Stop whinging 😪…. Did someone forced you to buy the car? Did you buy the car blindfolded ? Is not the cars fault you like the model from overseas ? …. Told you instead of wasting money on car invest in some 🦷🦷🦷 next time when you buy a car any car make sure you know the car and go for a test drive…. Typical 😒
Thank you for your comment, not sure if this was mentioned in the video. But I test drove and purchased the vehicle the day that Hyundai released pricing and features for the US version of the car. I still love this car despite me missing those features.
videos like these are very useful for people like myself who are prospective buyers. i’m sorry the video annoyed you but i really appreciated it and found it informative.
@@kennypistol thank you! I’m glad somebody appreciates and understands the point of this video. Lmk if you have any questions , hope to see you in the N community some day
Very informative. Have you experienced any wear and tear in the interior and seats? It seems that lots of people complain about wear and tear issues in all the N models, and at the same time, complain about problems with the transmission. Have you experienced these problems?
I haven’t experienced any issues with the interior or seats wearing. Also the transmission has been a gem, no issues whatsoever with that so far. Only issue I have is fuel injector issues. But that’s seemed to have worked itself out
Heated steering wheel too! I traded from a 20 elamtra GT Nline and it had all those options- Heated steering wheel, ventilated/cooled seats, panoramic roof, Dual zone ac, and the bottom front of the seat tilted down.
I noticed my car hopped when i first got it, later i replaced both CV joints and had the right bearing serviced. But after having the car awhile the engine or transmission at 45 mph would hiccup as if i had a valve cover leak with intermittent skips in vacuum pressure? Eventually began doing this at higher speeds and more so if i turned on other equipment. Yes the torque converter and wondered if that hop is a bad torque converter? Mine is not a Kona. Mine is a Hyundai Elantra 06. The 04’s were more amazing! The engine was so quiet that it was as if i was driving an EV. The fuel capacity is 14 gallons. I was interestedvin the Kona because i got hooked on the Hyundai brand and their introduction to luxery at an affordable price. Heated mirrors. 30 mph cruise control! This cop followed me for blocks unable to write me a ticket, lol! I really appreciate this video to learn how small a fuel tank capacity. Had never thought to include when shopping for my next vehicle. And noise at higher speeds. I enjoy working on my own car rather than pay someone to do the work. All wheel drive cars can be a money pit when the wear on the tires doesn’t match, to buy four new tires. And uneven wear leads to mechanical problems. Very expensive repairs. I wish i could buy a front wheel drive with independant rear suspension…
I’ve got the Kona ultimate. It has the HUD and a sun roof. Leather seats , heated not cooled . The reason the N didn’t get those was due to covid , the cost to add those features in the US would have easily at the time made the car into the 40s. I hear you about the seats getting hot , if you haven’t already I suggest nano ceramic tint all the way around , no more hot seats.
@@KonaNthusiast I’m 85% in eco lol I love it! Don’t get my wrong when I put in N mode the pedal is to the floor haha. I just don’t do it that often. I have snow tires now so it’s not worth burning the tires. Make sure your psi is 37 front 35 back.
All brands of cars sent to US market are downgraded versions vs European other world makets. It's like manufacturers send us the trailer park versions and I think it's because US buyers are low expectations, and we're more impressed with the lipstick rather than the entire vehicle. When I went to Scotland a few years ago I was shocked when I saw all the standard features for a Ford Escort there vs US. I mean that car was hot and the people could not understand why I was so surprised. They were like, "why, this is no big deal, it's just a standard car". Leather seats and other features in a Ford Escort is not a standard car ya'll. Why do we in US settle for being 2nd class?
While I definitely agree with that, I think a lot of it is simply based on the manager for each company in the US market. I know a few N owners that talked to Tim K. That’s over the the Hyundai Kona planning for the US, and he said he wanted to keep the price as affordable as possible for the US. I definitely get that, but I also couldn’t understand that. Every other country has Kona N Base and Kona N premium, I wouldn’t have minded paying a few grand more the premium trim that comes with cooled seats, HUD and sunroof
It's not that the manufacturers "send" downgraded versions. Lol they probably had no choice. I'm 100% certain all manufacturers ship TOL vehicles to make more and leave good impressions to consumers. And seeing as the manufacturers now can only produce so many cars since the China flu, they probably have no choice.
i just brought the new 2024 kona and u can't really hear it at all, also lots of room as well, I'm 6'3 once I set the seat in front the way I like it I sat in the back and had just as much room.
