Affordable Hot Hatchery | Hyundai Veloster N
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- For 2022 Hyundai has killed off the regular Veloster in America due to sagging demand for the quirky 3-door hatch (OK, technically a 4-door if you count that hatch.) Thankfully however the absolutely bonkers Veloster N continues to be available! If you're looking for one of the best performance values in America, snap one up while supplies last...
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Huh...Repeat from 2 weeks ago... Different thumbnail, tho
The Veloster N is incredible, I like the styling, the performance, the price. The ride is a little stiff but small price to pay. I highly recommend this car to anyone that wants something fun to drive everyday and take to the track.
As a Veloster N owner, couldn’t agree more
Wow yeah 35k for hyundai is dog for you lol. I hope you can afford it
@@wuming9151 A good car is a good car and for what this car gives you for $32,500 it's a steal.
@@ArdenOnAutos Congrats on your Veloster N, have you had time to track it?
@@CruiseControl1 thanks! I’ve been meaning to, just haven’t had the time yet. But I’m looking forward to it!
Thank you for not dragging on about the "firm/track mode"!
To me, most cars are way too soft and it's nice the manufacturer gives you the option to adjust. Most reviewers expect cars to drive soft/compliant in every mode...and it's simply a disservice to those of us who enjoy a lot of road feedback.
I still think there are some alpha males that still exist without complaining about a car that's fun.
I can't say I agree with you about the automatic/DCT rant. Even though automatic cars are faster these days, it's still not the interactive option.
It almost feels like I watched the same video 3 times already.
Did u re-release this? I feel like im going crazy
Yeah I think he did
Lol
Like it or not, the Kona N will be the nail in the coffin of the Veloster N, at least in SUV-crazy America.
Possibly, but mostly because the Kona has a more useful back seat and a much, much nicer interior. If they keep the price competitive and the performance similar (2.5t?), it will have broader appeal. It's not all that tall or shaped that differently than something like the GTI.
Can't track it.
Re upload?
Waiting for Elantra N. It looks more mature. It is faster and more comfortable to drive daily.
Lol @ more mature look. It looks absolutely God awful.
@@janoycresnova9156 The Elantra N front end is so freaking ugly. The Veloster N's front end is an absolute piece of art comparatively speaking.
The Elantra N will definitely be heavier than this, though. And this should be more fun to drive.
Toyota is reported to release a new hot hatch based on the corolla at the end of 2022. It's going to have the same engine as the GR Yaris sold in Europe.
Dude forget the corolla gr. It won’t even be competitive since it’s just a boring corolla which in itself is another toyota
Thanks for including the o/a length in your great review.
Why do. they keep giving these out to reviewers if there are none for sale?
Please review the next WRX vs current gen WRX. I really want to see your take on the redesign.
I’ve been thinking about these for a while and am considering it to replace my 2018 GTI. Resuming autocross autocross has changed my priorities. Your insights convinced me that o head out tomorrow and finally test drive one!
I love mine, I’ve driven it 30k miles. Lemme know if you have any questions!
Why would you replace a 3 year old car that's better in almost every way than this new Veloster? Some people just love to throw money away.
@@janoycresnova9156 I autocross and my car doesn't have an LSD. Yeah we all like to throw money away somewhere don't we? :)
@@aroundomaha Your GTI doesn't have an LSD? Mine does.
@@stephenhendricks103 No mine is a 2018 S model. It wasn’t on all GTI trim levels until 2019.
I drove both the manual and the DCT... And the DCT is a lot faster. Maybe a half a second. It's noticeable and I'm a decent manual shift driver. DCTs are no joke
Alex, can you please explain how a 20 cu ft hatch only fits 2 suitcases where any normal sedan trunk half the size fits 3 suitcases? The measurements are all out of whack.
Remember this is a narrow car, and not as far between the wheelwells. The trunk is quite deep, so boxy, but that isn't always the best shape for those particular suitcases.
With the seats down I easily fit all four tires and wheels and there’s still a ton of space for stuff on top. I did a road trip across America, where half of the US was really snowy. I had the summers usually on and the snows in the car and would switch them out at gas stations when it started to get below 40°. Let me know if you have any other questions, I’ve had a lot of seat time and still absolutely love it!
Picked mine up 4/19 and over 25k miles. I would go MT every time, and although that DCT is a better straight line speed, I enjoy the full engagement and it just feels right. I paid just under 29k after discounts and as far as I'm concerned, quite the bargain. The car overall is very plain compared to most New cars and I could care less, driving is everything 😀.
