HOT HATCH HOOLIGAN! | 2019 Hyundai Veloster N Review | Forrest's Auto Reviews

HOT HATCH HOOLIGAN! | 2019 Hyundai Veloster N Review | Forrest's Auto Reviews
Hyundai has built a hot hatch and its a pretty good one at that! This is my full detailed review of the first ever Hyundai Veloster N! Remember to like this video if you enjoyed it! It really helps my channel more than you know! Thank you for watching!

[@normananderson2583]

Drove the R-Spec 2 weeks ago and finally got the chance to drive the N w/PP today. While the R-Spec is a very good car for the money and has a lot of pluses.....any red-blooded American is going to want to wait and drive the N! I must tell you that the N is magnificent and it looks amazing when you see it. Even the interior ends up really nice and the drivers seat, placement and adjustability are spot on. Even has electric lumbar support for all day comfort. The attention to detail is exceptional. This car is unbelievably fun to drive. With all the mode adjustability this car is anything you want it to be from docile daily driver to wicked fun hooligan/autocross/track car.

[@KirkKreifels]

I get so amped when you review Manual transmission cars! Great stuff man.

[@basithph8958]

As a Civic Type R fan, the Veloster N is just a great car

[@sheldonsplace4511]

this has got to be the best car review I have ever seen on youtube. the hard plastic the bumpy ride comparison and the gas fill up bro well done.

[@ChrisSings]

when you're a california viewer and you see Texas gas prices... cry

[@cindysue5474]

With Taxes there that's why co. are moving to Texas and Az.

[@ciello___8307]

@@cindysue5474 Texas does have higher property taxes though. gotta make it up somehwere

[@Ji9303]

And its 93octane!

[@street_monkey991]

Watchout when you enter Canada my guy.. More pricesely in Quebec....

[@lethalpenguin61]

and i bet you still vote democrat.... lmfao

[@basithph8958]

The Veloster N just stands out among the competition especially as Hyundai’s major car Definitely would get one over the GTI

[@ConLLee]

i probably would too, but id probably take the wrx over both of those. To be fair tho i live in a place that has snowy winters so awd is pretty important. Subarus sell like crazy out here

[@stockey]

More fun and much cheaper than the type R rice box.

[@Zerohearts0]

The gti is way over price for me personally

[@phannypack3951]

1.6l turbo is more tried and true. The n veloster has no amenities.

[@basithph8958]

Bobby Crypto Type R is not rice there is actual performance in the car and the wing is functional Also there are real vents on the fenders where it keeps the car on the road and brake cooling actual aerodynamics And also I can find cars that are more uglier than the Civic Type R

[@CandleKern]

Dude. Amazing review video. You covered everything especially from a daily driver's perspective. Thank you! I've been eyeing this for quite some time.

[@ChoPi-Eww]

It's really cool to see the improvement in your videos! The stationary revving/ exhaust clip is unique among review videos. Keep up the great work!

[@joebaker5421]

The best review video I’ve seen on this car yet. Covers the practical things not just the oh-ah stuff.

[@ccharlot]

i really like this review, this dude has a nice subdued, yet enthusiastic vibe along with chill music, high quality video. good shit.

[@jusztinnemeti6380]

Who gives a crap about hard plastics. The hard plastic in my '06 Ford ranger is easier to clean then the rubbery plastic in my wife's crosstrek. As long as the design is good and the cabin is comfortable this shouldn't even be an issue. I'd rather have better tech, better engine/ transmission, comfortable seats and a telescopic steering wheel that actually fits my 6'5" frame then a slightly more spongy dash.

[@slimpickering1699]

A perfect example of the opposite design approach (premium interior but awful performance) is the new Mazda3 hatchback. I'm like you.

[@Unchainedmaple888]

I don't mind the hard plastics so much, just wish the interior wasn't so monochrome black, some more light blue accents in the interior and softer materials in common touch points would be perfect.

[@_DD2024]

Justin Burnside I hear that. You’re right, it’s just if other companies can provide the full package at a similar price, comparison is what separate them.

