This discontinued 276-HP hot crossover is now cheaper than a new Corolla

A discontinued 276-hp crossover is now selling for less than a new Toyota Corolla, with the article arguing that the used market can unlock performance at commuter prices. It says 3-year-old Hyundai Kona N examples can be found for well under $25,000, citing sources including the EPA, CarEdge, J.D. Power and Edmunds. Hyundai is no longer selling it, but the piece notes an average list price for a 2023 Kona N of $23,868, positioning it within striking distance of an economy car while delivering a turbocharged engine, sharp handling, standard tech, and practical daily-driver usability. The article also flags downsides: plenty of hard plastics inside and rear-seat space that isn’t particularly generous.