I have a 2020 Veloster N. You bought a small hot hatch. Yeah, stiffer RMM bushings was my first mod. It reduced wheel hop and improved the manual transmission engagement. I love my VN. My amusement park ride on wheels.
did you not research the gas milage before buying this car? mine gets about 550km on a full tank... pretty good for an SUV considering my elantra only got around 625KM on a full tank. I got the cool seats/sunroof/sound system/ leather seats etc and i'm in Canada
I did my research, like I said in the video, the gas mileage isn’t the problem. It’s good for what it is. The issue is the tank size. I wish we had the features that Canadians got.
@@KonaNthusiast for sure the tank size is small but I guess the Kona is kinda small now that I’ve had mine for a couple months. How come you guys didn’t get the features? Assuming you live in the US? I’ve done research and you guys get a 3 year complimentary maintenance package, we don’t get that in Canada :(
@@moochachaa from what I’ve heard, the person over specs for the US Kona wanted to make the Kona N affordable. But yes we get the 3 year complimentary maintenance, I actually get 6 years because of a special that Hyundai gave me for getting my car the week of Christmas
@KonaNthusiast Thank you for your video. It's a pity that some people like @alberto6439 can't accept objective criticism. Especially when it comes to features (sunroof, etc.), I don't understand the manufacturers' policy. In Europe there are also manufacturers who make differences even within the European market, e.g. which engines can be ordered with which gear shift. In general, I find the Kona an exciting car. Especially because it's not so oversized. Once again, thank you for your video. It's very helpful for people who are considering buying a Kona as a used car.
No problem! I’m glad that you understood the point of this video. As far as the manufacturers policy, I think it more has to do with the type of buyers in each specific market. I’m assuming Hyundai was trying to make it cheap as possible for the US. I feel that they should’ve made these things optional
Haha yeah I like the tone of the Harmon Kardon but they’re not nearly as good as the Harmon Kardon system in other KDM cars like the stinger or Santa Fe
@@KonaNthusiast every Elantra N owner would also have the same complaint if there were dumb enough to use them in the winter. All summer tires (ps4s and pirelli pzero) only are recommended for 45 degrees f and up
Yeah it’s been about 3 months I think. I think it’s a hard thing to figure out since it’s 57k cars involved. Replacing an entire transmission is definitely not feasible but it’s probably the best option
yeah im 44 years old and i dont need to be thrown around in my seat lol. just horrible ride. trying to get a elentra n in my area is impossible so was thinking of getting the sonata n , like the panoramic moonroof and features better. if the elentra n is available in my area after winter ill test drive it but using the kona n as a daily driver wilp cause you all kind of back and kidney issues for sure lol.
Whilst I haven"t got a Kona N as yet, I have done plenty of research and a billion reviews on the various N cars. I agree on the missing features, you guys get a raw deal. Here in Aus we pretty much get everything except for the euro/i30N FL wheels, which I love. In saying that I am sorta warming to the ones already on it. You kinda solved the axle tramp by changing lower engine mount, but it adds more.vibration through the car. I had it on my ST it worked a treat, just a trade off I guess. Good owner insight video, keep up the good work.
If you’re in comfort/eco, it’s a little stiff but tolerable, sport mode gets really stiff, N mode gets intolerable over bumps and honestly slows your acceleration at times if the road is bad enough
Dope video bro, not sure why people are hating. I currently have a 3.3 stinger, looking to get a bigger ride and came across the Kona N. would you say it’s a good trade in option from the stinger or recommend something else?
@@JamalSmiith I think it’s a great option but I would suggest the Elantra N if you’re looking for a bigger back seat compared to the Kona N. Stock for stock the stinger is definitely faster but not by much. But overall I’ve had a lot more fun in my Kona N than I’ve had in my stinger
What’s funny and disappointing is that there is a Tucson N line, I looked into it after my EN got totaled and was very disappointed that it was just an appearance package for the US, while the N line Tucson outside the US had added performance with a Turbo. I really wanted to like the car but driving it was very underwhelming. So I settled for the Sonata N-Line
Ahh, sonata N line is a great car as well. From my understanding, most of the n lines are just appearance packages, if they ever made a full blown N, I’d be down to get it. I have seen a rendering of the Tucson N, Santa Cruz Z, and palisade N. I wonder if they’ll ever come through with it
@@KonaNthusiast that’s what I had thought about the Sonata N line till I read more on it and drove it and it does have added power. The standard - Limited trims have 180HP, while the N line gets an insane 290HP 2.5 turbo. If you thought the Kona N and EN Wheel spin is bad, you gotta experience the Sonata 🤣. Has way too much power for its own good, would’ve been great to have a AWD. It’s a trade off, I miss the active exhaust and sporty feel of the EN. Tho you’re right like the Kona N, the EN showed its economy roots and over time (especially in these horrible Florida roads) the plastic all over the interior of the EN would creek and tap/ vibrate, making it an annoying ride when I just want to have a quiet ride. Vs, the sonata does have better build quality all around, a pano moon roof etc. while still being fun to drive when you need/ want it to be and also surprisingly great MPG for its class.
@@TheGamingDead14 lol oh I’ve driven the sonata N line before, that and K5 GT both needs an LSD REALLY badly! Fortunately SXTH element has a lower motor Mount for that car now. And yeah the EN/KN are definitely built cheaper than the Sonata N line. I haven’t had any rattles but I absolutely hate the plastic all over the car. Mazdas and Hondas are the same price and have almost luxurious interiors lol
Hey, at first I had this issue. It's called the ackerman affect, the eLSD is trying to pull through the tires at low speeds, but the pirelli tires are really bad, so it causes the skipping when at a sharp turn. Once I upgraded tires, I no longer had this issue.
@@amangill6696 I’m not sure how much it snows in your area. But if it is light snow/ice, I recommend the continental extreme contact dws 06+ or the Michelin pilot sport all season 4s tires. I’ve had both on this car and they’re not bad at all in colder temps. I also recommend getting them in the 245 width for extra grip in the dry
I think fuel capacity is the most important thing in this video and something I wasn't aware of when I bought my elantra. You spend a lot of time at the gas station with these cars.
You really do! I am jealous that you have the Elantra tho haha. The Elantra has much better gas mileage since it’s a car. What I get on the highway is what my friends average in their Elantra N
@@KonaNthusiast Gas mileage is weird with my car. I don't know if it just reads wrong or the gas mileage is actually that inconsistent. One day I will get 28 and the next day doing the identical drive in the same mode with similar driving I get 22. When I first got my car I drove it 300 miles home and it read 39 mpg for the drive average.
@@KonaNthusiast Yeah, I wish Hyundai would offer the Kona N in AWD so there was a practical benefit to it over the Elantra. As of right now unless you just want the extra space or like the body style better it has a lot of small drawbacks to the Elantra.
@@parker73724 true! Me personally, I don’t think the Kona N needs AWD. A lot of guys up north and in Canada say that it performs well in the winter since it has a snow mode, you just need proper tires…. But that’s for any car in those conditions
Nice, you definitely should. The. Kona N and Elantra N are amazing if you’re looking for really aggressive cars. The sonata n line is a smoother alternative to both of those . But all of them are great daily drivers
Nice, you definitely should. The. Kona N and Elantra N are amazing if you’re looking for really aggressive cars. The sonata n line is a smoother alternative to both of those . But all of them are great daily drivers
I'm in southern Ontario, and I totally agree it was a real disappointment that we could not have the nice looking euro wheels, the ventilated seats and the sunroof. This car is almost identical in size to the Kia Rio 5 door I had since 2012, which is to say pretty darn small. I love the way it drives though, and normally I drive solo, so not that big a deal.
