Hyundai Kona N (2021 - 2023) 2.0 TGDi N 5dr DCT Owner Review

When I ordered this car, I expected to keep it for a long time. It was everything I thought I needed. An SUV with performance, good media ratings and with the reliability and warranty of Hyundai.
Well, the performance was excellent, though I rarely needed to use the N button for the quick boost - so i can confirm this is definitely a gimmick (though I like the idea).
The interior was pleasant and well made and it came very well spec'd.
However, I wished that I had test driven it on some local town roads (which are poor at best due to constant potholes and poor repairs - Cheltenham Borough Council, you should be ashamed). I had test driven on main roads and the motorway, and although firm, was acceptable to me as a package.
The first day I drove my new car I realised I had made a mistake. The seats were far too firm and the suspension, even on soft setting was excruciatingly uncomfortable. Every pothole was felt so much that after a short drive across town, I felt I had traumatised by whole body.
I sold the car six months later and have never been so pleased to say goodbye to a car.
If you have any interest in this car, make sure you test drive over potholes before you place your order. This car maybe great on the race track and most of the time on the motorway, but if driven around on the UK's poor local town roads, this could be a deal breaker (or possibly a bone breaker!).