{"id":242120,"date":"2023-10-18T07:21:39","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T07:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=242120"},"modified":"2023-10-18T07:21:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T07:21:39","slug":"new-hyundai-kona-n-line-2023-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/new-hyundai-kona-n-line-2023-review\/","title":{"rendered":"New Hyundai Kona N Line 2023 review"},"content":{"rendered":"

The N Line is the sportiest version of Hyundai\u2019s new Kona, but it struggles to justify the extra cost<\/h2>\n


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    3.5<\/span> out of 5<\/span><\/p>\n

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    There\u2019s no denying that the Hyundai\u2019s 1.6-litre motor serves up a decent level of punch, even for a car that has increased in size between generations like the Kona has. It\u2019s capable of gathering speed with ease, and while the engine isn\u2019t the most sonorous, it spins up freely and smoothly, with only a little background whistle to remind you that there\u2019s a turbo helping you along.<\/p>\n


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    What\u2019s less satisfying is how the gearbox interacts with the motor \u2013 or rather, gets in the way of you interacting with it. It suffers from old-school dual-clutch traits like jerkiness at low speeds, and never feels properly in tune with what the engine is doing. You can override the system and change gear using paddles behind the steering wheel, but this isn\u2019t a particularly satisfying experience either, with a slight clunkiness to the shifts. We\u2019re keen to see how a manual stick would improve matters, particularly since the six-speed gearbox in the cheapest 1.0-litre Kona has such a well-calibrated setup.<\/p>\n

    The chassis isn\u2019t really configured for back-road thrills, either. N Line S is a cosmetic pack rather than a technical one, so you don\u2019t get a lowered ride height, let alone any bespoke suspension settings. As such, this car just feels like a faster version of the base Kona \u2013 which is to say that it is secure and stable, with inert but accurate steering and not that much involvement. Despite its price positioning, it\u2019s ostensibly a styling pack rather than a true performance variant, and there\u2019s no escaping that. A Puma ST, which does have proper chassis tweaks, offers much more agility and fun, but for less cash.<\/p>\n

    Of course, these dynamic foibles don\u2019t take away from the Kona\u2019s cabin, which remains a deeply impressive experience, with high-quality materials, rock-solid build quality and enough space for four grown-ups, plus a whopping boot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Model:<\/td>\nHyundai Kona N Line S 1.6T 198PS Automatic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Price:<\/td>\n\u00a333,525<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Engine:<\/td>\n1.6-litre 4cyl turbo petrol<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Power\/torque:<\/td>\n195bhp\/265Nm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Transmission:<\/td>\nSeven-speed dual-clutch auto, front-wheel drive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    0\u201362mph:<\/td>\n7.8 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Top speed:<\/td>\n130mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Economy:<\/td>\n44.1mpg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    CO2 emissions:<\/td>\n145g\/km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Dimensions (L\/W\/H):<\/td>\n4,385\/1,825\/1,590mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    On sale:<\/td>\nNow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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