Velostar turbo

[woofy]

I saw the price yesterday but didn't realise that was it, there is no premium model they all come with the goodies, going put some serious heat on the Focus, Clio, Polo Gti as well probably kill the 86 dead in the water.

Also will be the beginning of serious Hyundai modding...

Veloster SR Turbo | Hyundai Motor Company Australia - Hyundai Motor Company Australia

[Tim]

After seeing a few of these on the road recently I dont really think the true market leaders in the hot hatch market will have much to worry about.
It may have all the specs to back it up but I cant help but think the styling department went just a bit over the top with it. Seriously looks ridiculous from some angles.
I have also never met a Hyundai that was the sum of its parts. Good in theory but just not that nice to drive when compared to the market leaders. The initial reviews of the car seem to suggest a similar finding in this instance.

[h100vw]

We have an i30 Wagen at work. Luckily I never have to drive it off the airport. It's not a nice experience, they are cheap and if you must have a new car for little money, it would be acceptable. I have driven much better 10 year old Passats.

Can't comment on the Velostar, though I wonder how much i30 is underneath.

Gavin

[Candyman]

Worth watching this

http://youtu.be/bku1A6VcwUQ

[THE_EGG]

Agreed with the above, for me the styling looks as though they took the front from a Citroen DS3 and the back half from a Citroen C4 Coupe.

I think it will be pretty bland at best to drive. I'm guessing it will be hard on the understeer. You can even hear the understeer in the intro of the video in the post from candyman.

For me, a quirky vehicle has to feel quirky but at least imo this looks quirky but very bland in other departments.

I would still buy a DS3 Sport or a Polo GTI over this anyday.

[Tim]

Worth watching this

2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo: A True Hot Hatch? - Ignition Episode 26 - YouTube

Interesting video. Auto wipers as standard is a nice feature.

[pologti18t]

as well probably kill the 86 dead in the water.

It's not even really the same class.

[noone]

Does it have a 0-100 time associated with it?

[Tim]

0-60 in 6.9 secs according to the video

[woofy]

It's interesting the official 0-100 is 7.9s but he is a full second less. This has P plater mods written all over it. Unless the 86 gets a turbo, it really won't get a look in as they are using an old name there but the lackluster engine and weight will push people this way. Not the same class but the same budget.

If it was 35k I'd say keep trying but at 32k in reality driveaway it's seriously cheaper and in range for the typical Mazda 3 crowd which is big $ here. Rumors of an r spec coming as well which at worst would still be cheaper than a GTi. Remember this is v1 when the other companies have had lots of time, all it will take is a rally team and some mods to kill axle tramp and a few yrs it could well be something. Will it sell more than the 10k more cars it's aiming for? You bet, too many goodies to ignore and most ppl won't drive like the guy in the vid to notice the issues. They are also offering matte paint something that you don't see anyday. Will be interesting to watch what happens.

[FSI 220]

I am a big believer that people can buy what they like, and like what they like...

But saying the 86 or BRZ is not in the same class as a Hyundai Veloster, now that is a big call (but you are welcome to it )

As for me... if my domestic situation was one where two doors would do... and I had forty grand in my pocket to do what I liked with... I would throw it down on a BRZ or 86 in a heartbeat.... the veloster does nothing for me...

[woofy]

I was more meaning that they are at the same price point. 86 is slightly cheaper but without the power but is rwd. A turbo BRZ or 86 would be a different story. They are all new experiments and I don't think people should dismiss this due to it being a Hyundai.

[Tim]

I think Kia are more on the money with their newer models. Sporty yet stylish and more suited to people looking for a faux performance car.

[Candyman]

OK. I finally got to drive a Veloster today

OMG it is underwhelming

Ignoring the styling (which is ham fisted), nothing is pleasant about it

Seriously, it is just mediocre, compared to my wife's Fiesta and the Fiesta costs much less on the road and drives so much better in all aspects

Compared to my R, well, no point

Edit - replaced "nasty" with "mediocre" to be kind

[woofy]

Lol, I havent much interest in driving the NA models. I thought the setup of suspension will be different here, especially the turbo, but we will see.

I don't know why Hyundai can't seem to get handling right, they keep trying and yet fail. Kia pretty much use the same Ex Audi designer I thought? I'm not sure on the looks but then the type R civic doesn't look much better (or worse).