Introduced about 5 months ago, the Hyundai Kauai N has just arrived in Portugal and we already know the prices.
Inspired by the competition, the Kauai N differs from other Kauai by featuring an exclusive front grille, several red accents and a more pronounced rear spoiler.
Also noteworthy are the more prominent side skirts, the more aggressive rear air diffuser and the two huge exhaust outlets.
Standard equipped with 19” wheels with a dark finish, the Hyundai Kauai N is available in seven exterior colors, including a new exclusive color: Sonic Blue.
In the interior, emphasis is placed on the specific N steering wheel, on the aluminum pedals and on the heated sports seats, which can be made of fabric or leather.
Security and technology
As standard, the Hyundai Kauai N comes with a 10.25” digital instrument panel, with a 10.25” multimedia center screen, integration with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, premium Krell sound system and wireless charging for smartphone .
In addition, the Kauai N becomes the first model in Hyundai's N division to feature a head-up display, while also featuring a wide range of safety aid systems, such as Intelligent Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Maintenance System, Autonomous Emergency Braking (with detection of vehicles and pedestrians) and Driver Fatigue Alert.
0 to 100 km/h in 5.5s
But it's what this Kauai N hides under the hood that makes it more special: it's a 2.0 l four-cylinder turbo — the same as the i30 N — that delivers 280 hp and 392 Nm, values that are sent to the front wheels through an automatic dual-clutch gearbox with eight N DCT gears.
Thanks to these numbers the Kauai N is able to accelerate up to 240 km/h top speed and sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.5s (with the Launch Control function), an impressive number considering that this is a front-wheel-drive SUV.
It's the price?
At launch, the new Hyundai Kauai N is available with prices starting at €47,300 (or €44,800 with financing).