You may have heard the crushing news that the Kona N is set to be killed off after the current generation. This made us quite sad here at PerformanceDrive, because we are big fans of the Kona N. With its fantastic 2.0-litre turbo engine generating 206kW and 392Nm, its ‘N-Grin […]
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Hyundai Kona N could be killed off after existing generation
With the unveiling of the next-gen 2024 Hyundai Kona earlier today, consumers and fans might be wondering if there is a new N high-performance model on the horizon? In short, not likely. Hyundai has confirmed an N Line, though. Like many other carmakers, Hyundai is a global brand that provides […]
2022 Hyundai Kona N review (video)
Hyundai has successfully matured into a reputable performance car manufacturer with its N division. By now, any driving enthusiast would know about them. But as many buyers crave SUVs, how can we still get that performance? Por qué no los dos? The Hyundai Kona N combines its small SUV origins […]
Can you go racing with an SUV? We Rallysprint a Hyundai Kona N (video)
Can you go racing with an SUV? Perhaps more importantly, should you? Well, the new 2022 Hyundai Kona N has all the credentials to show us if it is possible and if an SUV can actually be competitive. Hyundai Australia kindly invited us to enter one of their Kona N […]
2021 Hyundai N Festival goes off, record N sales in November in Australia
Hyundai N Australia held its third annual N Festival over the weekend, at Winton Raceway, cementing its position as the most attainable and facilitating performance car sub-brand in Australia. Well, in our opinion anyway. This is one of the greatest auto success stories of modern times in our opinion, especially […]
2022 Hyundai Kona N review – Australian launch (video)
Looking to buy a heavier, slower, clumsier, and (in our opinion) uglier version of the cracking new i30 N? Well you’re in luck. The 2022 Hyundai Kona N is tailor-made, just for you. In all seriousness though, this is a very important model for Hyundai, and it is so good […]
2022 Hyundai Kona N price from $47,500 in Australia, arrives Q3
The segment-shattering Hyundai Kona N will arrive in Australia a bit later this year, with a starting price of $47,500. It comes in as the fourth main model from N division’s ever-growing lineup. As previously revealed, the Kona N is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine that’s shared with […]
All-new Hyundai Kona N unveiled, on sale in Australia Q3, 2021
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. […]