2023 Hyundai Kona N Reviews - Verified Owners

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4.3

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Spencer H.

2023 Hyundai Kona N

Verified Owner

05/13/2025

Verified Review

Very fun, cheaply built

Fun, powerful, nimble, moderately lightweight, quick infotainment center. Mechanically good but Poorly built, cheap paint

Michael M.

2023 Hyundai Kona N

Verified Owner

05/06/2025

Verified Review

Absolute joy. Smiles per gallon. Gnarly little beast.

Phenomenal

Recommended

Vincent I.

2023 Hyundai Kona N

Verified Owner

05/06/2025

Verified Review

Most fun you can have in the front seat of a car

Most fun daily driver I've ever kwned

Recommended

Benjamin E.

2023 Hyundai Kona N

Verified Owner

05/06/2025

Verified Review

Great cheap N model, best bang for the Buck!

Recommended

Bradlee H.

2023 Hyundai Kona N

Verified Owner

05/06/2025

Verified Review

The Swiss Army Knife of Cars

The Kona N is a great little "do everything" car. I've used this car for everything from daily work commuting to cross country road trips, and even a few track days. It surprisingly does it all and is a lot of fun to drive.

Recommended

Greg C.

2023 Hyundai Kona N

Verified Owner

05/06/2025

Verified Review

Never purchase a Hyundai Vehicle.

Dealer support and service are worse than terrible. Dishonesty and refusal to support their brand is at an astounding level of bad.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 05/06/2025 01:03 PM

Good day Greg C., we would like to apologize for your experience thus far, thank you for bringing this to our attention. One of our specialists will reach out shortly to further address your concerns. ^cc

Hyundai Motor America responded on 05/06/2025 01:41 PM

Hello Greg, thank you for sharing your concerns with us. This information has been forwarded to your case manager for further handling. ^cc

Nannie C.

2023 Hyundai Kona N

Verified Owner

05/05/2025

Verified Review

Kona N

I drive my Kona N as a daily driver. It is fun and quick without eating into my wallet because of gas prices. I live near a college and it is the perfect vehicle to be able to fit into any parking spot I come across as well. My husband and I have also driven it on an almost 2k mile round trip to Miami, FL. It was comfortable the entire time.

Recommended

Adrian V.

2023 Hyundai Kona N

Verified Owner

04/26/2025

Verified Review

N Performance & Quality Build

Kona N is the most fun vehicle I’ve owned. It has lots of tech features not normally found on a vehicle in its price range. The speed and agility make driving fun instead of a chore. Driving modes make it handle more like a track car vs commuter and the exhaust noise can be adjusted loud or quiet.

Recommended

Keith B.

2023 Hyundai Kona N

Verified Owner

04/16/2025

Verified Review

Hyundai Kona N is an Exceptional Performance Value

There are few other vehicles with as many excellent performance oriented features in this price range. Great engine, 8 Speed Trans, 14.2" Rotors, LSD, Electronic Suspension, Well Bolstered Seats, etc.

Recommended

Todd G.

2023 Hyundai Kona N

Verified Owner

02/18/2025

Verified Review

Front wheel drive can't handle power

Took a chance on first Hyundai...Wanted car I would feel confident year round in Northeast... Doesn't come close to my prior 15 year old Infinity unfortunately considering trading but book value has dropped so much cannot afford loss

Hyundai Motor America responded on 02/19/2025 07:34 AM

Hello Todd, Thank you for sharing your concerns. We encourage you to speak to our Customer Care team at (800) 633-5151 so that we may further assist. ^cc

JEFF P.

2023 Hyundai Kona N

Verified Owner

02/18/2025

Verified Review

30k Kona N

Well balanced and competitive for thousands less than its competitors. Good aftermarket support. Being able to cruise around town without to much noise or nvh. But able to pop it into N mode and... Grin... Non stop as you drive. Good cargo space. Good seating for passengers. Side bolsters are comfy. Again you get a really solid car for much less, and you can go above 85 mph, not have to buy aftermarket parts to reduce ride quality and its has a rarity

Recommended

WILLIAM S.

2023 Hyundai Kona N

Verified Owner

09/08/2024

Verified Review

King of the Hot Hatches

Love this car, it's a blast to drive! Good power, brakes, suspension - and at a better price than other hot hatch options. My only wish is for a 4WD version, which would make this little car the leader of the pack. Would purchase again for sure!