I was able to race the CTR and he was able to pull on me around 40mph-60mph, then it's neck and neck. I actually smoke him occasionally when I hit it correctly. We also have a nice curvy road that we follow each other down and I am always able to pull away in the tight twisties. It's a smaller car than the CTR and really seems easier to push to the limit. After driving the two next to each other, I would definitely take the N again, to me it is a better car for less money and more fun. The CTR seems like a faster top end car that is better suited to the track IMO, the Veloster kicks it's ass on the street and surprises the Hondas 🤣🤣🤣. I also folded the seats down and my wife And I had plenty of room for some old school struggle buggie 😀
@@nurzrachit7133 People don't understand Hyundai's potential with the N brand. The Veloster N literally offers 9/10 the performance for 20% less cost. Maybe 10/10 performance with the DCT.
#SaveTheManuals !
As nearly always Alex manages to get to the heart of the matter in terms of comparisons between the Veloster N and its rivals. The Hyundai is unquestionably the "best" Hot Hatch if track performance and price are the top priorities for a buyer. Personally, though, I spend virtually all my time in a car on public roads of one form or another. My very occasional track days are spent on two wheels rather than four. And even if that were not the case I can't imagine more than 2%-5% of my miles would ever be spent on a track.
So for me, the GTI's versatility makes it the elusive "unicorn" vehicle. Excellent for deserted mountain roads on an early Sunday morning. Comfortable for a trip with my wife, daughter, and big dog. Easy to live as a daily driver, especially when I have to deal with Seattle's nightmare traffic. And even suitable for those trips to Costco for multiple five gallon jars of mayo and a big screen TV.
The power of the GTI's remarkable EA888 engine is more than sufficient for my driving. But if I want more, a Stage I ECU tune is an inexpensive mod that runs a few hundred dollars and about 30 minutes. (That mod on my previous MK6 GTI transformed its performance and cost me only a couple of mpgs over 40K miles). And if I'm willing to spend more there's always the Golf R.
Bottom line? Mr. Biermann and his colleagues at Hyundai have done an excellent job in the Veloster N (as well as other "N" models). But for me, replacing my GTI with the Veloster N prompts the same feeling as replacing the family dog.
I just watched a 23 minute video that I forgot I watched 2 weeks ago 🤷♂️
*Wow Alex was sent a MANUAL TRANMISSION model car!!! That's a shocker, seems like it NEVER happens*
Alex the DCT may be faster, but it isn't as engaging to drive with the interaction of the manual shifter.
Did you uploaded this already lmao?
Wasn't this video posted 2 weeks ago?
Was wondering the same thing
I test drove a blue one when they came out and damn what power! I was conflicted on the color, I liked
that there was a special color for the N model but call it what you want, it’s baby blue and just not my thing. Why not a metallic blue or battleship grey? The 3 doors was a turn off, I wish it was just a 2 door. Who was calling for a 3 door anyway? I ended up buying a Honda Civic SI 2 door which is a second slower but I got it new for $22,200 and what won me over was the limited slip and adjustable suspension. I can achieve an honest 40 mpg on the freeways with no traffic. And plenty of torque.
The Veloster also has a limited slip and has adaptive suspension 🤷♂️
Yes it does, the point I didn’t make clear was I saved a total of $15,000 ($10,000 more +$5000 markup)
for a car with a little less power but fun enough for me. This will hold me over until a new Hot hatch is on the market.
veloster N has a matte grayish black colour
I'm the opposite. Most cars are boring black, grey, and white. They tend to look quite masculine. I want a car that is powerful and feminine looking. Periwinkle is my favorite color. It reminds me of the 2012 Camry. I wish they didn't put red lines at the bottom. They don't go with periwinkle, and look a bit angry.
When are we getting the Hyundai Tucson full Alex on Autos review? Really would like to get the full analysis.
I had seen tother reviews of this car. Then I see Alex review it. So I clic!
Hyundai should bring back this hatch 2.5 turbo
Although it's an older platform and marketed up market from the Veloster N, I suggest the Mini Cooper JCW would compete with this subcompact hot hatch.
That's a $50k car.
What of the new GP model? It's more powerful (and more expensive) than this, and it uses a regular automatic transmission, but it's kind of the same formula. FF layout, two (or three) doors, over 200HP under the hood, subcompact hatchback.
