While hot hatches and sport compacts continue to get more expensive, and compact crossovers become more boring, the recently deceased Hyundai Kona may prove to be a safe haven. Is it good enough to compete with the Toyota GR Corolla, Subaru WRX, VW GTI, Honda Civic SI / Type R, and Hyundai's own Elantra N? Let's find out.

Thank you, Royal South Mazda, for letting me test drive this beast of a compact CUV
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