Test Vehicle's MSRP: $30,190 (Base: $22,395)
Standard Safety
Features: air bags; ABS; rear view camera; forward
collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian detection; automatic high beam
assist; an electronic blind-spot collision avoidance assist with a rear
cross-traffic; traction control system; a lane keep assist system; a radar
activated stop-and-go system; a lane following assist system; a stability
system; a hill start assist system; tire pressure monitoring system; a parking
distance warning system; a tire pressure monitoring system; and a temporary
spare tire
Standard Equipment (SE): a single tip exhaust system; 16-inch wheels; a rear roof spoiler;
cloth seats; a manual adjusted front seats; split folding rear seats; an 8-inch
infotainment screen; cargo area cover; and a manual operated tilt/telescopic
steering wheel
Standard Equipment (N Line): 1.6-liter turbo, 4-cylinder engine; 190-horsepower; a dual tip exhaust system; 19-inch wheels; 18-inch wheels; heated exterior mirrors; N Line sport cloth seats; a power driver’s seat; heated front seats; SiriusXM; HD radio; sliding and illuminated sun visors; an automatic temperature control system; remote start; keyless entry system; smartphone access to operate select aspects of the vehicle; an electronic blind spot monitoring system; wireless charging; and a leather wrapper steering wheel
Options:
Premium exterior paint color
Power sunroof
Harman Kardon Premium Audio System
10-inch touchscreen system
A navigation system
A highway driving assist system
A stop-and-go radar-activated cruise control system
Electric parking brakes
A high-beam automatic assist system
Carpeted floormats
Standard Audio On Test
Vehicle: a 6-speaker AM/FM
Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard
USB Connectivity: Standard
Apple/Android
Connectivity: Limited Only
Bumper-to-Bumper
Warranty: 5 years or 60,000
miles
Powertrain Warranty: 10 years or 100,000 miles
Horsepower: 147-hp (base SE model) and 190-hp (N Line)
Standard Fuel Mileage: 30-city/35-hwy (base SE model and N Line)
Pros:
A stylish design
A peppy engine in the N
Line
A variety of driving
modes
Thoughtful interior
layout
Easy-to-use driver
center and infotainment system
Crisp handling for a
subcompact crossover
N Line offers a more
detailer interior package
AWD availability
A new optional 10-inch infotainment
screen
A radar activated stop
and go cruise control system
An optional upgraded
audio system and power sunroof
Easy to maneuver
USB outlets for rear
occupants
Great power- Horsepower
Options such as power
sunroof, leather seats, ventilated front seats and a power driver’s seat on
select trims
A high level of safety
driving aids
Wireless charging
available
Great visibility
Seemingly great fit and
finish
But:
Tight squeeze in terms of interior space being that it’s a subcompact vehicle
For the size, the N Line
is pricey, when options are added on
Furthermore, the Kona N Line can also be accessorized with such must have optional features as a radar activated cruise control system, a 10-inch touchscreen navigation system and a highway driving assist system.
Is $30,000 too much to be shelling out for a fully-optioned, performance-oriented subcompact crossover? Is it worth it to step up to the larger Tuscon, which offers comparable horsepower, more style and flair? And if the N Line is what one is seeking, the Tuscon N Line lists for $32,495. Unfortunately, in this market, where supply is tight, it might be difficult to locate a N Line or a non N Line vehicle without a dealer mark up.
Competition: None
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