Hyundai Kona N 2021: equipment and price of the new sporty SUV

The sporty and long-awaited version of the Hyundai Kona is now available to order in our country, being one of the major launches of the Korean brand alongside its siblings the i30 N and the i20 N.

Over the years, the Hyundai Kona has established itself as one of the best products in the B-SUV segment thanks to its excellent value for money and its wide range of engines, which includes petrol, diesel and the much-acclaimed electric versions. But if we were thinking about it, something was missing. That something to win over the most dedicated petrolheads, which Hyundai has solved with the new Kona N.

Very aggressive styling

Even from the outside, the N version stands out and makes it clear that it has nothing to do with the more conventional versions of the model. At the front we find a specific bumper which, together with the new air intake under the bonnet and the sharp headlights, gives it an aggressive look that makes the Kona look better than ever.

On the side, the wheel arches have been painted in the same colour as the bodywork, giving it a more muscular and capable look in keeping with the front. In addition, this side is completed by new lightweight alloy wheels in 19-inch forged design, along with red brake calipers featuring the N logo as the star feature.

The rear features a large diffuser and 2 exhaust outlets the size of a fist, which also give the whole design a lot of personality. Its black spoiler with the triangular-shaped third brake light adds a special touch that enhances the rear end.

Hyundai offers seven different colour options in its palette. Among the solid finishes is the iconic Performance Blue, along with Atlas White, Sonic Blue and Ignite Red. In pearl finish there are Phantom Black and Dark Knight, and finally, in metallic finish, Cyber Gray.

Interior packed with technology

Inside, Hyundai has equipped the new Kona N with an N-specific steering wheel featuring a driving mode selector, shift paddles and heating, metal pedals, a perforated leather gear lever and an electric sunroof. The 10.25-inch infotainment system is another of its strong points, as it comes with compatibility for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

The seats are another highlight of the interior: standard cloth seats (with the option of electric and ventilated), leather bucket seats, or electric, ventilated suede seats.

In addition to all this, its most notable standard equipment includes multiple safety systems such as rear traffic alert, LED headlights, a Head-Up Display, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, active lane-keeping assist and six airbags, among others.

Engine and price

The engine is a 2.0 TGDI with 280 CV and 392 Nm of torque, coupled to an eight-speed automatic gearbox and front-wheel drive. With this, the Hyundai Kona N is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds. In addition, Hyundai has equipped three new systems called N Power Shift, N Grin Shift and N Track Sense Shift, which allow the driver to enjoy a unique driving experience.

The new Hyundai Kona N SKY, the only version available, is sold in our country from 44,900 euros. However, if you finance it, the brand offers a 5,300-euro discount, bringing the price down to 40,100 euros. A very competitive price considering that its closest rival in terms of price, the T-Roc R, starts from 51,964 euros.

Technical specifications of this car

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