How Does the Veloster N Compare to its Rivals? POV Night Drive

Performance Package Model Features (MSRP $29,000)
275 horsepower
N Corner Carving Differential (Limited Slip Differential w/ electronic control)
Variable exhaust valve system
19-inch alloy wheels w/ 235/35R19 Pirelli P Zero summer tires
13.6-inch front rotors and 12.4-inch rear rotors (front & rear ventilated)
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[@IamTheaveragegamer]

I kinda like the idea of having an exhaust I can change manually. It is great to have some throat but sometimes you just want to hear music and cruise.

[@DragonKnightX12]

Most cars have this as a option. I don't know why Honda didn't do one on the Type-R. But you can get aftermarket that do the same thing with a key fob.

[@Postingam2]

@@DragonKnightX12 Yeah my 2015 M235i has it not sure why a 2020 car doesn’t lol

[@kemosabbee2448]

@@DragonKnightX12 what are you talking about lol most cars do not come with an active valve system

[@DragonKnightX12]

@@kemosabbee2448 There’s a whole of ton high performance cars that have it as standard or a option dog. Ranging from to Hyundai N cars to high end German cars.

[@kemosabbee2448]

@@DragonKnightX12yeah a few german cars isn’t “most” cars my friend

[@Zerohearts0]

2021 Veloster N is a huge contender for my next car

[@chill5251]

Same. I’m trading my elantra sport for it

[@xxtoptankxx6873]

I bought it. No regratz

[@terraformingcats8175]

Your videos are way underrated. You are an excellent reviewer. I'm just waiting for your channel to get huge! I'm sure it will. Keep up the great reviews.

[@ehmo8706]

Umbral Veritas share share share!!!

[@BenHayat]

I agree!

[@gwcrispi]

90% of a Type-R for 75% of the cost.

[@MJT-DA]

So true and it doesn't get the mark up that dealers do on the type r in Canada

[@AndyMartin92]

Gary Crispin it will never be a Honda

[@drsnowmon]

Taijean Moodie Type R mark up is ridiculous in the US too. Really though you’re paying close to $40k for a damn Civic that looks like a TMNT party wagon

[@stockey]

Just put a LAP3 piggyback and you will have over 300hp.

[@MJT-DA]

@@drsnowmon 😂😂😂

[@ChopuUp1]

We all know why you forgot the sound test.....the Veloster N was too busy making its own sound test from the exhaust pipes.

[@craigrinzema5359]

Dude, these videos are amazing. I LOVE how you give the sense of real car ownership through your POV Reviews. I feel like I'm really having a day owning this car.

[@jordannn392]

dude i love your videos man, can’t stress that enough

[@talha5746]

Jordan A Ikr man! His videos are just amazing! His channel is Definitely on my top 3 favourite youtube channels

[@joshb2386]

Thank you for reviewing the sound system! You’re the only one that has!

[@theconformist2399]

Thanks for another video. I just love these POV reviews/comparisons. Looking forward to the Type R videos soon.

[@digitalsommelier4779]

The Veloster N has joined the ranks of very few cars that I actually like and want to buy at this point. As odd as this comparison sounds, it gave me similar vibes to the M2 Competition I drove - It's hoonable but more importantly, it's fun 100% of the time. Considering that's what I prioritize in a car over anything else, it makes it near the top of my list.

[@Davidzc0]

I know your comments a year old but this exactly. I drove an m2 as a rental and then test drove the veloster n and very similar vibes despite being so very different in price and pretty much everything else. I was a die hard golf r fan until I drove one of these and decided that they were kinda boring.

[@thatreviewguy6109]

@@Davidzc0 I just bought a 2022 manual veloster n in cyber grey! Can't wait. Never driven a m2 but I'm excited to experience owning my own veloster n

[@MrJbhunter11]

You sir have just earned a new subscriber. Great review and I love how you draw the comparisons with other cars. Great job.

