My Week with the 2019 Veloster Turbo R-spec!

I talk about my week of daily driving the 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo R-spec and what I like and dislike about it. What do you think about these? Thanks to Hyundai for providing the car!
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[@gwcrispi]

Wish granted. As announced at SEMA, aftermarket Borla exhaust as well as other performance upgrades (sway bars, springs, intake) are on the way. Best of all these will all be Hyundai supported and will not affect the warranty.

[@user-pi8jk4tv6g]

Do you know which ones are warranty supported?

[@damonadcock2544]

I own an R-spec and I absolutely love it. I am a Mustang guy, I have an 86 project, and had a '94 that was modded out of its mind. Is it as fast......no, not by a long shot. But so fun, it handles like it's on rails. Great stereo, great interface, I love this car. It's a very fun daily, and an absolute blast on back roads.

[@goyaskippy8144]

What year Rspec do you own?

[@Epicguy2488]

How’s the car holding up with reliability? This new veloster has me interested

[@donaldzuramp4404]

Yes pls tell us about any issues you had? Im in the middle of shopping and this is on top of my list

[@Hypesurfer]

Donald Zuramp same here

[@Szcza04]

Donald Zuramp should be pretty reliable 1.6 turbo

[@thehighflyer99]

I just got one of these the same color and I love it. I know it's a Hyundai, but it's my first real "preformance" car. It really is a blast to drive. I was choosing between this and a civic si because I am a Honda fan but i am very happy with my choice. It's a really good value and insurance is way cheaper! Hope everyone has a good day!

[@johns41]

Was there that big of a difference between insurance? I’m between this and an SI right now actually

[@davegeisler7802]

You must have gotten the non turbo model , because the turbo model is very expensive 💰💰 for insurance .

[@Froboebejoeboe]

@@davegeisler7802 I’ve owned both and the insurance is almost identical

[@MaxSpeedMike]

R spec just sounds so cool. I just reviewed a Genesis R-Spec. Hyundai makes great manual cars! Idk why everyone talks bad about them. They're really stepping up their game!

[@krwilliams3876]

True! I currently drive a Fiat 500, and I'm definitely thinking about moving up to at least the 2-liter Veloster!

[@MaxSpeedMike]

@@krwilliams3876 fiat looks unique that's for sure. The Abarth sounds sick I have yet to get into one

[@klasseact6663]

People bash because its the "in thing", not sure why everyone isn't embracing a company NOT ditching the manual, look at the G70...adding one where BMW just dropped ALL OF THEM!

[@MaxSpeedMike]

@@klasseact6663 EXACTLY!

[@krwilliams3876]

@MaxSpeed Definitely check out the Abarth, but skip the pre-2018 non-turbo models; they're all unique but my 500 is a dog to drive.

[@InfoumusMOBB]

The N version is going to be a beast

[@Pwndaz]

Can't wait to see the Head to Heads against the Type R for it!

[@VQ25DETT]

@@Pwndaz "H"ead to "H"ead lol

[@gwcrispi]

A beast on the pocketbook too. Dealer wanted MSRP + $10K for the ONE he has coming in.

[@rickyawesome3531]

Excited I will own a N by this weekend 😁😁😁

[@rickyawesome3531]

@@Pwndaz on the track the N has been out performing the R spec on the straight the R spec has been out performing. Both awesome cars! But a N performance pack can be had for as little as $27500 and that is way less then the Honda 😁

[@SpeedGraphicsTV]

Matt you do the best reviews! Thanks for all that you do. Great job!!

[@lyndahammel9502]

It's nice to hear you laughing and enjoying driving this car so much. Cars should definitely be more than just basic transportation. The journey from A to B should make us smile. Honestly I hardly ever listen to music while driving. I just enjoy being in the car on a trip.

[@Unchainedmaple888]

To this day I still expect him to say "Hey subaruwrxfan here" and then I get surprised when he doesn't 😅

[@lyndahammel9502]

That was certainly a mouthful!

[@rhydynamic8306]

Nice Review Matt!

[@SHADOW543121]

great review. been wanting it since they refreshed it

[@RileyAaron90]

I got my hands on one and loved it! Makes me excited to try the Veloster N

[@dr007md]

The shape of this 2019 Veloster reminds me of my first car, the 2-door Honda Civic circa 1993. 😃

[@arrleo3835]

Wow the engine sound is unique!

