2022 Hyundai Kona N - POV First Impressions

I have to disagree. The materials used in the interior is garbage compared to its competitors. Cheap plastic everywhere except the steering wheel and shift knob.

Something I SERIOUSLY need as a daily. I just think it'd be a great compliment to my mk5 Soup. Any long-term owners with opinions?

Gotta love all the butt hurt people that can't accept hyundai making a better car than theirs lol

I just wish they gave us AWD

Owned my 23 since October, and still just so happy I bought this thing. I still love the GRC and the CTR, but this thing just speaks to me.

Test drove one of these today. It scared me. I want one.

I’ve watched and saw every review of the koni n and Elantra n. I wish they had a awd version! I’m impressed with the performance and personality. I just don’t fully trust Hyundai. I’m not one to leave cars stock.

Yes, I got the last Kona N with comfort seats. According to the dealer nothing more follows. The new Kona shouldn't be available as an N version and to be honest I don't like the look of it either. I hope that the Kona N 2022 will retain its value. Soon there will be no more petrol cars, let's take advantage of the time. ;)

Honestly this car is so slept on its insane I never saw one on the road yet. For the price you can get it at brand new and what you get with it is truly incredible. Most cars like this are so much more expensive. The design is edgy, it's got a lot of room in it compared to other turbo 4s. Only thing is I hate the fake hood vents idk why they did that make them functional

Surprised you have not used the NGS not even once lol

For 2024 the N-Line will have a new transmission. Hyundai has gone with a Torque Converter transmission hope it will be like the ZF. I see the Kona N as a great Grocery Getter.

Great Video! I just traded my Veloster N for the Kona N and I really like it. The Veloster N was sooo much fun to drive I was just getting tired of the clutch. I think I still would get the same fun with the Kona N but with no clutch 😆

Well crap, I just bought my Ford fusion which I do like a lot. But my grandpa just bought his new car which is the Kona n and I like it so much better. It's comfy and fun and makes a great sound for a 4 banger. Well done Hyundai.

Fantastic review!

Me too! So I went and drove one and bought it! LOL!

I wanna get the Kona N, but they don’t offer ventilated seats, adaptive cruise, or a sunroof 😭 I’m coming from an Elantra GT Sport with all those features

I just bought one this week... I like the way Topher drives it, bouncing between eco and bonkers N mode is like night and day,

Bought one a month ago. Lowered it with springs went to 18's with a 45 aspect and turned it into a hot hatch. This car is fun AF!!

I initially wanted to get a type r but i ultimately am choosing the Kona N because of the safety features like blind spot monitoring

how would this compare to a corolla GR? Or does it compete in a different segment?

Great review!! This or MINI JCW as a daily driver???????

@thetopher I'm dying to hear your opinion and comparison between this and the Veloster. didn't talk about it much this video

saw one of these things at a stoplight, but i heard it launch control first. i was like... huh? watched it take off wide open and never thought id look at a Hyundai like that

So adaptive cruise control would keep someone from purchasing this awesome piece of machinery? Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha! I’ll pass on any cruise control when I drive a vehicle as hooligan as this. Well done Hyundai, but don’t let it slip now that Biermann’s gone.

The Kona N is a rocket on the track according to Car & Driver.

Excellent video 👍

Today 2/12/2023, I test drove the Kona N and was very pleased with the power, torque, and handling 😃. I was considering a Crosstrek, and the Mazda CX 30 turbo. I really like the warranty Hyundai has on its vehicles much better than the other brands. I really like the Wet DCT compared to the other models I was considering. I’m not in a hurry to pull the trigger yet since I have a 1997 Mazda Miata that enjoy driving around but don’t want to put too many miles on my baby.

Wifes Kona N is amazing love it. DCT went replaced on warranty at 16k miles so hopefully was just a faulty one from the factory.. otherwise car has been amazing fun to drive.

wonder how reliable the elantra and kona N are

the N line is amazing

Exhaust note reminds me of the Fiat 500 abarth. Pretty cool Kona. Nice review, that thing looks so fun. 😊

I just got a Kona N because of this video. Thanks, Topher

Well 35 grand ??? I will get the toyota rav 4 that more reliable...I got the toyota cross L trim and happy and just 23500 cheap price ..last june.. and the most importand for me is reliable and music subs are cool....167 hp

Bought one of these puppies. Your POV was a part of what influenced me. Thanks for doing these.

Kona N is my favorite Hyundai performance vehicle in the N performance lineup plus the Elantra N as well and Veloster.

Here in Australia the Kona Elite starts at the $35,000 mark. I just put a deposit on one and delivery is next April. I am Driving a I 30 now.

Dash could use more ram seems quite laggy

No leather seats? No moon roof?

The N line up is really good, I have a Veloster N it’s the best car I had so far!

Funny I had wondered how this would feel on roads where I live since everyone says it’s rough.

-finds a reviewer who drives the same roads

Appreciate these reviews

I have a 2021 kona and the engine died after not even a year! There’s been secret recalls..don’t buy this car unless you want to pay out of pocket for a rental for over a month while they replaced the engine…same thing happened with the 2020 model..

is the turbo boost noticeable compared to the VN?

which is more fun to drive this of the vn ?

I used to have the WRX and WRX STI hatchbacks. Loved them but are gone and no longer sold. I could see owners of this Kona N putting coilover suspension and lowering it slightly and have a true hot hatch. Looks like a great fun driving car. Topher I know you normally give brief evaluation of a cars sound system. Guess the cars sounds were the music to your ears!

Awesome review!!! Can't wait to pick mine up from the dealership on the weekend!!!

$35k for that? LMAO No thanks!

Wouldn't spend penny over $25k fully loaded NO WAY.....

I ran one of these in my 16 accord v6 sedan and it was close but I end up pulling away. quick little crossover!