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2021 Hyundai Kona N Launched in the UK, Costs Way More Than the Ford Puma ST

Hyundai’s challenger to the likes of the Ford Puma ST and Volkswagen T-Roc R (in terms of size, anyway), the 2021 Kona N, has been priced from £35,395 ($48,980) OTR in the United Kingdom, and will start arriving at dealers soon.
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The recommended retail price makes it more expensive than the 200 PS (197 HP / 147 kW) Ford Puma ST, which can be ordered from under £29,000 (~$40,000), and makes it look like a bargain next to the 300 PS (296 HP / 291 kW) AWD VW T-Roc R, which starts at £41,590 ($57,553).

Powered by a 2.0-liter four-banger, with an upgraded version of the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and three distinctive driving modes, the 2021 Kona N has 280 PS (276 HP / 206 kW) at 5,500-6,000 rpm and 392 Nm (289 lb-ft) of torque at 2,100-4,700 rpm available via the right pedal.

With the launch control engaged, the sporty crossover can hit 100 kph (62 mph) in 5.5 seconds, and will run out of breath at 240 kph (149 mph).

It has an electronically-controlled limited-slip differential, a curb weight of 1,510-1,569 kg (3,329-3,459 lbs), a 441-500 kg (972-1,102 lbs) payload, and can tow up to 1,600 kg (3,527 lbs) braked and 700 kg (1,543 lbs) unbraked.

Sporting a more aggressive styling over the regular lineup and sitting on 19-inch wheels, the 2021 Hyundai Kona N is offered in the Ignite Flame paint finish in the UK, with every other color, such as the Atlas White, Cyber Grey, Dark Knight, Performance Blue, Phantom Black, and Sonic Blue, being an optional extra.

The cockpit has Blue accents, N-specific seats, steering wheel, gearshift knob, and metal pedals, digital instrument cluster, head-up display, 10-inch infotainment system, wireless charging pad, Krell audio, and many more.

The forward collision avoidance assist, lane following, lane keeping, blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, safe exit warning, driver attention warning, and smart cruise control are standard.

Hyundai is offering the Kona N with a 5-year/unlimited mileage warranty in the UK, 5-year annual health check, and 12-year anti-corrosion warranty. The Roadside Assistance Package is also included.
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About the author: Cristian Gnaticov
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After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s.
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