches taller than my elantra and most of that is just greenhouse. Both the folks on either side of me in my parking garage have Kona's and they are surprisingly small by comparison.

[@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621]

​@lordflashheart3706 I see them and I just see another suv. I'm tired of seeing suvs and 4x4s everywhere and the kona and the i5n don't help with that unfortunately. Yeah sure they are cool for some, just wish they weren't a suv

[@paigelore]

As an american who has never left his home country, this track is on my bucketlist :)

[@SilverWizard-z3y]

The blue e36 and black e46 were definitely in their feelings that a Hyundai was on their ass. Especially the blue e36 when he aggressively passed at 8:29 lol his car even came off the ground.

[@locoro69]

I was looking for this type of video with this kona excellent video I hope one day to have a test drive with this new Kona N

[@MIYayYo]

What I really like about the Kona N is that even though it’s a Crossover, it actually falls under the Hot Hatch family.

[@MJT-DA]

Amazing driving! I can’t wait for the aftermarket a sxth downpipe and forge i take with a JB4 tune will be heaven in this

[@garyw1971]

This is basically mind blowing driving 👊👊👊

[@auxil47]

Brilliant driving lots of fun if I hadn't gotten a Kona N I surely would've after seeing this video, thank you.

[@dubber4life]

I can’t believe I just saw a Hyundai drive like that. Holy s!

[@lecarnoallen8145]

WISH MY DRIVING WAS THIS GOOD

[@drumflip1253]

Have one love it! Fantastic driving!

[@WantonSoup192]

That’s a lot of blue and white rondals on the ‘ring. Nice that the slightly high ride height on the kona doesn’t increase instability too much

[@1badsr]

Great drive! thanks for sharing!

[@freelife9512]

직빨성능만 떨어질뿐 코너에서 다 잡아버리네요...suv라는걸 생각하면 진짜 대단한 차임

[@furkansantimci9240]

Öltemperatur bleibt auf sehr guten Werten Die Koreaner haben einen tollen Job gemacht.

[@cthepimp23]

Any brake upgrades? I'm very impressed with the Breaking. Plus that old 3 series was on your bumper for a while.

[@DrivingCars]

No, fully stock car

[@mikeyinid]

Stock brakes are pretty impressive. Won't last long though. Very soft compound, like the stock tires lol

[@zeemonkeyman1]

“What do you do in your spare time?” Kona N-“I eat BMW’s for breakfast”

[@babisotonggg]

that acceleration 5k~7k rpm is amazing.. O.o seem like better tuning thn i30n

[@klasseact6663]

I'd love to see a video of my EN on the Ring but it's not sold there, unless Hyundai has a video of it. My EN is lighter, lower and has better OEM tires...would be awesome to see this🏁🏁

[@jubbaronny]

Thanks for showing me what my car can do but never will.

[@DrivingCars]

you're welcome, my pleasure :-)

[@dianaalamina9183]

Got mine a week and a half ago in red . Dope car ❤️

[@c0c0sdad]

Great driving. Stock tires and pads? If you have tracked a rear wheel drive vehicle does this feel at least 80% as fun?

[@DrivingCars]

Thank you. Yes, the car was absolutely stock.

[@TheHoth1]

I was like “press the overboost button!”

[@DrivingCars]

it didn't even occur to me. I completely forgot about it

[@boywanderer2003]

I don't have half the balls (after having a family LOL) as you, but amazing driving and capability of the Kona N! Very impressive!!

[@JeLifeCoach]

Very impressive. Bone stock or modified?

[@DrivingCars]

thank you. the car was completely stock

[@stevenabsmeier8790]

WOW!! Absolutely awesome video! BUT I NEED TO KNOW HOW THE BRAKES WAS HANDLING AND IF THERE WAS ANY FADING?????

