Hyundai Kona N Review: the most COMPREHENSIVE test yet!

Hyundai’s Kona N is arguably the maddest car of the crossover class. But in its bid to be exciting, is this 280hp newcomer still actually capable of handling family duties and the weekly shop? In our most comprehensive review yet, we hit the road, fill the boot and then get the stopwatch out at Rockingham to put this £35,395 newcomer to the test, proper. And wow, does it deliver.
Hyundai Kona N review - the most comprehensive test yet!
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00:00 Introduction
01:00 Design
02:34 Interior and infotainment
05:50 Road driving
07:41 Engine and performance
11:32 Boot space and practicality
13:35 Track driving and launch control 0-60
19:58 Conclusion
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This video features a finance representative example (PCP). Based on a car price of £12,750 with a £1,275 deposit at a representative APR of 8.9% and the following: 48 monthly payments of £214.39, a fixed interest rate of 8.8%, option-to-purchase fee of £10, optional final payment of £3,943.00, amount of interest at £2,758.72, total finance amount of £15,508.72.04, annual mileage limit of 10,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 3p per mile.

[@cinch]

Is this the craziest crossover ever?! 🤔

[@andrewfinkelsteintennis1915]

Sounds like the kona n is more of a golf gti alternative than the i30n as its a bit more of an all-rounder?

[@gtrrealreels7339]

Let's get things straight, this is a hot hatch!!!

[@gwanlee]

An excellent review of a brilliant car

[@DriverJ-N]

17:02 😁love my kona N also that front end is damn mean looking and different

[@cinch]

It's certainly unique! We love how bold it is

[@drumflip1253]

Own one love it!

[@lotsofcurveslover]

Did you cross shop a Mark 7.5 GTI? They’re cheaper with lots of aftermarket so I’m trying to decide.

[@drumflip1253]

@@lotsofcurveslover I’ve actually owned 5 GTI’s. They are practical, fun but nothing like this and I love how much you can adjust on this car. It’s a driver focused track ready purposed built car.

[@lotsofcurveslover]

@@drumflip1253 thanks, that helps me make up my mind. Kona N it is.

[@1209MArky]

@@lotsofcurveslover I have a mk7.5 GTI. It’s nice but kinda boring. My Kona N is coming next month.

[@lotsofcurveslover]

@@1209MArky thanks, I've driven some GTI's and I agree. Modern German cars seem to all be a bit boring. Let me know what you think of the Kona.

[@stevethomas760]

Greetings from the US. The Kona N checks a lot of boxes for me. If it came with a manual I would be in line tomorrow. A very small percentage of buyers would want a third pedal so I understand Hyundai's decision. I keep coming back to this car just don't know if I would be happy in the long run. Looking for something to replace my aging WRX wagon this year. Especially after the plastic laden new model. Enjoyed your review!

[@lotsofcurveslover]

I used to be a manual lover but the dual clutch Evo X made me a dual clutch believer. I drove a Veloster N and was pretty impressed by the trans. I can fit in the Kona much better than the Veloster so this is #1 on my list right now. I had a 2016 WRX and was very disappointed by it. I think this is the closest thing to a modern reliable Evo that I can find even though it’s fwd.

[@cinch]

Thanks, Steve. We have to admit a manual gearbox would add to the fun, but the auto here is thankfully very good :)

[@gtrrealreels7339]

You would be very happy with this car long term without a doubt.

[@AshSolarion]

What color has it ?

[@cjtucker1950]

would you like to buy a kona ironman addition thats currently in for repair? just bought a kona N!

[@lotsofcurveslover]

Is a Mark 7.5 GTI with a stage 1 engine and trans tune a better choice? I’m trying to decide.

[@cinch]

That would be a fun option - but we think this Kona N would be equally as exciting. That it can also be a daily crossover is what has us most impressed. You can probably choose based on body type; do you want a hatchback or crossover more?

[@lotsofcurveslover]

@@cinch although I prefer the looks of the GTI, I think the Kona might be more fun to drive. German cars tend to be somewhat dull so I'm looking for something that's as close to an Evo X MR as I can find. I got a reply from someone who's owned multiple GTI's who said that the Kona feels racier. That sounds more like what I want.

[@khronin]

GTIs sit too low--I just got a Kona N and probably will never get a low slung car again because all it does is make the ride choppier and the skirts--rims--and low door sills get scuffed up too easy.Go look at at GTI's or any other cars that sit decently low and take a good look at the front skirts and door sills--nothing but nicks and dings unless you are anal about driving it.

[@Tractorboy98an99]

Get that track back open!!

[@cinch]

We're working on giving it a bit of a refurbishment and spruce up. Then who knows...

[@Tractorboy98an99]

You’d make my year re opening that!!

[@andrewmaple9863]

This or puma st ?

[@danielkendall4882]

Rockingham needs racing back at that amazing track what a waste of a brilliant track