[@Gjeebs]

Love that it’s manual only

[@BFisherMKE]

I freaking love this car.

[@timephire]

Awesome vid Matt. I hope you catch the Fathom Event showing of Bullitt this weekend.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks! I did!

[@joerag6077]

I have one. I love it except for 2 things. 1 is the rear visibility is trash, the drivers side back window is more of a portal. The rev hang is another, shifting from first to second especially has to be done slower than you could or youll always feel the mismatched RPM kick you in the seat. You either have to be super slow on the clutch or give it a second to drop. The higher you let it go in first the better but even from 5k rpm going to 2nd from first taking your foot off the gas for a full half second before you shift you still feel it.

[@subvet3668]

I've seen 0-60 times for this car at around 6.2 which is even faster than the Civic Si (especially the sedan which does 6.8). Maybe it's the lighter weight or gearing.

[@wingedlion17]

Thanks Matt. I used to own a fiesta st and when I'm ready for a more practical car than my current frs I may get this :)

[@JOEonPC]

Get another st

[@wingedlion17]

@@JOEonPC if only ford brought the new ones to the USA

[@TheDonnrose]

I have a 2.0 turbo. 2014. And I love it. It's like driving a really fast go cart. lol. Handles great. Could run 100+ all day long.

[@fj717]

Sweet exhaust. 😍

[@Geforcepat]

Good vid. more like this. and hyundai make sure to drop off the N for a week with matt please.

[@juntak6387]

2nd gen Veloster Turbo is a massive step forward from the 1st gen. Went from meh car to super fun hothatch. Amazing work from Hyundai And to think that Veloster N should be on a completely different level from this one. Can't wait for the N😊

[@Too-Gq-For-You]

lol ur trippi 1st gen looks quirky and fun compared to this new looking elantra i30, sonata variant. took pieces from all the 2018 and up compact subcompact cars in Hyundai's lineup and made a 2nd gen velo 2 smh not impressed. especially with staying with a 1.6l again

[@diydrivenGA]

as for aftermarket...let's give props to the vendors that have been serving the GAMMA lineup (1.6t engine cars): 845 Motorsports (tunes and boltons), BTR (tunes) KDMTuners (parts, bolt ons, and parts/support...think DAP for VW), Lap3 (tunes), SXTH Element Engineering (bolt ons)...Not as deep as the ST scene but the support is there and scene growing...JOIN US! LOL

[@BRIANBOBCHAPMAN]

Week with the 2019 Veloster Turbo R-spec! COOL

[@WhinslorCheck]

I'm biased since I own a 2016 focus st but I was really impressed by the veloster r-spec. I still prefer my focus st with its power delivery of the higher out put engine compared to the veloster. But I agree, the veloster rides bit better, it handles about the same ish, puts the power down very well. Not a fan of the clutch feel and the shifter feel isn't as good as the focus st. However It is hands down one of the best performance hatches to buy for thr Monday and best bang for your buck.

[@joeramirez6045]

My focus with mods eats Veloster..rs

[@isabelle.c011]

I have a 16 st love it seems better than this car the st is definitely faster

[@Turco949]

Matt, I am assuming you had driven an earlier version of this model, how do the new model compares to the older ones in terms of handling, power delivery, interior, etc.?

[@johnholst]

Hyundai has a new "N-Line" for the i30 in Europe. This offers some of the N performance goodies for the regular car. Maybe they will bring that to the States for the Veloster. We can hope!

[@jdmonte3326]

I put a exhaust on and it has a unique sound. also u can get oversteer with the car

[@longgrayline8055]

The Veloster Turbo is a helluva handler. Add a Pierce Motorsports handling package and it will easily hang with cars more than double the price in the canyons. That $350 P.M.S. upgrade is worth every penny.

[@kevs2good133]

My Si coupe (2018) is a quick fun rocket bunny I don’t see it as big. I had a ‘15 accord and it feels tiny. Can only imagine this veloster it looks small too

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I filmed a review of an Si coupe yesterday for November and it's amazing how much bigger it feels than the Veloster to me.

[@joerag6077]

I own one and I love it. Turbo lag from 1st to second combined with rev hang isn't great. Rear and driver side visibility behind your 3-9 o'clock isn't very good either. BUT...for 20k....its a great car. I have no regrets. For real though 1st to 2nd gear...you either got shift slow or murder the clutch. EDIT: after watching this theres no way he getting 30mpg a gallon in city especially if hes on it. The highway mpg is amazing especially if you drive it fuel consciously. But it drops off in city I guarantee you. Probably 25mpg on avg. (maybe a bit better i tend to push mine a bit)

[@alexlondon98]

Couldn't agree more with everything you said, owned mine for 6 months now and I'm still super happy with it. corners like an absolute beast!

