The 2024 Hyundai Kona N-Line Is A Spunkier Grown-Up Turbo Small SUV

[@hockeyslapper]

I was at a toss-up between this and the VW Taos. Took them both for a test drive and honestly the drive is like night and day. The extra 50 horsepower in the Kona makes a huge difference. Picking it up in January

[@Aly.68]

How’s it been driving? I’m looking to get one

[@williesmith7880]

I purchased this Beauty 2 days ago! I love this model. I would love to have the parking assist option. Comfortable and I love the dash board and how it is is angled toward the driver

[@bradleymeyer9775]

This particular model looks better then the previous generation.

[@jcmphreek]

I didn’t mind the last one. Wasn’t ugly but definitely wasn’t anything great. But man this one is actually pretty nice to look at. Hyundai/Kia doing some great styling

[@chalegend7248]

Shopping carts 🛒 would love to greet the Kona headlights!!!!😂

[@TheCreatorhascome]

And it is even a bigger nightmare for body shop too.

[@carloscervantes836]

@@jcmphreek Kona N owner. I overall like the old design but it had elements that clashed, like the rear top lights looking modern and the bottom tacked on. Many of the edges didn't blend in well but it had a more aggressive look I liked more. I thought the sides were a touch too flat and would have liked a slight wide body flare to the wheels. Not happy with it getting bigger on the new gen but most people would like that I suspect, not sure. I didn't mind the small cargo room but would have loved if the rear and pasanger seats layed flat when down. I would have payed the extra 5-10k for a proper Golf R competitor but sadly no AWD given their goals didn't align for that. I'm currently looking forward to the id.2 GTI/R but would still consider a next gen Kona N if its an AWD EV.

[@irfanhajee]

looks better than the actual Kona N

[@vitaminme4203]

That limited seems like such a great deal with the amount of tech you're getting!

[@cgrocho47]

yes, but that light color with the black cladding is hideous.

[@cozyflannel]

@@cgrocho47my thoughts exactly. The unpainted parts are butt-ugly

[@vitaminme4203]

@@cgrocho47 I sold Subarus for a year so I'm used to the cladding 😅 but I understand. I'm sure it's easy to paint or mod to have body color.

[@langlebl]

The interior is fantastic! Very nicely done!

[@taemeister9302]

Test drove the Kona N an hour ago. I love this suv. I was about to walk about with the limited edition version until i decided to check out what Honda offers in the suv area first. I was a hairline away from getting this Kona N without so much as a second thought. It's that good.

[@Kyumilli]

This is N-Line , there is no more N version of this unfortunately.

[@naveenthemachine]

Honestly the looks are a huge improvement and the interior is great

[@carloscervantes836]

Minus the bland steering wheel, I agree the interior is a big step up from what I can tell.

[@damionmandy7978]

Nice looking small crossover, im surprised the limited didn't get body colored bumpers.

[@sutherland559]

Was out once I saw that key fob.

[@gevorgnazaryan8720]

Hyundai is going with the Robocop design theme

[@FordEnthusiast413]

Good review. If this Kona was available when my wife needed a a car two years ago she would have leased it. Instead she leased a Tucson since it had a bigger back seat and more cargo capacity.

[@jefflass699]

If not for the taillights only a mother could love, I'd give it serious consideration, especially the EV.

[@RoxUnlimited]

Pray for a full on N version

[@carloscervantes836]

It's going to be a hard sell for me given it's now bigger and I hate that everything is getting bigger. I loved the older Mini and Golf R, both now larger. id.2 GTI/R is only car I'm willing to trade up for but if they do a proper AWD Kona N EV, I'll consider it. Kona N owner.

[@RoxUnlimited]

@@carloscervantes836 yea. Only thing I would hope is they leave it ICE. If they make it an EV cost will definitely go up and then at that point you might as well just save up for the I5N :/

[@butch8792]

In 20 years people are going to look back at those rims be "what in the hell were we thinking?".

[@ThinkBeFree99]

They're nice. In 20 yrs people will have had 2 more cars since this or lol people don't like keeping cars long term anymore

[@walterivanfairview]

Would love a comparison review of this and the Mazda CX30

[@independentmind85]

I really wish they offered the new Kona as a hybrid and with the cooler colors the non n line comes with!

[@Quietmedows02]

Everything looks great but the incandescent lights in the lower rear ruin it for me. Why isn't it LED on a 2024 car and what's that shape and odd decision to place them so low, stands out too much to me

[@truckercowboyed2638]

So you complain because it stands out?? You people complain about everything

[@Quietmedows02]

@@truckercowboyed2638 I just said that every other thing on the damn car looks great, and only critiqued one single thing. How is that "complaining about everything" ? It just looks randomly placed to me compared to most cars, but that's just my opinion, you're entitled to yours.

