Mazda 3 and CX-30 to get turbo 4, more Ns coming from Hyundai.

"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction) 12/30/2019 at 18:24 • Filed to: None

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CB > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/30/2019 at 18:30

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Kona N? The KonaN? Awesome .

RallyWrench > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/30/2019 at 18:38

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It’s really a bummer they won’t give us the i30N or do a full N version of the Elantra GT , it’d make an awfully compelling  alternative to the GTI.

Khalbali > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/30/2019 at 18:43

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Where is this from?

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > CB 12/30/2019 at 18:45

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They’ve already said it won’t be AWD sadly... If it were AWD I would be all over that... I mean just today I drove in weather that while doable with good snow tires, plenty of care, and FWD, was made into an entertaining opportunity to go drifting thanks to AWD.

CB > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 12/30/2019 at 18:46

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Well great, 2020 is already ruined for me.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > RallyWrench 12/30/2019 at 18:47

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True that. The V eloster N is a good time, but the i30N is a far more appealing package, and could really make the GTI squirm in the US market... 

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/30/2019 at 18:47

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That’s sad (possible) news about the Skyactiv -X...

dogisbadob > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 12/30/2019 at 18:49

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That’s surprising, given most crossovers sold are AWD and most dealers only order the AWD versions. And it would be easier to put the power down rather than slide

dogisbadob > CB 12/30/2019 at 18:49

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KonaN o’BrieN :p

dogisbadob > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/30/2019 at 18:49

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So the new MS3 is automatic-only? :p

slipperysallylikespenguins > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/30/2019 at 18:52

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I’m curious if they’ll give Kia a performance arm, an uprated Stinger could be amazing.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > dogisbadob 12/30/2019 at 18:55

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Iknowright? It seems they don’t have a power-transfer unit that will handle the power, and maybe not a rear differential assembly (that can handle the power) that will fit either :/

I lean toward “Why do an N-version of your small crossover if you can’t make AWD work?” But I have a feeling that from a marketing standpoint it would probably work... I mean the Kona is basically just a tall , slightly updated ., i30.

CB > dogisbadob 12/30/2019 at 18:57

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Wrong.

CompactLuxuryFan > Khalbali 12/30/2019 at 19:19

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Looks like Motor Trend’s “Confidential” column

RallyWrench > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 12/30/2019 at 19:19

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Yep, especially when one needs the space and doors for dadlife, the Veloster is a nonstarter. I’ve been a VW nerd my entire life, and GTIs are really fun, but I’ve seen too many stupid things break on the VAG 2.0T’s in the shop to want one in my life.

interstate366, now In The Industry > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/30/2019 at 19:23

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You mean Mazda declining to do a Speed 3 for the past two generations  would eventually come back to bite them in the ass? shockedpikachu.jpg  

Khalbali > dogisbadob 12/30/2019 at 19:24

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Seems like. My wife wants a mazda3 anyways though so this is still good for me, now I can get a new car first, get that paid off and by then these will be out and she can get the turbo.

Khalbali > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 12/30/2019 at 19:29

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It is, but I still call this a win, wife has been wanting a mazda3 for years anyways, so this just makes it a little sweeter for me.

wafflesnfalafel > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/30/2019 at 21:08

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S ure is interesting that Hyundai is making  more compelling sporty vehicles than “Zoom, Zoom, Driving Matters” Mazda.  Disappointing. 

not for canada - australian in disguise > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/30/2019 at 21:25

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The possibi lity of a full-fat Sonata N makes me wonder if Kia will get a sportier 300-ish horsepower Optima to slot above the GT. As much as I like the new Sonata, the Optima is way better looking in my opinion.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > CompactLuxuryFan 12/30/2019 at 22:53

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Correct. 

Textured Soy Protein > slipperysallylikespenguins 12/31/2019 at 11:14

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Kia is sorta kinda doing that with their GT and GT-Line badges , although it’s not exactly equivalent to the Hyundai N and N-Line badges.

Textured Soy Protein > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/31/2019 at 11:25

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There were some articles about Kona N test mule sightings back in October.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/hot-hyundai-kona-n-seen-testing-n%C3%BCrburgring

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1116762_2022-hyundai-kona-n-spy-shots

https://www.carscoops.com/2019/10/2020-hyundai-kona-n-with-246hp-turbo-spotted-for-the-first-time/

I’m not sure what MT is talking about with the power being dialed back to 255 hp to preserve the e LSD. I f the e LSD works in the i30 N and Veloster N that make 275 hp, presumably it’d also work in the Kona N if it made the same power.

CX-30 turbo might be a compelling wife-mobile for me.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > CB 12/31/2019 at 16:24

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KonaN the Carbarian

RWD-FTW > dogisbadob 01/01/2020 at 23:37

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Oh so a car that won’t be funny in the least.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > RallyWrench 01/06/2020 at 15:37

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Hopefully it will come.