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 reveals 2024 Kona Electric details, up to 490km range
Hyundai has lifted the lid on some details for the upcoming second-generation 2024 Kona Electric, with the company aiming for some impressive range figures. Hyundai says that the new Kona range, featuring a mix of two petrol engines, a hybrid, and the battery-electric Kona will be arriving in Australia in […]
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 […]
2024 Hyundai Kona gets major overhaul; bigger, more tech, revised powertrains
Hyundai has taken the wraps off its next-generation 2024 Kona small SUV, which gets a complete design overhaul, more interior space, tech upgrades and an updated powertrain lineup. It’s set to go on sale during the second half of this year. So far, the details released from Hyundai are only […]
2023 Hyundai Kona unveiled with futuristic new design
Hyundai has given us a look at what we can expect from the next-generation 2023 Kona, with the small SUV receiving a significant redesign inspired by the futuristic Staria van people-mover. The company says the updated Kona range will be offered in a four-variant lineup, each of which gains a […]
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 […]
2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Elite review (video)
The thing with entry-level electric vehicles is, they tend to be pretty boring to drive, driving range is usually pretty low and they are often much more expensive than their petrol-powered counterparts. Can the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric prove us wrong? Well, to get the first potential issue covered, the […]