Hyundai Kona N confirmed
While a Hyundai Kona N comes as no surprise, the brand has just confirmed its arrival with a reveal. Hyundai has only let on precious few details as well a camouflaged version of the Kona N so far. Let’s find out what those details are.
“We’re excited to expand the recipe for success we’ve developed with the i30 N and, most recently, with the i20 N to one of our most popular SUVs on the market today. The addition of Kona to the N family will bring our high-performance brand to the next level.” – Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, vice-president of marketing and product at Hyundai Motor Europe
Engine reveal for the Hyundai Kona N.
The new model will be powered by a turbocharged 2,0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to an eight-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. Exact output figures have not been revealed but we do know that it will come with launch control. Hyundai is keeping us waiting on our toes.
“As a hot SUV, it will have plenty of versatility as well as the driving pleasure like any other N vehicle. Enthusiasts will enjoy taking this car anywhere; from road to the track.” – Till Wartenberg, vice-president and head of N brand management and the motorsport sub-division at Hyundai Motor Company
We expect to find out more about the Hyundai Kona N soon now that the car has been revealed. For now, here is the video reveal Hyundai N released on Youtube. You can clearly compare the front end of the standard model to the N variant at the beginning.
Source: Hyundai