[@jk3rd0719]

I love this video so much

[@TypicalToyReviews]

This thing is ROLLING. I was teetering between the Sonata N-Line and a Kona N but seeing this is wild. Makes me sad the red one my dealer got in sold almost immediately

[@홍홍홍-z6u]

Gen 2 Platform - i30 N / kona N (275 hp) Gen 3 platform - elantra N (290 hp)

[@datsjin]

코엔도 280마력/ngs : 290마력입니다

[@Corner_rascal]

코나N과 아반떼N은 같은 터빈사용으로 마력이 같습니다.

[@rockefelleragent1357]

@@Corner_rascal No the Elantra has bigger turbos...

[@DriverJ-N]

Kona and Elantra has the same upgraded turbos and I think the latest i30 has it aswell

[@mikeyinid]

Wrong. KN and EN are the same.

[@smilewoong]

맙소사… 외국인 드라이버가 뉘르에서 모는 현대차를 보게될줄이야 ㄷ

[@ZachM525]

If anything now I want an Audi TTRS - that thing fucked right off...wonder if it was stock...

[@24Coup]

Couldn't stop tilting my head with the camera 🤣

[@ayikaiokine7059]

If only Hyundai could push the HP slightly into the 320s to 340s....bwoi that would be badass

[@trenton.tchannel1810]

There’s speculation that the hp number on the Ns are wheel hp number. People have dyno’d a few Elantra N they have made close to their hp rating to the wheels

[@carloscervantes836]

Wouldn’t that cause insurance to be much more expensive?

[@Jcrash1]

i know this is old but people have dynoed these stock and made over 300ps to the wheels

[@sotirisbisbikis6502]

310 hp on dyno, full stock!!! ❤❤❤

[@mikeyinid]

They are definitely sandbagging the actual numbers, but as an owner I can say that 320-330 would be the sweet spot. 30-100 this car rips, beyond that you'll be rocking back and forth wishing for a little more.

[@Johnny-Five]

Way to go Nman!

[@haircafekevin]

Damn this car looks fun as Hell to drive.

[@njt937]

Good lord that thing shifts 🙌

[@8543960]

Wow. Maybe I should've bought a Kona N. 😂 Happy with my Sonata N-line but damn.

[@DriverJ-N]

No lsd 🥹

[@zumezoom9593]

is the Kona AWD? nice driving, this compact SUV seems really capable. very responsive and agile. has any aftermarket modifications been added?

[@DrivingCars]

Nope, it's only FWD with e-LSD. And it's absolutely stock.

[@khronin]

Not bad I have a 2020 AWD Stinger.Power is very good from this.I do not know if you have driven a stinger but I just top speeded mine and where you were doing about 125 or so the Stinger probably would have been around mid 140s and probably would have caught that pack in front at the beginning.I also have cross drilled and vented Geomet rotors all the way around to go with the brembos and a str8 exhaust welded to the undecarriage of the car no mufflers.

[@DrivingCars]

@@khronin Yes, i drove few stingers, also at the Nürburgring ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJWwl3ajq5pnmbM ). Love the car

[@khronin]

@@DrivingCars I just got a KONA N--after the break in I will film some laps at road ATl--I picked up some pointers watching your vid.I also plan on putting geomet cross drilled and vented rotors on all 4 so I have more confidence entering turns faster.I sold my stinger months ago and the Kona N seems pretty capable for what it is.I have less track time then you but it shows how someone with skill can beat up on a more expensive car--I just came from a CX-30 turbo and here is a video of me taking a 40 MPH sharp turn at 70--about 5 MPH faster then I could in a Type R civic.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXuaZYuVmJambcU

[@thewomaninblack731]

Yes baby.. thats how u drive .. great review.. cannot wait for it to arrive.. goodbye Vw G VR6 🤪

[@ebusdk]

The gloves add at least 15HP.. true story

[@DrivingCars]

what!s the problem, bro? Don't drive with gloves? So, it's your choice. I am driving with gloves, my choice.

[@ebusdk]

@@DrivingCars "bro"? "problem"? A bit sensitive you are (maybe that is why you use gloves)

[@DrivingCars]

yes, that's the reason :-)

[@pushrod3022]

@@ebusdk If someone can drive as good as this guy, they can wear whatever they want as far as I’m concerned.