[@aoalkdsjflakjs]

first of all, I love your reviews and weekly updates matt. Do you know when the N model will be released? Do you know the specs?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks! It's coming this fall, all the specs are already released. Here's what a quick google search got me: www.caranddriver.com/hyundai/veloster-n

[@arthurguillaume5977]

Nice car with great features but I would still rather have my new Elantra GT Sport. I also get great gas milage with the 7-sp DCT. I'm getting about 32.5 mpg when driving it normally. These little Hyundais are a blast to toss around curves.

[@dopemuffinz1000]

How's the mpg now? Fuel mileage is the only thing I don't like it but you seem to be doing well

[@wreckervilla]

now for the mazda3 turbo comparison, whenever that gets released

[@WorthlessGeek]

MAZDASPEED ZOOM ZOOM

[@greezay]

which will be never...damn mazda.

[@wreckervilla]

whoops, I meant the supercharged HCCI-type motor they currently have a test mule of

[@phillipyau4234]

Hey what's happening I've purchase a 2020 Hyundai veloster turbo r spec I've changed out the Mufflers and it's has all the pops gurgling and burbling especially in cold start and thanks for sharing your videos with me 🖐👍🙂💞

[@klasseact6663]

N perf parts ARE coming, plus the aftermarket has it covered (Torq Motorsport) I.C.E. is covered, so 240 hp is well within reach!

[@juntak6387]

yeah Korean modders already went 230+hps with the VT2 and 320hp with the Veloster N. And that without the any of the N option preformance oem parts.

[@danielcline3502]

Do you like this more than the Elantra Sport? They have the same engine/transmission. The R-spec gets that lovely short shifter, but the sedan has a more usable back seat. I'm cross shopping Hyundais at the moment.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I think it was a little more fun to drive than the Elantra, but I haven't driven a manual one. The short shifter is an easy mod if the usability of the Elantra works better for your needs.

[@gwcrispi]

I can't find anything or anyone that tells me what "Sport Mode" does in the manual R-spec? I noticed that tightened up the steering somewhat, but Matt seems to imply that there are other benefits. If someone could clarify, that would be great.

[@90sGasPrices]

This should be the only variant of the car available.

[@FlyingGentile]

If the dumb sound enhancing is being pumped through the speaker i wonder if it affects how the sound of your music will be, with both trying to go out the speaker at the same time 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@buildmorefarms1007]

Does it handle better than a Civic Si Matt?

[@paulcotton5096]

Hyundai makes great cars. All the options they throw in that are not in higher end cars.

[@t.k.morris]

I really appreciate your reviews and value your opinion. I have a question for you. To start, I don't care about zero to sixty times. I care about enjoying the drive and getting a reliable car that is fun to drive for a reasonable price. So, if it were you spending the money to own a car for ten years.... Would you rather have the Civic SI, the Veloster R Spec Turbo, Genesis G70 2.oL manual, Mazda 2.5L N/A Premium Hatchback, BMW 230i Manual Sport Coupe, Kia Forte GT Manual or any other model in a manual transmission? To drive daily and keep for ten years possibly. Miata is too small! :)

[@mightbesherwood1313]

As a ten year car, the Corolla hatch would be a #1, and perhaps the Mazda as a #2. I look for similar attributes, and I'd personally go with the Mazda, because I could never get tired of looking at it - a good thing in a ten year car!

[@Whereismyname34]

Hoping we get the Elantra I30 fastback N

[@mw3andbf]

Steve34 I believe we’re getting the Tucson N next.

[@Setherino86]

How much overboost does the R-Spec make?

[@79PrymeTyme]

I test drove one and the only thing I don't like is the high clutch.

[@vadim7131]

Nice review. I think that Honda Civic Sport hatch with 6 spd manual is direct competitor to this car. Similar price, similar engine output, similar performance...Ford Focus ST might be more compatible to upcoming Veloster N variant...

[@IReahpZz]

Power wise not at all, the gti beats the st and the N is faster than the gti. It's more of a car between the st and say the type R or Rs. Very nice car though

[@ggerhart]

I would get the ultimate so I could get the sunroof...If i could get the sunroof in a R-spec I would do that.

