2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Review - Much Improved

We go for a drive in the 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo.
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Our reviews give you two perspectives. Jakub takes the perspective of the car enthusiast, while Yuri represents the interests of the general consumer. You won't find details about engine compression ratios here, instead you'll have real world opinions on what it's like to drive and own cars.

[@FlyinGato]

I do like that new Veloster, looks great, good specs, we're living in a new hot hatch age.

[@rebelspartan3714]

FlyinGato right where people like to call the Honda Civic type-R a “lawnmower”

[@gerardogutierrez9591]

It's a warm hatch

[@lecoureurdesbois86]

Veloster N coming soon!

[@InsanityHere]

@@lecoureurdesbois86 WHAT'S THE "N" FOR, NITRO?

[@lecoureurdesbois86]

@@InsanityHere Namyang and Nürburgring

[@MocknozzieRiver]

Naw use "All Time Low" by John Bellion for your audio test. That's what I always use! Super deep bass but clear vocals that will show if a sound system has trouble with clarity.

[@gloryholdofficial]

This is the perfect Hyundai to be their first mainstream ev it’s small light sporty aerodynamic perfect for electric

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Better than a Volkswagon gti golf fr fr. Now if only Honda made a Civic Si Hatchback to properly fight this Hyundai Veloster Turbo

[@danielfl.9347]

The exhaust looks cool!

[@robestey5628]

Best thing about the 3 doors - its considered a sedan when you get insurance. Go Canada

[@e1337prodigy]

Veloster is the Canadian version of the European i30? And "n" versions too right? Because I can't wait until you 2 review the veloster 'n'/i30 n. Watched so many reviews of it, and everyone is giving glowing reviews for a first attempt at hot hatch anyway.

[@williamgeorge4939]

You guys should add a Shift cam anytime you're in a manual car

[@diegomontoya8889]

I've been listening to the KZbin channel "Chilled Cow", which is a "Lo-fi" music channel. Those songs have good treble range and bass. It would be perfect for music tests. Maybe just find one song that you like. You'd pay less in royalties too...

[@leonardgaw4865]

Very great review sirs 👏

[@gaberamatube]

End part of This Is America :-)

[@Mutinyofthemind]

1st gen rear was way better. That wide body look was perfect.

[@montymontano8618]

Looks like huge blind spots and metal on the gear shift is blister your hand if you live in the southwest US.

[@medi0creatb3st]

I swear I've been waiting for yuri to break a visor since the first video I saw..

[@Krauser1226]

Hassan abdu alrhman They flinged one straight off in their GTI review if I remember correctly haha

[@gavinmurray3229]

Agreed

[@ian_sch]

What the hell did this "visor test" really mean?

[@powershin12]

100TH LIKE

[@ConLLee]

@@ian_sch theyre checking how good the visors are. basically if they move over to the side window and slide back, they pass the "visor test"

[@gtguy123]

Yes! for the love of GOD, please include a power port for folks who mounts dash cams or radar detectors!!! Thumbs up just for that comment.

[@shitstain7137]

YOU WONT NEED RADAR DETECTORS IN THIS SNAIL.

[@MJT-DA]

@@shitstain7137 lol nice troll but you're not fooling anyone

[@DevTheBigManUno]

You don't need a radar detector. Hell I fell down once and went faster than this car can. 😆

[@txisbest2010]

Just intergrate those into the mirror for $100. I'd buy that.

[@JuanRojas956]

Do darude sand storm

[@sans_hands]

Juan Rojas this.

[@Matt-vq8jz]

You guys are just the best. Honestly. Don’t stop doing what you’re doing. Best motoring reviewers out there.

[@kellingtonlink956]

I would like to give Hyundai credit, this is an outstanding looking car. It so refreshing to see an interesting design for a change. There is no vehicle to which you would mistake this as. Good job. Btw. I think that they dropped the ball on their latest GT (Elantra/i30) design - when compared last Gen GT. Great job on the video Guys. Thanks.

[@turbo1997hsm]

Kellington Link Right it's good to find nice inexpensive cars

[@dren8541]

are you kidding. Unoriginal and cons left and right. Shit car.

[@tyronejoseph4598]

Hyundai does build nice cars these days, however changing the original Veloster to look more like a Honda Civic was a joke. Why copy a dying breed. Honda is spending more time suing companies for coping their lawnmower engines instead of building better cars!! Why copy that...

[@MJT-DA]

@@dren8541 unoriginal? If you're are talking because it looks like an audi that's because the previous designer of audi left and designed most of hyundais new cars. Congratulations you played yourself...

