The performance offeringsfrom Hyundai’s N division have touched down in SA. Here’s how much you can expect to pay for the Hyundai i30 N facelift and Hyundai Kona N.

The Hyundai N brand has become quite a force. With guidance and expertise from former BMW M boss Albert Biermann, performance Hyundai products have become serious contenders in their respective segments. Locally, it was just the Hyundai i30 N offered, with a manual gearbox, which while bringing some hands-on engagement didn’t quite resonate with the dual-clutch obsessed petrolheads in SA. Overseas, the Veloster N and i20 N are highly regarded.

Now for 2022 Hyundai South Africa has launched the facelifted Hyundai i30 N and the Kona N, and both are armed with 8-speed dual-clutch gearboxes. Power comes from a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder delivering 206 kW and 392 Nm, and driving the front wheels. There are custom driving modes that allow the driver to change various aspects of the vehicle like steering feel, engine mapping, exhaust note, and more.

There is a launch control function too, to enable perfect starts, while the active exhaust will let people know you’re driving something special.

Physically, the updated i30 N is fractionally longer and lower than the outgoing model, with the new forged wheels saving 14 kg of weight. Both cars are wrapped in performance Pirelli P Zero 19-inch tyres. Both cars also offer in-car telemetry with data like lap times, g-forces and so on.

From what we can see, the specification is full house – there are no optional extras. Both cars come with niceties like heated seats, multifunction steering wheel, wireless charging, climate control, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, while the Kona N boasts a heads-up display.

*This is a developing story as we’re at the local launch for the next two days. Driving impressions will follow soon.

How much do the new Hyundai i30 N and Kona N cost in South Africa?

The performance duo from Hyundai are sold with a 5-year / 150 000 km manufacturer’s warranty, an additional 2 year / 50 000 Km manufacturer’s powertrain warranty, 5 Year / 160 000 km manufacturer’s warranty, 7 year / 150 000 km roadside assistance, and a 5 year / 75 000 km Service Plan

Hyundai i30 N R749 900

Hyundai Kona N R749 900

Further Reading

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