2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Review - CAR and DRIVER

Jared Gall, senior editor at Car and Driver, checks out how the 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo compares to the non-turbo model on the latest episode of Car and Driver: Tested.
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[@FillyJeanOfficial]

Horrid review... You basically said from the get go that you didn't like the car and you think its weird. Even if you didn't like it you should use words like unique because maybe some people love this sort of thing.l. Why not get someone unbiased for a test drive? I live in Canada and bought a 2014 Turbo Veloster and I love it even in the snow. Handles amazing, good on gas. A sports car without the sports car pricing. And all the technology behind it. Seriously. Yes its built for a younger market. Single or a couple. Its no family car but you never went through the audio, parking assist, options, interior or trunk space. How did you even get this job?

[@jimmylai7969]

FillyJeanOfficial - Car and Driver are known to be euro and domestic fanboys. They don't like Asian cars.

[@lcar4000]

+Jimmy Lai That's really not true. The magazine has raved about Hondas for years.

[@dazuko8839]

Yeah I was getting annoyed through the video.

[@jessicakibler9181]

I love it

[@brettdesnoyers3831]

I have the exact car 2013 with 79,000 km. It is great? Get me right. I don't get to drive many other cars . Esp exotics

[@K-kreationz]

I bought a 2013 veloster (non turbo) and I love it!!! How often do people really put a turbo to its full use anyways, other then to show off and look dumb. this is a perfect car for first time buyers looking for something unique and unlike every other car you see on the road. really stands out and is very practical. get the look and personality of a sport coupe, practicality of a hatchback and it handles as much as you need a car to along with great gas mileage. It is my new favorite car

[@bensocharles6322]

This car is fuckn beautiful

[@tomasmolinari1543]

It's an economy car that's supposed to look sporty and comfortable to drive, and convenient. If you want sheer sport and power, get the Genesis and be done with it.

[@mitchellsteindler]

Awful review...you talked about nothing and showed us nothing. Why not just tell us how much power and actually test the zero to sixty time? Why not actually show us the car taking some corners at speed? What was the point of this video?

[@ewstaeger]

TBH if you are not looking for a speed demon this car is great. It's comfortable, drives well and the packages it comes with are great. I have recieved a bunch of compliments on mine. I agree it is really underpowered but this car wasn't build for speed in the first place. Personally i think the name is pretty cool.

[@peterf1]

"It's got 50% more HP and 50% more torque, and that gives you 50% more fun" No wonder I stopped subscribing to C&D.

[@jackorwell8015]

It's not weird, it's a good looking car that isn't boring.

[@tonyvaccaro98]

It's not a wierd looking its futuristic.

[@atomicpunk5318]

And your a professional reviewer. That was terrible, a total lack of information and biased.

[@cherryshawn]

going to test drive a veloster this weekend, dealership doesnt have the turbo model in stock but I wouldn't purchase a N/A one regardless. Just wondering, I'm 6 foot 2" is this car going to be too small for me? How is the drivers seat?

[@GearheadENG]

I recently ran across the Veloster Turo. I can't lie, I think it looks really good. It's not your standard economy car. 38mpg, 200hp, 195lb/ft of torque, nicely equipped, for a $22k price tag. I keep reading comments that it's a copy of the F86/BRZ. Someone obviously doesn't know much about cars. The F86 is a RWD sport coupe with a 2.0 NA boxer engine. The Veloster is a practical, gas sipping commuter car with some edge. You aren't going to tear up an autocross with it on the weekends.

[@Skarokin]

Tomas is right. The Genesis is more of a power kind of car. Veloster is more of like everyday driving. Also, this is a compact, not a performance car. You are talking about how weird it is, it's supposed to be a unique car that no other brand has done before.

[@mongrelmind1]

How could anyone take this guys opinion seriously? He mad a decision to wear his sideburns like that. His out-dated aviators and shirt/jeans combo prove that this guy has terrible taste. It would be easier to appreciate his review if he was actually blind.

[@jimmylai7969]

Judging credibility by looks is something women usually do.

[@Dheyaa100]

I saw one today this car looks really good in real life i love the lights the body and everything about the exterior

[@EsotericHashira]

took the words right out of my mouth.

