Hyundai Kona N

The Hyundai Kona N is the high-performance version of the front-wheel-drive Hyundai Kona subcompact SUV, launched in South Korea on 27 April 2021 and on sale from 14 July 2021 together with the Elantra N. It was the first SUV of the Hyundai N brand and the fifth N model, and it is built at the Ulsan plant. It uses a 2.0 litre turbocharged Theta II engine tuned to 280 PS and 40 kgf.m with a larger turbine wheel, and N Grin Shift can raise output briefly to 290 PS. Only an eight-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox is offered, and there is no all-wheel-drive version. Hyundai fitted an N Corner Carving Differential retuned for an SUV, extra welds and bracing, larger brakes with 360 mm front discs, and quotes a top speed of 240 km/h and 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds.