2024 Hyundai Kona N Line AWD - POV Driving Impressions

MSRP: $32,150
MPG: 24 city / 29 highway
Horsepower: 190 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine: 1.6 L 4-cylinder
Curb weight: 3,505 lbs
Cargo volume: 25.5 ft³, 63.7 ft³ with seat area
Tires: Kumho Solus Majesty 9 - 235/45 R19 99V M+S
Exterior color: Denim

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[staciecarverd]

Great review, and nice to point out the lack of an insert in the console bins. I think you're the first one to note this out of a dozen reviews. I appreciate that you give real feedback on driving the vehicle, good and bad.

[gmoney]

Just put one of these on my radar to replace my 2020 Ultimate.
The review was fun & comprehensive as always. Thanks!
Update: got my ‘24 N-Line in Ultimate Red Metallic 10 days ago. Absolutely FABULOUS…

[brock]

really is a shame there isn't gonna be a kona N this generation, though I know it was very unpopular. The full N treatment in this new body and new interior would be so nice though!

[kevinoxley]

This is a hack on how to run mid 6s in 0-60 mph. hold stability control/traction button until it beeps and says all is off. Put in Sport mode. This will bring it to red line on every shift. Put one foot on gas, one foot on brake. Rev up to approximately 3000rpm, then lift foot off brake and floor gas. It will pull like crazy with NO turbo lag! Mid 6s. Stay safe and do this out in the middle of nowhere!

[hamzaqureshi]

Thx for the review, bought the base model two weeks ago and it’s great.

[kevinoxley]

I bought the blue Kona N Line Ultimate. I absolutely love it. Every time I drive it, people are turning their heads. 2 hot women approached me at gas station (separate occasions) and said home much they loved it! It has decent power, too, if you know how to drive it!

[iantovey]

I got a 2024 red Kona N Line and am impressed completely.

[Moviesrockmusicandmore]

Heavy is what I want in an awd. Drives smooth and Kia’s and Hyundais are great economy cars to drive in the snow!

[zerosixty]

I had a 2022 Kia K5 AWD with about the same power train and felt it was pretty capable. I ended up selling it as it had transmission issues but it was a decent vehicle, the fuel economy on it was great too

[tyson]

My wife and I bought one of these last summer, a 2024 Kona N line ultimate in meta blue. My wife loves the look and size of the vehicle, for me it does lean more towards commuter car and less ", performance" but like Topher said if you put it Sport mode it becomes peppy enough to enjoy on the odd weekend I get to drive it.

[bustermv]

Nice job. Personal touch here, which puts this review into 5-Star territory.

[rinbine]

He drove over 75mph in the ramp.
Isn't it a good handling car? Isn't it a good body-controlled car?
He didn't make many handling/acceleration adjustments either. How the car can to that?
He drove the ramp at 65 mph in Toyota Crown. But he said, Toyota crown is a fun to drive. What?

[LookoutGamerShorts]

They made the lock beep door shorter from the key fob left the vehicle alert by making the hz lower ridiculously 0:43, do you know how ridiculous the beep sounded

[hardstones]

Comparing one of these to a 2024 mazda CX-30 GT. I am presently like the features of the Kona than the Mazda. I like the visibility a lot more than the CX-30, I also dig how it looks compared to the Mazda it looks so modern and sporty! I am focused on just having a good and fun daily driver with good audio and safety features. Gonna have to keep testing between the two and come to a conclusion!

[Unchainedmaple]

Here's a crazy idea for Hyundai: make a powerful performance hybrid N version of this Kona

[jacobyo]

I have this engine in a Sonata and I like it very much. I am very disappointed that the 1.6T was dropped when they did the Sonata refresh.

[RS.]

that rear roof spoiler is the first thing i would take care for... and remove it. i love hyundai's n line seats... alcantara and ventilation. also their current UI graphics are neat.... love minimal gloss black inside and a lot of real buttons.... very safe aproach.

[thearousedeunuch]

The advantage of that "cheap plastic" on the center console is that it's easy to clean. It's great. I'd happily take that over a rubberized surface. Also, if that's really an issue, I assume that you can buy some aftermarket removable rubberized mat of sorts.
I agree with you regarding the shifter orientation.
Great showcase of the interior buttons, by the way.

[sammysam]

My kona advance comfort pack is ready to be picked up from showroom tomorrow full electric i absolutely love it super size extra space its about few inches smallr than the niro but best part i have button in the niro its all touch screen i hate it i need buttons to press and click lol

[jerbsherb]

There aren't enough Kona N sold and they have very little incentive to make it. They sell these cars in bulk so it makes sense to keep everything "N-line"