[@1rcproductions]

In Canada a Mini Copper S and GTI with close to the same options is $10, 000 more than the Veloster Turbo. I like that my VT uses regular gas, gets decent fuel mileage and is still fun to drive on my regular commute. I was not looking for a track car and I like the looks of my VT. Although the rear suspension is not up to what is found on the the Mini and GTI, and the tires that come with it aren't the greatest, I am satisfied with my purchase overall. Cheers.

[@Dreadstor]

Very fair review. There are problems with the steering and the rear suspension but with $450.00 of (3) after market add-on's, it clears those problems right up. My VT drives like it's on rails now, the steering is very responsive and the rear wheel hop is gone. It drives like a $30k+ car now.

[@havanisda1]

So what specifically did u buy for $450?

[@jamesjohnston8863]

Hey man what did u add to your veloster to fix that stuff? Have a vt myself and only have a cai so far but plan to add more. Thanks!

[@Dreadstor]

I bought a Rear Torsion bar, a Strut Bar and a Two Point Front Tiebar Brace from piercemotorsport.com

[@WtZuck]

He looks GIANT next to that car.

[@Anonymous-ij4lq]

I need a review on the RSpec version of the Turbo. I've had that car for almost a year. It's so much better than the turbo. Upgraded steering, upgraded suspension and upgraded to a B&M short throw shifter it fixes all the issues people have been having in reviews with the turbo.

[@AlgerroMartinFReyes]

I like Hyundai Veloster Turbo car. YES.

[@arnoldinshorts]

i feel like most auto critics want to hate this car so much... now that said i will admit that i have bought a base model Veloster. And like any car it has it's flaws but most of them just don't matter, i completely disagree with him about the steering feel it has tons and it is not that light either, i owned a 2006 Mazda RX-8 Shinka edition, so i know what a car is supposed to handle and feel like. other than the minor noisy ride and lack of power, i absolutely love my car.

[@TerryFilming]

Not only that, the Veloster has been in Korea before the FR-S was officially released.

[@littilcuteboi1]

I love this car and the colors it comes with

[@drunkpunkmike]

i have seen alot of cars on the road but for some reason this one always makes my head turn,i went to the auto show in chicago at the mccormick place and saw hundreds of cars and the only car i reaal wanted to see was this one it has karisma and style and everything is standard thats a huge plus for me....

[@_chipchip]

I heard him talk about the steering feedback and suspension feel, all of which are justified griped echoed by other reviewers. What's the problem?

[@leoachilles]

I love this car and probably will get one, I am successive enough, don't need a badge to look better.

[@cantcatchm3m5]

@KSG I'm guessing Farah and the TST crew were just sharing footage. They do some work for G4's AOTS too

[@chicago2370]

dont know why people are bitching about it his review. it was a good review

[@OsborneCox.69.420]

very fair review. spot on.

[@anand123456789]

They should put the 2.0T too!

[@LazyPanda10]

I can only imagine the sales if they put genesis 2.0t in these.

[@wolfslife21]

when its coming out in the US.. whats the cost?

[@TrevorEditor]

That grill is just over kill haha

[@JamesRussoMillas]

idk why i just like this car

[@sirikronic]

the veloster is a sexy car with its mean look. they make the car seem like its horrible but its really not.

[@NORAD37849]

Thank you for your information. Many sorry, I was wrong. Mitsubishi GDI engine has resigned since 2007.

[@palebeachbum]

Yes, it's got 3 doors. Am I the only one who remembers the late '90's Saturn SC with the unique little 3rd door? It was suicide style. I prefer that to this. I also think that car was better looking.

[@meekialx]

Barely even classifies as a review, good job.

[@scootfd3s]

everyone on car and driver can learn a ton from Jay Leno.

[@Almighty_cornholio]

Will own eventually

[@anand123456789]

If the base model can do 0-60 in 8.5 sec, that ain't that bad, esp for 138HP. 6.5 seconds is actually darn quick for such a cheap car.

[@xXKinGofbLadEsXx]

Does the turbo have paddle shifters?