[@2W3X4YZ5]

I have a feeling the reason we don’t see LEDs in many new car lights, is because they’re having difficulty getting those lights approved.

[@XX-166]

@@2W3X4YZ5it’s more about cost. Those cheap bulbs are better for the budget.

[@carloscervantes836]

@@2W3X4YZ5 I would wager its mostly intensional as they can reuse stock from parts aggrements and allows them to segment trims to intice people to pay up for packages. It sucks, just make this stuff standard, I'm with OP - 2024.

[@kennethtisdale260]

I Agree a hybrid will be welcomed

[@TheSiGuy]

That loss of mpg is absurd. The 2006-2011 8th gen civic si is rated the same for mpgs, and that's a non turbo engine with a manual transmission.

[@mississippibilly_]

having a transmission that lasts is more important than mpg..comparing it to a 06 civic is dumm bc of size and weight

[@davidtaylor3]

Good comprehensive review as usual! It’s a shame you don’t get the hybrid model in the US as I think it’s the best option for this segment where low running costs is an important factor. We will be getting the hybrid model here in Australia and in fact I’ve ordered one in that same denim blue as your test vehicle with the light grey interior. We also get driver’s seat memory which I noticed even your top trim doesn’t seem to have. I paid under $31k USD equivalent for the top trim with sunroof which I think is good value considering the space, technology and futuristic styling on offer.

[@damionmandy7978]

Most likely we get the hybrid model in 2 years, Hyundai will see the corolla cross hybrid sales and will want those sales as well.

[@bradleymeyer9775]

I kinda like the N-Line version, it’s sportier than the regular ones but not as flashy as the full on N model.

[@techpappee]

There is no full N this model year.

[@bry120]

Which one should I buy, Kona hybrid or Niro hybrid?

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

If only I can get the N-Line with Limited trim packaging! N-Line version in other markets do get full LED lights as well as ventilated seats and blind spot camera. The U.S. always get the shorthand of the stick with features. And no hybrid option for the U.S. market is crazy to me! I wonder what is the reason behind that. Again, American market are being treated like peasants!

[@jefflass699]

It feels like the U.S. is second tier for many auto manufacturers. As you said, frustrating not getting the same features, or when models premiere elsewhere first. Just give the N-Line those Limited features. We'll pay!

[@damionmandy7978]

Perception of small cars in the US is they are cheap, automakers think we won't pay a high price for a small vehicle

[@g8btony]

It could be that international automakers are put off by U.S. legislation that targets half of all vehicles sold to be zero-emission by 2030

[@Ma89644]

The filming spot view is fantastic

[@Dankcatvacs]

nice car but i don't like how new cars don't have door scuff bumper gaurds doesn't sound very fast off the line

[@corkyschilling4699]

That denim blue is a gorgeous looking color.

[@devn3813]

Every vehicle gets bigger and heavier but they actually reduce the power. Every vehicle should have at least 250 hp now

[@jtek5si]

Thanks for the review. A missed opportunity to make this a hot hatch with a manual transmission.

[@Lordnexuz]

No one has yet recorded the exhaust sound:(

[@simajayaredevil]

Do you prefer cx-30 or Kona N?

[@grayden4138]

It's between this and the Crosstrek for me. Both have pros and cons. Gonna come down to price for me. Hyundai's website doesn't even list the SE or SEL trims for the '24 Kona. Only the N-Line and Limited. A little disappointed in the marketing from Hyundai USA so far.

[@Sara-um1hk]

Did they say why they are not bringing the hybrid to the us?

[@keithrodes1591]

Good thing they made it a little bigger this time!

[@kennyrogersrocks]

can you watch movies on that screen ? yet another great video... thanks

[@RapturesDelight]

Isn't that n line a dual clutch? All the kona n line in California are listed as DCT

[@AC130Online]

Shoutout to the Baltimore Ravens 🐦‍⬛

[@devongee1776]

10K short of 1mil. Closing the gap gentlemen. Congratulations in advance if I miss it

[@gavincolgan1827]

Near Baltimore 🤔 I think I’ve seen you on somewhere long time ago 😅

[@ThinkBeFree99]

Family member got the new Prius. I really like it but need something a little bigger and diff. If this had a hybrid variant that was pushing 50 mpg then it would be a winner

[@barrylerner902]

Kona or Mazda CX30 Turbo....which would you choose? That is my question....