[@DoSum4Me]

I was just looking through your channel for a video to watch... then you upload this. Thanks lol.

[@thatsreallyamoon]

I love the night time POV videos!

[@mushfikniloy]

When you started playing the music and driving around with the exhaust noise in the background, I felt that. Therapeutic

[@adriel1924]

Mushfik Alam dude Im saying

[@SamsonSlayer]

First sound clip I've heard for this car! Thanks!

[@jayespi37]

Love ur aggressive POV videos, keep them coming 😁

[@ARentz07]

I'm actually going to go test drive a few GTIs in the next few days, so this was actually really good timing. Thanks!

[@hoodman420]

Buy the GTI, you will be better off.

[@KuyaArbee]

Plead add audio test in all future cars! It’s great to hear! 😱😍

[@DavidRider]

Love the veloster N videos looks hecka fun to drive 👌

[@anthonybanker6479]

Good review I didn't know about this car until now, thanks.

[@cajunsushi]

I’m now 66 years old and so I’m a little more practical in my needs but still enjoy driving and having some fun. After this horrible pandemic is over, I’d like to test drive this as a consideration of my next smile machine. 😎

[@sdoberma]

I love your channel and also how you tell us about the feedback after you drive N :)

[@tr1ckster726]

It's interesting, I've owned a WRX, Focus ST, RS, and a Type R, and my favorite without a doubt was the Focus ST. The torque steer, the laggy-ish build up of the turbo, the ease of ownership - it all added up to fun to drive, loved it. My next car will be a Veloster N since everyone seems to mention the N is like the ST.

[@aroundomaha]

I was surprised how much I liked my Veloster R test drive. In the end I went GTI with DSG to accomodate family, but loved what Hyundai did with the Veloster, even if I didn’t get to drive the N.

[@AnthaGainz]

almost at 100k bro goodstuff!!!

[@gladdy02]

I still wish they brought the Elantra version here...have you seen the Elantra (i30)N fastback??AMAZING 😍

[@KittRembo]

The fastback would do very well in the US. The Elantra sedan is super popular, so a fastback would be great.

[@sdoberma]

I also love to see the fastback version of N in the us. Come on hyundai usa..... :(

[@treerexaudi]

same here

[@93455Driver]

PetrolPed did a great review, preferred the fastback to the hatchback, less wheel hop.

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

yk they’re doing performance versions of many of their cars coming up. Since that guy from BMW M devision came over (he designed the N.. look at the driving modes for example.. and the way the exhaust sounds reminds me of the 4 series M pack (have not driven the M4 tho)

[@aroundomaha]

You just checked all the boxes on my end of 2021 shopping list except the WRX instead of the Civic Type R. I’m sticking to about $31k or less. Your thoughts on the segment are spot on.

[@limenghean]

You forgot the sound test because you are so thrilled by the other sound the car makes ( exhaust) :)

[@Umbra_242]

Just bought an Rspec and it is even less expensive with out all the adjustments and only 75HP less. It does have normal and sport mode with a big difference between them. Suspension is awesome!

[@carboy6814]

I am simping over this car man

[@GK14life]

I've got an fk8 type R with good mods, stock turbo and no E, but a good tune, and I love your comparison. I have a friend with an N and I say alot of the same things. ^^ the N feels like so much more of a well rounded car that is able to race and track very well and is so comfortable to drive, while the R is a monster in autocross and a missle at high speed, but rides so hard in R mode and has a sound system that needs alot of work to sound good. You killed it man, you seem like you would be fun to cruise with.

[@isaacbojorquez38]

looks so much better then the last gen Veloster

[@bbbmw]

This guy is brilliant. Knowing a big rear sway bar swings the back around on a car.. the term is long in the tooth, referring to the gti, but really appreciate his reviews. And yes Hyundai bring the Elantra 4 door hatchback N over here!

[@t.k.morris]

Really appreciate the review. Would you rather own and daily drive this car or the VW GTI or the Civic SI for ten years?

