Civic hatch vs Kona N-Line

[VarmintCong]

This is gonna be a good competition once the N-Line is available.

We'll probably either get the 200 hp 1.6L from the Elantra GT N-Line, or a newer version of that engine. Sounds like AWD will be an option. Hopefully manual, and not just the 7 speed DCT. Perforance in the heavier Kona should be similar to the Civic hatch.

https://www.autoblog.com/2020/09/02/hyundai-kona-and-kona-n-line-facelift-revealed/

 

[MorrisGray]

If it comes in a manual, I would be interested in looking at one to buy.

 

[Vegas Viking]

If it comes in a manual, I would be interested in looking at one to buy.

Same here. I despise SUVs, but I'd be tempted if this came with a manual.

 

[jtrader]

Are we comparing an SUV vs a Civic Hatch? Excuse me while I go vomit. ????

 

[Drake]

It looks like it's squinting at me while flaring its (many) nostrils

 

[VarmintCong]

Are we comparing an SUV vs a Civic Hatch? Excuse me while I go vomit. ????

Ground clearance
Civic LX = 6.7"
Kona = 6.7"

So is it really an SUV? Is the Civic really a hatch or a fastback sedan? Who cares about labels, either you like it or you don't. It's a very close match to a Civic hatch in price, performance, interior and practicality.

The full N version will be between the Si and Type R performance wise, that's the model I'm interested in. But only if it has a manual in the US.

 

[jtrader]

Ground clearance
Civic LX = 6.7"
Kona = 6.7"

So is it really an SUV? Is the Civic really a hatch or a fastback sedan? Who cares about labels, either you like it or you don't. It's a very close match to a Civic hatch in price, performance, interior and practicality.

The full N version will be between the Si and Type R performance wise, that's the model I'm interested in. But only if it has a manual in the US.

Ok, I'm back from vomiting. I appreciate you numbers. I love how my civic allows me to drop the seat to the floor and actually feel like I'm only 6.7" off the ground. I doubt you'll get that w/ an SUV. And here are some other numbers...

Height
Civic Hatch 56"
Kona 61"

I rounded both down b/c they're both too tall for my liking. Like many here, I too despise SUV's. I've had a couple, and they're this much fun to drive...ZERO. But I'm sure there are plenty that could wipe the floor with the Civic in a straight line. I still don't like the idea of comparing a subcompact SUV to a compact car, but it's cool, I get it. Maybe this one will actually be somewhat fun.

As far as fun, compact, affordable Korean cars go.... Veloster N? Yes, please. Elantra GT N Line? Sure! Forte GT? You bet. Kona? Ehh, pass for me. But to each their own - that's what makes the world great. ?

 

[VarmintCong]

Ok, I'm back from vomiting. I appreciate you numbers. I love how my civic allows me to drop the seat to the floor and actually feel like I'm only 6.7" off the ground. I doubt you'll get that w/ an SUV. And here are some other numbers...

Height
Civic Hatch 56"
Kona 61"

I rounded both down b/c they're both too tall for my liking. Like many here, I too despise SUV's. I've had a couple, and they're this much fun to drive...ZERO. But I'm sure there are plenty that could wipe the floor with the Civic in a straight line. I still don't like the idea of comparing a subcompact SUV to a compact car, but it's cool, I get it. Maybe this one will actually be somewhat fun.

As far as fun, compact, affordable Korean cars go.... Veloster N? Yes, please. Elantra GT N Line? Sure! Forte GT? You bet. Kona? Ehh, pass for me. But to each their own - that's what makes the world great. ?

well unfortunately it's not too each their own cause we're not getting the Forte GT or Elantra GT in the US anymore. I'll reserve judgement on the Kona. It's a trade off, many like AWD as well.

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