@@braveheart9658 yes, I drove in the snow the first week I got the car, I also drove after a heavy snow fall earlier this year and there was icing later that day. It did decently with the summer tires, but was kind of sketch too haha. Snow mode helped A LOT, I’m sure it will be better with the all seasons I have now
The Pirelli's are only going to be good until 45 degrees according to their specs. Doesn't shock me that you were losing traction in freezing temps and the tires could possibly have been damaged. Definitely not a well thought out move by Hyundai to have those on it where it's being sold in areas with colder weather. I have been able to get away with Continental summer tires on my 2011 Mazda 3s for as long as I've owned it here in southern California, but I am conscious about ambient temp and making sure to take it easy if drops below their threshold.
Yeah it definitely was an odd move, they could at least made sure it was a decent summer tire that can do alright in the cold. I sometimes wish I lived in Cali so I wouldn’t have to worry about tires and temps lol
They made the car track ready right from the gate.I plan on putting all season 245s on it when they wear out and because they will be wider i should still have the handling and better comfort and all around tires.The Kona N has big wheelwells and could take a littany of tires to adjust the ride.Elantra N sits too low and the tires you can get are limited cause it already fills up most of the wheelwell.
You can remove that feature to reset fuel economy when you just refuel. You can set it to manual in the settings, I had the same cornering problem and it resetting.
I feel you the wheel hop is horrible and my Pirelli's are half way to the indicators already at barely three thousand miles so I'l be looking for some replacements soon keep it up with the videos okay, be safe.
Stop whinging 😪…. Did someone forced you to buy the car? Did you buy the car blindfolded ? Is not the cars fault you like the model from overseas ? …. Told you instead of wasting money on car invest in some 🦷🦷🦷 next time when you buy a car any car make sure you know the car and go for a test drive…. Typical 😒
Thank you for your comment, not sure if this was mentioned in the video. But I test drove and purchased the vehicle the day that Hyundai released pricing and features for the US version of the car. I still love this car despite me missing those features.
videos like these are very useful for people like myself who are prospective buyers. i’m sorry the video annoyed you but i really appreciated it and found it informative.
@@kennypistol thank you! I’m glad somebody appreciates and understands the point of this video. Lmk if you have any questions , hope to see you in the N community some day
Why u gotta talk about the man teeth u smart ass
@@kevonrcguy2205 right . Smh 🙄
Very informative. Have you experienced any wear and tear in the interior and seats? It seems that lots of people complain about wear and tear issues in all the N models, and at the same time, complain about problems with the transmission. Have you experienced these problems?
I haven’t experienced any issues with the interior or seats wearing. Also the transmission has been a gem, no issues whatsoever with that so far. Only issue I have is fuel injector issues. But that’s seemed to have worked itself out
Heated steering wheel too! I traded from a 20 elamtra GT Nline and it had all those options- Heated steering wheel, ventilated/cooled seats, panoramic roof, Dual zone ac, and the bottom front of the seat tilted down.
That too, forgot about that. It’s crazy how the Kona doesn’t get the nice stuff, maybe the remodel will be better
I noticed my car hopped when i first got it, later i replaced both CV joints and had the right bearing serviced. But after having the car awhile the engine or transmission at 45 mph would hiccup as if i had a valve cover leak with intermittent skips in vacuum pressure? Eventually began doing this at higher speeds and more so if i turned on other equipment. Yes the torque converter and wondered if that hop is a bad torque converter?
Mine is not a Kona. Mine is a Hyundai Elantra 06. The 04’s were more amazing! The engine was so quiet that it was as if i was driving an EV. The fuel capacity is 14 gallons. I was interestedvin the Kona because i got hooked on the Hyundai brand and their introduction to luxery at an affordable price. Heated mirrors. 30 mph cruise control! This cop followed me for blocks unable to write me a ticket, lol!
I really appreciate this video to learn how small a fuel tank capacity. Had never thought to include when shopping for my next vehicle. And noise at higher speeds. I enjoy working on my own car rather than pay someone to do the work. All wheel drive cars can be a money pit when the wear on the tires doesn’t match, to buy four new tires. And uneven wear leads to mechanical problems. Very expensive repairs. I wish i could buy a front wheel drive with independant rear suspension…
Nice, yeah I would recommend Hyundais to anyone that’s looking for the best bang for their buck.