[@ChrisHolt1]

Could we get your sound test tracks? I'm intrigued after hearing the first two

[@giovanniposada8951]

Love that car and it's lambo tail lights!

[@AndreThompson925]

I would have loved to hear your comparison to the new GLI, but then I don't think you've driven one yet. The Autobahn manual would make a great couple of videos.

[@jojokuki9701]

Not really comparable... You still could compare them, but no

[@peterhong526]

Awesome review. Btw, what is the title of that first track you played?

[@aky19832001]

I tried to so hard to budget this as a rental. It was more than what I can afford comfortably monthly. It was Amazing to to drive. Fun, responsive. The suspension was bruttle

[@lon3_wolfie]

With these cars, you either love them or hate them. I personally never cared about Hyundai until I recently got a 2015 R-Spec 6spd for a good price. I fell in love with it. It's different, that's for sure. The way it drives and handles. 1st gen has some minor issues that could have been made better from the factory but it's nothing super serious and it gets addressed with the 2nd gen. My next car is definitely going to be another Veloster. Hoping on getting an N with the performance package here in a year or two. It's great seeing this becoming more widespread and more reviews on it. As I think most people skip over this when they hear "hyundai" as I feel like most people are still in the same boat as I was. Associate it with a cheap and crappy type of car. But if you are willing so sacrifice a bit of interior quality for the actual interior design/layout and what the car gives you in return (in terms of performance, etc) for the price point, it is hands down the best hot hatch you can buy right now.

[@apsreen5027]

@TheTopher what would u pick : Camaro SS or Veloster N ?? from a daily drive perspective

[@asherpangu]

Does the exhaust only sound good in n mode? Also does n mode use more gas? I’m guessing not with just the sport exhaust setting for custom? Is it recommended to use n mode in winter roads?

[@DalinPhan]

Love your videos. Can u test the land Rover Discovery ?

[@troy9er]

Nice review, love the audio part. No body does a sound sample I guess they are afraid of copyright infringement.

[@DragonKnightX12]

Yes, specifically since I like to blast music. Wish more would do it.

[@TermIANator]

For real, its super nice, as well as the actual sound system sounded really quite great

[@five40kix]

@TheTopher - Who do you think wins the audio battle? Veloster N, SI, or GTI?

[@u13erfitz]

I think it is the fairly simple where it slots in. It is the highest performing hot hatch besides the type-R at the track and on the street. It is more reliable(so far no issue if you get accessory pads and no trans or cooling issue like the type r) than it and more fun but not quite as livable or as fast at the limits but also much cheaper day to day. It is less of a daily than a gti, gli, or golf R but it is cheaper and/or faster than all of them(veloster N with the accessory pads has been beating the golf R on road courses). But you lose the automatic the and interior isn't as nice and the ride quality suffers.

[@Pete0126]

Agreed, its the cheaper Type R with some innovative features thats slightly more hardcore than your GTI/Golf R. Hyundai timed the car perfect with the loss of Fiesta ST and Focus ST/RS, hopefully enough people buy these and keep the segment alive.

[@MJT-DA]

Agreed Hyundai was right hiring an audi designer

[@DragonKnightX12]

@@MJT-DA And getting Albert Biermann on board. He's been brining more guys over from the M Division to the N Division.

[@MJT-DA]

@@DragonKnightX12 i meant bmw designer lol my bad!

[@K03sport]

I always MUTE the sound system test/segment because it just sounds like noise and doesn't translate well through compressed audio and tiny speakers in my devices. Headphones don't help much either.

[@jeffruebens8355]

You could also compare the reliabilty according to Consumer Reports survey results, and safety scores by the IIHS. Also add the Subaru BRZ and the STI/WRX.

