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Hyundai Kona (OS) facelift

Subcompact Crossover

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Hyundai Kona (chassis code OS) facelift is a subcompact crossover in production from 2020. It is powered by either ICE engines of I3 and I4 variants or electric motors from 120hp to 280hp aided by batteries up to 64kWh.

Essentially a taller hatchback, the Kona is rather ugly and uninspiring. Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, need to think twice before pulling the trigger: the Hyundai Kona is hardly the "offroader" that Hyundai would like you to think.

The KONA N is the first crossover to join the Hyundai N family. Brining the marque's high-performance tech to the "hot SUV" concept, the KONA N comes with a range of tricks under its sleeves for an otherwise practical, family vehicle.

The KONA N uses a turbocharged, direct-injected 2.0L T-GDI inline-4 engine that puts out 280PS and 392Nm of torque. Via a wet-clutch 8-speed DCT, power is sent to the front wheels with the help of Hyundai's N Corner Carving Differential, which is an electronically-controlled LSD that enhances corner handling under acceleration.

With launch control, which includes DCT-related optimizations, the KONA N can accelerate to 100km/h in 5.5 seconds.

Unsurprisingly, the KONA N comes with a suite of driver assist features.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 29%

Pros

Up to 484km electric range
Interesting Kona N

Cons

Ugly
Crossover nonsense
Only available with small engines
Poor suspension setup

What external reviewers found

External score 59%

Pros

Good value for money
Decent infotainment system
Good standard equipment
Comfortable ride
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Poor transmission
Lack of practicality
Not as fun to drive as the i30 N DCT
Not quite as practical as the 1.0-litre
Not class-leading

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.0 T-GDi 120

1.6 CRDi 136

1.6 CRDi 136 AWD DCT

1.6 CRDi 136 DCT

1.6 Turbo-GDI 195 AWD DCT

1.6 Turbo-GDI 195 DCT

2.0 MPI 147 AWD CVT

2.0 MPI 147 CVT

Electric

Electric Lite

Kona N

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 56% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

The Kona N has a host of bespoke N design features, including a bespoke mesh grille, a rear spoiler and large twin exhaust pipes. While the body is classic Kona, the underpinnings have far more in common with the i30 N. The 2.0-litre turbocharged engine produces 276bhp, sent entirely to the front wheels - because in ethos this remains more hot hatch than SUV.

Pros

Stylish styling
Comfortable to drive
Stylish interior

Cons

Slightly stiff ride
No automatic gearbox

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 46% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The Kona Hybrid is really only the version that you should look at if you're a company car chooser who's not quite ready to commit to full electric. Its official CO2 emissions are low, to help with BIK rates, while its practicality remains so-so. But it's hard to look past the fact that the 1.0-litre version of Hyundai's small SUV will get pretty close to the Hybrid's efficiency in real-world use.

Pros

Cheap to drive
Decent infotainment system

Cons

Not quite as practical as the 1.0-litre
Lack of practicality

carmagazine^[3]

Reviewer score 73% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

Hyundai's N division has sharpened the once docile Kona crossover. The Kona N warps between braking zones, a lilac streak with all the fizz, pops and theatrics you'd expect from the N badge. It's the chassis that truly drags the Kona into N territory – as it seems to transplant hot hatch manners to the family crossover. But while it has the practicality of a crossover, there's no quarter-dimensional comfort.

Pros

Comfortable to drive
Punchy interior
Comfortable ride

Cons

Lack of practicality
Not the most fun to drive

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References

^ Hyundai Kona N 2021 UK review. [autocar].
^ New Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2021 review. [autoexpress].
^ Hyundai Kona N review: hot crossover fun. [carmagazine].

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