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01-12-2021, 07:56 AM | #1 | |
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Hyundai Kona N Teased As Company Confirms 2.0-Liter Turbo And 8-Speed DCT
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01-16-2021, 09:21 AM | #2 | |
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Hyundai on Facebook Kona N coming to USA
Hyundai stated Kona N coming to America on there face book page
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01-17-2021, 07:15 AM | #3 |
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Don’t think they’ve revealed yet if it gets a manual or AWD. I’m guessing no and yes.
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01-17-2021, 05:50 PM | #5 |
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I’m not super interested in owning a sporty CUV but the modern offerings combining smallish size, awd, fun to drive, and a practical body design are so few and far between that I’ll definitely check this out.
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01-17-2021, 06:25 PM | #6 |
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If it does indeed make it here I’m buying one. I need a single do-all kinda car and that’s what the WRX was supposed to be for me. The Kona N is like a poor man’s Macan. Now the question is how much $$$?
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01-17-2021, 07:39 PM | #7 | |
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Auto only kills it for me, otherwise I’d give it a good look. |
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01-17-2021, 07:45 PM | #8 |
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I haven’t been in one in person yet but from what I can tell it’s got more room than my sedan and 2 more sq ft than a GTI. And I can deal with the auto. I’ve never owned an automatic but I think I’m ready. I may regret giving up my manual, I know this, but I’m willing to give it a try.
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01-17-2021, 09:29 PM | #9 |
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I think the poor man's Macan is the CX-30 Turbo. The Kona N is really a tall hot hatch, not necessarily more ground clearance but a vertical stretch hot hatch. As much as I would rather see an Elantra GT N, I can see why this could be successful recipe. The DCT seems well liked in the Veloster N. Still would like a manual.
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01-17-2021, 11:43 PM | #10 | |
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https://www.autotrader.com/car-video...81474979865233 Trunk space measurements are BS cause there's no standard for hatchbacks like there is for sedans. |
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01-18-2021, 11:07 AM | #11 |
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I’d like to see a Kona EV n.
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01-18-2021, 11:31 AM | #12 |
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01-18-2021, 11:04 PM | #13 |
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I haven’t driven a Mazda product since the 626 so I’m speaking out of ignorance but I don’t think that’s accurate. That 2.5L engine is torquey but I haven’t seen a reviewer yet that says it likes to rev. The Veloster N’s engine however gets pretty good marks for its character. There’s no doubt the Kona N will be more focused than the Mazda, by a lot. And I’m sure the Crosstrek will hold more stuff, and I’d actually rather own the Crosstrek. But there no way in hell I’m giving up a WRX for the Crosstrek as is. Give it a turbo and any other transmission than a CVT and I’m in. But as-is, no way.
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01-19-2021, 10:50 AM | #14 | |
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01-19-2021, 06:19 PM | #15 |
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I gotcha. Yeah I’m excited to see how it drives. I got to drive a buddies Cayenne and it was the business. I don’t expect a budget hot hatch product to be on that level.
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03-10-2021, 05:28 PM | #16 |
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Pretty much revealed by new teaser pics.
We know it's auto only but don't know if it's AWD yet. Would be a mistake if FWD only IMO. Americans who must have CUVs must also have AWD. https://thekoreancarblog.com/2021/03...pse-of-kona-n/ Last edited by VarmintCong; 03-10-2021 at 05:33 PM. |
04-17-2021, 08:10 AM | #17 |
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Hyundai Kona N reveal scheduled for end of April
Hyundai Kona N reveal scheduled for end of April
The performance SUV will come to the US and share a 275-horsepower engine with the Veloster N. |
04-27-2021, 05:50 AM | #18 |
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FWD only. Sad.
"New 2021 Hyundai Kona N officially revealed with 276bhp | Autocar" https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/n...evealed-276bhp |
04-27-2021, 05:52 AM | #19 | |
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Not surprisingly
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04-27-2021, 06:45 AM | #20 | |
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2022 Hyundai Kona N
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04-27-2021, 06:48 AM | #21 |
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Ugly.. if I'm buying whatever their called SUV CUV Sport Wagon it's going to have awd or rear wheel drive with an electric axle up front. But hey that's me.
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04-27-2021, 09:53 AM | #22 |
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I imagine it came down to cost but IMO it's a missed opportunity for Hyundai. Most people would be better off buying the Kona N-Line that has 200 hp and AWD. Love the big tailpipes on the rear though as it's kind of a striking little vehicle.
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04-27-2021, 10:06 AM | #23 |
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would trade my FXT for one with AWD. Test drove the normal kona turbo AWD and it was still down on power. It Subaru would drop the 2.4DIT in the crosstek it would print money.
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04-27-2021, 10:08 AM | #24 |
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I hate it, which means the general buying public should love it.
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04-27-2021, 10:32 AM | #25 |
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I can't say I blame them.
90%-ish of performance car driver never push the vehicle hard enough to notice the difference between a well setup RWD/FWD/AWD vehicle. Heck a well done FWD can still rotate the rear if set up that way. Considering that understeer is engineered in, it really doesn't make that big of a difference. Most of these buyers are about the looks, a bit of spirited driving, and a stronger kick in the seat of the pants. There are other options for those who do prefer powerslides and wheel spin. |
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