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Hyundai has unveiled the first-ever high-performance SUV for the non-premium market segment, and the first SUV from its N division. Meet the Kona N. It will go on sale in Australia during the third quarter of this year. Considering this is an N car, let’s jump straight into that engine. The Hyundai Kona N is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged GDI four-cylinder which is paired to Hyundai’s new eight-speed wet-type dual-clutch transmission. It throws out 206kW of power and 392Nm of torque, which increases to 213kW with Hyundai’s ‘N Grin Shift’ setting enabled – we’ll come to that...

As promoised, Hyundai has unveiled the Kona N today. A play on the hot hatch description, the Korean carmaker calls the Kona N its first ‘True Hot SUV’ that combines racetrack capability and the versatility […]

With Launch Control activated – a feature available in all models, including the base – the SUV will run up to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds and eventually reach a maximum speed of 240 km/h.  Hyundai seeks to gamify the motorsport experience inside the SUV with a new 10-inch infotainment screen, digital cluster and head-up display that allow drivers to receive details like N track maps and lap times. They’ve also included some customizable N buttons that drivers can program to perform various functions. Five drive modes are available – Eco, Normal, Sport, N, and Custom – each adjusting e...

The Hyundai Kona N has finally been revealed in full, joining the superb i20 N and updated i30 N as the performance division’s fifth model. Local pricing is yet to be announced, but order books are scheduled to open this summer ahead of first deliveries later this year. The new Kona N is powered by the same turbocharged 2-litre ‘Theta’ four-cylinder you’ll find in the updated i30 N hatchback, producing an identical 276bhp and 289lb ft of torque. Power is sent through Hyundai’s new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission to the front wheels, forgoing the standard Kona’s optional all-wheel...