We Need To Talk About This Car's Performance - 2023 Hyundai Kona N Review

We need to talk about the performance of this 2023 Hyundai Kona N with Hyundai, themselves, and everybody else! M.S.R.P. - $36,645.
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[@allanzylbert1306]

Your initial appearance in this is so much fun. You were blown away and you sure showed it. Real Reaction, love it

[@AutoAcademics]

Thanks for watching, allan zylbert! 👍🏾

[@jax1079]

Right?! Isn't it just a stupid good time?! That Kona N is SO freaking good. It's like a little flea... that has the Infinity gauntlet. What a ridiculous machine, but I kinda love it. Great opening shot, by the way!

[@AutoAcademics]

😂 Yes! A flea with the Infinity gauntlet! Love it, JAX. Thanks for watching!

[@BeamerTime354]

Weak sauce

[@anhiirr]

when the GR86 came out it was really hard to find a manual in my region most of the dealerships had automatics. These N huyndais Definitely have better DCT/automatic transmissions as far as daily/fun driving. Plus they come with full/options. If i didnt get an i3 as a daily/gas saver. I would definitely consider a Kona N with 18" wheels and some lowering springs. For the price its really hard to beat esp if you value your daily commute and often deal with west coast/cali traffic the automatic will be welcomed in the city/highway gridlock while you finally get to open it up on the road/canyon

[@klasseact6663]

I got a set of take off KN tires/wheels for my EN, can't wait to get them on next month sometime...weather permitting🙄

[@AutoAcademics]

Nice! Thanks fo watching, Klasse Act, and drive safely!

[@manueltenorio7543]

Good video! Luckily the price has dropped in the meantime. Thinking of buying this cool car

[@davidjohnson8474]

Very nice! I drove one and was impressed too! You really need to drive a 2023 Sonata N line! I just bought one and its just STUPID FAST! 290hp/311tq! With launch control. I just wish it had the E-LSD like this Kona! Cant wait to see you drive one!

[@exitixs5473]

The Kona is the faster, lighter one of the two. They share the SAME engine!!

[@davidjohnson8474]

They don't have the same engine! This has a 2.0t and the sonata N line has a 2.5t!

[@debboardman4559]

Passenger seat adjustment? Only front to back?

[@rafaelverdejo1035]

I like the hundai cona n but does it come with head up display and ventilated seats?

[@davidbarfield3489]

I’m getting one next month!!!!

[@AutoAcademics]

Congrats, Texas Guy. It's a sweet little car. Thanks for watching!

[@freddurst4420]

be nice to know about things you can't look up online, like how tall you are? and how did the headspace feel? don't focus on stuff that is easy to look up,.

[@MattGarcyaDC]

this thing is underrated

[@Highlander1432]

Awesome video! These are really cool cars Shame they're discontinuing them

[@AutoAcademics]

Thanks for watching, Bruce Inglis!

[@danieljohnallen]

What ? Why ?

[@ChannelMaster720]

@@danieljohnallen - Some genius has started an internet rumor that Hyundai is discontinuing their N products. That would really be shooting themselves in the foot, though. Anyway, Hyundai already has the 2024 models on the drawing boards...

[@danieljohnallen]

@@ChannelMaster720 I did some research and they May with the petrol versions because of the new commission laws ? And yes saw them too

[@jfresh2054]

No sunroof?

[@DrumStopTV]

Very well done

[@AutoAcademics]

Thanks for watching!

[@_FridayX]

My dream car!

[@AutoAcademics]

💪🏾 Thanks for watching!

[@exile4ever]

Hi where to buy your jacket?

[@AutoAcademics]

It was actually a gift from my wife, Jack, and I'm not sure where she got it from (and I doubt she remembers), but she'll be pleased you like it. Thanks for watching!

[@caseys_cozy_garage]

It's honestly faster than the spec sheet claims in my experience

[@Dsko05]

I need this asap😭

[@TheRealCatof]

I love it, if I didn't already have a Kia Stinger GT I might consider one for sure!

[@AutoAcademics]

This little car is such a hoot to drive, The Real Cat of 2020, but the Stinger GT is great, too. Enjoy your car and thanks for watching!

[@jfresh2054]

@@AutoAcademics gt is way better. Lol

[@GoyoLives]

I love my Kona N but my one complain is that it doesn't have wireless android auto. For to have wireless charging but can't use it because you need to wire connect the phone and gets stuck when you put the car in park.

[@intangible7404]

I will say on my regular Kona, it does have android auto wirelessly, but if zi leave the phone in the car and turn it off, it will disconnect upon turning the car back on. Maps is the most notorious issue in my previous experience

[@trex1448]

it's the screen size. For some reason their larger screens are not compatible with wireless car apps. The smaller screens do work with wireless car apps

[@showmeyourkitties-starring198]

no awd option for this one i guess?