[@rr3873]

If they put the genesis 3.8 liter in the veloster this car will be one of the best hatchbacks in the market love hyundai i have a tuscani and i love to drive the 2.8l is very fun to drive

[@clickslidebang1871]

how does the car hold up after 150k miles or so?? any one?????

[@Carsandgamesdude]

i would totally get the turbo model if i wanted a Veloster but with more power

[@zehn916]

Remember The Hyundai Scoupe? Maybe Hyundai should look to it for road feel and handling. ("Lotus tuned" suspension)

[@Rangerfull3]

It's seems to have replaced the 2012 (under) 2.0t Genesis Coupes in the horsepower department, but it makes some since that they would leave the limited slip diff, suspension, and sports tires to the 2013 Genesis Coupes..

[@manfromnantucket9544]

Still got more doors than my car. I like it

[@conorkeane2932]

What a boring review. uuuughhh

[@tochjo772]

caranddriver is like " fox" of car magazine lool

[@Spicypapayas]

Yeah, too many reviews focus on speed when people shopping for cheap cars need something reliable and with enough power to merge on the freeway w/o getting killed. Will is last? Is it a pile of junk? Does it get good mpg's? How much space is there? Can you see out the back? There are millions of crappy drivers out there and the more they can see the better. Theres a lot to buying car besides 0-60. A lot of these reviews are as helpful as a 119hp mazda truck going up a hill.

[@turbochoochoo]

I think it looks great

[@iglooman117]

Heyy people that are complaining about him not giving you numbers on hp. He says the original is 138, and with 50%. Now basic math here watch out. 138x.5=69 so, 138+69=about 207 horse

[@waderx]

I just couldn't get my rear end around/in the one I tried about a year ago. I love the concept, however.

[@c11121987]

I actually agree with him tho... I also felt the steering a bit lack of response. It feels like the steering wheel is not connected to the road...

[@mjharo72]

I love it!!! Hyundai is moving forward!!!

[@CamaroAmx]

i remember when Hyundia first hit US shores. it was basicaly a slightly better Yugo with borrowed Chrysler engines that Chrysler didn't want. they have inmproved over the years, a little bit.

[@crashbomber]

it can be annoying for passengers in the back, but they get over it pretty quickly.

[@Saytheodd]

When I went to go test drive the 138h one a few days ago.. I put it in sport mode and floored it and it put me back in the seat. Much quicker than a civic or a fiat 500. And I drive a 05' civic. My civic has a lot more torque available lower in the Rpm's but once you get the RPM's up in the veloster its much more exciting.

[@MikeW259]

Yes it is. That Ninja Turtle shaped cranium is definitely his. Matt is apparently a freelance tester...Just like Chris Harris.

[@bbcoachSupermanBR]

The Veloster Turbo is the only version I'd even consider. When you factor in that the car is essentially a re-skinned Hyundai Accent there's no way I'd pay thousands more for the look of the car..especially since it rides so harsh that it's just not fun and the Accent would make more sense. The Turbos extra features plus the power make it more desirable and the backseat is actually roomy for sub-5'11" people...the hatch has a surprising amount of space too...but for 1 person the BRZ or GTI win

[@shadowfoxx65]

Torque: 195 ft-lbs. @ 1750 rpm Horsepower: 201 hp @ 6000 rpm Curb weight: 2800 lbs this is what we really want to know

[@2ndengr]

Oh finally somebody said it..

[@LandonInman]

Exactly how many times had you subscribed before you stopped?

[@nursultantulyakbaycats]

I think it looks rather good, everyone keeps telling me they find it disgusting, maybe they are biased against Korean cars?

[@greebuh]

They are all probably at a test where they invite people from most of the car review sites and mags to come out and test the cars for a day or two.

[@ast0nmart1n1]

Like for Matt Farrah drive the car around the "autocross" course.

[@natedoggxl]

All Hyundai needs to do now is flair out the finders a little more...add beefier tires and rims..all wheel drive and the 348hp V6 engine from the Genesis coupe and you'd have a real winner: The Veloster R-Spec Turbo. : )

[@MichaelMacosa]

You guys must a lot of fun at parties.

[@Trickdone507]

the reviewer looks like john travolta lol

[@Rally4Life1982]

I wonder if it has a terrible "loose" feeling in the gearbox like most Hyundais and Kias I've driven? ;)

[@youremostwelcome]

Matt Farrah was in there!