[@Kev_inn_]

Slim Pickering I mean if you’re into the hard plastic then cool. I personally love my Mazda3 and love the Veloster N. I believe the two cars are two beautiful designs. It just falls to ones preference is all.

[@exbro5664]

@@Kev_inn_ i heard that the mazda3 are slow? even heard some that say you can really feel its slowness? and have you tried changing its exhaust?

[@slimpickering1699]

Thorough review. I've watched several on this car and you pointed out multiple items that others skipped.

[@southshore0007]

You had in my opinion- the best review on this car you captured @ night too that just took it to the next level...good job👍

[@_DD2024]

Great thorough review. I’ve seen a lot because I’m interested in the car, and yours was by far the best. The car has everything I’d want in a nice hot hatch. I wish the interior was better in regards to material quality but it’s not bad overall.

[@NickErickson]

I'm new to your channel and really love the detailed content. Got to see this in person at a dealership yesterday which lead me to finding your review. Love this car!

[@BillyBobTheCattleFarmer]

Love your reviews! Always super in-depth with the vehicle.

[@UsernameValidFooH]

Super in-depth?? More like... super N-depth

[@hjchamp04]

Got my 2019 turbo ultimate still going strong in 2023. Love this car. The extra tech features are great

[@gustavolasanta1482]

Wow, what a in-depth review. Hyundai has come such a long way from there crappy cars. This will probably be my next car.

[@MjekuMati]

Nice review! I actually really love this car, never thought I’d be craving a Hyundai...but I am!

[@forkedroad]

Best review yet. You went thru pretty much everything and answered all my questions. I just need a test drive on a track 😅

[@MB7_7]

Loved this video! One thing, I believe they left some torque steer in on purpose to make it more unpredictable/engaging. Also, I recommend getting one of those clip on mics for the driving parts, road noise gets in the way quite a bit. Other than that, this was great! Keep at it man.

[@ToonTVDerek]

This video really makes me appreciate my Veloster! Thanks! :)

[@InspectorCallahan.44]

Sounds like those pop snappers you throw on the ground, love it though.

[@sdoberma]

This toy will be really the game changer for Hyundai. Go N! Go Hyundai!

[@cindysue5474]

Hope they come out with a new Gencoupe that's what Iam waiting for.2020 there may be more info.

[@kibskibs498]

Cindy Sue it’s confirmed it will come in the form of a coupe from the Genesis brand! Saying it will have minimum 275HP like the N.... can’t wait

[@Philbyyyy]

Keep up with the reviews! I'm not sure how you only have 27k subs

[@samuelkrauss1933]

super exited for the veloster! sick car, sick design!

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Fantastic car. We were super impressed with it.

[@chriscowan6630]

Great review man !! Super level of detail well done

[@CZESAR99]

Great review man it was like if I see any of us doing a review something like that hahahahahahahahaha showed the car in diferents angles !! That I. Like a lot 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@johnholst]

My first Forrest review. Good job!

[@jesusrico4804]

thinking of getting one these and i have seen you on tiktok and i just noticed you're in fort worth. probably not the case anymore. good review cant wait to test drive this!

[@johnnydwyer4261]

Very good detailed video, much appreciated!

[@street_monkey991]

I actually drove one almost a year ago and guys I don't know how to explain the feeling you got when you're driving it!! Don't get me wrong; it's not the fastest car but it's the whole assembly wich is special! I had so much fun and I can't get the Veloster N out of my mind! At the time I test drove this car I had an 2000 mustang supercharged, I now have a 350z and for my next car, the veloster n is going to be on top of my list for sure! Hope you guys the best!

[@Super2bill]

Nice review and you seem like a nice person too. I will be a regular viewer, keep up the good work!

[@RK4CHRIST]

GREAT VID MAN THIS IS HIGH QUALITY

[@andrewt5421]

Matching ‘N’ shoes...nice

[@nickjones3820]

Best review by far💯

[@drumflip1253]

Own a 22 Manual VN love it! Great video.

[@NGMonocrom]

Did not realize that the N needs Premium fuel. That's something that's a deal-breaker for me. But thank you for pointing that out. Other reviewers don't do that.

