Hyundai has taken the wraps off the 2022 Kona N in a series of shadowy teaser images. The company is staying tight-lipped, but the pictures reveal the model will be more extreme than Kona N Line. Starting up front, we can see a unique honeycomb mesh grille with a prominent N badge. The model also has a black accent on the bumper as well as a red line that wraps around the sides of the crossover. Elsewhere, there are unique alloy wheels and body-color fender flares.
While the changes to the front appear
relatively minor, the same can’t be said about the rear end as the
high-performance model has a black diffuser and a sporty dual exhaust system.
Other highlights include a “double-wing” spoiler and a triangular third brake
light.
Hyundai is keeping performance
specifications under wraps, but the automaker has previously confirmed the
model will have a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine and an eight-speed dual-clutch
transmission. The engine is expected to carryover from the Veloster N, where it
produces 275 hp and 353 Nm of torque. Regardless
of the final numbers, Hyundai has said the Kona N will deliver a “powerful and
nimble driving experience” as well as a “variety of high-performance driving
features such as launch control.”
We can expect to learn more shortly as the
model will be introduced soon.