[@MrSlowestD16]

I completely understand what you're saying about the "fun factor", but for 1k more with the focus ST you get: - Better build quality (ie. interior, paint quality, etc.) - More power - Better reliability - More aftermarket support The go-kartness you seem to be saying has nearly everything to do with the tires, which don't define the car much. OEM's have to make decisions to market to the masses, by an owner does not. So you can just as easily put those tires on the ST, and the ST will definitely pull better G's on a skid pad because it does-so stock.

[@johnholst]

MrSlowest....The Focus ST is at least 3K more than the model shown in this video. Yes, you certainly get more power. But better build quality? Reliability? Dude! Where have you been living for the last five or six years? Hyundai passed Ford in both of those categories years ago!

[@mattqueen4876]

Heard the sport mode doesn't change anything Performance is that true

[@fromisheon4867]

Is that a metal shift know? Then it is going to be really hot in summer.

[@morrispontifect]

When you go to get the review the Veloster N

[@Evannn3]

This is actually 6.2 0-60 / 6.3 in a focus st #faster

[@davegeisler7802]

This will actually pull the Focus ST off the line and up to third gear , when you hit fourth its game over for the R spec, still a decent performer which is giving up over 60 hp and 75 lb ft of torque to the Focus ST. Love both cars !

[@glennfrancisii6267]

around the 5 minute mark of the video you talk about wishing for some N performance parts. Hyundai is planing some aftermarket parts. www.autoblog.com/2018/10/30/2019-hyundai-veloster-turbo-performance-parts-sema/ The article did not say when they would be coming some time next year would my guess. The good thing they won't void any warranties, since they authorized..

[@daeladub]

Doesn't sound too bad to my V-8 ears

[@jordancatcher6663]

Will you be reviewing the N variant eventually ?

[@ojingaj30]

Now that is the Veloster I would like to watch Matt review!!

[@juntak6387]

In 6 weeks well see VN reviews.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Hoping to eventually but I wasn't invited to the media launch for the Veloster N so it probably won't be in my press fleet till next spring, if at all.

[@juntak6387]

@@MattMaranMotoring well that sucks.😭 Hope they give you the VN to review before the end of this year

[@Muchi805]

When is that media launch?

[@diydrivenGA]

2013 is considered the weakess year of Velosters....issues with the engine for the most part were resolved by 2015 models by that time they were using the same engine on the Tuscon, Forte SX, Elantra Sport, GT Sport, Optima, Sonanta, Soul Turbo and Kona. Most problems owners will have will focus on the dealer network and how much they want to advocate for you vs make a profit making you pay for the repair....in my area another issu are the techs themselves, some don't want to deal with warranty work or are new and can't identify and resolve an issue. Finally most of the Hyundai/Kia dealers by me admitted they were understaffed so newbies are out there trying to troubleshoot and they don't care enough to be thorough. In all fairness my Forte turbo has been pretty reliable at 64,000 miles. Diligence to maintance intervals is highly required.

[@Mr9Milly]

This car or the kia forte gt??? I believe they share the same engine and turbo but curious what your opinion is between choosing one or the other.

[@t.k.morris]

Have you found out any information on your question yet? I am interested in both myself but finding both of them to test drive is not real easy or close by for me to do.

[@Mr9Milly]

@@t.k.morris I haven't. I'm leaning towards the forte just because of the four doors. Good luck.

[@wildzach]

What about this versus the Elantra Sport? The Elantra has no rev hang for example, and i personally prefer the interior.

[@viru52000]

All manual cars have rev hang these days for emissions. The engines are the same, so the Elantra would just be a larger sedan with the same engine basically.

[@wildzach]

viru52000 i've seen several reviews saying the Elantra has no rev hang. It's tuned differently than the Veloster.

[@viru52000]

Quick google search says otherwise? Pretty much every manual trans car out there has it now. Some are easier to tune to get rid of it.

[@wildzach]

viru52000 just go watch an Elantra review lol... there's one where they are driving an Elantra side by side with a Civic Si and are bitching about how the Si has rev hang and the Elantra doesn't.

[@djsonfire0001]

5:00 in last thing ricers need is more encouragement to enhance their exhaust some more lol .... thanks for the video Matt you always do a great job been watching you for awhile

[@dTheHammerb]

They went with a little more round and overall bigger size for this onr, which is the only thing that turns me off. Otherwise, take my money!

