276-HP Strong 2022 Hyundai Kona N Arrives Down Under As A Fun-To-Drive SUV

Hyundai’s range of high-performance N models continues to grow with the Kona N officially launching in Australia.

Two variants of the SUV will be offered Down Under, namely the entry-level Kona N and the flagship Kona N Premium. Prices for the base model start at AU$47,500 ($34,945) before on-road costs while the Kona N Premium is available to order from AU$50,500 ($37,152).

Powering the Kona N is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder shared with the i30 N and producing 276 hp (206 kW) and 289 lb-ft (392 Nm) of torque between 2,100 and 4,700 rpm. The Kona N is the first model from Hyundai’s N division not available with a six-speed manual transmission and instead, an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox is the only option. This transmission features the same N Grin Shift, N Track Sense, and N Power Shift functions as the i30 N DCT. Drive is directed through the front wheels courtesy of an electronically controlled limited-slip differential.

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Like a number of other Hyundai models, the suspension system of the Kona N has been tuned to Australian roads. The suspension has electronic adjustment and is able to adjust the dampers at each corner up to 200 times a second depending on the road conditions.

Standard safety features found across the Kona N range in Australia include Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, High Beam Assist, Lane Following Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Warning, Smart Cruise Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Parking Distance Warning – rear, and a Rear-View Monitor.

Seven exterior colors are available for the Kona N: Atlas White, Cyber Grey, Dark Knight, Phantom Black, Ignite Flame, Performance Blue, and Gravity Gold, a a matte color. Features unique to the flagship Kona N Premium include an electro-chromatic mirror, head-up display, parking distance warning – front, suede/leather appointed interior, power driver and front passenger seats, heated and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, glass sunroof, and ambient lighting.