[@krane15]

Roof rails can sometimes be noisy. So best to leave them off unless you need them. Non powered driver seat is cheap. It should at least be an option. On cross-countries, you changer drivers so it would be nice for the main driver to relax and refresh during the break. I would definitely check the box on an option list.

[@coolhari2000]

I think driver seat is powered

[@pppcorn]

there is still a stop sale/recall on this model for new or used cars. make sure hyundai gives you a rebate for it

[@daenielvenegas1483]

He's reviewing a 2023 model... The recalled model is 2022. Thanks!

[@jfresh2054]

@@daenielvenegas1483 I feel like Hyundai recalls so many of their cars. Kinda scary

[@trex1448]

@@jfresh2054 same with toyota's and honda's these. You have to be a smart buyer is all. Plus most recalls are pretty simple anyways.

[@mohebsamwil6045]

Can the Kona N take regular gas or does it have to take premium?

[@khronin]

It needs premium.Regular gas will have it lose a bunch of HP and can gunk up the engine.Will it ruin the car short term--no--but I own one and it says in the manual to use premium and there are kona and veloster forums and techs are in some of these and one gave an explanatin--the engine will retard timing and other things and when it does that it tails back the HP.

[@arthurmroyce]

@@khronin No. It does not NEED premium. I have a Veloster N. It runs just fine on regular with very little difference when I run 93. The timing retard is not very noticeable. A bit in the high rev range. Use what you like, but in Pennsylvania the difference between 87 and 91 is around $.60 a gallon. Not worth it based on my driving. I still get 27 to 28 mpg on back roads. On the highway 30+ mpg on 87. I ran 87 in the BK1 in my Genesis Coupe 2.0T and the engine ran fine and never had a problem.

[@khronin]

@@arthurmroyce It says in my manual to use premium and if you use 87--which burns cooler and dirtier--you can build up carbon deposits.One of the kona forums has a tech that described it as well as on one on the stinger forums.I alrready had premium gas budgeted when i bought this and thats what i am sticking to--and you may not notice a diffrence but if you dynoed it you would be down HP.

[@markb3756]

​@@khronin He said it was tested on regular unleaded and ALL direct injected engines are prone to carbon build-up and will have to be manually cleaned, usually every 75-100,000 miles regardless of gasoline octane.

[@khronin]

@@markb3756 93 octane burns hooter--cleaner and has about 50% more cleaners--thats why u always get a car lower then u can afford to take care of it.I could of had a 50k car--any car--I outright bought a 35k car and can put premium in t--and premium makes a big difrence in these cars

[@sem3p]

The diff is on the front axle, not the rear.

[@AutoAcademics]

We don't recall stating it was on the rear, Shawn McDonald. Where did you notice the mistake so we can dock the offending party their share of Twizzlers.

[@mrphildc]

Sonic Blue?

[@brownro214]

Looks white in the video, but light blue in person.

[@AutoAcademics]

We triple checked the color because we couldn't believe it either. 😅 It has a blue tint to it under certain light, but it definitely looks more white on video. Thanks for watching!

[@ChannelMaster720]

Hey, hey, hey! Whada'ya mean @7:27 "entry-level crossover"? Where do you get "entry-level" from, anyway?? There's way too many features for any N or N-Line Hyundai to be called entry-level. Seriously, dude!

[@taemeister9302]

I hate the N. It beat me at a stop light. I drive a 2013 altima 3.5s

[@AutoAcademics]

🤣 You'd better watch out! Thanks for watching!

[@kojakkojak1984]

Buyers BEWARE!!!! Has anyone actually drove one when the weather gets colder..... you hear & feel clunking sound coming from the front end, steering, tires whatever. Brought it to the dealership, did some research and I am told it is the cold weather WHAT - REALLY!!!!!! Has to do with the cold and winter weather affecting tires, steering etc. If I had known this I would never have bought this car. I am buying 4 snow tires and rims and hopefully this problem resolves!

[@LindiNdzimande-pe8iz]

Same experience from my side, I but only happens if I press the accelator all the way down if the car is starting from 0km/h then I'll get that sound and torque sterring while the front left wheel spins. It only does that when the road is wet. I also took it to the dealership and was told the same explanation. I also tried the car in normal mode and eco mode, it seems to only do that in sport or N mode. Please let me know how the new tires behave

[@ubroberts5541]

Nice but it’s a Hyundai. Kia has the same problem. Poor resale values.

[@brownro214]

Nice, but the Veloster N is a lot cooler.

[@AutoAcademics]

It's crazy how Hyundai is giving us so many affordable options of fun cars (Veloster N, Kona N, Elantra N). Whatever your preference, they have something for you. Thanks for watching, R. Brown! 💪🏾

[@dreadwaters7898]

To bad the Veloster is going away now I’m trading my 2019 turbo for a 22 N here soon can’t wait. The only N in my eyes is the Veloster

[@dopehouseperformance7863]

Why even talk during the launch

[@BeamerTime354]

If it’s anything like a sonata N or any other N then it will lose to me 😈