[@MJT-DA]

I heard people are happy with the N the type r I saw from other comments has overheating with the transmission issue. Not sure if thats true or not

[@Spike.SpiegeI]

I've been looking at new Miatas but this has peaked my interest... I may have to go test drive one

[@mikeroth2150]

miatas are sweet, but super impractical

[@kamilb8232]

Grab a Miata if you can deal with the impractically. I have one (2016 ND) and it's my favorite car without a doubt. I'm never going to get rid of it. I'm looking at a Veloster N as a second car for myself to actually enjoy the Miata for longer by keeping it away from Midwest winter and salt conditions.

[@treerexaudi]

probs pretty good!

[@KuyaArbee]

How’s the music system? Compared to the bose system? In the mazda 3

[@XZAKLY99]

It would be cool if they offered an N Ultimate with leather and other added features. I get that it's made for a certain price point, but it would be nice to see some extra features.

[@webran61]

An N with a sunroof and leather and radar cruise control and blind spot monitoring would be nice.

[@XZAKLY99]

@@webran61 agreed, maybe it'll come eventually.

[@DragonKnightX12]

@@XZAKLY99 I could deal without the sunroof and don't need cruise control in a driver's car. Definitely be nice to have some heated leather seats though and the Harman Kardon audio system

[@CaptainPhoton64]

if you just get the 250hp N do you not get the different suspensions

[@amihere383]

I've been considering this for a long time, recently been trying to compare it to a GT86. Anybody have any insights?

[@t.k.morris]

Several questions... Anyone... please help me with answers... Thank you ! Can you buy and put a space saver spare tire in the trunk area? Is this car as fun to drive as a Type R? (Nothing to do with speed Just the feeling) Is this car comfortable enough to take on a 300 mile plus vacation trip? Would you consider this car to be a more reliable car than the VW GTI or a BMW 230i in manual only? Has anyone checked the real world mpg when not driving like a hooligan? What color does anyone think looks best on this car?

[@tzukima]

i got a CTR over this because it was MSRP, but if i wasn't able to this would have been an instant pick-up. it's definitely slower and not as set up for the track as the civic, but man, it has so much character, the size is perfect, and the price is just nuts.

[@xFlared]

The Type R will retain it's value while this veloster will be worth nothing within a few years. So in the long run you still save money.

[@V1ralB1ack]

@@xFlared The type r won't retain shit. It's shit compared to a v8 and it's no better than an sti.

[@npaul4171]

@@xFlared We don't know that about the N line. There's a lot more significance attached to the name, and brand prestige is really the predominant determinant of value with this type of car.

[@npaul4171]

@@V1ralB1ack Both the CTR and the STI are renown for retaining their value. The CTR outperforms the STI by a notable margin.

[@xFlared]

@@V1ralB1ack V8s are dirt cheap. I can get a mustang GT in teens at a decent mileage. Good luck finding a used type R below 30k. Japanese vehicles in general are known to sustain their price. While U.S. and German (especially sports cars) are just mechanical problems sellers try to drop on someone else. This is why when you buy an M below 20 grand you sure as hell know you'll be paying more in maintenance.

[@marinoint]

I noticed the color temperature of your video changes noticeably; the light color of the buttons switches between blue and white several times. So in real life what's the light color of the buttons?

[@DeathbyB1nary]

The light color of the Veloster N buttons is a nice lighter blue, similar to the seatbelt color. It looks really nice at night. (Source: I just picked up one of these last Friday.)

[@Badickerson1990]

How does the Veloster N audio/stereo compare with the Honda Type R?

[@Grushdevah]

I have a Civic Coupe touring, nearly the same stereo as the Type R. Test drove a Veloster N yesterday. Veloster stereo system is almost as good but not quite. No tweeters and the sub is a little weaker.

[@DragonKnightX12]

They should offer the H/K system in the VN, it would blow Honda's premium system out of the water.

[@petrofady]

I like ur videos ♥️

[@aceofspades6667]

Test driving one tomorrow because of this video.

[@richardunderwood950]

Has anyone gone from a brz to this? I’m seriously considering one of these. Worried I’ll miss rwd but turbo punch and the extra practicality would be nice + 2 real seats for my 2 kids!

