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James Cleary
Deputy Editor
3 Dec 2021
11 min read

Hyundai’s Kona is rapidly developing multiple personalities. But rather than a psychological disorder, it’s the result of a steady broadening of the compact SUV’s range, following the original petrol and diesel powered model’s launch here in 2017. 

The zero tailpipe emissions Kona Electric arrived in 2019, and now this versatile model has pulled on the stringback gloves for a crack at the performance market with this version, the new Kona N. 

It’s the third N model to be launched in the Aussie market, offered in two grades, both powered by a 2.0-litre turbo four, and riding on a tricky sports suspension tuned with hands-on input from Hyundai’s local product boffins. And we’ve driven it over a lengthy launch drive program.

Read the full Hyundai Kona N 2022 review.