[@np396]

This or a Fiesta St!?

[@jayczyzyk9707]

Focus st is a better handler I tested both

[@brawnymystic2745]

Sounded like the same engine your BRZ had. Or does this car have a different engine than what your BRZ had?

[@viru52000]

Both 4 cylinders and roughly 200HP, but that's about all they have in common. Different displacement, turbo vs naturally aspirated, inline 4 vs boxer 4. Most 4 cylinders sound the same unless you get a bower with an unequal length header (so called subaru rumble).

[@antoineozaneaux6881]

no one has them in stock in colorado

[@Hectorxtanker921]

Can you Review the 2019 Camaro?

[@b.henriques9871]

Will this be available in Europe?

[@supra2k8]

no, i30n is though

[@ShmoBanna]

Dude, I'd love to see you do a Ford lightning... beast truck

[@colindavis2031]

How does it compare to a mini cooper s?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I talked about that in the video...

[@SethsProject]

Been in contact with hyundai about this car for the past few weeks. Final conclusion is.... If you want to buy one of these new...well... that's just too bad. They basically just aren't making them right now. They have potentially lost a sell because they can't give me a straight answer.

[@ossBASHA]

How do you flog your test vehicles, yet manage just 1 mpg lower than the combined rating on average? That just doesn't add up. You clearly baby them and give them a few rips here and there.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Well I'm driving on roads with speed limits so I can't go full throttle 100% of the time. So I'll do little accelerations when I get the chance from red lights, stop signs etc but I sit behind slow traffic most of the time like everybody else does.

[@zzhughesd]

How compare i30N. Do you get the N range US??

[@juntak6387]

no i30N for the US. But Veloster N (same i30N engine n platform) is coming to the US in like 5 weeks or so.

[@zzhughesd]

@@juntak6387 thanks reply

[@chairrules2007]

Looks like a very interesting car, but I couldn't pick this car knowing that the Veloster N is coming. With that said, I probably couldn't pick the Veloster N, knowing that the I30N is out there; and hopefully coming to the USA eventually.

[@FlyingGentile]

Boateng 2018 agreed. I want the 4 door hatch

[@daniell274]

rev hang ? you mean rev matching?

[@ryanshannon7703]

@David C I don't think the engineers for the Veloster are going to go that far and make the driver rev match to physically slot the gears on a downshift. Or, I suppose you could just grind out the synchros...

[@mw3andbf]

Loved my 2016. Got it to about 300 HP at the crank. Fun car, but lost its value quick. Never had any issues with the car at all. Ended up with a 2016 WRX though.

[@TheAdventureAuto]

The original looked better, and the new one performs better. Too bad they couldn't combine original looks with current performance. That front grill is shaped so weird. Nonetheless, I will check one out when the N arrives.

[@johnholst]

Looks of course are subjective, but I think this new model looks way better than the old one. No question it drives better.

[@great159]

ALL THIS CAR NEEDS IS A ECU TUNE AND ALL PROBLEMS ARE SOLVED!💯 I like the Hyundai family of cars, but they come TOO conservative from the factory.😄

[@realbeetlejuice]

a tiny 1.6l making 200hp is conservative? lol

[@ryandonahue5288]

How would this compare to a Fiesta ST

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I talked about that in the video...

[@Too-Gq-For-You]

fiesta st was no match for the 1st gen VT, so the 2nd VT will outperform again kzbin.info/www/bejne/goKaaIekipKrZqs

[@BuildBrothers]

I had a 2013 Veloster Turbo and it had a large amount of issues. What was worse than that though was the fact that Hyundai fought with me on every single issue. I had the extended warranty and they tried their very best to avoid repairs. I would say to anyone out there who is interested, look at another manufacturer. Hyundai, while cheap, does not offer the after sale support that is required. Nowadays, I just build my fun cars on my channel. We have our 2JZ Twin Turbo 240Z and my Mustang GT that we are building. 🙂

[@iDrive4fun93]

Build Brothers wonder where you are at. The Hyundai dealer in Charlottesville never asked questions on warranty work and always provided a loaner at through enterprise at 0 cost to me.

[@michael.s2750]

Build Brothers I had the exact opposite experience. Hyundai was nothing but helpful and even provided me with free oil change for waiting only 45 minutes. My car only ever had two issues. First the door locks went out and second the internal fuse box fried after jumpstarting and both were free for me. I believe its a matter of the dealership rather than the brand in whole. I would recommend the cars for those who want a unique looking car with great gas mileage and don't really want a ton of horsepower.

