The Hyundai Kona N Will Use an 8-Speed Dual-Clutch, Here’s What Makes It Special 12 Apr 2021, 12:33 UTC ·
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The South Korean manufacturer’s upcoming high-performance SUV won’t just come with extra horsepower but will also use an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Let’s take a closer look at what it has to offer and how it will improve the all-new Kona N s driving experience.
Last month, we got the first official glimpse at the company’s first SUV to get the full N treatment, and Hyundai revealed further technical details recently.
We already suspected that the Kona N would share some of the technical wizardries with the Veloster N, but now we have official confirmation that it will use the same 275-hp (280-PS/206-kW) Theta II 2.0-liter turbocharged GDi engine, along with the eight-speed N dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
New Hyundai Kona N to be next model in N line-up
New Hyundai Kona N to be next model in N line-up
The Kona N will be the first high-performance SUV for Hyundai.
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At front, the bumper gets a more aggressive design with a large grille.
HIGHLIGHTS
The new Kona N will be the first high-performance SUV for Hyundai.
The bumper gets a more aggressive design with a larger grille, a new rear spoiler and dual exhaust tips.
Inside, we expect Hyundai to offer the new Kona N with new bucket seats, a chunkier steering wheel, blue seatbelts and some other tweaks.