This is a BONKERS Little Car! I Love It (and You Will, Too!) // Hyundai Kona N Review

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  • Опубликовано: 26 янв 2025

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  • @DriverJ-N
    @DriverJ-N 2 года назад +8

    those who drove it love it, those who don't judge it by its height and badge and miss out on a insanely fun massively underrated vehicle :(

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад

      You are absolutely correct. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

  • @KC-bv9kf
    @KC-bv9kf 2 года назад +3

    Keep the entertainment/reviews coming.
    Coffee on me.

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад +1

      If there’s coffee, I’m in!

  • @intensity33
    @intensity33 Год назад +1

    Except this is only it's second and final year, so fun cars like this are on their way out, and electric alternatives are on their way in. This is going to be one of the final "Fast and Furious" sort of cars out there. Which is partially why I just put a deposit down for one of the last ones available yesterday, and will pick up in a few days once they put on accessories and such.
    This is going to be my "all-in-one" vehicle for as long as I can. Interestingly, performance stats are nearly identical to a stock Mark IV Supra Turbo. Except the Kona, with some winters on 18" wheels, can go for it in the snow.
    Thanks for your review, I've been watching lots of them as I await pick up!

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  Год назад

      Of course! Check out my more recent review. My wife really enjoyed it as well.

    • @jeffc1753
      @jeffc1753 Год назад

      Honestly, there will probably never be another vehicle like the Kona N. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. A couple weeks ago I realized there was one at a dealership 2 miles away from my house, had been sitting there for 5 months, and they were desperate to sell it…I got it for $5k off MSRP. At the Honda dealership next door, earlier this year they were selling a Type R for $15k over MSRP. A particular reviewer said that the Kona N is more fun than his 2023 Type R…it’s crazy how under appreciated the Kona N seems to be now, but it’s destined to be a legend one day, I think.

  • @eatslikeahuman
    @eatslikeahuman 2 года назад +2

    Bought my Kona N for one reason - makes me giggle every time I drive it. Loved your review.

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад

      Thank you! And that's a perfectly valid reason to grab a Kona N! Thanks for watching.

    • @CapELarry
      @CapELarry 2 года назад

      Same for me! I adore this car.

  • @sotirisbisbikis6502
    @sotirisbisbikis6502 Год назад

    As a 3 weeks owner of this exactly same car I have to say that your presentation and review is one of the best I ever see. And I have seen tones of videos for this car. Good job!!! And yes this car it is just insane!!!

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  Год назад

      Thanks so much! And stay tuned… round two with the Kona N is coming with Megan’s perspective. 😉👍🏻

  • @KC-bv9kf
    @KC-bv9kf 2 года назад +2

    Always good to have some unique and entertaining perspectives on a light topic for Sunday morning.
    And informative, too.

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад

      Thanks so much! And thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @Bookman11702
    @Bookman11702 2 года назад +1

    Thanks!

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад +2

      Most welcome! Thanks for keeping me going!

  • @glubibobi
    @glubibobi Год назад +1

    I think people are exaggerating how stiff this car is. I test drove one on Boston roads (which really suck) and while yes, it is firm, I though it was totally livable. Would I want to drive around in N mode, probably not but even when i hit a few bumps my immediate though wasn’t that it was way to stiff. I think it deals with bumps in a very composed way where you get a solid thump that doesn’t upset you or the car and it deals with it in one down and up motion.

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  Год назад +1

      I mean, yes and no. I’m a car guy, so I don’t mind all that much, but if someone came into this from a non performance vehicle, they would probably find it pretty darn stiff.

    • @glubibobi
      @glubibobi Год назад

      @@jax1079 I would definitely agree with that statement. If you just got out of a base Elantra and went to and N product, it’s going to feel stiff. No doubt. But if you’re an enthusiast that is looking for performance and understands that most of the time that comes with some sort of compromise on ride, then I think the suspension on this is totally appropriate. I just sold my Mk6 GTI which was on new, stock suspension and the Kona N rides significantly better than that car did. Im very much in the fence between one of these or a Mk8 but I haven’t test driven one of those yet.

  • @TheSTR8Panda
    @TheSTR8Panda Год назад +1

    As an owner of this vehicle, I do recommend changing only the suspension option to "Sport" for an N Mode custom setting; keeping all other N settings maxed. It is a world of difference for daily drivability. As a "driver's car" enthusiast, this checks all of the boxes for myself. Open to opinions for knowledge. 😊

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  Год назад

      I agree. I think mix and matching that setting gets you optimal daily driving usability. Thanks for watching!