[@NotLikeUss]

22-23 Kona N

[@andylarios9983]

I really want to like this vehicle, I just can’t. The subpar MPG and HP just doesn’t make it a compelling option.

[@EvilBonsai]

really wish they had a higher HP engine. look nice, though.

[@ScottADunn]

We have a Forte GT-Line and need a second vehicle, this is probably going to be it, the key fob is hideous to me 😅 but I think I’ll do a chrome delete if we do pick it up.

[@TEGRULZ]

I just feel like a decline in horsepower, mpg and zero to 60 is something I can live without. I’ll probably end up going with the Crosstrek Sport or Wilderness instead.

[@mississippibilly_]

they may be addressing the horrible transmission..which is more important than everything you typed in regards to ownership

[@LLT-214]

Rates are not coming down. Oil is goign to continue to rise. REPO man going to have a field day.

[@Outrageousevil2010]

They need to update my 22 sonata N-Line over the air also.. it's stupid to be wired for bigger screen but little screen isn't wtf lol

[@janoycresnova9156]

The old Kona was seriously peppy and fuel efficient. It was a mid 6s 0-100 and had much better fuel economy. Sucks that they went two steps back for this new gen.

[@RobTheNthusiast]

Yeah as far as acceleration and fuel economy, they did the same thing as Honda HRV. Bigger car with nothing else to make it compete with the last gen

[@carloscervantes836]

The interior does look nicer atleast. I'm still salty my Kona N is missing many features available in the EU tho. RIP no cooled seats.

[@RobTheNthusiast]

@@carloscervantes836 right. I wish I had cooled seats and sun roof

[@KhrissyDaDon]

The spoiler at the top of the lift gate looks like an afterthought.

[@jessiejusino7865]

Why to usa , has incandescent turn signals in this proyectors it invisible

[@srvanddt1]

They went bigger but got slower. My 2018 2.0 Kia Soul does 0-60 7.9 seconds. This is sad. I would hate to see what the standard model does.

[@mrAymen101]

Didn’t they already say they will give us wireless CarPlay with OTA updates in 2023? Still waiting on that with Elantra N 23

[@jaylonworld]

The fornt end looks like a robcop in the front

[@swannyriver75]

I'm loving this 😍 🙌 ❤️

[@boyzepter]

American does not have hybrid Kona?, we have hybrid in Australia market with LED turn signal.. all interior LEDs Nline premium except license plate and reverse which is bummer... in Korean spec they have Dash Cam built in, the memory is in the middle console located where your cup holder is... and walk in device on front passenger seat...

[@elcanbu5610]

$39k here in Puerto Rico for that N Line… its absurd.

[@tommy13965]

Not a fan of Hyundai design language to many lines and sharp angles with creases smooth out the doors would make it look much better. Also that dash does not look minimalistic it has buttons galore 😂.

[@robertk28k29]

I have. 22 Kona limited I love my rims I don’t like new rims on the 2024

[@RellupNorth]

Looks like a German interior

[@IsolestiK]

nice design. way better than previous model.

[@BlackJeepConvertible]

Mitsubishi outlander sport has more ground clearance

[@jeremysantaana859]

I love the new look of Hyundai Kona and I like it better than the previous generation 😍🔥

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

I'm going to buy a 24' Hyundai Kona one day.

[@sunnyyang3259]

Not a big fan of that shifter to be honest. I wish Hyundai would option in a traditional shifter for drivers new to the brand.

[@FordEnthusiast413]

Totally agree! N-Line model should have the traditional shifter.

[@ty90k80]

That's look nice and fresh for this small SUV

[@ZenGeiger]

sad they didnt bring the hybrid when most of the cars in the US will be hybrids. makes zero sense

[@carloscervantes836]

Cost might not be there for them to risk it but it would def make more sense as an outside observer.

[@chalegend7248]

That Kona biggest enemy is an shopping cart 🛒!!!!

[@maya00795]

Awesome buddy......... Greetings from india 🇮🇳🙌🏻🤠🤠

[@SteshMM2]

Tata owner?

[@maya00795]

@@SteshMM2 mahindra xuv500, there is no have mahindra and tata cars. I means in usa

[@timgt5]

Not bad, Hyundai addressed a number of shortcomings from the last model, nicer interior with more room, quieter and smoother. The Selfos has the advantage of more room and IMO better styling. I have driven all of these over the last year (except for the Corolla Cross, waiting for the Hybrid) The Mazda CX30 2.5T is a compelling proposition, but this is definitely more competitive now.

[@IndigoVikingTV]

I kinda wish it didn't have a similar body style to the new Tucson, specifically the sides with the sharp edges. It's too similar and not unique enough.

