Hyundai Kona N: model years, drivetrain, mpg and recalls

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The Hyundai Kona N is a front-wheel-drive performance version of the Kona small SUV, sold in the US for the 2022 and 2023 model years. It uses a 2.0L turbocharged four with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission; EPA lists no manual. EPA rates it at 20 city, 27 highway and 23 mpg combined. It has fuel-pump and transmission recalls.

Type: Subcompact performance SUV, front-wheel drive
Powertrains: Kona N
Current generation: Kona N (first-generation Kona), 2022–2023

Hyundai Kona N engines, horsepower and mpg

EPA classifies the Kona N as a 2WD small SUV with identical ratings for 2022 and 2023. Hyundai's Kona N output and pricing documents could not be retrieved, so horsepower, torque and MSRP are left blank rather than estimated.

Hyundai Kona N powertrains with Hyundai-rated output and EPA fuel economy (city/highway/combined)
Version	Engine	Horsepower	Torque (lb-ft)	Transmission	Drive	EPA mpg (city/hwy/comb)
Kona N	2.0L turbocharged GDI inline-4[1][2]	—	—	8-speed dual-clutch	Front-wheel drive	20/27/232023 MY[2]

Output is as rated by Hyundai; fuel economy is the EPA estimate. "—" means no official figure was found.

Kona N vs Elantra N

Both are front-wheel-drive N models with 2.0L turbo engines and an 8-speed DCT.[2][7][8]

Kona N vs Elantra N
	Kona N	Elantra N
US model years	2022–2023	2022–present
Body	Small SUV	Compact sedan
Transmissions	8-speed DCT only	6-speed manual or 8-speed DCT
EPA combined (2023 DCT)	23 mpg	23 mpg

The two get the same EPA combined rating with the DCT.
The Elantra N is still sold new and also offers a manual.

Is the Kona N all-wheel drive?

No. The Kona N is front-wheel drive only; EPA lists it in the 2WD small SUV class for both model years, and with an 8-speed dual-clutch only. That differs from the regular Kona, which Hyundai's 2026 price list offers with front-wheel drive or HTRAC all-wheel drive.[1][2][3]

Kona N recalls

Two Hyundai campaigns name the Kona N. Both can cause a loss of drive power, so confirm them by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

24V528: the fuel pump may fail. Dealers update engine software and replace the pump as needed.
22V746 (2022): the transmission's fail-safe limp mode may not work after an oil pump malfunction. Dealers inspect or replace the transmission and update its software.
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What to check when buying a used Kona N

Confirm both recalls are complete, and ask for transmission and oil service records. Only two model years exist, so any genuine Kona N is a 2022 or 2023 front-wheel-drive car with a dual-clutch; check the VIN and title if a listing says otherwise.[4][5][1][2]

Hyundai Kona N generations by year

Every US Hyundai Kona N generation with model years and engines, newest first
Generation	US model years	Engines	Notes
Kona N (first-generation Kona)	2022–2023	2.0L turbo GDI I4, 8-speed DCT	EPA lists the Kona N only for 2022 and 2023, with the dual-clutch only and front-wheel drive. EPA lists no Kona N after 2023.[1][2]

What Kona N buyers actually paid

MSRP is the starting point, not the transaction price. These CarWhere pages show buyer-reported prices and dealer invoice estimates for the Hyundai Kona N.

Kona N dealer invoice price

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See how a Kona N was built at the factory.

Trim names and packages on a used listing are not always right. The CarWhere Hyundai build sheet reconstructs factory colors, options and packages from licensed VIN-level build data — availability is checked free, and it is $9.99 only when detailed build data is found for that VIN.

Hyundai build sheet by VIN

Frequently asked questions

What years was the Kona N sold?

EPA lists the Kona N for the 2022 and 2023 model years only.

Does the Kona N come with a manual?

No. EPA lists only an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic.

What mpg does the Kona N get?

EPA rates the 2022 and 2023 Kona N at 20 city, 27 highway and 23 combined mpg.

Is the Kona N AWD?

No. It is front-wheel drive only.

Was the Kona N discontinued?

Yes. EPA lists no Kona N after 2023. Hyundai still sells the Elantra N, which uses the same 2.0L turbo, 8-speed DCT layout as an option.

Sources

Prices and output are as published by Hyundai for the model year shown; fuel economy is from the EPA. Equipment changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

EPA fuel economy: 2022 Hyundai Kona N 2.0L turbo, 8-speed DCT — U.S. DOE / EPA (fueleconomy.gov)
EPA fuel economy: 2023 Hyundai Kona N 2.0L turbo, 8-speed DCT — U.S. DOE / EPA (fueleconomy.gov)
26MY Kona Pricing (effective Nov. 10, 2025) — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com
Recall 24V528: Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Failure — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 22V746: Loss of Drive Power — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
NHTSA recalls dataset (6axg-epim), Hyundai Motor America campaigns — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
EPA fuel economy: 2022 Hyundai Elantra N 2.0L turbo, 8-speed DCT — U.S. DOE / EPA (fueleconomy.gov)
26MY Elantra Pricing (effective Oct 9, 2025) — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com

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