[@dren8541]

literally no. does not look like an audi. Looks like a kia hatch back.

[@harrismi7]

That visor test, lol! They must not be secured in hot hatches for some reason. It looks better on the driver's side, I'm not a fan of the 3rd door.

[@harrismi7]

Yuri's idea is genius about the USB port by the mirror.

[@TheStraightPipes]

We can explain the likely culprit behind the flying visors. The common link is that Yuri and I both used our right hands when visors flew off. Apparently when a visor is difficult to detach from its clip we instinctively use our dominant hand to slide the visor thinking that it will also be difficult

[@harrismi7]

That makes total sense. Visor science!

[@harper7489]

I want to compare sports performance with similar competition vehicles. Velostar, Elantra Sport and Civic si etc ...Drag and cornering test, etc.

[@blue-tb2fd]

Civic Si has similar power, I wonder how it would compare. I'm not too sure whether the Veloster and Elantra Sport could be considered competitors (against each other) given that they're both Hyundais.

[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@peteyification]

Would I buy this specific model? No, but I will highly consider a Veloster N when it comes out!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Veloster N is gonna be so good.

[@Mohankeneh]

im gonna go a different route and say id buy the 2.0 base automatic model because hey money, who even has that am i right ? haha. no but in all seriousness i only test drove the base automatic and it was great to drive. i refuse to drive the turbo because i know itll be even more great to drive but $$$ too pricey brand new. no point in tempting myself

[@parkb0m]

I might trade in my 2015 civic si for this. I had a 2023 base veloster as my first car which I traded in for my Si, but I miss my veloster. This new one looks so much better!

[@parkb0m]

2013*

[@parkerk3545]

Yuri, you're a genius! (Rearview USB) How has no manufacturer thought of this yet? Lada?

[@nicholasbumacod143]

This has been bugging me: How do you guys capture the outside rolling shots? Is there a third straight piper?!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Secret gigantic film crew

[@rishabhharidas4284]

If you look closely there's only one person in the car. I think Yuri films in his Honda Element.

[@rineshtimoga1343]

So this, & the GTI you reviewed had their visors flew back 😂

[@curtisjmurphy]

Yes yes yes a million times yes on the USB ports at the mirror or in the map light. Also the mirror in this car looks like it could benefit from actually being a screen and camera like in the Cadillac CT6.

[@lucasj8714]

I can see this channel becoming big, a unique channel that gives a unique but relative perspective

[@rsd5768]

Keep the work up...i can easily see you guys having more subs than most car youtubers...keep full sending it...no halfsending

[@gryphon123456]

Hey guys. I wanted to add: CONGRATULATIONS FOR 200,000 subscribers! Keep up the great work boys! SEND IT!

[@sswwwqq4290]

Don't you mean 202,589 subscribers?

[@roversnolan1]

No I think he ment 202,625 subscribers.

[@Bolero6879]

No I think he meant 239,123 subs

[@jacobfowler8795]

Your all wrong, 966k subscribers

[@mikeculp92]

Hahaha I commented about the visor test pass on the last video and you responded saying... Wait till the next video. And I thought, how crazy could visors be? Now I know!

[@TheStraightPipes]

We never lie

[@OctaneStreet]

I own a 2014 Veloster Turbo, and for looks I have to say I love the old style front end more but much much rather the new style's back end. Side profile of the old one also takes it for me. Everything else though is better on the newer ones, so great improvements from Hyundai!

[@TheodorEllefsen]

Pick a song thats actually good, so that you can actually hear the quality of the sound

[@morenachoz]

Team Gambino of course! :D But like more the N version ;)

[@Tahvyy]

🤗You guys are destroying sun visors🌞everywhere you go and I like it 🤣.

[@brobincrux5714]

I've got a 2015 VT and this makes me jealous. When you guys do a full N review I may even cry

[@SilverScarletSpider]

The Hyundai Veloster Turbo is what the Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback should have been.

[@DancingWithChickens]

I don't get the hate over the Reverse Ring on the shifter. When I shift I grab the ball (lol) and when I put it into reverse, palm up, lift the reverse ring between your middle and ring finger like you're holding a wine glass. It's classy okay

[@5N05L1DR]

Re: song choice...neither

[@YuriTereshyn]

kelvin kielley I’m taking that as a +1 for Taylor Swift

[@5N05L1DR]

Yuri Tereshyn not for a second

[@MrSunSetts]

Lol if i chose taylor swift over childish i would have myself drawn and quartered

[@Szynatorr]

Darude Sandstorm

[@thedavidj1996]

What’s wrong with either? Is it one is TSwift and the other is protesting guns and racism?