I’ve got the Kona ultimate. It has the HUD and a sun roof. Leather seats , heated not cooled . The reason the N didn’t get those was due to covid , the cost to add those features in the US would have easily at the time made the car into the 40s.
I hear you about the seats getting hot , if you haven’t already I suggest nano ceramic tint all the way around , no more hot seats.
Nice! Yeah it definitely would’ve brought the price into the 40s, but it would’ve been nice to have those features as well
Yeah but this is pretty much intended to be a track car...@@KonaNthusiast
@@BenBrrown yes, but what I’m saying is other countries have these features on the Kona N. Just doesn’t make sense to not offer it to every market
damn i live in the middle of nowhere. my 35 min commute I average 33+ in the summer. and 29-30 in the winter with warm ups.
Wow, I wish! I only average 20-23 mpg with the longer cold starts and traffic around here. We also have a lot of hills
@@KonaNthusiast I’m 85% in eco lol I love it! Don’t get my wrong when I put in N mode the pedal is to the floor haha. I just don’t do it that often. I have snow tires now so it’s not worth burning the tires. Make sure your psi is 37 front 35 back.
@@yourmanzach2307 haha understandable, I need to drive in eco mode more often. I usually run 35 psi front and 33 rear, for a more comfy ride 😂
@@KonaNthusiast good idea
Well, I don't know what , Ko😮na you are driving.But my tank fills up with three hundred and seventy five miles per tank.
@@ronaldcarnevale3424 you must have a Kona n line then lol
@@KonaNthusiast nope. Sel awd
@@ronaldcarnevale3424 well that explains lol
I’m hearing you mate, just about everything you bought up is about the same in Australia 🇦🇺 yes we can get a sunroof,
All brands of cars sent to US market are downgraded versions vs European other world makets. It's like manufacturers send us the trailer park versions and I think it's because US buyers are low expectations, and we're more impressed with the lipstick rather than the entire vehicle. When I went to Scotland a few years ago I was shocked when I saw all the standard features for a Ford Escort there vs US. I mean that car was hot and the people could not understand why I was so surprised. They were like, "why, this is no big deal, it's just a standard car". Leather seats and other features in a Ford Escort is not a standard car ya'll. Why do we in US settle for being 2nd class?
While I definitely agree with that, I think a lot of it is simply based on the manager for each company in the US market. I know a few N owners that talked to Tim K. That’s over the the Hyundai Kona planning for the US, and he said he wanted to keep the price as affordable as possible for the US. I definitely get that, but I also couldn’t understand that. Every other country has Kona N Base and Kona N premium, I wouldn’t have minded paying a few grand more the premium trim that comes with cooled seats, HUD and sunroof
It's not that the manufacturers "send" downgraded versions. Lol they probably had no choice. I'm 100% certain all manufacturers ship TOL vehicles to make more and leave good impressions to consumers. And seeing as the manufacturers now can only produce so many cars since the China flu, they probably have no choice.
Is the 2024 model a little quieter? 😮 I really like the Kona, also considering the kia Niro 🤷🏼♀️
So as of now there is no 2024 Kona N, but from what I’ve heard, the new Kona in general is much quieter than the current 2023 Kona
@@KonaNthusiast oh great to know, thank you for your reply! 🙏🏼😊
i just brought the new 2024 kona and u can't really hear it at all, also lots of room as well, I'm 6'3 once I set the seat in front the way I like it I sat in the back and had just as much room.
I have a 2020 Veloster N. You bought a small hot hatch. Yeah, stiffer RMM bushings was my first mod. It reduced wheel hop and improved the manual transmission engagement. I love my VN. My amusement park ride on wheels.
Nice!! Yeah the RMM makes a huge difference. I love my Kona N a lot, but the VN is soooo much more fun, it’s on rails!
did you not research the gas milage before buying this car? mine gets about 550km on a full tank... pretty good for an SUV considering my elantra only got around 625KM on a full tank. I got the cool seats/sunroof/sound system/ leather seats etc and i'm in Canada
I did my research, like I said in the video, the gas mileage isn’t the problem. It’s good for what it is. The issue is the tank size. I wish we had the features that Canadians got.