Minis are super unreliable and very pricey
@Alex On Autos
*Alex just because the DCT shifts faster doesn't mean it is a better car to drive. Manual shift cars are more engaging and you are more connected to the car itself. Analog is BETTER for humans*
Not to beat a dead horse, but the Type R handles much better than this car.
My brother in law had one of these last year. He got rid of it because he couldn’t fit his dogs in back. He now has a jeep.
At first I thought it had a dog leg first gear. Surprised they didn’t put one in.
What kind of huge dogs did your brother have? You could fit 2-3 people in the back and have space in the trunk for baggage. Sounds like your brother is bsing you.
@@janoycresnova9156 Or he has a team for his dogsled.
@@janoycresnova9156 no, he and his fiancée have a cross breed. I forget what he is made up of, but right now he weighs about 80 pounds and is about 3 feet at the shoulders and is 2.5 years old. The other is about 1 year and he is 50 pounds and 2 feet at the shoulders.
i want the manual N
At $32.5K, it's pretty pricey. I got my Kia Stinger GT for $32.4K in 2019. Fun cars should be $22K.
Amen
Yeah the new price increase makes this car very unappealing, especially with that dirt cheap looking interior. Sure they made the performance pack standard but even back then when the performance pack was an option, it wasn't as expensive.
And we should all be back in 1995. There hadn't been a truly sporty $22k car in a very long time. Even quite mundane econoboxes go for that, like a very ordinary Veloster with few options.
I've paid $22k for my Mazdaspeed 3 in 2013, brand new. Don't have to go back to 1995.
I'll just call my Kia Stinger GT a hot hatch. It does have a hatch.
Went in for a test drive today and fell in love. But they were asking for 43k so that was a no deal
No way! Bought my DCT in January 2021 for $32,500.
37k out the door here thru a broker, dealer wanted 42k plus tax and licence
This thing is nice, but it’s not “affordable” it’s close to 40k where I live.
Is there a soft channel reboot going on? Good luck with the evening releases, but I prefer the mornings alongside the competition ✌️
its not called periwinkle blue.
Alex do you jam to K-pop while testing these cars? :D
momoland!
I’m waiting for the 2022 VW Golf R ☺️
Me too. Will take the new R over this 3 door Korean mess any day.
Sure, but they really aren't competing. The VW will be far more expensive.
I'm not a fan of VW's new interior design. I thought it was bad enough on the golf, but when they added it to the Jetta?😫
Very nice.
How comfortable would it be on a road trip though? Im willing to bet that even with the new seats, it would be brutal as far as comfort is concerned.
I have put 30k miles on my 2020 N. The car is very comfortable on long road trips, sometimes the reviewers get a little pampered. If you have any other questions, please ask.
@@robertrobb9193 thanks for the input, I’m seriously considering buying either an Elantra N or Kona N, but I was concerned that ride quality would be similar as the 500 Abarth that I had. Now that right there is a spine-busting ride lol.
@@concernedcitizen2766 it’s spine and teeth busting with the suspension set in its hardest mode, but in comfort it’s only a little stiffer than an average small car/hatchback, with almost zero body roll. These are great little machines! I really do adore mine.
@@robertrobb9193 Im glad to see that you’re happy with it. I have a 2020 Kia Forte GT, and while it’s a great car on its own right, I’m thinking that the N cars do truly outshine it.
oooh the '22
Meh, wait for the GR Corolla.
The gr corolla is delayed and even though its awd it’ll still won’t be able to compete w the gti and type R. 😆
Those are way more refined and more practical. The gr corolla is nothing to be excited for unfortunately since it’s just a toyota
@@competitiveautomotive5457 I think you’re being a harsh.
But on the other hand, since the current corolla can’t even compete w the current gen civic I wouldn’t be surprised if they really neutered this gr corolla. Even w the rumored specs
It's still a Corolla. A boring old man's car.
Give us the i30 n instead. Veloster looks like ass.
would love to see the i30 N as well. But at least we get something.
Europe is getting i30N and i20N as well as so many other great hot hatches. We get scraps here in NA.
The type R looks like it was styled by a toddler with a purple crayon. This thing looks like a REAL car.
3 door is a real car?
@@janoycresnova9156 2 birds with 1 stone lol!
@@janoycresnova9156 You can only see one side at a time. It looks pretty normal.
It is a real car.
The Veloster N has the same problem it has always had then. The interior is horrible and the ride is uncomfortable.
