N FWD
What the N adds over the SE (+$12,810)
| Spec | SE | N |
|---|---|---|
| Rear brake type | solid disc | ventilated disc |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 1999 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 276 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 289 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L MPI Atkinson DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | 2.0L Turbo-GDI Flat Power DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 6.8 in |
| MPG (city) | 30 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 32 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 35 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $22,140 | $34,950 |
| Overall height | 61 in | 61.6 in |
| Overall length | 165.6 in | 165.9 in |
| Steering type | Column-mounted MDPS | Rack-mounted MDPS |
| Rear suspension type | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | Multi-link |
| Tire size | 205/60R16 | 235/40R19 |
| Final drive ratio | 5.7 | 3.933 (1,2,5,6,R) / 2.810 (3,4,7,8) |
| Transmission type | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | dct |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 34.8 ft | 38.3 ft |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 19 in |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 8 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: "Aero" wiper, 10.25-inch Digital Instrument Cluster (Kona gasoline N Line / Limited / N), 12-volt outlet (180W) Front, 19 X 8.0J Alloys / 235/40/R19 (Kona N), 2.0L Turbo-GDI "Flat Power" DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-Cylinder (Kona N), 2.5-MPH Bumpers, 3-Spoke steering wheel, 6-way adjustable passenger seat, 60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints, 8-way power driver's seat, Active grille shutters (lower front grille), Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors, Alloy Sport Pedals (Kona gasoline N Line / N), Ambient Lighting (Fr foot well, Fr cup holders, white LED lighting) (Kona gasoline Limited/N), Android Auto & Apple CarPlay (Wireless on SE Kona Electric), Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm, Assist grips (4), Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode), Automatic temperature control, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Bluelink® Connected Car System, Bluelink® Remote Charge Access, Bluetooth controls (W/ Phonebook Transfer), Bodyside reinforcements, Cabin air filter, Cargo Net, Cargo area light, Cargo tie-down anchors (4) 1x cargo area corners, Cargo-area cover Fixed, carpeted plastic, Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off, Child safety locks (rear), Cruise controls (steering wheel-mounted), Cupholders, Dual Front center console-mounted, Door Window Frame Color, Matte Black, Door sill plates Plastic (Kona gasoline), Door storage pockets Front and rear, Downhill Brake Control (DBC) Driver Selectable, Drive Configuration FWD, Drive Mode Select Comfort / Eco / Sport, Driver Attention Warning
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Hand Brake |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 45.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 19.2 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 113.3 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Bluelink |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in |
| Overall height | 61.6 in |
| Overall length | 165.9 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1998 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L Turbo-GDI Flat Power DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 276 hp |
| Torque | 289 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 27 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.2 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.6 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.2 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $34,950 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 54.5 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack-mounted MDPS |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38.3 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/40R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.933 (1,2,5,6,R) / 2.810 (3,4,7,8) |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | dct |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 8 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety34 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
- Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1), Front passenger (1)
- Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (2)
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Rear view monitor with parking guidance
- Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2)
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC) Driver Selectable
- Driver Attention Warning
- LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors
- Safe Exit Warning
- 2.5-MPH Bumpers
- Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes
- Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm
- Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
- Bodyside reinforcements
- Child safety locks (rear)
- Cruise controls (steering wheel-mounted)
- Electronic Parking Brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold
- Electronic Shift Lock System & Ignition Key Interlock – Electronic type
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist
- Front crumple zone