[@davidpaulin]

Its different but you will love it

[@zenythgaming6705]

I own a 350Z and a 2020 N, must say it’s a lot of fun and a great daily with good warranty

[@ryannitoi2993]

I haven’t owned the brz but I think you would like this just as much and it would be more practical and realistic due to warranty and extra room. Also throw it into normal mode, and you got a base model Veloster with good comfort and even better MPGs

[@AliEsko]

Is the gap in performance bigger between the Civic si and the Veloster N or between the Civic type R and the Veloster N

[@esantiago8989]

Civic SI and N have a bigger performance gap. That's why the N is always compared to the type R

[@deepncsu]

Very insightful! Type R is definitely the closest competitor. How do you thing the BMW 230i compares?

[@TheTopher]

I’d like to drive one, but I don’t think favorably. Recently many of BMWs non-M cars have been a disappointment from a performance driving standpoint and I think the 230i is at the top of that list. The Veloster N and Civic Type R are pretty hardcore hatchbacks, their performance is almost brutal when you start to push them hard, not much BMW makes these days could realistically hang on a backroad these days.

[@deepncsu]

@@TheTopher thanks, I needed to hear this :) Although the 2-series (RWD) is the only driver focused car that BMW makes today, but I agree that the non-M models are just too soft.

[@techpappee]

They're all still being made just not necessary for the US market (focus/fiesta).

[@MJT-DA]

Wait didn't ford stop making cars and only focus on trucks now?

[@techpappee]

@@MJT-DA only for North America. Ford still sells/produces the Focus and Fiesta. They actually got new models of both (European market).

[@MJT-DA]

@@techpappee oh i see I live in Canada and they're still selling cars so I'm so confused why they stopped making cars where they originated

[@syzygy2464]

apparently this isn't important to anyone but me, but how is the stock sound system? I need music. Always music.

[@BikesandBriar]

Does this have a good turning radius?

[@lethalpenguin61]

if i put 15k down is that a good amount to finance the rest?

[@boygonewhoopdataZZ]

I like to put down how much I would like to pay monthly with insurance in mind.

[@buildmorefarms1007]

Would you say the Veloster N or Fiat 500 Abarth is more fun?

[@adriel1924]

buildmorefarms100 i am curious as well

[@deleon0927]

the performance, exhaust, looks, daily drivability, price AND SOUND SYSTEM i might just pull the trigger on this over the type r

[@TheApplejack15]

miguel de leon honestly, a great choice. I just test drove the N myself. The N custom mode is a work of art. I fell in love. I’ll be picking one up in about a month.

[@mickydrake1278]

if you have the money get the type r. nothing wrong with the veloster N but type R is better.

[@deleon0927]

Mickyd Rake overall better but the n has its own strengths over type r

[@nurzrachit7133]

@@mickydrake1278 I disagree and that's a matter of preference. I love both vehicles as they are perfectly kick ass IMO, but there are many, many, many things I prefer about the vel N over CTR... Price is important too! I'd say the N is more set up for how I want my car as a daily driver than the Honda. If I was considering doing a crap load of track driving I may have considered the type R, but maybe not? I'm sure a seasoned driver in the N could beat the pants off a newb driver in a type R. I've seen both, driven both, really like both, and I could have afforded either. I actually looked at performance cars priced above the over priced Civic type R and I went with the Veloster N. It's just fun as hell man, a real blast, like driving an oversized go cart that you can point and shoot. Now after having it for 5k miles and 4 months of driving it, I'm even more satisfied with my decision. I've bought vehicles brand new before, and within a few days, or weeks I find myself wishing I'd bought something else. In fact that has happened to me EVERY time I have purchased a new car and I'm 52 y/o, so I've had plenty of them over the years. This is the first time that I can say I've been more and more secure about my decision. Pretty sad, but I really love this little car and it's More than the bottom line numbers. My opinion

[@sporkinstien6571]

Do a couple test drives of both vehicles before you choose lol I'd reccomend the N cause like a comment befor said "90% of the R for 75% of the price " As someone who's neutral when it comes to hondas, I'd choose the N on looks and practicality for price Looks like the type R is the Honda fanboys holygrail and nothing beats it to them so anything you see about "oh the R is obviously better" I'd disregard. Theres a really good video comparing the 2 directly. I'll find the video name real quick. Channel name is "thestraightpipes" It's a great comparison video.