[@JS-ph9hu]

When it comes to design, I hated the 1st gen. Veloster, but this 2nd gen., it looks quite good!

[@arthurmroyce]

I just picked-up a 2020 model of this very car. Chalk white with the performance package. I am still breaking her in gently and I still have a smile every time I drive it.

[@desilubelmont7578]

after a year with my '19 Veloster 2.0 I simply LOVE THIS CAR!!! The exterior design turns heads and the sutle yet on-demand performance of the vehicle is better than my 2016 optima-which felt bulky and underperformce with jerky trans!! Everything is just a win for me! great gas, great features, great price, surprisingly spacious back seat (I'm around 5/10). No wrong way to go with this vehicle. Always fun to drive!!

[@krudmuphinstudioz]

How do you feel about ride comfort? That's the main thing I'm worried about. I'm looking to trade my 2014 Kia Rio which is pretty rough riding already, I just don't want the Veloster N to feel like a downgrade on the street.

[@rjcook450]

Just picked mine up today. Got it right after it showed at dealership, only 5miles on it, have 54miles now, loved my 2016 R-Spec. but this thing is so much fun.

[@milesfathi]

Congrats. You own a Hyundai lol

[@mainscrizz]

your slacking m8. I've had mine 3 days already over 300 miles lol. grats on the N

[@MiraclesFSC]

Was your 1st Gen modified and tuned?

[@rjcook450]

@@MiraclesFSC No it wasnt. By the time I thought about Mods, there was already talk about a better version coming out, a year later the N was announced so i put my name on the list and waited.

[@frankiej8780]

Nice review it sounds awesome looks awesome and I heard it drives awesome by almost everyone who reviews it.

[@R4veN86]

Another awesome review

[@Scorpio1075]

First time watching one of your videos, I enjoyed it! As for the torque steer, Hyundai purposely left some torque steer in the car to make it more engaging and have personality. Also, C&D tested the Performance Package and recorded 0 - 60 in 5.2 sec. :)

[@tomasvelasquez5143]

Woooow the veloster n is the best hothatch of all times... Love it

[@JCTiggs1]

Excellent review and very informative. I can't believe how cheap gas is where you live. In my area 91 octane is $4.65/Gallon USD 🙄

[@terrellduncan92]

I got my Bible because Jesus lol thats awesome bro lol

[@terrellduncan92]

​@@forrestsautoreviewsofficial Im going to have you do a review of my car when im finished havent seen you in awhile lol it will make you second guess the Veloster N lol

[@desire68frogman98]

Came for the car review, sub’d because “I got my bible because, Jesus!” 2021 Veloster n on the way brother. Thanks for the review, blessings 🙏🏾🖤🙏🏾

[@myusernameisthisduh]

@@desire68frogman98 how you liking it? DCT or manual?

[@desire68frogman98]

@@myusernameisthisduh DCT and loving it. Poor weather out here so she’s garaged until my wheels and all season tires come in. While I have her parked up, I took the liberty of ceramic coating her. Using the Turtle wax hybrid solutions ceramic coating spray. Works very well. One coat on, one more to go in the morning.

[@jodythepig1]

You are a cool non cussing good guy-hard to come by these days! Thanks for the video!

[@Elchapa130]

Great video man!

[@alexandergoldman]

I'm a pretty big VW / Honda / Mazda fan and not gonna lie...this looks pretty dang impressive. The Honda Type-R has it beat on performance but I think the Veloster N looks WAY better (I"m not in high school any more...the Hyundai styling is more tasteful). The GTI has a nicer interior, but for the full package, tough to beat this. I saw the Asian Petrol preview next year's car with the 8 speed DCT auto and i'm guessing it's going to sell well. Think I might have to look for a used one in powder blue in a few years... would be a hoot to drive on weekends.. great vid

[@hugdeath929]

Good and thorough review! Thanks for having the 🏈 🏀 to bring up the elephant in the room. I’m so annoyed when reviewers don’t address torque steer and especially wheel hop. This is especially frustrating when the vehicle is a performance or “sporty” variant. Yes a lot of those vehicles are fun to drive but they’ll always be frustrating, unsteady and in some cases dangerous when you go to launch the vehicle, quickly enter an on-ramp or when you need to get away from someone In a hurry. I know people, because so many drivers are unskilled and don’t take driving as seriously as they should are afraid of RWD vehicles so manufacturers aren’t making them like they used to. I think they’re still dynamically safer and more predictable than FWD vehicles. I’d like to see manufacturers make more AWD variants of their vehicles. To me the sacrifice in mpg and the few extra pounds are worth the boost in stability and confidence. Keep up the good work!