[@giff74]

Great review as always! I love the looks, but hate the three door thing. I don't understand why a company would produce a sporty-ish car, but they're afraid to just make it a two door???

[@TheStraightPipes]

Can’t be mad at a company for trying something cool.

[@Petrolcarter]

You guys are my favorite car show PLEASE KEEP LICKING STAMPS AND SENDDDDING IT

[@MaradonaDaBest]

You guys are the best, I've been waiting for this video!!!

[@avianspies]

I’m a simple man. I see Jakob and Yuri, I thumbs up.

[@avianspies]

1betterthanyou1 oh crap sorry I forgot that I don’t give a shit. Get over yourself man

[@shitstain7137]

im a simple man, i see a pic of your mom, i beat off.

[@Metallkopf86]

I agree with you, people who say this still.... so much cringe!

[@casaldana]

I had to pause to make sure I got my vote in. Please don’t play Taylor Swift’ in your videos. Childish Gambino would be so much better!

[@TheStraightPipes]

We won't play any of them in our videos because of copyright. We'll just use them to test off camera

[@pumpuppthevolume]

or some Miley

[@Maxxlenoxx]

About the infotainment... I had a similar annoying lag on my 2018 Santa Fe. Since my phone doesn't have Android Auto / Apple Carplay, I turned those options off in the infotainment settings and it fixed the lag right away!

[@TheMegalodon88]

Congrats on 200k subs guys! Glad to see the channel sending it up to a bigger, much deserved fan base. With respect to the song choice for testing the sound system and bass capability I would vote: “ No Church in the Wild” by Kanye, not because I like his music ( I don’t) but because whenever I read reviews for headphones, editors seem to use that song a lot because of its extremely deep bass track, the mix of male vocals for midrange test and some of the higher tone electronic tracks to test the high range treble 👍🏻

[@bandosz3218]

Very cool! I can't believe I'm saying this, but this Veloster is really growing on me. A Hyundai! Wow, and I've even had a 13 Focus ST for four years now

[@bryberry4084]

I just bought a gt sport ultimate over this. My heart wanted the Veloster but my brain knew the gt sport was the better package and price. Ps lil Wayne - a milli. Or a good Gambino song like bonfire.

[@aaroncohen5393]

You guys should do a comparison video with this, the Ford Focus ST, Civic Si, Golf GTI, and other hot hatches in the segment. Great content, love the channel!

[@benreeves8541]

Shoutout to HWY 115 and Peterborough for this review.

[@leo959]

3 doors thats like a slap to the face. Just make the dam thing 4 doors.

[@thecarguy6384]

been 2 month since i ordered mine, and finaly got it, this is an awsome car

[@art1182]

You guys are awesome, thanks for this review! Been watching you guys since your AndroidAuto v AppleCarplay video. Cool exotic and expensive cars recently that I can't imagine owning, but I own a Kia Optima and I can't wait til you guys drive the newer models. Kia&Hyundai infotainment ftw.

[@danielvolpatti7758]

LOL THAT SUNVISOR FLEEEWWW

[@MrSunSetts]

Gambino. All day.

[@gambino888]

thank u

[@ijustwantmoneytobuyacar910]

im a little sad they got rid of the greenhouse-like rear hatch

[@MooseLord.]

Great review guys! I absolutely love my 16' Elantra GT, really wish they'd bring the GT's "N" equivalent to the states. The Veloster looks stupid fun for people who don't have friends to ride in back!...

[@Z400-w6g]

Its a Ford Mustang with a Chevy equinox rear end lmao

[@marcuslotts1303]

Lmao i have one but the older model does look like that !!

[@gllegacy87]

My biggest complaint about the new car...is they got rid of the beautiful blue that the 2013 model had (ie. that's the color of mine and I love it!). You guys had a blue one but it's not on the website :-(

[@TheStraightPipes]

Canada?

[@gllegacy87]

I'm in the US. Maybe that is the difference. That's SO disappointing! I love my car and I get comments on the color all the time. I wouldn't want it in any other color.

[@actualmastermind]

both song choices suck! Come on guys, you can do better than that

[@silverioarroyo5968]

Jakob, and yuri, not sure who responds but would you say it feels like hydraulic steering from a old BMW in sport mode. Btw, play the song "what is love"

[@TheStraightPipes]

What is love from dance mix 95

[@jcollins2826]

Another great video. Thank you. The Elantra GT N-Line is likely my next car. I watched this in case I’m missing out on something cool, but comments at the end point me right back to the Elantra GT N-Line. Thanks!

