The new Kona will be the next member of Hyundai's high-performance N range.
'' We are thrilled to export the recipe for success we have developed with the i30 N, and more recently with the i20 N, to one of our most popular SUVs on the market today such as the Kona - said Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, Vice President of Marketing & Product by Hyundai Motor Europe - Kona's entry into the N range will take our high-performance brand to the next level. ''
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New Hyundai Kona N
The new Kona N will be available with an eight-speed wet dual-clutch automatic transmission, known as the N DCT: together with the 2.0-liter turbo engine, it guarantees agile and powerful driving.
As with the other models in the N range, the Kona N will offer several features for an engaging high performance driving experience, such as Launch Control and thrilling sound.
'' New Kona N will be the N brand's first 'hot suv' - commented Till Wartenberg, Vice President and Head of N Brand Management and Motorsport Sub-division of Hyundai Motor Company - As a sporty SUV, the new Kona N will offer a lot of versatility and driving pleasure equal to any other Hyundai N vehicle.Fans
of the N family will enjoy driving this car everywhere, from the road to the track. ''
Hyundai's high-performance N brand - which debuted with the i30 N - plans to expand its range in 2021.
Through greater diversification of segments within its range, such as the i20 N and the upcoming Kona N, the brand will be able to offer high performance fun vehicles suitable for different types of customers looking for driving pleasure.
