Since last year we have heard lots of things about Hyundai’s Kona N, finally, we got the chance to see it in real. Yes, Hyundai has revealed its all-new 2021 Hyundai Kona N, Hyundai claimed it to be the first-ever high-performance SUV. The Hyundai Kona N has integrated various family-friendly practicality features to the existing N models.
The N models that got this feature are the i30N and the Veloster N. the Kona N will be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine mated with eight-speed N dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The 2.0-liter engine produces 275 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque in Veloster N.
Hyundai confirmed that the Kona N will be featured with both launch control that gives an emotional sound experience, also the transmission will be a wet dual-clutch unit similar to the gearbox of enhanced Veloster N in 2020. Hyundai Kona N sets a range of 0-60mph in just 4.9 seconds.
This time the Kona N will be available with bigger wheels, a large mesh grille with sporty dual tailpipes as per the images. Kona is available with an amped-up soundtrack that has a stiff exhaust note. Overall this SUV has powerful driving mechanics. From the sources, it has been declared that this Kona N will be more affordable, and faster like BMW X1 and Audi Q3.
Hyundai is making the arrival of its 2021 Kona N in Europe first then it will arrive in the U.S. for sale. Various new details are going to be declared soon by the company, but this release of the N model is proof of Hyundai getting more into expanding its N-branded lineup.