[@TVinmyEye]

J Collins definitely get the N Line. Symmetrical doors, more consistent style, and a more aggressive stock exhaust sound, and better looking interior. I known most of those points are just my opinion but overall i think The Elantra GT Sport/N Line is the better hatch to get.

[@gwcrispi]

N-line is purely cosmetic crap. It is most certainly NOT an "N" model.

[@jcollins2826]

It isn’t purely cosmetic. The suspension is stiffer. I was comparing it to the Veloster Turbo R in this video. The N-Line and Turbo R are very similar in spec except that the Turbo R has the LSD. I’m not autocrossing or racing, so the compromise tilts me toward the N-Line. I agree that the N-Line is not an N, but it also is not a standard GT with purely cosmetic changes.

[@aminebarhoumi9969]

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[@y3n0]

Oooh, an affordable car. For a few videos there, I thought you guys were only focusing on expensive sports/super cars. ;)

[@TheStraightPipes]

It's summer. We're taking advantage. Looking forward to your complaints of no super cars in winter

[@tiggz8762]

childish gambino

[@crashbomber]

The proper song to test a car stereo is Peter Gabriels Sledgehammer. Try it!

[@pepstein]

Awesome song from an awesome album. That album has excellent production quality too.

[@munozoscar05]

Forgot to mention that the fully loaded turbo and non turbo finally come with spare tires!

[@LesterM24]

Can you guys review the Elantra GT N Line?

[@carswithsonduren]

You know what me and the gf watched this and she loves the styling of this car!

[@massimoprevi5111]

Funniest car reviewers ever

[@NuhanHidayat]

The running lights kinda triggered my OCD 🤨🤨🤨🤨

[@moodley100]

Nuhan Hidayat the back door only being on one side triggered mine

[@TropicielPablo]

4:59 Visor test

[@wadeharrison5404]

Great review, nice car- I also like that you guys are not afraid to list what you DON'T like. I can't wait to drive one, as I have been in a few of the 1st gen and imo the turbo is a great engine.

[@gauravhazarika4152]

You guys are really funny and fresh. But some constructive bits....Time to tweak the format, getting a bit predictable. But you guys are really good. An honest opinion!

[@TheStraightPipes]

What should we tweak

[@gauravhazarika4152]

TheStraightPipes ... well you guys are the guru.. if I may ... you could add some offroading, episodes on used cars, comparos, Class shoot outs... heck if budget and schedule permits... something like topgear or motortrend... but you guys have my respect!! Salute to your hard work... and your willingness to listen to your fans..👍🏻

[@TheStraightPipes]

"budget" = zero

[@gauravhazarika4152]

Then you guys are doing really great... !! 👍🏻✌🏻 to both of you.

[@jesusfrancisco1287]

gaurav hazarika They have done all of that...look through their vids bro...

[@조재현-q6v5k]

Are those PS4’S’? not just PS4?

[@TheStraightPipes]

PS4. We made a mistake. Sorry!

[@breydenfox8355]

Good Morning from Ontario 🇨🇦

[@tomaspv3507]

why Hyundai will discontinue this beauty?

[@godsmack1716]

Coolest Canadians since wolverine

[@tomhb9479]

You guys do great entertaining reviews 👍🏻

[@trevorhsu6357]

I think it’s ugly and I want the i30n in the US

[@briglittledragon8850]

lol.... the best visor test ever

[@shnam13]

You guys should use neither of those songs. The video will get claimed for copyright. Just play a copyright free music

[@eliyang]

Thank you to Jakub&Yuri, for making my Friday morning even more enjoyable! :thumbsup;

[@jeffhoeppner5359]

Neither song. What’s wrong with you.

[@Tbcp1313]

Great review gentlemen! IMHO for $30,000 ++ I would consider Mazda GT at $25k, Honda Civic Si at $29K, VW Golf GTI AT $30,500..... I wouldn't consider the Veloster as an option or in the same category.

[@rfunk727]

I'd go with the HOnda Civic SI

[@Tbcp1313]

Also Subaru WRX and even the Fiat Arbat!

[@vinceo5296]

Also the Elantra Sport, which is considerably cheaper and has the same engine.

[@roberts2816]

Yep anything over 20k for a Hyundai, Kia or any Korean car is crazy.

[@ayrtonstraccia6245]

Can u review a 2018 Honda Civic hatchback sport please I’m thinking of getting it

[@SushiParty]

I'm having a hard time deciding which car I like the most. The Veloster turbo or the Elantra GT Sport. Both have their pros and cons but great videos.