    • @JulioBarrancoGalaviz
      @JulioBarrancoGalaviz Год назад +1

      Do you still recommend this car? I am seriously considering it.

  • @davidtranmedia5112
    @davidtranmedia5112 2 года назад +1

    Just purchased a 2023 Kona N on Sunday in this same color.
    Love it!
    I'm just happy they make it.
    We need more Dodge & Hyundai where they put there best performance engine in almost anything. We need more because the more thr better for us car ppl.
    Not only that but could push other car makers to make the same thing.

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад

      Nice! I hope you enjoy it, and thanks for watching 🙏🏻

    • @DriverJ-N
      @DriverJ-N 2 года назад

      red kona N is best kona N 🙂

    • @philipwood8776
      @philipwood8776 Год назад

      The new dodge hornet is better than the kona n at the $35,000 price point....Hornet has awd, vents in the rear passenger seating area, better interior hands down etc.....Kona might be better at 0-60 because it weighs 1000lbs less than the hornet..

    • @philipwood8776
      @philipwood8776 Год назад

      The new dodge hornet is better than the kona n at the $35,000 price point....Hornet has awd, vents in the rear passenger seating area, better interior hands down etc.....Kona might be better at 0-60 because it weighs 1000lbs less than the hornet

    • @DriverJ-N
      @DriverJ-N Год назад

      @@philipwood8776 Kona N will gap it tbh but it’s still a good car don’t get me wrong

  • @CrawleyATL
    @CrawleyATL 2 года назад +1

    I like the Kona N and I currently own a Veloster N (discontinued), so the SUV culture of the US added this and it's our i30 N;lifted, same powertrain just wish it had a manual option. Nice video 📹

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад

      Thank you! And thanks for watching 🙏🏻

    • @jagerking7020
      @jagerking7020 2 года назад +1

      You don't miss it when the dct is so good.

  • @Bookman11702
    @Bookman11702 2 года назад +2

    OMG! Really love your reviews! Thanks for sharing how the car makes you feel. Anyone can read a spec sheet. Driving is all the feeling. Are you getting an Elantra N to review?

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад

      Thank you so much! Hopefully soon. The hotter models tend to be harder to get, especially for a smaller channel like me. Stay tuned! And thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @allerick
    @allerick 2 года назад +2

    Really enjoyed this one! You just keep bringing great content. Thank you for all of your hard work JAX.
    Wonder how this oddball compares to something like a Focus of Fiesta ST?

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад +1

      Thanks so much! I really do try to stand out from the crowd. Just wait until next week.... Haha!
      And the big difference between this and the Ford models is that this still exists. Credit Hyundai for carrying the torch when so many others won't. Thanks for watching!

    • @ArrangerPlayer
      @ArrangerPlayer Год назад

      I owned both the focus st (2013) and a Fiesta ST (2017) Both were Fun to drive, I liked the Fiesta more. My opinion now, the Kona N is by far, my favorite of the three. I Love the Kona and everything about it!

  • @johnwick1289
    @johnwick1289 2 года назад +1

    I almost bought this exact model and color, but the dealer provided an incorrect delivery date. Bought a red 2022 WRX the next day, and KONA N was at the dealership two days later.

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад

      The number of dealer shenanigans stories I’ve been getting lately is crazy. That business model needs to die-for the good of the consumers AND manufacturers. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

    • @jeffc1753
      @jeffc1753 Год назад

      Your loss.

  • @jagerking7020
    @jagerking7020 2 года назад +1

    Great review. The car is fucking amazing and punches like $25k+ above its weight. One of the guys on a fb group pretty much compared the Porsche Cayman s in comparing times at hockenhiem.

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад

      Thank you! It really is underrated, and I hope with gas being what it is more people will give things like this a chance. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

  • @tylergarcia7002
    @tylergarcia7002 2 года назад +1

    For NOS it could’ve been like N Over Shift or N Overtime Shift something with Over. It would make sense to be honest.

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад

      Right?! I feel like I need to speak with someone at Hyundai 😂

  • @TheRealJohnWack
    @TheRealJohnWack 2 года назад +3

    As a Veloster N owner, even though the Kona and Elantra N have upgrades over the Vel, I still really like the look and OG factor of the Veloster. I can't get past the looks of the Elantra N in particular.