[@vofking]

So, what is the "large amount of issues"? Can you say what exactly was wrong with your Veloster? I have 2015 VT, and have no any issue.

[@BuildBrothers]

@@iDrive4fun93 I'm in Pennsylvania. They challenged me on every issue I encountered

[@BuildBrothers]

@@michael.s2750 I hear you - the dealership was a blemish on their record for me. Being that I paid the 2k-3k for the extended warranty and they fought me on every aspect, I could never recommend them

[@cschockey97]

Hey Matt when are you gonna get your hands on the new Cadillac XT4?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Not sure, don't get GM press vehicles much anymore but I'll try.

[@tyleerd]

Prepping my bank account as we speak for the n👊

[@bigleftarm]

Dyeace 20k and 27k OTD? What year cars and did the friend get the PP?

[@sparklevin8050]

Hi Matt, question why might someone invest in cars such as the veloster, when you can basically get more car for the money (all be it used) like motor trend car of the year for 2003 like the very reliable Japanese built 2003 on INFINITI G35 Coupe for about 5K? By the way I am glad your enjoying more popularity by taking my suggestion of elongated Descriptive Titles on your videos, so congratulations Sir!

[@user-ch5ij5yd2g]

that argument can be used for any new vs used car comparison. Obviously you're getting much better value from used. What's next, a corvette has better value and reliability than a laferrari?

[@matt4398]

This dummy wants to know why someone would buy a new car instead of a 15yo car?

[@jgt8684]

Spark Levin because g35s for 5k are almost always high mileage and beat to hell with rust if you live where thats an issue. Also g35s are well known for burning oil are generally more expensive to maintain etc. People like buying new cars for the tech, reliability and fact that they dont have to worry about anything. Id still take the g35 because i love how vqs sound and it has a presence on the road though.

[@sparklevin8050]

Matt yes but keep in mind in more peoples opinion the G35 just looks better with a classic design, plus it has all the modern safety feature like VDC Stability control and Head Curtain airbags, plus dirt cheap registration and insurance and even you end up avoiding the massive new car value loss when you drive off the lot that immediately puts most people underwater on their loans. Not Dumb actually very Smart and intelligent to go down that route if you find one that’s been taken care of! Right?

[@sparklevin8050]

Dank Guy actually I know most people on this channel don’t like Tesla’s, but actually if you want the worlds fastest car ever made and you have 200K to burn, look no further then the 2020 Tesla Roadster 2.0!!

[@tb12269]

Matt do you have any of the engine tick that the 18's are having? Can you do a video so we can hear your car and how many miles is on it now? My 18 has scorring in cylinder 4 an dim not sure what is all going to happen and wanted to know if i have to go to a 19 if the engines are better

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I don't have the engine tick thankfully. I'm not sure if they revised the engine for 19, I know the transmission was improved a little. There's lots of 18s without issues too. I just passed 2,000 miles yesterday so not a lot, but I'll be around 4,000 by the end of this month and will give a follow-up update then on how it's doing. I hope they get yours sorted out. The good thing is it's under warranty so it's on Ford to make it right, either with a new engine or buying the car back if it becomes eligible for lemon law.

[@tb12269]

Thanks Matt! Unfortunately I wasn't lucky enough to not have the problem. I'm worried if I push for a 19 that they might have the problem too although I can't find anybody talking about having the tick. Keep us posted on the issue if you can. Have you had an oil change yet?

[@Dvasqz]

The extra/missing door design is a deal breaker for me.

[@Vayetsii]

3rd!!!!!

[@Vayetsii]

@ぴーちゃん homosapien? Well duh

[@osiris.y6997]

Can you review a Dodge neon SRT-4

[@Isaac_El_Khoury]

I have a Caliber SRT4 and I'd love to see Matt's and Doug's take on it.. Unfortunately it's not stock so that kinda ruins the whole thing. But... It's a shame since SRT specifically designs their cars to be modded, especially so with the SRT4s because they know their audience is going to mod them.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I'd love to but no one has ever offered one to me and there's very few stock ones left. I honestly haven't even seen an SRT-4 in probably over a year, they're getting pretty rare.

