Turbocharged performance has been unleashed at Mount Gambier’s Barry Maney Hyundai, with the 2025 Kona Premium N Line with Sunroof ready and waiting for a new owner to let it run free.
Not only does the N Line package give the Hyundai Kona a menacing, sporty look, but when equipped with the Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi petrol engine, the little SUV pushes its 146kW of engine power and 265Nm of torque to the ground through an 8 Speed Automatic transmission and all-wheel-drive system for a serious punch of performance.
The N Line options – while primarily cosmetic – not only give the exterior of the Kona a glow-up in the way of its exclusive sporty front and rear bumpers, skid plates and side effect, body coloured cladding, rear wing and 19-inch alloy wheels, but the inside has also been given the ‘N’ touch with a leather appointed and alcantara interior.
You’ll also receive heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and steering wheel, mood lighting, 10-way power drivers seat, satellite navigation and a smart power tailgate when optiing for the Premium N Line package.
While a number of N Line paintwork options including Ultimate Red, Cyber Grey, Soultronic Orange, Atlas White and Neoteric Yellow all look great and show off the exterior body lines, there is no denying just how good the depth of the Abyss Black looks with the sporty bodykit.
The power delivery from the turbocharged 1.6 litre engine is extremely responsive with smooth power delivery right throughout the rev range.
Even when cruising around in Normal mode, the Kona has an abundance of power on tap ready to get you in and out of tight spots in traffic while still having plenty of pull at highway speeds for overtaking – and the response gets even better when switching to Sport mode.
The sheer performance of the little rocket will have you forgetting you’re in a ‘small SUV’.
And when the time comes for regular day-to-day duties, Eco mode will help deliver an impressive combined fuel economy of 7.6L per hundred kilometres.
The way the vehicle handles and the lightness and response of the steering is also to be commended, making zipping in and out of tight spaces a breeze with the aid of a host of sensors and high-quality reverse camera.
Despite being in the ‘small SUV’ class, there is no shortage of storage and occupant space inside the cabin.
With the front seat positioned nicely for a reasonably tall pair of front occupants there is still ample leg room in the back and an impressive amount of rear head room for taller passengers, while the front of the Kona is also very spacious.
A host of USB-C charging ports are available up front as well as a wireless charging pad, two rear USB-C ports and even a 180W 12V plug for those devices that need a solid whack of juice to get the charge rates up.
A high-quality Bose eight-speaker stereo system is also included to project audio from the on-board infotainment system which includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as multi-bluetooth connectivity, while a dual zone climate control system is included across the entire Kona range.
The manufacturers Bluelink technology is also helping to keep owners connected in the digital age which has quickly taken over our day to day lives.
Touted as the next evolution of a super-connected lifestyle, Hyundai Bluelink allows you to keep check of the Kona’s features anywhere, anytime right from your fingertips via a smartphone application.
From checking tyre pressures and battery voltage, to ensuring windows and doors are locked or closed to planning your journey or remotely controlling your vehicle’s climate control system and much, much more, Bluelink puts the power back into owners hands.
There is plenty more than can be said about this vehicle, but the best way to find out is to pop down and see the team to explore the Kona range for yourself.
For a full run down on the full range of all-new Kona vehicles in the Hyundai stable, visit the team at Barry Maney Hyundai at 43 Percy Street, Mount Gambier or contact the team on 8721 3412 to find out more today.