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад +1

      I agree. I think the Veloster looks sick, and I also think the Elantra N looks like someone sucker punched a monitor lizard in the jaw. It’s by far Hyundai/Kia’s worst design. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

    • @bonifaciomagdiwang1697
      @bonifaciomagdiwang1697 2 года назад

      The Elantra N its looks likely a spaceship

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад +1

      @@bonifaciomagdiwang1697 That crashed into a dinosaur's anus

    • @jagerking7020
      @jagerking7020 2 года назад

      The EN is just too looooooong and even people in Southern California have issues just pulling into a driveway with the EN with its long low front overhang. Everybody wrecks the front.

    • @weakgang2208
      @weakgang2208 2 года назад +1

      @@jax1079 Check out the Elantra N in Black, it hides that ugly front “bumper” extremely well.

  • @MarkCordy1
    @MarkCordy1 Год назад

    well, I had my eyes on this and finally pulled the trigger,,, the kona n is just too much fun too drive

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  Год назад +1

      Nice! It’s a ridiculous and glorious little thing 👍🏻

  • @drumflip1253
    @drumflip1253 2 года назад

    Owned a Veloster n, then thought I would love the Kona so bought the Kona n. I’ve always been a hot hatch guy. After 8 months I ended up traded the Kona n back in for the Veloster N. I did enjoy the Kona but the Veloster just looks way better and better road feel than the Kona. The Kona is also a rougher ride overall. The Veloster is a killer daily. The Kona is very practical and a hell of a car for sure. Just prefer the Veloster.

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад +1

      Can’t blame you for that decision because the Veloster is certainly a good looking hot hatch. Surprised you found the Kona’s ride rougher, though. The Veloster is harsh! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

    • @Veexd13
      @Veexd13 2 года назад

      Lol someone is butthurt they got a veloster instead of a KN 😂

    • @drumflip1253
      @drumflip1253 2 года назад

      @@Veexd13 not even in the slightest

  • @jprusso224
    @jprusso224 2 года назад

    Just call your handling the Canadian-springtime-road. Looks like that road is like every road here around April!

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад

      Hahaha! Good point! I think Thomas and James from Throttle House would agree.

  • @diydrivenGA
    @diydrivenGA Год назад

    Only thing killing this car is the nameplate, it's history of recalls, and the fact the DCT transmission, while a step in the right direction, is unproven. If this was built like the tuner cars of the 90s (overbuilt), it will do well to build the brand up. If this has the resiliency and reliability of a cheap android cell phone, well. I'm sure the brand will continue to do well on commodity cars for a while, but enthusiasts will look to other brands. Not to mention Toyota noticed and quite suddenly built quite the roster of enthusiast cars.
    I love this car as my days driving even a slighty lowered car, even in Atlanta, are coming to an end. American infrastructure, crappy driveways, etc. Have me looking at this KN and the CX-30 / CX5 turbo.

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  Год назад +1

      I really enjoy this thing, but the dual clutch is worrisome. Check out my N Line review when it was messing up even in the press car (slightly different but still a dual clutch and still a cause for concern). Shame because the Kona N is a fabulous little pocket rocket.

    • @diydrivenGA
      @diydrivenGA Год назад

      @@jax1079 oh yeah the dry clutch DCTs found in many of their models has proven itself to be subpar for any type of commuting. Up there with Ford in dropping the ball to save a few coin.

  • @mvpilot172
    @mvpilot172 2 года назад

    You managed to use Ted Lasso euphemism in your review 4stars!

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад

      Haha! Thanks! I love that show. And thanks for watching!!

  • @taunaengus4978
    @taunaengus4978 2 года назад

    Hope you don't have fuel injector problems.

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад

      Well, I get to give the cars back, so it won’t be MY problem…

  • @tauriusmagnamus3281
    @tauriusmagnamus3281 2 года назад

    Who would have thought there are now massive waiting list and 25% above MSRP on Hyundais...

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад

      Right?! Hyundai and Kia are killing the game right now. Other automakers should take note.

  • @azizrahman9496
    @azizrahman9496 Год назад

    Dude you get extra 20bhp for 20 seconds, and yes you can feel it work, agree not being awd...maybe the next model will and be a monster, the wheels are shxt, ñot good in wet conditions

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  Год назад

      I doubt there will be a next model. Sadly, they are sunsetting the Veloster, which likely means we won't be seeing another Kona N, either. I hope I'm wrong, but I doubt it.

    • @jubbaronny
      @jubbaronny Год назад

      @@jax1079you’re right they have been discontinued due to European emission laws. Hyundai believe that without the European market, it isn’t worth carrying on with them. All the new ones in the UK have now gone and I was lucky enough to bag one of the last two pre registered cars in the country 8 weeks ago. It had 29 miles on it so unlikely to have been abused by test pilots unlike the ex-demos with 1 or 2 thousand miles on them.

