A 247bhp Hyundai Kona N Crossover Could Happen By 2020

Hyundai’s N performance sub-brand could add a range-topping Kona crossover if the project under way right now gets approved
A 247bhp Hyundai Kona N Crossover Could Happen By 2020

The stupidly good Hyundai i30 N could be joined by a taller cousin within a couple of years.

The boss of Hyundai’s mightily impressive new N performance sub-brand has given the go-ahead for his engineers to build a hot Kona using the i30 N’s 247bhp engine and running gear.

A 247bhp Hyundai Kona N Crossover Could Happen By 2020

Albert Biermann is quoted by Auto Express as saying:

“I’ve told [the engineers] to build the car and we’ll see what happens with getting it approved.

“It has to be the i30 N powertrain, really. Of course, we can give Kona different specifications on suspension and steering, although there are some common components we can use in that area as well, because it’ll be front-wheel drive, like the i30 N.

“But we already know that it has to be that car’s engine and gearbox for the Kona N, yes.”

A 247bhp Hyundai Kona N Crossover Could Happen By 2020

To avoid treading on the i30 N’s toes it’s unlikely that the Kona would get the full-fat 271bhp Performance Pack option fitted to our long-term test car. It would, however, get N-grade styling with red detailing, pretty alloys and deep bumpers with complimentary side skirts.

If it eventually gets approval from Hyundai bosses, the Kona N could join the range in 2020, at about the same time as a Fiesta ST-rivalling i20 N, which is surely inevitable as a way for Hyundai to link directly to its success in the World Rally Championship.

Source: Auto Express

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Anonymous

A new sleeper has been born

05/17/2018 - 14:08 |
38 | 0
Daksh Pat

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

awd + turbo 4 = holy shit

05/17/2018 - 23:17 |
1 | 1
Anonymous

It’s a monster

05/17/2018 - 14:14 |
1 | 0
Tomislav Celić

Pls no.

A crossover cannot handle as good as a hatchback, so what’s the point?

05/17/2018 - 14:19 |
17 | 6

It has a slightly higher center of gravity, but it wouldn’t be THAT bad.
Just remember yourself on the Juke R.

05/17/2018 - 15:13 |
5 | 0

But yet Jeep makes a 707 horse power SUV and Brabus makes a 1000 hp G class. The world is changing

05/17/2018 - 15:34 |
3 | 0

Remember Lotus is making an SUV

05/18/2018 - 06:30 |
0 | 0
DL🏁

As much as I support what Hyundai are doing, Tiguan R not only will look better but will also hopefully have a 5-cyl engine making all the right noises (admittedly at a higher price)

05/17/2018 - 14:20 |
5 | 1

You can’t really compare the Kona with the Tiguan, it’s more a rival of the T-Roc.
But let’s hope together for a 5 pot in the Tiguan R. fingers crossed

05/18/2018 - 07:31 |
1 | 0
Facus

Haha this is ridi…I NEED IT

05/17/2018 - 14:55 |
1 | 1
Gabriel 7

Renault Please make a Captur RS…
With a Manual, please…

05/17/2018 - 15:18 |
1 | 3

That ugly thing?

God no

05/17/2018 - 17:32 |
3 | 0

no, Kaptur rs

05/18/2018 - 01:56 |
0 | 0
57)679&)8

Up next honda makes the cvic a crossover

05/17/2018 - 16:00 |
2 | 0
llP VeIoclty

Enough of these damn crossovers, they just dont stop coming

05/17/2018 - 16:05 |
7 | 0
Ian.L

Kona N
KonaN
Conan the detective

05/17/2018 - 16:39 |
1 | 1
CS55

247hp? It looks like it has 100hp… Damn what a sleeper will this be…

05/17/2018 - 16:46 |
3 | 0