Every. Single. Person. who rides in it I have ever talked to or have ever watched says the EXACT same thing: put the suspension in the lightest setting and leave it. The light setting is firm enough already. And by extension, it's way too firm for the "light" setting. That's not excusable for a daily. You can't excuse sacrificing your back on something you plan to use so often.
And do I really need to say anything about the interior? It's uncomfortable and cheap and nothing more. I'm not expecting a Mazda but it shouldn't feel like it was made like a Hot Wheels you're never supposed to see the inside of.
Great exterior. Great dimensions. Great performance. Bad daily option.
I had hoped the Mk8 would be great enough to depose this as best option, but VW forgetting that people need to use the car when designing it killed that. Mazda is allergic to anything that isn't a just fine 6 speed automatic. CTR is on holiday. Elantra N went to the 10th gen Civic school of front bumper design. Kona N has a massive uphill climb to accomplish fixing body roll.
Praying Acura doesn't screw up the Integra.
But, realistically, feels like I'm just gonna get stuck with sucking up the "just fine" Mazda 3 automatic. Hell, maybe they'll drop an RX-9 with a more powerful version of the MX-30 hybrid's system and I'll have a nice goal to save up for.
- Sincerely, a person who has been looking to buy a hatch for several years now but just finds a deal breaker in every car he looks at
To expensive for what it is
Golf R MK7 then
Hey, I hear you. This market just doesn't have options for those of us who like a hatch. There are so many more choices if you live in Europe or even Australia.
Then but an economy car and not a performance car.
Have you rode on one? Its really not that bad people are complaining stiffness on the N mode. In normal its no different from an ST or GTI.
STI next Gen
I’m waiting with baited breath
Sadly no hatch
Alex, please pardon the glib nature of my comment. As an auto journalist you should be well versed on the car you’re reviewing. The color of this Veloster N is Performance Blue. Listening to you repeatedly refer to the color as “periwinkle blue” is not only annoying but may also be a bit disconcerting to the manufacturer.
He's describing the color, not naming it. It is absolutely a periwinkle color. Manufacturers can make up whatever color name they want but the rest of us will simply call it what it is.
@@falkin42 Thanks for the explanation. Alex is known for sharing great detail about each car he’s reviewing. He usually never “describes” the color. I’m quite sure that he didn’t review the window sticker or quite simply forgot the name of the color. I’m not a Hyundai/Kia fan body nor do I own one. Just as an observation, Alex seemed particularly unprepared on this review.
“Affordable”
For 35yrs and under? 🤔
I bought one at 20, I’m 21 now lmao
I'm 61. I've got one coming at the end of the month in black
😎
Elantra n is better
I am not taking about gas vehicles I am taking about electric vehicles in the future
With gas prices so high including the size of the gas tank with MPG would be nice lol
It would be great if it was affordable...
I can't stand that big mouth black plastic grill and cheesy H emblem...it just spells cheap throw away Korean junk. I don't know what happened to the stylish understated grill, but even Mercedes has these huge emblems that look like gaudy Flavor Flav alarm clock medallions.
They're using them as a place for all of the lidar sensors and cameras and stuff, so they need to be big. They have to go somewhere.
@@markmiller3279 how about behind the grill or windshield? I have that stuff on my car and there's no giant grills and huge emblems. I think it's a current style, the huge almost vertical grills esp.on SUV's and trucks. Looks like shit to me, like the giant ghetto wheels on trucks now. Just over the top gaudiness.
Every sports car review from Alex consists of 10 minutes of him incorrectly telling you the DCT is better. What he will never mention is the DCT increases weight which caused Hyundai to increase the suspension rate which results in an even harsher ride quality on a car that already drove harshly. DCT also has lacks the immediate punch from a stand still. This is like watching CNN
Not good car at all
how so?
Depends on what you value. The reliability is decent and it's simple, so the things that break should be cheap to fix. The rear seat is actually useable by adults for short distances, or kids for longer. The trunk is a very decent size. In all these ways the Veloster is a pretty solid inexpensive little car. Take the N and you also get a quick car that handles pretty well. It's not cheap, and the interior is very basic, but it does exactly what it was designed to do. The price is probably too high, but Hyundai knows there isn't much current competition.
@@RandomVideos-re9ux It's a total ripoff, an overtuned engine on the cheapest platform you can buy in NA, a pile of dressed up garbage with an astronomical price tag.
@@szbxa lol you should understand more about cars before commenting
@@RandomVideos-re9ux I understand a whole lot more than you it seems. You should tell yourself to not comment.