[@phillipyau4234]

Hi what's happening I've a 2020 veloster turbo r spec I changed out the Mufflers and exhaust tips it's loud enough for me and my friend bought a Hyundai veloster ultimate and he purchased a spoiler from the veloster N & he bought a Hyundai veloster N he bought a carbon fiber spoiler and I've purchased his spoiler & help me install it on my veloster turbo r spec it matches my is all black now the pandemic now they discontinued the veloster N & the r spec & the ultimate & they've the veloster N d.c.t

[@StarlightGippy]

Probably my least favorite thing about this car has to be how light the clutch is like for me it's not enough feedback with it. Now downshifting feels decent but it just doesn't feel right especially compared to my Genesis. Could just be me though...

[@WelskyOG]

Just bought myself 1 of 5 2020 Veloster R-Spec in Sunset Orange. If you really wanna spend smartly, get the R-Spec for $24185 and put $1-2k in a decent tune and some small mods and easily get the same performance or more as the Veloster N

[@juniort1992]

not really

[@dirkgrossman7501]

Thinking about pulling the trigger on the N early this summer. My only question is I am 66 years old it will not be my daily driver. What do you think?

[@eddiegray793]

69 and love my N

[@Umbra_242]

Three weeks ago my wife and I watched the IMSA TCR races at Road America. The N’s took first and third. Just this past weekend Mason Fillipi and Gottsacker took second in the N at Virginia International Raceway. Hyundai is crushing the circuits!

[@thecrads102]

Great video again! Making my decisions easier yet harder at the same time. Really wondering what the GTI is missing, that the Veloster N has, that makes it less fun. Is it tendency to understeer, lose traction on acceleration and turn in? Or does the sound of the car make that much of an impact? Rear sway bar + JB4 tune + exhaust on a GTI might be my pick if that really is the case.

[@ashcosmo3854]

You can't justify another car based on modifications though. The fact that you have to void warranty on another new car to match a rival says a lot.

[@thecrads102]

@@ashcosmo3854 It does. Veloster N is a very compelling package, but I just can't get over the third door and slight lack of basic creature comforts like heated seats, since I live in the North. I also don't want to deal with 19" rims, and having to switch them out for 18's right off the bat. I would have immediately bought the I30N if it was here (and if it had heated seats), but the next closest thing would be a GTI. A big benefit of the GTI is the availability of CPO. I can get a 2018 SE with less than 5k miles for around $25000, which is $4000 less than the VN. All the while with a bigger color selection. I'm not sure if I'm going to ever track it, so I would need something that dailies better. Slight modification here and there for a GTI to be a bit more aggressive is okay. I might not even JB4 it (which is reversible), so no real warranties would be voided. My real mod is getting a miata as the neighbor.

[@npaul4171]

My take in three words: connectedness, grip, and sound. The GTI is an extremely well-rounded machine that balances livability, practicality, refinement, and features with driving excitement and performance. The N, while it can be a surprisingly civil daily, is just balls-to-the-wall insane overall and it's design skews heavily towards performance and driving excitement. It's steering system is simply brilliant. The limits of its grip are notable given it can sustain momentum in a way that many more expensive cars cannot. Turn-in is stupid sharp...you find that perfect turn-in point and the N is a tack-driver that immediately follows your every command. Understeer mitigation is excellent for a FWD car, driving position is fantastic, the ability to customize just about every aspect of the car's performance and electronic functions is exceptional, and the sound is bat shit crazy. From that first turn, it's very obvious that you are in a car that has been designed around driving excitement and prioritizes this above everything else. It's a very different design philosophy IMHO.