@@KonaNthusiast for sure the tank size is small but I guess the Kona is kinda small now that I’ve had mine for a couple months. How come you guys didn’t get the features? Assuming you live in the US? I’ve done research and you guys get a 3 year complimentary maintenance package, we don’t get that in Canada :(
@@moochachaa from what I’ve heard, the person over specs for the US Kona wanted to make the Kona N affordable. But yes we get the 3 year complimentary maintenance, I actually get 6 years because of a special that Hyundai gave me for getting my car the week of Christmas
@KonaNthusiast
Thank you for your video.
It's a pity that some people like @alberto6439 can't accept objective criticism.
Especially when it comes to features (sunroof, etc.), I don't understand the manufacturers' policy.
In Europe there are also manufacturers who make differences even within the European market,
e.g. which engines can be ordered with which gear shift.
In general, I find the Kona an exciting car.
Especially because it's not so oversized.
Once again, thank you for your video.
It's very helpful for people who are considering buying a Kona as a used car.
No problem! I’m glad that you understood the point of this video.
As far as the manufacturers policy, I think it more has to do with the type of buyers in each specific market. I’m assuming Hyundai was trying to make it cheap as possible for the US. I feel that they should’ve made these things optional
I agree 🙌🏼
I thought the Kona and EN came with Bose speakers? I’m so jealous you have the Harmon Kardon
Haha yeah I like the tone of the Harmon Kardon but they’re not nearly as good as the Harmon Kardon system in other KDM cars like the stinger or Santa Fe
Ventilated seats and heated steering wheel would be great in Chicago and maybe 15 gallon gas tank 😉
Right! Especially the heated steering wheel
I'm glad my video inspired you lol.
Lol! Thank you 💯👌🏽 In all seriousness, I’ve had this one my list for a while now, I just kept forgetting to make it haha
You drove pirelli p-zero in the winter? Well ya of course its not gonna last long, its a summer tire
Well every VN and KN has the same complaint, regardless of what time of year they are driven. They’re just trash
@@KonaNthusiast every Elantra N owner would also have the same complaint if there were dumb enough to use them in the winter. All summer tires (ps4s and pirelli pzero) only are recommended for 45 degrees f and up
@@adamz4737 okay bud 👍🏽
Still no remedy for the recall! It has been months and months! Not sure when it will be resolved.
Yeah it’s been about 3 months I think. I think it’s a hard thing to figure out since it’s 57k cars involved. Replacing an entire transmission is definitely not feasible but it’s probably the best option
@@KonaNthusiast Replacing the entire transmission would be crazy. Who knows? Hyundai has lost 2 billion already because of mechanical issues.
@@ryanm9628 right! I’ve heard different things, some are saying it needs a new trans. Some are saying new pump, some are saying tcu update
Really miss the forged black Euro rims…
That too! I definitely forgot about that!
We need to advocate for better cars. The European versions of our cars are soooo much better.
I completely agree
two things i hate about my kona n is the grip and the ride is just absolutely rough. trading it in after winter.
I can agree, the ride is pretty rough. I’ve considered trading for an Elantra N, it rides sooo much better
yeah im 44 years old and i dont need to be thrown around in my seat lol. just horrible ride. trying to get a elentra n in my area is impossible so was thinking of getting the sonata n , like the panoramic moonroof and features better. if the elentra n is available in my area after winter ill test drive it but using the kona n as a daily driver wilp cause you all kind of back and kidney issues for sure lol.
storing it for winter to keep the milage down for trade in in soring
@@wagdogg2261 haha I understand. There are some roads around that have made me want to head right to a car lot for a new car lol
Whilst I haven"t got a Kona N as yet, I have done plenty of research and a billion reviews on the various N cars. I agree on the missing features, you guys get a raw deal. Here in Aus we pretty much get everything except for the euro/i30N FL wheels, which I love. In saying that I am sorta warming to the ones already on it. You kinda solved the axle tramp by changing lower engine mount, but it adds more.vibration through the car. I had it on my ST it worked a treat, just a trade off I guess. Good owner insight video, keep up the good work.