[@osiris.y6997]

@@MattMaranMotoring ooh yeah I understand

[@drdew7432]

Should I go for a new one of these or get a 2015 gti?

[@xoxoxar]

Gti

[@ahmadwaheed8634]

This thing has 3 doors 😊😊😊

[@Eggsplanepls]

yeeeaah... and its white

[@jayczyzyk9707]

The veloster is not a shorter wheelbase

[@klasseact6663]

...until the N comes out, LOL☺

[@hmong_keeb_kwm]

Is not the car I have to complain, but the company making it. I have never incounter a company that will argue with me on every issue the car have. If you don't want to work on my car under warranty then just say so so I can record that shit with my phone. WTF Other then that they make some fun car...

[@t.k.morris]

What car do you or did you have that you are talking about?

[@morrispontifect]

Wat is the hp

[@JOEonPC]

Google is your friend mate

[@HunterSNK]

Mmmmm, a snack for my MK7 GTI

[@MrZane-bl8qm]

Mmmmm, two snacks for MK7.5 R?

[@viru52000]

Depends. GTI is limited to 125MPH while the Veloster isn't... It's also only 2 tenths slower in the quarter.

[@Too-Gq-For-You]

these gti's too slow, dessert for my vt16 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYHMhaB6ptB-o5Y

[@Too-Gq-For-You]

@@MrZane-bl8qm dinner kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJfJnYJ-bseIfLs

[@jayczyzyk9707]

Fiesta st is lighter by 200 lbs and it will still be available jimbo

[@irandoosty]

Why get this when you can get a GTI? Not even close

[@viru52000]

Better warranty? Cheaper? Higher top end? Won't smell like crayons in a couple years like all VW's?

[@irandoosty]

VW now has 6 years 60,000 miles bumper to bumper VW resale value is way better so it ends up being cheaper in long run I don't know about crayons

[@viru52000]

Still pales in comparison to 10/100K warranty... Resale doesn't make a car "cheaper" in the long run unless you're leasing. But if you want to go there, cost of ownership is lower on the Veloster since the VW's cost of repair is so high. www.kbb.com/hyundai/veloster/2017/turbo-r-spec/?vehicleid=424232&intent=buy-new www.kbb.com/volkswagen/golf-gti/2017/s/?vehicleid=420967&intent=buy-new VW's interior materials break down and smell like crayons after a few years.

[@irandoosty]

VW has bumper to bumper 6-year warranty so in essence, the repair cost is negligible.KBB is not updated to figure in the new VW warranty. Kia 's warranty is also 6 year bumper to bumper its 10 years only on the powertrain. I had a Jetta in the past and never experienced this crayon problem but its just my experience. I am waiting for the redesign GTI in 2020 to get one.

[@charlesedwards3577]

Shiraz VWs haven’t smelled like Crayons since the Mark 4 gens

[@jayczyzyk9707]

Do ur research jimbo the si weighs 2900 same as veloster wheelbase also the same

[@nigelmccure6640]

Here in Canada we don't get the Volster R SPEC We get the regular Turbo car on witch I am actually just very super duper jeluse of you Yanks

[@DarrenButzTV]

It's just a shame that it's so ugly. Sounds like it's a ton of fun to drive though

[@viru52000]

Yeah, the old model was quirky but awesome, this just looks plain compared to it, I don't know how I feel yet...

[@HadEnough745]

ugly to you...not ugly to everyone...

[@joshriddle4797]

I just bought a r spec had for about 3 weeks I have never got 30 miles to a gallon in city . Also it is not worth paying the $28000 for the ultimate the r spec is right around $23000 you might get a deal during the holidays I got mine for 22900. Of course all of you kids out there. You have to figure your gap insurance which you better get that is more money on the car then you figure with good to excellent credit your looking at about %4 interest you can blame the feds for raising the interest rate!!! So all that combine walking out the door is right around $33000 remember that is counting interest gap and warranty coverage. How do I know all this I work for the dealerships know not a sales person a mechanic!!. So my point even to get a car like this which is a sports car it is going to cost you dont let somebody tell you oh it's only this and that your looking at payments with again awesome credit 350 to 450 a month I dont know to many college kids that can afford that!!! And on my car yes it is a nice looking little bad ass car. I have not drove the shit out of cause oh I dont know I like taking care of my car and I dont have Hyundai dropping me one off in the drive way. This kid must know people or his parents are members of the pta and golf club members 🤣 but I do like his reviews keep it coming