[@thecrads102]

Yea I might be making a mistake in trying to mod the GTI into becoming close to a Veloster N. It's just that there really aren't that many turns where I live. It's a grid of potholes with the occasional on ramp. More research it is, but hopefully someone who has driven a mk7 GTI + RSB and a Veloster N can chime in.

[@ashcosmo3854]

@@npaul4171 Have you driven it in normal mode ? I agree the interior of the VW is nicer but the N in normal mode is close to no different than a GTI. Then you can flick it in N mode and it becomes a totally different beast. The GTI.. well.. you're just stuck with a GTI. I agree though the I30N blows the Veloster away in most liveable aspects. I can't believe they didn't give America the I30..

[@ClashLAW_Nis]

9:24 Police reported ahead?

[@saulsantos3653]

Prolly so he can be a bit more cautious on the speed so he won’t get pulled over lol

[@finesse1570]

I want one

[@SaintLaurent9269]

I got a N ...Everything you read is true ...Great car ...This car is manufacturing by a independent Division within Hyundai ..totally different group of engineers and technicians working on this car

[@Fearless-Hyena]

i cant find the blue one in my area :(

[@phillipyau4234]

Hey what's happening I've purchase a Hyundai veloster turbo r spec it's has a B&M short shifter it's not powerful as a veloster N now with this pandemic going it's going to be difficult to find one

[@intoitshots420]

Even the 2019’s price has not budge and it doesn’t help that they are discontinued

[@royalonion8084]

This or a used focus rs for the same price? ive driven the veloster N but not the rs.

[@EMed9423]

Royal Onion I have heard that the RS has some reliability issues? So maybe a used one would not be wise. However this is all word of mouth

[@kyleschieler1298]

I JUST DROVE MY FRIENDS MANUAL (FIRST TIME) DID A CRAP TON OF RESEARCH THIS IS MY BABY! WHY CANT THEY BRING THAT FASTBACK OVER HERE TO THE STATES!!!

[@spaceemperorkarl121]

The Veloster N???? it is in the states...www.hyundaiusa.com/veloster-n

[@subvet3668]

Space Emperor Karl, maybe he’s referring to the I30N Fastback

[@davidpaulin]

@@subvet3668 it's coming! we will have the elantra in N version

[@subvet3668]

@@davidpaulin , I really hope so.

[@yeeeeeeeeeeeee777]

Wow

[@nikolaipetersen4311]

What would you pick? A 2022 Veloster N or a 2022 Golf R?

[@intoitshots420]

Styling and character and a much better handling car, get the VN. For more practical, straight line and winter capable get the golf.

[@bertito43]

I’m in between this or the Camry TRD

[@thefancyllama4657]

bertito43 don’t buy Camry TRD, it has no extra performance over normal Camry v6. This thing costs 16k less, and is much lighter and manual.

[@PCGGC]

I made an offer on a Type R a few weeks ago. It was a 2019 and 2020s are already out and much improved. The lowest the dealer would go was $38k! MRSP is $34,700 and it's an older model year now... I got a 2020 Veloster N instead for $27k WITH Performance Pack! I'm putting about $3200 of mods in so... $30,200 and I'll be 400bhp 500tq output and still $8k cheaper than a Type R. No brainer

[@TheTopher]

Yeah some Honda dealers are crazy. There are options out there under msrp but you have to do some digging. With the recent price drops in the Veloster N, you could buy a great track Miata for the price difference between Veloster and Type R!

[@PCGGC]

TheTopher yeah weet coast there were none. Most dealers are asking $42k for Type R. Definitely happier with a suped up VN

[@final3119]

How are you getting 400 with only $3200 in?

[@josephpaul908]

Where did you find the 27k with the performance pack? I can't find one for less than 30k around here. And it's hard enough to even FIND those.