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ERIKA F.

2023 Hyundai Kona N

Verified Owner

04/12/2024

Verified Review

I believe I was sold a lemon

Since day one I’ve had problems and inconsistencies with my Kona. Each time I’ve been dismissed and stuck with no solution by the service department. The brake’s immediately had issues and the outside frame/rims were rusted.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/15/2024 10:43 AM

Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. A specialist from our Headquarters will be in touch with you to investigate further. ^cc

STEVEN W.

2023 Hyundai Kona N

Verified Owner

02/24/2024

Verified Review

Fun car to drive

This car has many great features. It is fun to drive and the Grin Shift actually makes you smile. There is so much technology I haven't learned how to use everything yet. All the bells and whistles of a luxury car in a sport package.

Matt A.

2023 Hyundai Kona N

Verified Owner

12/09/2023

Verified Review

Exceeds my expectations.

I drive a lot for work and hated driving on my days off. since I bought this car, I find myself looking for reasons to drive places because it is so fun to drive. It is a true performance car that is ready for a track day right out of the box.

Recommended

WILLIAM S.

2023 Hyundai Kona N

Verified Owner

12/02/2023

Verified Review

A diamond in the rough!

I got the N version, it's a fun to drive performance vehicle...strong engine, drivetrain, and brakes! It's not the most refined sports car, but I grin a lot when I drive it! Wish the car was quieter, not a lot of sound insulation and a lot of road/suspension noise comes through. Overall I'd give it a B+ - Hyundai...make one of these things in a four wheel drive version and slightly more reformed and you'd have perfection!

LAWRENCE S.

2023 Hyundai Kona N

Verified Owner

10/18/2023

Verified Review

A fun car that can compete

This is a very fun car to drive. It is a car you can definitely track and also drive to work. The different modes are nice and switching between them is very easy to do. If you want to save gas there's a mode and if you wanna go fast there's a mode as well

Recommended

Mike W.

2023 Hyundai Kona N

Verified Owner

09/12/2023

Verified Review

Too much money for what you get

Many issues with this car. It looks great, its fast and turns quick with a great sound system. But, the transmission is so slow regarding reaction time, the car dings and beeps at you all the time when it shouldn't be (cars in your blind spots), the seat belt chime will drive you crazy if you take it off even 1 second before you stop.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 09/12/2023 09:05 AM

We’d like the opportunity to look into this. A representative will be in touch with you shortly to investigate further. ^cc

Dominic C.

2023 Hyundai Kona N

Verified Owner

08/22/2023

Verified Review

Great in very specific conditions!

My 2023 Kona N is a very good vehicle on the verge of being gray but unfortunately just missing the mark on a few things. To get some small stuff out of the way, the driver speedometer screen looks as though it’s outline by a skinny plastic border which makes it look out of place almost as if it was aftermarket or too small for the area it is in. My driver profile was deleted from the car a week after I made it which was frustrating. Audio also failed to play a couple times until I did a full shutdown and restart of the vehicle. The big items are: suspension is a bit too firm in all modes with exception of N mode. Their is little room in the back seats and not enough storage space. When the car is loaded with passengers or luggage you can definitely feel the difference in its capabilities. The driving is very fun and engaging but I think the vehicle just needs a bit more power to be competitive and a little more room in the back would be nice. The rims and body styling look great but I think the wheels are too big for a good tire fit. The tires are so thin that they can’t help the suspension at all so little bumps feel huge especially in N mode.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 08/23/2023 02:23 PM

We’d like the opportunity to look into this. A representative will be in touch with you shortly to investigate further. ^cc

Clint R.

2023 Hyundai Kona N

Verified Owner

08/16/2023

Verified Review

Hyundai knows how to build a proper hot-hatch, even if they don't call it that!

The Kona N is my 4th Hyundai (20th vehicle overall) and tied with my previous Veloster N as the most fun car I've owned. I've owned Hondas, Toyotas, Mustangs, Corvettes, BMWs, Abarths, Mazdaspeeds.. Hyundai has quickly shot up the ranks from the car you bought because you had no other choice, to the car you buy because nothing else comes close. In terms of design, performance, technology, value, efficiency; it's all there in spades. The other major manufacturers have become to reliant on resting on their previous reputations, and have thus failed to innovate and push boundaries the way Hyundai / Kia / Genesis have been. The Koreans have something to prove, and let me tell you, they're proving it.

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