[@kjstech1982]

Aw man, they really gotta line that glovebox with felt. Dealbraker :-(

[@lpete531]

MPGs are far less than I was anticipating,

[@skyeb253]

I need your skin care routine lol...great review..waiting for sonata and elantra

[@GuentherVanRaven]

Why so little power? Audi, Mercedes, BMW offer way more powerful SUVs… Especially for the N-line above 300 hps would seem good.

[@vicp8772]

Hrv why bother, esp with recent hinda pricing

[@VaunShiz]

So basically 30k minimum for a Kona 🤦‍♂️

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

That’s for the higher trims. There’s a SE and SEL trims probably be priced between 23k-28k.

[@nsp31a]

No vehicle should be classified with "subcompact" with a curb weight of 3300 lbs. Ridiculous!

[@rosak9312]

Oh wow so great 👍 and very beautiful and the engine 🚂🚒 very strong and powerful for the off 🛣️ road 💪🛣️ or high way and very good design with the new 🆕 technology for the new 🆕 generation hument and very easy to drive and comfortable ❤.

[@XX-166]

Terrible safety design where these manufacturers are now sticking the trim signals in the lower bumper where the eye isn’t used to looking. Inclement weather makes that scenario even worse.

[@Pajaa37]

an engine bay cover is such an expensive thing…? didn’t know that… carmakers tend to omit it and thus revealing the bare motor which is ugly!

[@thebreach4650]

I can live with small unpainted wheel arches but the massive plastic thing on the Limited like the Toyota Bz4x are horrendous, The N-Line is very good looking tho

[@juty-p1w]

Such a shame they don't have the N with this refresh

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

I gonna buy the new 24' Hyundai Kona bro.

[@porfiriato84]

You say that about literally every car review

[@PK-bn2pg]

@@porfiriato84 exactly. I think he said this in a rolls Royce video as well

[@janoycresnova9156]

You should buy a dictionary first.

[@Ace-ht1is]

I only wished the N Line has ventilated seats like in Korea o Europe. That's only one con for American version

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

It’s still a level below the Kia Seltos for roughly the same MSRP, so there is really nothing more to say.

[@lindawill7343]

I feel they should have painted the areas over the wheels. That blackness over the wheels I think make the car look ugly, very ugly. Used to love the Kona for its stylish body. But not no more.

[@simbro32]

That keyfob looks like the cheapest piece of crap that will break within a year.

[@yurkshirelad]

It’s hideous! What were Hyundai smoking when they designed it?

[@Ryan-um8ug]

God Kia designs are so much better. Major fail not being the hybrid version

[@renenavarro4121]

All those tech and fancy features there to distract buyers from the fact that engine and tranny are just bad

[@oldshowfanatic77]

Always. Haha

[@ChrisC-fp9qu]

Korean car styling is weird

[@W00IS-J]

I see you man with your previous comments.

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

Futuristic, not weird.

[@porfiriato84]

​@@W00IS-Jhe basically can't afford even a Kia Rio. 🥹

[@naveenthemachine]

No it’s not. The Koreans style cars far better than any Toyota or Lexus ever could

[@ChrisC-fp9qu]

@@naveenthemachine In your dreams. Korean cars are garbage 🗑. Every mechanic that does car reviews agrees 👍.

[@8VD80Y]

So nice

[@AleX-zd6bi]

Girl what did we say about you in high tops & shorts? No.

[@hnnotyy]

Gzzz they made it Uglier.. lol

[@-----------------------------]

Im still going to give it the kia boy treatment.

[@HandsONreviews4u]

How do consumers BUY A "USED" ELECTRIC VEHICLE in a used car lot without being able to gage what is worth the money to buy when compared to a gas motor engine make and mileage???? Electric is GARBAGE, nobody will be able to gage how many miles and charges one will get if they do buy one used. There will be a lot of these used vehicles in a giant landfill some place. Lithium batteries are horrible to our environment buried and leaking in the ground

[@davevolz6138]

Youthful but childish

[@porfiriato84]

I like Hyundai but not this one. I feel it's more of a girl's car.

[@davevolz6138]

@@porfiriato84 Fem for sure

[@kikiprincee]

@@porfiriato84I feel like no car have a gender lol

[@JB11335]

Kona > Bolt

[@pavel514mtlQC]

This newer design is even more 🤢🤮 than the previous!

[@togurilee1548]

hate the sex toy key fob and hate the placement of the taillights... looks like they just gave up.....

[@guacamoleJim]

Hard pass. It’s atrocious.