[@TVinmyEye]

The only thing this car desperately needs is a four wheel independent suspension, after that i might consider getting one

[@echofro]

I hope they but that turbo engine in the Elantra GT I hear that thing is good to drive

[@s.tnguyen4468]

@Tomas Molinari agreed.

[@cantcatchm3m5]

@1:09 TST/ Drive's Matt Farah- Can't wait to watch his review

[@PkzVids]

Is the steering really that bad? I love the styling and extra features. The engine is great. Sexy car.

[@robink7591]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I guess. Maybe this guy likes the old-school look of the Cooper, or the uninspired and recycled look of the GTI and Mazda3. Apparently there is no accounting for taste. I think the Veloster Turbo looks great!

[@idothings100]

Matt Farah works for C&D?

[@jonjohns1]

Cool glasses, dude.....

[@unprepaired-gamer]

I could not disagree with the driver more. It's gota look of its own, it won't be mistaken for a Civic or golf. Its affordable and fast. According to Kelly blue book, it has 201HP 195 feet pound of torque. 24MPG city 35MPG highway manual transmission. I'd love to get that kinda millage. It gets much MPG then a Golf or GTI. I like it.

[@ivonattofelix]

HYUNDAI VELOSTER. Um automovel, completo visual moderno sem igual. Elegancia, presença, em qualquer lugar.

[@krnboy8171]

so... 1. how does it shift? good? bad?slow?fast? 2. turbo lag? no lag? any sort of opinions on resposiveness? 3. MPG? 4. not even a vague comment of suspension set up/ feel? 5. comparison/opinions against its rivals/competitions? 6. numbers, numbers, numbers... it can replace so many pointless words.

[@DoctorNumber46]

Putting 274HP in a FWD car would also create tons of torque steer.

[@AbrahamVelarde]

LINK?

[@Milkchocalatte24]

That guy is huge and makes that car look like a toy

[@herbertking8463]

i love mine

[@jakeamiare9269]

Herbert King hey do you still have it ? If so around how much mileage do they topically last ?

[@ae8686]

did anyone notice Matt Farah driving the black one.

[@Noelfuga300]

I don't mind being weird at all!!!....getting one...& maybe grow my sideburns too!

[@gamatoutsikos]

omg I cant believe this guy is senior editor on Car and Driver. what a disapoitment. Of course the veloster is not a Ferrari in the drive feeling. What is it? The best value car in its clas. for $25,000 canadian fully loaded its far down the Civic Si C30 or VW GTi. this guys is T-E-R-R-I-B-L-E

[@mercedescl]

This is the CRX that Honda should build instead of the quasi hybrid CRZ.

[@tantoun]

thank you sir ...

[@widepanda_bk2]

it's TURBO and it has 201hp not 138hp man,and 3dr is cool it's a style look sexy and fast, good as a successor of tiburon/tuscani :)

[@forcewindu]

What a neat car! I think it's really good looking. It would be nice truly more upscale, such as the Volvo C30.

[@hozzyboy]

If the car is almost identical except for the turbo....then why not go into more detail on the power? 1/4 mile time? Turbo lag? Throttle response? He pretty much said it looks weird, they changed the steering but it still sucks and they threw on a turbo cuz it was underpowered. Bad review :(

[@kcirreb94]

i dont care this is a hyundai and it isnt as good or refined as a GTI this thing is different and sexy

[@SGBassplayer]

Don't say a dual clutch gearbox can't handle the power of a turbocharged (200hp) engine when Mitsubishi has offered one on a turbocharged engine rated at almost 100hp more than this one since 2008 with their Evo X MR. Hyundai might not be able to develop one for this car that will keep it priced in the range they're shooting for, but to say this engine is too powerful for a twin clutch transmission simply isn't true.

[@ShopforCFcom]

It seems Hyundai just takes the base Veloster and says "Ok, everyone is making small turbo cars, whats the least amount of work we have to do to this to make it work? Oh, just a turbo?" No tuned suspension, no limited slip diff, no sport tires. What a joke.

[@MrChevybaja]

Matt Farah at 1:09