Thanks! Hopefully you will have your N soon. Yeah the wheels are definitely something that should’ve been standard globally.
Useful, thank you.
No problem!
I thought the worst thing of ownership would be that "Kona" is the portuguese slang for "pussy"
Okay?
Thanks for the comment
Is the suspension really harsh and rough?
If you’re in comfort/eco, it’s a little stiff but tolerable, sport mode gets really stiff, N mode gets intolerable over bumps and honestly slows your acceleration at times if the road is bad enough
Dope video bro, not sure why people are hating. I currently have a 3.3 stinger, looking to get a bigger ride and came across the Kona N. would you say it’s a good trade in option from the stinger or recommend something else?
@@JamalSmiith I think it’s a great option but I would suggest the Elantra N if you’re looking for a bigger back seat compared to the Kona N. Stock for stock the stinger is definitely faster but not by much. But overall I’ve had a lot more fun in my Kona N than I’ve had in my stinger
What’s funny and disappointing is that there is a Tucson N line, I looked into it after my EN got totaled and was very disappointed that it was just an appearance package for the US, while the N line Tucson outside the US had added performance with a Turbo. I really wanted to like the car but driving it was very underwhelming. So I settled for the Sonata N-Line
Ahh, sonata N line is a great car as well. From my understanding, most of the n lines are just appearance packages, if they ever made a full blown N, I’d be down to get it. I have seen a rendering of the Tucson N, Santa Cruz Z, and palisade N. I wonder if they’ll ever come through with it
@@KonaNthusiast that’s what I had thought about the Sonata N line till I read more on it and drove it and it does have added power. The standard - Limited trims have 180HP, while the N line gets an insane 290HP 2.5 turbo. If you thought the Kona N and EN Wheel spin is bad, you gotta experience the Sonata 🤣. Has way too much power for its own good, would’ve been great to have a AWD.
It’s a trade off, I miss the active exhaust and sporty feel of the EN. Tho you’re right like the Kona N, the EN showed its economy roots and over time (especially in these horrible Florida roads) the plastic all over the interior of the EN would creek and tap/ vibrate, making it an annoying ride when I just want to have a quiet ride.
Vs, the sonata does have better build quality all around, a pano moon roof etc. while still being fun to drive when you need/ want it to be and also surprisingly great MPG for its class.
@@TheGamingDead14 lol oh I’ve driven the sonata N line before, that and K5 GT both needs an LSD REALLY badly! Fortunately SXTH element has a lower motor Mount for that car now.
And yeah the EN/KN are definitely built cheaper than the Sonata N line. I haven’t had any rattles but I absolutely hate the plastic all over the car. Mazdas and Hondas are the same price and have almost luxurious interiors lol
Hey does your make a noise when turning on cold tires . Mostly like a sharp turn from a dead stop ?
Hey, at first I had this issue. It's called the ackerman affect, the eLSD is trying to pull through the tires at low speeds, but the pirelli tires are really bad, so it causes the skipping when at a sharp turn. Once I upgraded tires, I no longer had this issue.
@@KonaNthusiast any recommendation for tires ? I am looking all season I live in the Northeast.
@@amangill6696 I’m not sure how much it snows in your area. But if it is light snow/ice, I recommend the continental extreme contact dws 06+ or the Michelin pilot sport all season 4s tires. I’ve had both on this car and they’re not bad at all in colder temps. I also recommend getting them in the 245 width for extra grip in the dry
@@KonaNthusiast thanks I will check those out.
@@amangill6696 np! I would also recommend changing the motor Mount or the bushings in the stock motor Mount to eliminate wheel hop
I think fuel capacity is the most important thing in this video and something I wasn't aware of when I bought my elantra. You spend a lot of time at the gas station with these cars.
You really do! I am jealous that you have the Elantra tho haha. The Elantra has much better gas mileage since it’s a car. What I get on the highway is what my friends average in their Elantra N
@@KonaNthusiast Gas mileage is weird with my car. I don't know if it just reads wrong or the gas mileage is actually that inconsistent. One day I will get 28 and the next day doing the identical drive in the same mode with similar driving I get 22. When I first got my car I drove it 300 miles home and it read 39 mpg for the drive average.