  • @GForceTheSpider
    @GForceTheSpider 2 года назад

    LOVE IT!!!

  • @TheSTR8Panda
    @TheSTR8Panda Год назад

    N.O.S.? 🤔 "Nitrous Oxide Synonym"? "Nostalgia On-board System"? Anyone out there able to 3D print a custom button and sell it? 😊

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  Год назад

      Haha! This looks like a job for the aftermarket!

  • @HashslingerOG
    @HashslingerOG 2 года назад

    This is giving me vibes like the Forester STi. Looks better than the elantra imo

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад

      You are correct on both accounts! Definitely better looking than the eyeball destroying Elantra. Thanks for watching!

  • @jagerking7020
    @jagerking7020 2 года назад +1

    Haha! I used to own an Abarth. Problem was with that car is it just didn't have the power to go really fast but totally tossable. I have owned many performance cars such as the Cobalt SS turbo, the SRT-4 ACR on coilovers. Etc they took all these cars including the M cars and came up with the Kona N and it's a Rediculous csr for the performance and price.

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад

      True story: I was at the Tail of the Dragon in my C5 Corvette and I had an Abarth on my tail that just wouldn’t quit. The size of the car allowed him to take angles and lines within the lane that my Corvette couldn’t even dream of (since the Tail is a pretty narrow road). It was an amazing performance 😂

  • @philipwood8776
    @philipwood8776 Год назад +1

    The new dodge hornet is better than the kona n at the $35,000 price point....Hornet has awd, vents in the rear passenger seating area, better interior hands down and a much smoother driving experience...etc.....Kona might be better at 0-60 because it weighs 1000lbs less than the hornet

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  Год назад

      This isn’t quite apples to apples. First, the Hornet just dropped, so I’ll reserve judgement until I drive them in close proximity. Second, the Hornet is closer in size to a Mazda CX-5 than the Kona N, which is smaller than a Mazda CX-30. The Hornet DOES look promising, but not gonna lie: Italian bones make me nervous.

    • @philipwood8776
      @philipwood8776 Год назад

      @JAX Automotive no vents in the rear? No awd.....it's a 3000 go kart

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  Год назад

      @@philipwood8776 I mean, that's kind of the point... Also, it's the size of a shoe, so you can get by without rear vents. Trust me.

    • @davidguarin358
      @davidguarin358 Год назад

      Lot of mechanical problems on the hornets 🐝 my friend is a certified mechanical ⚙️ for Dodge and he told me they are bringing lotsssss of problems for them- if u want that car 🚘 I recommend to get an insurance that cover damages on the engine
      This according to my friend

  • @oraclemiata845
    @oraclemiata845 Год назад

    A toast to the Kona N. Your life was too short, and certainly you were misunderstood. Two model years just wasn’t enough. 😢 I will proudly drive mine and take solace in the fact that people will always wonder WTF was he thinking. I adore mine. It’s just stupid. 😂

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  Год назад

      It was good while it lasted... enjoy yours!

    • @oraclemiata845
      @oraclemiata845 Год назад

      Thank you sir, I will. Cheers.

  • @SkylynxGaming
    @SkylynxGaming 2 года назад

    The Kona and Elantra N's have a bigger turbo than the Veloster. They're both faster.

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад +1

      Didn’t know that! Makes me want to drive the Elantra N now, even though I think it’s ugly 😂 Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

    • @SkylynxGaming
      @SkylynxGaming 2 года назад

      @@jax1079 I think they look good if paint matched front / black. I've seen people in several of the groups i am almost break into the 12's with both cars being stock. Kona has crappier tires though, than the Elantra N from factory. I have a Kona N :)

  • @Driv300mph
    @Driv300mph 2 года назад +1

    NOS = N Oh Shit!

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад

      Hahaha! Yeah that’s about right.

  • @chipsbusa
    @chipsbusa 2 года назад

    Really? Brutal suspension? Yes it's adjustable and decently firm.....but far from brutal or teeth shattering..

    • @jax1079
      @jax1079  2 года назад +1

      It’s a relative observation. Compared to similar cars in the class, the Kona N rides incredibly firm in its raciest setting, and it’s always former than the Civic Type R, something I noted about the Veloster N as well.

    • @chipsbusa
      @chipsbusa 2 года назад

      I know I have 1. Spirited fun lil ballooned "hot hatch"