[@dannyp9090]

Hyundai has improved so much! 😍 and my family has a Genesis G80

[@cindysue5474]

Now if they would make a new Genesis coupe with the twin turbo V6 in it that would be nice.

[@christamu2]

Nice review. A Civic Type R with this car's exhaust, some tweaked styling, and updated infotainment would be pretty sweet.

[@mitch3448]

Chris Allison wtf kind of comment is this? So a honda hot hatch that isnt the type r lmao

[@christamu2]

@@mitch3448 It's the type of comment that describes what Honda is likely to do for the next Type R refresh in a year or two.

[@cindysue5474]

They are closing the type R plant in the UK so who knows if it will survive or fall like the Focus RS.The high mark up from dealers is making people look elsewhere.

[@ZACH_95_]

Cindy Sue the focus rs has stopped because ford is going away with all cars but the mustang, not because of the car itself.

[@wildzach]

Albert Bierman said they intentionally left torque steer in so you have good feedback through the wheel

[@XxKomboxX]

Amazing review

[@jh276]

wow great review!

[@Laststepp]

"having just got out of a Mclaren 570s ($191k) and an Audi RS5 Sportback ($75,000), I can honestly say there's no reason for this car to be as stiff as it is" -The Mclaren's seats alone are ~$10,000. -The RS5 is made for 60 year olds with hemorrhoids. -This is a rally/track car for ~$30,000.

[@Laststepp]

furthermore, C&Ds lightning lap times: 507s- 2m47s (20 seconds faster for $161k more) RS5- 3m03s (4 seconds faster for $45,000 more) VeloN- 3m07s (drop $10k into this, and it'd smoke both of them)

[@biri_o]

I'm getting a car soon and I wanted a quick review on this car. Thank you!

[@dillonhughes1417]

One things that's real nice is that I haven't seen any mark up on these at any dealership I visited when I was looking for my elantra sport

[@johnholst]

So, no, this car doesn't have the interior refinement of the GTI. But it will absolutely wipe the walls up with the GTI in terms of fun and performance. Depends what you want from your hot hatch.

[@thefancyllama4657]

John Holst in terms of seats and materials, yes. But in features, the N wipes the floor with the GTI.

[@wavy518]

how do you figure? slower 0-60 times then a GTI

[@guenthersteiner8163]

C-Wavy kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4mQfYNpir5mp80 GTI gets walked by the Veloster N. 0-60 times are not indicative of much at all

[@esoterikk1]

@@wavy518 stock for stock the Veloster N walks buses on the GTI, you can see reviewers race them together in the i30n which is heavier and slower than the Veloster N and it still destroys the GTI

[@Franco_4250]

watching this in 2023 when the gas prices are $4.15 lmao

[@barlswrld]

"got my bible in there bc jesus" hahha love this guy

[@jamesx9767]

Was watching this video and I suddenly realized….hey this guy is driving around Fort Worth! Cheers from Benbrook

[@winning1717]

That 'N' mark pretty good and also your shoes 'N' mark too😂

[@patrickm5217]

I love the look of the car except for the red trim. Its nicer to have a sleeper to catch people by surprise

[@oceansideDOODS]

2.37 for 93? love this car but its out of my price point so im settling with an r-spec. great review

[@taxidermycat]

Such a handsome fella 💪🏼. The car is not bad either 👍🏻

[@PiroFyre]

During some interviews, they explained that they left some torque steer so you can still have some steering feel. When they reduced torque steer (probably from giving the power steering pump more power), they lost steering feel so they tried to balance it out. It'd be like my previous Civic Si with the 2.4 motor that's just a torquey motor in the low RPMs. Power steering pump was overpowering everything so much that I couldn't feel the road or feel what the front tires were doing but hey, no torque steer. The steering was quite a difference when I went from the Civic Si to my current Veloster N.