[@dwightbooker2224]

Johnny Nguyen go Veloster. Lighter better wheels and cooler lol

[@elletangere8964]

Dwight Booker Would this car be good for a first time buyer and newbie driver? I like the bizarre three doors but it looks like a sport car which may not be fitting for my driving skills. If it isn’t, which car would you recommend?

[@dwightbooker2224]

elletangere in my research at that price point you’re not going to find a much better collection of technology, Safety, and performance. It really all depends. What is your price point? What’s most important for you? For me it was large sunroof, premium radio, and technology in something fun to drive and unique. The Veloster covered all that for me. This would be a perfect newbie car or first car as it’s not insane power and you can get the premium 2.0 or the R Spec for a steal if you look hard enough. I ended up with the Turbo Ultimate as I wanted everything. If you have the extra money and performance is top on your list look at the VW Golf GTI or a Honda Civic which gives you the upside of four doors. The only complaint I have about my Ultimate Turbo is that it needs a short shifter to be a more fun driving experience. Given all that I would start with your price point then what’s most important. I’ve had both the GTI and Veloster and the GTI was a lot better performance wise.

[@dwightbooker2224]

elletangere also I wouldn’t classify this as a sports car at all. It’s a hot hatch. I didn’t like the looks of the Elantra GT or the tiny little sunroof on the Elantra Sport. If you’re sticking with just Hyundai and want something sporty with 4 doors take a look at the Elantra Sport as well

[@elletangere8964]

Dwight Booker I just want a base car I can use for work and maybe some Uber as well. Not too crazy about speed or any feature. Just want something I can play music on through bluetooth and good design. Budget is 25K(max) of a car loan, within 20K is much preferred though. Trying to stay within Kia, Hyundai, Toyota and Honda while leaning more towards Kia/Hyundai because I like their designs compared to the others within the price range. Looked up the base Veloster online; it says it’s under 20K but the dealership here don’t offer it. Maybe not yet. Not too sure. Other cars within price range, doesn’t look interesting as the veloster

[@MegaMaidenPriest2]

Guys the box test is one of the best things about ur reviews, any guesses on how many boxes it fits?

[@williamgeorge4939]

Use this is America

[@caident1040]

Liam Bach no. Song is dead

[@williamgeorge4939]

Caiden Thom still better than Taylor Swift

[@KoenGriess]

I’m really happy I’m tall, but I wish I could fit in a Miata. I’m 15 btw.

[@KoenGriess]

6.1

[@Bonjurro]

My vote... what is love? Yuri don’t hurt me, don’t hurt me, no more.

[@shitstain7137]

you're showing your age.

[@karlgaspar9922]

What exactly are your probs with car interiors using hard plastic?

[@TheStraightPipes]

Looks and feels cheap

[@ManiacAware]

Team Benny Benassi: Satisfaction

[@TheStraightPipes]

Ok maybe you’re right.

[@EliSommer]

Taylor swift but only if you guys dance to it. You two are the best btw and you deserve everything that comes to you. Best of luck

[@TheAchitori]

the i30 and i30n looks better imo

[@GloomGaiGar]

The i30 is the Elantra GT isn't it? In North America at least.

[@jimwallace4579]

Way way way better looking than the previous Veloster. Still dont understand the 3 door, but its different so that cool. Team Gambino btw...sorry Yuri, if you picked Style, I might get onto Team Tay :D

[@WorldTravelerCA]

Yuri rocks

[@Ethan007Hacks]

Side profile looks like the Fiat 500L 👎

[@Aljannnn]

OMYGOD THANK YOU FOR THIS REVIEW!! BEEN WAITING FOR YOU GUYSS!! CONGRATS FOR 200K

[@adamsdailydriveway]

Ofcourse the sun visor broke lmaoo

[@Peterv832]

Best car review channel!

[@brosefv759]

Peter Veress check out Savage Geese

[@HisLostSheep]

I love the 2 tone color option. The only beef I have with this car is it being a "4" door hatchback. The driver door is extra long, making up for the missing rear door. And maybe, raise and extend the rear a couple of inches to accompany people 6 feet or taller. That would also fix the visibility issue. It would be a nice car... and would be nice to give an LSD option for the Veloster Turbo. OR, just look at the VW Golf Line... Base Golf, GTI, and R (which Veloster N will be considered the R? But I think its only FWD? Would be cool to make it RWD).

[@ModernDayMixtapes]

T-SWIFT LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO!!!!!!