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#21 ·
Yes, I like it very much. A bit radical, but in line with the general shape and design of the other new Hyundai/Kia EVs. It will stand out, for sure, just like other past and current Hyundai/Kia EVs when they were first announced.

What I an really waiting for is the details on the EV battery and power train. I sure hope it will be fast charging with 800V archecture like the new current offerings (Ioniq 5, etc).
 
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#23 ·
I had a 2019 Kona EV for 3 years. It was a good car. Did have a couple of issues. Big one was the battery replacement. And there were issues with the drive train. Had both the motor and reduction gearbox replaced. I understand the new Hyundai EVs don't have these issues.

I now own a Solterra. Totally different car, with high clearance and off-road capabilities. I really like it, too. But I am also looking for another trip car (long range and fast charging), so looking forward to seeing the details of the 2024 Kona EV.
 
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I like the new design for the modern fresh look. I love the current design. The current design will look great for many years.

It is a moot point for me, however, I am in the market for a Kona N and it doesn't look like they will be making a Kona N in the new generation.
 
#25 ·
They are showing the Euro versions off this week but the US specs have not been released and won't be until the New York auto show about a month from now. A video I watched said they expect the power trains (engine/transmission combination) to remain the same. I'd be interested in an AWD hybrid version, though.
 
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It’s looking like a new N isn’t likely. Hyundai has essentially indicated that it isn’t currently in the works and with them designing this to be a BEV first it’s hard to know if the ICE powertrain from the current one would even work. It seems like they’re shifting to focus mainly to the Kona EV which I suppose makes sense in the grand scheme of things.

If there is a new Kona N I imagine it’ll come with a detuned version of the dual motor/AWD set up in the higher end Ioniq 5/EV6 or something similar. Or they’ll more or less just let the upcoming Ioniq 5 N carry the torch…although if the EV6 GT is any indication it will likely be a $60,000ish car which is a very different price point.

FWIW they’ve said the Elantra N will likely get one more ICE version before it’s put out to pasture. Regardless, if you want a Kona N you should probably get on it. I’m crossing my fingers that the scarcity of them makes them desirable in a few years and brings up the values a bit but I’m not holding my breath.
 
#29 ·
ben said:
Hi does any one know if the 2024 Kona still have AWD? Will the hybrid and EV version have AWD?
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Like I've said above, the US version specs are supposed to be revealed at the New York Auto Show in mid April. That being said, I'm sure they will offer AWD on the gas versions but we'll have to see on the hybrid and EV versions.
 
#30 ·
jimv2K13 said:
I think it looks sharp. Hyundai does a good job of pushing the exterior design envelope without going too far. The extra space is a welcomed improvement as well. Rumor is that the N is dead but we’ll see…my best guess would be that it’s coming back eventually but as an EV.
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Did anyone else notice that the interior on the N-Line is suede and leather like the full N models. IMO the N Line interior is leaps and bound better than the current generation.
 
#32 ·
I really like the look of the interior, the exterior.....meh...not so much. If there is no 2024 Kona N, then I'd better plan on keeping my '23 N for a long time. Could become a collector's item. 🤓 I mentioned this rumour to a few dealers when I was looking for my car, and they were quite surprised to hear it.
 
#33 ·
Bebop said:
Will it make sense for them to do a version for the Kona?

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N does all-wheel-drive drifts in new teaser

Due out by the end of 2023, the electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 N will offer all-wheel-drive, a performance-tuned drivetrain and a sportier-looking design.
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I don’t think so, because the Kona EV is built on a totally different architecture than the Ioniq 5/EV6/GV60. I know I mentioned earlier in this thread that it wouldn’t surprise me to see them try to retrofit that powertrain into the Kona, but as I’ve learned a bit more about EVs I don’t know that it’s that simple.

The new Kona EV is going to have the same FWD single motor layout as the current one, at least initially…and some folks are saying it’s going to be DOA because the older battery/motor design won’t allow it to charge as fast as the Ioniq 5 does. But we’ll see what happens down the road…they’ve said that if the Kona N returns it will be as an EV.
 
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WestCanMan said:
I really like the look of the interior, the exterior.....meh...not so much. If there is no 2024 Kona N, then I'd better plan on keeping my '23 N for a long time. Could become a collector's item. 🤓 I mentioned this rumour to a few dealers when I was looking for my car, and they were quite surprised to hear it.
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It’s never going to be a collector’s item per se. They’ve made a fair amount of them and they’re not selling well, at least here in the States (I can’t speak for you all up north). I think it’s a car they more or less threw together for fun and to temporarily fill the void left by the Veloster N before they transition to electric Ns. They’re unique and super fun (obviously I love mine), but it’s not like they’ve been darlings of the automotive press and they’re competing with cars that have more history behind them and will be actual collectibles like the CTR and GR Corolla.

At the end of the day the Hyundai badge just doesn’t carry much weight. That being said I do think they’ll maintain some level of value as a strange curiosity and a lot of them are already being modified and hooned into oblivion, so they will become more rare. I think if you keep yours stock or close to it, keep on top of the maintenance, and don’t pile on the miles someone on Bring A Trailer or Cars And Bids might write you a decent check in 5-10 years.

But it’s not a car you’re going to make money on or one that can be flipped right away for a profit, if that makes sense. The best case scenario is that depreciation doesn’t come for it as hard as a regular car.
 
#36 ·
The official US reveal was today. The N line continues, and so do the two engines but the transmissions are changing. The 2.0l is now paired with a CVT and the 1.6l ditches the dual clutch for an 8 speed automatic. Despite rumors, the US is not getting the hybrid Kona. As previously revealed, this version is almost six inches longer, an inch wider, and has a completely new interior.

The lack of a hybrid probably kills any chance that I will buy another Kona, to be honest. I live in a rural area and EV infrastructure here just doesn't make that work for me.
 
#37 ·
Sarkus said:
The official US reveal was today. The N line continues, and so do the two engines but the transmissions are changing. The 2.0l is now paired with a CVT and the 1.6l ditches the dual clutch for an 8 speed automatic. Despite rumors, the US is not getting the hybrid Kona.
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The dry DCT in the 1.6t was pretty clunky and had reliability issues. It was always a weird pairing with that car…and frankly as much as I personally like DCTs as a car enthusiast who has to deal with serious traffic all the time they don’t make much sense in non sporty applications. They’re more jerky in stop and go traffic, more complicated than traditional torque converters, and the performance benefits aren’t drastic enough that you’ll really notice them in normal driving.

I imagine Hyundai will probably move on from DCTs in most other applications as well, especially given their issues with making ones that are reliable. Most of the industry is already moving on from the technology in pretty much every application other than performance cars, where they continue to make sense despite the drawbacks. When driving in a spirited manner the wet DCT in the N cars is pretty amazing.
 
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jimv2K13 said:
I imagine Hyundai will probably move on from DCTs in most other applications as well, especially given their issues with making ones that are reliable. Most of the industry is already moving on from the technology in pretty much every application other than performance cars, where they continue to make sense despite the drawbacks. When driving in a spirited manner the wet DCT in the N cars is pretty amazing.
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I suspect you are correct. They paired the DCT to the higher level trim Santa Cruzs and I gather those are not selling all that well, as the automatic makes more sense in that application.

Also, as I own a 2018 Kona I didn't realize that they ditched the 6 speed automatic back in 2020 and replaced it with a CVT then, and slightly updated both engines. So, the CVT/2.0l on the new version is a fully carryover from what the 2020-23 Kona's have been using and its the new 1.6l now paired with the 8 speed auto.
 
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