@@parker73724 wow my car would never. lol best I’ve gotten is 32 mpg
@@KonaNthusiast Yeah, I wish Hyundai would offer the Kona N in AWD so there was a practical benefit to it over the Elantra. As of right now unless you just want the extra space or like the body style better it has a lot of small drawbacks to the Elantra.
@@parker73724 true! Me personally, I don’t think the Kona N needs AWD. A lot of guys up north and in Canada say that it performs well in the winter since it has a snow mode, you just need proper tires…. But that’s for any car in those conditions
Use Regular gas, it says it on the internet if you don't believe me. Just try.
Interior space… small car small space
@@CitizenBourne pretty much 😤
U should have got the LIMITED, fully loaded.
Unfortunately we do not get a limited version of the N here in the states. It’s just a mix of the base and the limited
All the Kona Ev's for sale on cargurus are reported as Lemon.....what's up with that??
Oh wow, I didn’t know about that! I’ve only heard great things about the Kona electric
I was thinking of getting one or N series Elantra or sonata
Nice, you definitely should. The. Kona N and Elantra N are amazing if you’re looking for really aggressive cars. The sonata n line is a smoother alternative to both of those . But all of them are great daily drivers
Nice, you definitely should. The. Kona N and Elantra N are amazing if you’re looking for really aggressive cars. The sonata n line is a smoother alternative to both of those . But all of them are great daily drivers
I'm in southern Ontario, and I totally agree it was a real disappointment that we could not have the nice looking euro wheels, the ventilated seats and the sunroof. This car is almost identical in size to the Kia Rio 5 door I had since 2012, which is to say pretty darn small. I love the way it drives though, and normally I drive solo, so not that big a deal.
Yeah I have to admit, they definitely short handed North America. And yeah the car is so small for its class
Have you got a chance to drive it in the snow?
@@braveheart9658 yes, I drove in the snow the first week I got the car, I also drove after a heavy snow fall earlier this year and there was icing later that day. It did decently with the summer tires, but was kind of sketch too haha. Snow mode helped A LOT, I’m sure it will be better with the all seasons I have now
@@braveheart9658 Drives great in snow. We see a lot of that up here.
The missing sun roof hurts 😢
The Pirelli's are only going to be good until 45 degrees according to their specs. Doesn't shock me that you were losing traction in freezing temps and the tires could possibly have been damaged. Definitely not a well thought out move by Hyundai to have those on it where it's being sold in areas with colder weather. I have been able to get away with Continental summer tires on my 2011 Mazda 3s for as long as I've owned it here in southern California, but I am conscious about ambient temp and making sure to take it easy if drops below their threshold.
Yeah it definitely was an odd move, they could at least made sure it was a decent summer tire that can do alright in the cold. I sometimes wish I lived in Cali so I wouldn’t have to worry about tires and temps lol
They made the car track ready right from the gate.I plan on putting all season 245s on it when they wear out and because they will be wider i should still have the handling and better comfort and all around tires.The Kona N has big wheelwells and could take a littany of tires to adjust the ride.Elantra N sits too low and the tires you can get are limited cause it already fills up most of the wheelwell.
@@khronin yeah wider tires should definitely help. Funny enough, the Elantra N comes with 245 width tires from the factory
You can remove that feature to reset fuel economy when you just refuel. You can set it to manual in the settings, I had the same cornering problem and it resetting.
Yeah I was wondering about that too. I had feature turned off but mine still kept doing it for some reason. I’ll look into it again tomorrow
How do you turn it off?
not an SUV bro.......
Yeaaaa it’s like an over sized hatch at this point
Need more vids
For sure, More videos will be coming out soon! Stay tuned!
xD get test drive before
I did, these are just things I dislike about the car. We all have things we don’t like about our vehicles
silly boy laughing
I feel you the wheel hop is horrible and my Pirelli's are half way to the indicators already at barely three thousand miles so I'l be looking for some replacements soon keep it up with the videos okay, be safe.
Thanks! And Wow, your tires are wearing fast! Let me know if you need any tire recommendations.