[@final3119]

Joseph Paul Negotiate the price. I see them up for MSRP around the usa. Used low miles for like 5k off.

[@jnagime]

Veloster N is $28.900 Type R is $40 for the price Veloster N also got the fun....

[@NaijaBull]

How does this compare to the Civic Si?

[@V1ralB1ack]

It's closer to the type r than the si. The si gets a lot more power with just ktuner but not as much as the veloster n. The veloster n is way more in every way but both are fun and budget friendly cars for what you get.

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

I just sold my Mk7 2016 Fiesta ST for the N. I will never knock the Fiesta. I won’t lie. I miss it at times But damn that Hyundai is so impressive! It’s straight line speed is ok but the way it takes corners is just amazing

[@brandonanderson4117]

First thing I did was put a JB4 piggyback.. it solved the straight line problem lmao

[@bryanribey]

Does this thing pull as hard as something like a 2011 Subaru WRX?

[@TheTopher]

Harder

[@bryanribey]

TheTopher thank you sir. Watching a video is NOTHING like actually being in the car lol, I couldn’t tell at all. Good video.

[@azopeyton3785]

So how does this car compare to a WRX?

[@swissflamdrag]

Veloster N or BRZ performance pack with headers and a tune?

[@MrArmorcat]

I would go for the Veloster. You can't beat their warranty.

[@rogervalkriye4133]

You'll need the warranty. I'm a victim of the GDi engines they build. Failed at 52,000 with full maintenance. They were quick to replace it, but I still haven't seen the car since June. Buyer beware. Hyundai/Kia build fantastic vehicles until the engine fails. I'd go for a Subaru, but I've heard they aren't much better with head gaskets. I don't know for certain how true that is, just what I've heard about newer Subarus. I can definitely confirm Kia/Hyundai engines are terrible though. Be wise my dude.

[@crossbone3444]

You have the same test road of winding road magazine.

[@TheTopher]

Same atoms too!

[@simonprescott590]

I know it’s a little outdated, but a Volvo C30 T5 manual is a decent competitor

[@anthonybanker6479]

Mini Cooper s or Mini Cooper JCW. Should be on the list. John Cooper Works.

[@SloanZurnToto]

You forgot to mention that in the states the Veloster N comes with a 10-year 100000 mile warranty. Nice. I'd still take the Honda Civic type-r over the Veloster, don't care for the three door design, Veloster n rear seats are very tight little legroom.

[@boeing_RBLX]

whenever im in a parking garage, i feel like im at Hubert Humphrey terminal 2

[@peterakers1974]

That is a naughty car

[@BenHayat]

Imagine if they put the new 2.5T in this car for 2021. I'm hoping for that.

[@2010ngojo]

Doubt. They will screw over everyone who brought the 2.0t velosters (not to mention the i30n).

[@tomtom255]

I've had a 17 Civic si, 13 Focus ST, 16 Fiesta ST, MK4/5 Gti. The Ford products were a lot of fun but the quality wasn't nearly as good as anything from Europe or Japan. A car developing rust after two years (both Fords) is totally unacceptable, which is a shame because I loved driving those cars. German cars have their quirks but they are build far better. The Civic had the perfect chassis and brakes for the street and the engine was phenomenal on fuel but had the personality of a kitchen appliance. Looking forward to driving a Veloster N, I like the way they look and sound and I expect the quality to be very good as well.

[@TheTopher]

The N certainly isn’t lacking in personality! It acts like the Type R looks.

[@davidpaulin]

@@TheTopher my exact thoughts!

[@OisinClissmann]

How does this compare to a WRX or STI?

[@logandenzine4484]

I beat my buddy's 19 sti all he time. He jumps out in front at launch but the N chases him down. As far as ride quality to the sti. The N will ride nicer in normal mode. But alot more stiffer in N mode. More room in the sti.

[@hoodman420]

It doesn't, STI ALL DAY. I have a focus ST and drove this N version and it is a joke for price comparison to the STI.