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On my background, I have Kona Electric that I am currently test driving
And I just spotted this Kona N-Line that I just cannot afford to miss.
Especially when these two are exact same colors, but have a completely different body kits outside.
I have actually gone through the exterior review of both cars and also the interior.
So for the in-depth review, go check out my card in the above.
I want to tell you one thing before getting started.
it was actually the Kona Electric that was built and designed first from bottom up,
then later came the internal combustion engine we see on the left, including the hybrid.
it was the other way around for the previous or first gen Kona Electric
because the first generation Kona Electric just fitted
the electric motor and parts inside the internal combustion engine chassis and everything.
However, for this Kona Electric second generation,
also has quite a lot of space in the engine bay or should I say motor Bay now?
There's quite a lot of space inside as well;
however, that is to accommodate the internal combustion engine parts inside the chassis.
That, I just wanted to point out and make it clear before we start anything.
So just looking at the car from a distance,
I mean, I don't think I need to pinpoint out every single thing,
but you would definitely know and see the difference immediately.
The obvious and thing that stands out the most is definitely I want to say, the charging ports right here on the right?
Whereas there's nothing here. Also the pixels for the Kona Electric.
There are a lot of pixels right here. On the pre-production model I've spotted, the Finish wasn't there.
but I really like the shiny bling bling points little cubics here that runs all throughout the front grille.
And there's also an an Active Air Flap right here. A tiny, tiny one that will open up
when the car is fired up and also when necessary when it needs to cool down the battery and Etc.
Actually, Kona Electric is currently fired up, maybe I should say,
I can't even say fire it up now because nothing is literally being fired, right?
Kona Electric is currently up and running; however, the Active Air Flap is not open.
And yep, obviously the one, N-Line is shut down.
The N-Line front bumper has a lot of design cue straight from Hyundai N.
Especially that winglet design to type, and if there was a red point, red line running across underneath,
everybody would just definitely be able to point out that it has a lot of N scent to it.
It's got the N-Line badge right there.
And I was actually told that Kona Electric would also be able to have the N-Line body kit, but
looking at the final pair production model, I don't think it's going to be the case.
Just the starter. The charging port there, right?
So the whole design has to be changed for the N-Line versus the Electric.
For now, I think you can only choose the N-Line for internal combustion engine models, including the hybrid.
But that bumper is really aggressive though. I like that.
A controversial headlights and headlamps located right there.
I completely agree that there would be a lot of fixing costs, should you scrape, should you break,
should you get into an accident. That portion is very vulnerable compared to the other parts.
Headlamps is one of the last thing that you want to break when you get involved in an accident, right?
But there are a lot of sensors and texts put behind this Kona that will prevent you, get out of an accident and whatnot.
So I'd rather have something great to have rather than to having worried about the fixing cost.
Yes, I know that's not the case for everybody; however, it looks over anything for me when it comes to cars.
Here, I got some better angles. So, kind of reminds me of the "Opposites United" from Kia brand.
Because Kia uses designs that are opposing to one another.
From that point, Kia believes there is the new design born.
This is where the circle meets the rectangle or a pixel as we can see.
I think it really looks good. If you take a look at this pixel right here on the top,
it's not a perfect square. Hyundai just somehow managed to get it there and still look like a pixel.
Of course, it's rounded off at the end towards the edge.
But really, really looks like a good pixel pattern to me though. What do you say?
Alright, so that is the wheel for the IONIQ, excuse me, that is a wheel for Kona N-Line.
But really looks like the IONIQ 6, I will find it and include it in the video now.
The difference comes right into a one angle altogether like this from a profile.
A car-wise, I think I personally prefer Kona Electric over any other regular Kona.
Because I just drove it for like less than a kilometer now,
but I can already feel how nimble, how fun and how practical this car is going to be.
And don't get me wrong. I've driven Kona for a long term drive, too.
And I know how great this car is.
I daily drive Kia Seltos, which is a direct competitor to this Kona.
When it comes to choosing between these two? I mean, yeah, I think I gotta give it to Kona Electric.
To be a fair game, Kona Electric costs much more than the internal and combustion engine model we see right there.
So that's pretty much it. The cosmetic things, of course, performance-wise, they're very different.
However, I cover that on each of the video thoroughly. So if you are curious, go check it out.
I just pulled out the video real quick because I want to give you the exterior look and comparison between the two.
I just gotta get out there and show you the rear, let's go.
There's not much of a difference when you come to the rear of the car as much as it was on the front, huh?
Because that front bumper is much more aggressive with the N-Line on the front than it is on the rear.
However, do not leave out that spoiler that is my personal favorite spoiler I've seen N-Line thus far.
Two separate spoilers left and right. So that is not actually one whole piece, but two separate wings, spoilers attached.
But it really goes well with Kona. I like how they have done it.
And really a big shame we don't see Kona N this time.
Because it really sure does feel like that Hyundai had a lot of N aspect and N in mind
when they were designing this Kona N-Line and the spoiler.
So same goes for the rear diffuser too. We see the N scent.
The winglet design got carried over to the rear as well.
Just one exhaust on the right side with a dual tip exhaust like that.
And of course, there is no exhaust on Kona Electric for the obvious reason,
but maybe one day we will see that exhaust tip coming back up
because it's all about the looks and cosmetics, right?
Almost want to say it's somewhat boring comparing these car back to back,
but however Kona Electric has very refined, subtle design all around.
Circular. It's more of a very calm, subtle design.
Kona N-Line, it's saying performance out loud.
Both on the front and rear, but especially on the front.
Alright, so that is just a quick look of comparing the two exterior-wise.
If you're curious about the drive and interior and in-depth review,
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