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Hyundai Kona N: up to 279 hp, but only front-wheel drive in combination with Dual-Clutch Transmission. Hyundai continues to expand its range of sports N models and all of them so far, despite the global trend towards electrification, gasoline, emitting a large amount of CO2 into the air, from which, as many believe, the apocalyptic climate change is taking place. The small SUV also boasts a stiffened suspension, crisp-shifting eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox and snappy new duds to set it apart from other members of the Kona family. The Kona N equipped with 2.0-liter four already appears in the Veloster N, where it exhibits plenty of low end torque, minimal turbo lag and a zesty exhaust note worthy of a performance car. It also makes 81 horsepower and 127 Newton meter of torque more than the turbocharged 1.6-liter four found in the Kona N Line and Limited trims. The company’s “N Grin Shift” temporary overboost punches power up to 286 ponies (213 kW) at the push of a but...

Hyundai Kona N The Hyundai Kona N it was tightly covered in a hypnotizing camo wrap literally adorned with a gazillion capital N letters in various colors and shades. Design details at the front and rear were obscured, but the overall takeaway was that of a familiar Kona with a bit more attitude. A more aggressive grille design with a fully open lower grille sets the N model apart from the pack. Large air intakes at the corners of the fascia are functional and we see the familiar red trim stretching from the base of the front fascia around the sides on the rocker panels. In the low light, it is hard to tell if additional changes are made to the lower fascia or the rockers. The back, N specific changes are easier to spot. A new rear fascia features prominent dual exhaust pipes at the corners and though it is hard to see, Hyundai says an integrated diffuser is present as well. A large double wing roof spoiler adds more visual punch and of course we have red trim at the...