If and I say if it does make it into production, it will be over $33K. The N Veloster will be MSRP'ed at around $33K+. Hyundai has already stated, "it is in no hurry to introduce an "N" model." The Veloster N model will come in 4 colors, so it's safe to believe the an "N" Kona will be offered in four colors. The "N" model Veloster will be limited in production. So it goes without saying, so will an "N" Model Kona if it makes it into production.
The 1.6T can easily reach 250-260 WHP with the right modifications, for far less money in the process. Intake, down pipe, exhaust, tune and larger intercooler. Besides it's never going to handle like a sport vehicle, being far to high off the ground and top heavy. Needs better brakes, lower springs and better struts but it's never going to be touted as a Sport SUV. Just too limited of a market share. Doubt it will ever make it into production or into the US, even if it does get into production.
One of the inherent problems is; front wheel drive, with a vast amount of oversteer. Bias front to rear is wrong for anything normal and a little spirited driving. I can make the backend of our Ultimate dance in tight corners already.
By-the-way the picture above is photoshopped. The "N" Kona doesn't exist, even by what Hyundai has stated and is only on paper at this time.