[@hokt443]

Hyundais have electric power steering my friend.

[@VirtueAce]

Nice!

[@bobby3914]

Sounds like my moms old vacuum cleaner from the 1970's lol

[@minimanadam]

I like the veloster. Very unique car

[@AveryPlaysBass]

Great review! Though I really wish I could see a review of the base, non performance pack version. I’d imagine it would ride even better with the 18inch wheels versus the 19s. Plus I’d like to know what the car sounds like without the variable exhaust.

[@Lambdasonddd]

I'm in South Korea. Enthusiasts over here are switching those wheels to 18s. Heard that it gets better in initial acceleration.

[@AveryPlaysBass]

Jeremy Saevn yea that’s always the case. I wish they’d just offer a different looking wheel versus a wheel that’s an inch larger. Reduced unsprung mass and better ride quality, why don’t they do this!? I’m guessing it’s the clear the brakes.

[@marinoint]

About the excessive torque steer, could it be that your test car is out of alignment? Because it could make a noticeable difference in FWD car.

[@johnman3272]

I'm glad they got rid of the split rear window where the back part of the roof was glass. That's a lot of hard plastic and blank buttons, though. Keeps the price down I guess.

[@thecentralman]

20:44 I love the fact that you carry your Bible around as much as I loved the review. You are becoming one of the best car reviewers with the best quality reviews that I'm subscribed to.

[@Too-Gq-For-You]

sword of the spirit

[@thecentralman]

@@forrestsautoreviewsofficial Amen

[@ivanlowjones]

What about his viewers who don't follow Western Judeo-Christian theology (Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jews, or your everyday Agnostics)?

[@Vicobop]

@@ivanlowjones I'd like to believe he's an open minded dude. He does follow and like Redline Reviews whose presenter is gay.

[@ivanlowjones]

@@Vicobop I subscribe to Redline Reviews and I'm unabashedly heterosexual. Your point would be........?🤔🤔

[@micahgunnell]

I was like, this dude seems very cool, then you showed your Bible in the back and I was like "Ah, that's why he seemed cool!" :) Nice car, and nice job with the review. It's on my top 5 list of candidates for my daily driver/back up car for when my Boxster is acting up. Keep doing your thing!

[@livelyjay]

Not sure if you mentioned it, but did the test vehicle have the performance pack? If not, that could explain the torque steer. The base model N doesn't have a front diff.

[@mindspinn311]

We need the i30N as the Elantra N. It’s the same car as the GT.

[@alexisamtosta]

Love this car and the seatbelts. I prefer this car to the i30 N

[@futurestrader6435]

It's a good review my friend. Constructive crit: 30 minutes is too long. Condense and you'll make more happy viewers, likes, etc.

[@bonifaciomagdiwang1697]

in the next few years those interiors. Will be upgraded in high quality materials because i believe this car performance will be popular demand

[@kcav1255]

"Having just gotten out a $200k car I can honestly say there's no reason for this $30k car to ride this stiff" Lol. JK, love your reviews man.

[@Lifeof728]

Thanks for showing us the torque steer. I guess other car reviewers are too busy trying to get press cars to comment on the one thing that affects a lot of fwd cars. 😓

[@AdamWeeks]

It's there but it's not very noticeable when you are actually driving the car. Take your hand off the wheel in just about any car and the thing is going to pull depending on how well the suspension geometry is. This isn't near as bad as a Mazda Speed 3.

[@basementality4924]

I think maybe the cold weather has a lot to do with it. The other reviews I’ve seen were in warmer weather and were on fresh tires, and not having those issues. Also the press car tires probably have been ripped on before it got to you. Not a fanboy defender of this car because I hate the interior but that might explain it.

[@Scorpio1075]

Several top reviewers have addressed the torque steer, Hyundai purposely left some torque steer in the car to make it more engaging... aka have personality.