[@ebusdk]

@@pushrod3022 Valid point indeed

[@TheDJEnrique]

Nice driving !

[@DrivingCars]

thank you :)

[@NEWNATURE777]

Good driving! Just few bolts-on and lap3 tune, a M3 and V8 killer, by the way those Pirelli tires need to be replaced....😃

[@derbigpr500]

LMAO M3 killer? This car can't do 8:30 full lap time here. M3's do 7:20-ish. You're brainless if you think they're anywhere near the same level.

[@winkingowl1913]

this video reminds me of those racing games on Xbox. Love how The car performs! I’m actually looking into getting one of these this year. 😀

[@matijabaksaj9360]

You are pro driver,car is amazing 🥰

[@darthnatas953]

Wow, nice drive!

[@berndbrand8144]

Super Auto !!!

[@khrisjared1]

Good kona n and driver... amazing... good video... ever.

[@assassin78787]

Beautiful driving! I'm deciding whether I should buy the Kona N or the I20N. Very hard choice haha

[@DrivingCars]

i20 N is good as well, not so fast, but you can push it harder on the roads.

[@quattrogram]

great ride! brand of the handkerchiefs?

[@KoalaKoala00]

You know, Hyundai is actually great cars. But those N versions doesn’t get imported to my country which is so sad.

[@DrivingCars]

Oh, yes, it is, because they are really great!

[@rockyjuneau6865]

Looking forward to mine soon 😍😍😍

[@DrivingCars]

good choice!

[@rockyjuneau6865]

@@DrivingCars Thank you for this video!

[@ronforeman2556]

The Lonely Island guys need to add another verse to their smash hit "Jizz In My Pants" to describe the experience of driving a Kona N on the Nurburgring. @

[@noblemav]

Not bad driving there champ.

[@y0ungj0m]

This is so awesome on so many levels lol

[@robt3325]

What the actual fuck, you knew the track but the car was willing

[@Utbr88]

Is this stock? Simply amazing! Did you use NGS at any point? Curious if N mode has the Ring in its database for tracks. Curious if navigation based track mode would help in the Ring. I have seen other vids filmed in Korea that has the track and it as GPS enabled to show the location off the car on the track.

[@DrivingCars]

yes, it's absolutely stock. NGS: No, i have forgot at this function, it's only without it with full gas.

[@Utbr88]

@@DrivingCars Holy cow! With NGS, you could defiantly put more pressure to that M cars. Nonetheless, I can definitely see why Biermann intentionally did not go with AWD. The weight of AWD would have ruined the track performance.

[@VerryJerry90]

Not too bad Kona N not too bad indeed

[@DrivingCars]

It's really good! I was surprised

[@peterpan1435]

I have a three year old standard Kona I’m not surprised they developed it to the N because the cornering balance and adhesion of the base Kona is impressive on its 225 section tyres. We’ll driven by the way!

[@karmahunden]

More NGS would’ve been nice. Other than that: great driving!

[@DrivingCars]

I absoluitely forgot about NGS. But thank you :)

[@alexandroskotzegien6667]

Great driving but I hate the fact he didn't put up the N menu in the display.

[@DrivingCars]

I have forgot about it

[@drtaru]

Didnt hit the NGS button on any of the overtakes, missed opportunity.

[@DrivingCars]

no time to think about it

[@rontungol1383]

The amount of hatchbacks and bmws this man passed... he was only passed by ONE built Beamer... it looked like an Audi s6 or 8 and a gt3... wow

[@ZachM525]

Def. an Audi TT likely an RS hard to tell, but that thing romped by all of them.

[@bedirhan5561]

I love this 😊😊

[@AVA-ITI]

코나N 잘달리네요ㅋ 혹시 엔진오일은 어디 제품 사용하는지요?

[@DrivingCars]

Je tam ten předepsaný od výrobce, ten první, se kterým auto vyjelo z výroby