- Front seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters
- High Beam Assist
- High Beam Assist (Kona gasoline Limited/N)
- Hillstart Assist Control (HAC)
- Lane Following Assist
- Power window lock-out button
- Rear Occupant Alert (door logic type)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Vehicle Stability Management
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Indicator
Infotainment9 std · 0 opt
- Bluetooth controls (W/ Phonebook Transfer)
- Android Auto & Apple CarPlay (Wireless on SE Kona Electric)
- Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode)
- Bluelink® Connected Car System
- Bluelink® Remote Charge Access
- Front Dual USB Outlets (1x 1.0-amp and 1x 2.0-amp)
- Harman Kardon premium audio with Clari-Fi™ Music Restoration Technology. External amp and 8 Speakers
- Rear USB Port Outlet
- Regenerative brake control paddles
Convenience12 std · 0 opt
- Proximity key entry with push button start
- 12-volt outlet (180W) Front
- Hyundai Digital Key
- Power door locks
- Power windows with front auto up/down
- Proximity key with Remote Start and detachable valet key (2) (Kona gasoline)
- Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2)
- Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic
- Remote release - Charge Door
- Remote releases Hood
- Standard w/ key fob (2) (Kona gasoline SE / N)
- Power windows with Driver's auto-down/up
Climate5 std · 0 opt
- Automatic temperature control
- Cabin air filter
- External temperature display
- Heater + PTC Heater
- Rear seat heater ducts (Kona gasoline)
Seating8 std · 0 opt
- 8-way power driver's seat
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- 6-way adjustable passenger seat
- 60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints
- N Leather / Suede seating
- Power lumbar support
- Seating Capacity 5
Interior31 std · 1 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- EC Mirror with HomeLink
- 10.25-inch Digital Instrument Cluster (Kona gasoline N Line / Limited / N)
- 3-Spoke steering wheel
- Alloy Sport Pedals (Kona gasoline N Line / N)
- Ambient Lighting (Fr foot well, Fr cup holders, white LED lighting) (Kona gasoline Limited/N)
- Assist grips (4)
- Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off
- Cupholders, Dual Front center console-mounted
- Door Panels Plastic / Premium Soft (Kona gasoline)
- Door sill plates Plastic (Kona gasoline)
- Floor covering Needle Punch
- Front center console Fixed armrest storage box with tray
- Glove compartment With Damper
- I/P switch illumination (hazard)
- Illuminated power window switches (front)
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- N logo leather-wrapped steering wheel (Kona gasoline N Line / N)
- NGS/Custom mode controls on steering wheel (Kona N)
- Rear center armrest
- Rear coat hanger (1)
- Shift knob Button-type; shift-by-wire
- Storage tray Center Stack / Center Console
- Inside rearview mirror Manual day/night
- Sunvisors w/ Illumination
- Tilt and Telescoping steering wheel
- Cargo area light
- Maplights with sunglass holder & cargo area light
- Sunvisors w/ sliding function
- Trip odometer
- Floor mats Carpeted optional
- Door storage pockets Front and rear
Exterior24 std · 2 opt
- Sunroof Power tilt-and-slide
- LED Headlights
- "Aero" wiper
- 17 x 7.0J Alloys / 215/55R17 (Kona Electric)
- 19 X 8.0J Alloys / 235/40/R19 (Kona N)
- Active grille shutters (lower front grille)
- Door Window Frame Color, Matte Black
- Halogen projector headlights (Kona Electric)
- Heated outside mirrors
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- LED taillights
- Premium dark gray body cladding (Kona gasoline Limited/N)
- Roof Color Bodycolor
- Roof antenna, shark-fin
- Roof rails Black (Kona gasoline SEL/N Line/Limited/N)
- Side mirrors with Turn Signal Indicators
- Tire Mobility Kit
- Washer fluid sensor (~1 gallon) (Kona gasoline)
- Window Belt Moldings, Black (Kona gasoline)
- Roof cross rails (Kona gasoline) optional
- Privacy Glass Rear/quarter/back glass
- Rear window defroster with timer
- Solar front glass Front Door, Windshield + Shade Band
- Rear spoiler Integrated with CHMSL
- Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) w/ LED brake light
- Mud Guards Front/Rear optional
Powertrain9 std · 1 opt
- AWD, Active On-Demand optional
- Drive Configuration FWD
- 2.0L Turbo-GDI "Flat Power" DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-Cylinder (Kona N)
- Drive Mode Select Comfort / Eco / Sport
- N 8-speed DCT (Wet friction) (Kona N)
- N Corner Carving Differential Electronic Limited Slip Differential (E-LSD)
- N Power Shift (NPS) / N Grin Shift (NGS) / Launch Control / Rev Matching
- Regenerative brake control paddles
- Shift-by-Wire (SBW)
- Sport Exhaust Tone Modes (Kona N)
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- Electronic Controlled Suspension (ECS) (Kona N)
Cargo3 std · 0 opt
- Cargo Net
- Cargo tie-down anchors (4) 1x cargo area corners
- Cargo-area cover Fixed, carpeted plastic
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Kona. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the N
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2023 Hyundai Kona N?
The manufacturer lists $34,950 for the 2023 Hyundai Kona N. That is $12,810 above the SE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2023 Hyundai Kona N add over the SE?
Against the SE, 129 features become standard that the SE does not and 21 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.