[@mannyechaluce3814]

It only matters if you are dangerously driving crazy, otherwise regular drivers won't even know it occurs :D

[@hannejohnsen7346]

I love Veloster

[@stephenhendricks103]

Hyundai deserves (and has received) universal praise for designing a near track-ready hot hatch. If that's a customer's primary priority, it's hard to beat at the price. But I am skeptical that the $30K MSRP will be the real world price from many Hyundai dealers where a second sticker "market adjustment" is likely to increase the price significantly . (If it's even obtainable for a year or so.) On the other hand for those whose miles are 99.9% on pavement other than a race track the Veloster N involves a number of sacrifices. The interior is cheap, at best. The ride will make your kidneys feel like you're sitting on a buckboard. The visibility is better than a Camaro but that's a very low bar. Yes, the third door makes the backseat somewhat more accessible than a Mustang but not by much. And the hatchback design adds versatility but it trails competitors like the GTI. Again, kudos to Hyundai for making a street legal track tool at an affordable price. But the vast majority of those who purchase the Veloster N will be buying it for its image alone; the features that make it truly unique will go unexplored.

[@AnoEto]

Bierman was right when he said that this car was engineered to be fun. That much is no doubt But the GTI, despite it being a better package for the daily commute still lacks that raw emotion which the N carries. There's nothing like that exhaust which rivals cars from the likes of Jaguar or Mercedes. It's kinda like if Hyundai made a 90's Japanese sports car and sold it today. The interior is okay, the touch points are good but the plastics are all hard. The ride sure is firm, but nothing like an RS and is fairly manageable on the day to day. Sure you might need to take a break after a 3 hour drive, but it's not as bad as you make it out to be. And the back row is serviceable, especially for the size of the car. It's quirky, it works, and it's fun, but by no means with the amount of refinement found in a Golf.

[@alexkliner3702]

lol @ "it does hurt your heart a little when it gets dirty"

[@shameershaw3436]

Nice videos bro

[@Osprey1994]

On a mustang dyno people saw 235whp and 259wtq. MK7 GTI on the Dynojet was seeing 230-239wtq and 260-270wtq... VW loves to sandbag theie numbers which i appreciate. GTI is the thicc chick though the N is the fit chick.

[@SushiParty]

Maybe American models don't get heated seat or steering wheel but according to Hyundai Canada's page, it comes as standard so that's really weird to see.

[@ivanlowjones]

I spent the first few minutes trying to wipe that smudge off my phone screen 😄😄😄 Thanks Forrest 😏😏

[@ivanlowjones]

No worries Forrest. I must've used 2 paper towel sheets trying to wipe off my screen before I realized it was your camera....lol.

[@jeremyhenry3126]

Actually 2021 Veloster N Dual wet clutch DCT 8 speed with Performance pack standard. So you can have auto with DCT soon.

[@alexitoe30]

I like this video. would you say the 2020 is better ? or what's the difference?

[@jayespi37]

Which would u say is better Focus St or this Volester? AWESOME video by the way

[@ChuckNorrisxxxking]

@@forrestsautoreviewsofficial i am actually changinng my focus ST for this, and here in canada we get the heated steering and seats :P. The veloster N is more of a balanced car in term of daily Driving to me, it has shitty plastic everywhere instead of the leather recaro wich i hate xD but the ST is an animal that you need to tame sometime, i love my ST but i want to give Hyundai a chance and Ford killed me with thier new ST bullshit SUV xD so am out of Ford Lol

[@rencaelum4396]

The vents are a lot more functional than the type R

[@jacquelinekomana6616]

When is it coming to South Africa?

[@dheeradjlachman9658]

This beautiful cool car!! Yes you are right the i30N line and i30N will Only in europe available i think! In europe you can't get this Veloster N!! Nice color!👌

[@firstnamelastname3558]

I can see the BMW cues with the long, horizontal climate control layout. The rest of the cheap plastic kind of annoys me. I’m still of the personal belief that $30K is a lot of money and should bring with it a little better refinement. Otherwise, it’s a really neat car. The performance package is an absolute must for me, and I would demand a test drive before I buy it. All the KZbin videos in the world won’t tell me how it really feels.

[@JeffMooon]

damn good car, love it