The New Veloster N With DCT Got So Much Better (And A Bit Worse) - Reviewed By 2020 Veloster N Owner

[@sebastianhcz8901]

This was by far the best review of a 2021 N that I’ve seen and I watch a lot of them. Really good job and kept me interested

[@ShiftingLanes]

Thank you!!! That really means a lot!

[@drumflip1253]

I’ve owned both. Manual is the way to go. Not quite as fast but so much more engaging and fun. Exhaust is more active and louder

[@jojowiththemojo2392]

Driving a manual in Hawaii traffic sucks, so I got the dct. But the truth of it all is I really just wanted a Veloster N. Been stoked on it ever since.

[@sphinxoforion7422]

I've been super interested in leasing a DCT model for the exact same reason as you, I live in a area with a bunch of intersections on hills which isn't fun in a manual. I just want a Veloster N so much

[@magyverboles7947]

I just bought a black one from Acura of Honolulu was that one yours? Lol

[@stevethomas760]

One of the best reviews I've seen on this car. A manual trans guy, really wishing the Kona N came with a manual. I've owned a WRX since '02 and since the reveal a week ago, well the search for a new car just widened.

[@desire68frogman98]

Being a manual driver i love them both. The DCT made more sense to me for everyday driving so thats the one i got and i love my DCT and i definitely don’t feel as though I’m losing out. Thanks for this great review.

[@clandfaf]

What was your OTD price not including tax,title and fees?

[@brolyv5802]

Sold your soul.

[@desire68frogman98]

@@clandfaf it was sub 35k but I don’t remember exactly, I bought mine back in December, and I feel I got a good price.

[@desire68frogman98]

@@brolyv5802 Never, never, never. My soul is very much intact and still with me!

[@xxtoptankxx6873]

@@clandfaf I managed to get the actual asking price down to 33,670. That's before taxes and registration and fees. Otd was a little over 35k

[@frankENZC]

I own one! A 2021 Veloster n DCT in Performance Blue! Its fun for me!! I traded in a 2020 WRX with a manual. I have only 1500 miles on Veloster n. I look forward to driving it! Great review, Thanks.

[@frankENZC]

On a 300 mile trip I got 35 MPG according to the on board computer. My average mixed driving is 29 MPG.

[@clandfaf]

What did you pay minus tax title and all the fees?

[@frankENZC]

@@clandfaf $34,000. It was one of the dealers showroom cars.

[@frankENZC]

@@genesong8094 I like everything about it!

[@DZIndistries]

@@frankENZC what are your payments for it?

[@nurzrachit7133]

I'd always get the manual, even if I have bumper to bumper traffic to deal with.

[@poppachoppa8956]

Yep.. they won’t be around for long, autos are so much easier to get now and in ten years when everything is electric, it’ll be the same experience but the manual will be gone

[@flat4wankel]

To those on the fence between manual or dct, get the dct. Its just as fun as driving an manual.

[@gwcrispi]

I agree with this. I had a manual Veloster R-spec and it was fun sometimes and not so fun at others. The DCT is so much fun in manual mode and foolproof on the track.

[@tylerp3397]

Drove both... walked away with the dct also. It’s just better all around.

[@theking-og4oe]

No

[@HughMungussss]

You are absolutely incorrect.

[@HughMungussss]

@@tylerp3397 This car in a DCT is a crime.

[@Daveyboy_RS3]

Coming out of a 2015 mk7 Golf R DSG, which I loved, especially the DCT and the individual options for comfort normal and sport as I loved having the DCC in comfort and everything else in sport. It was a lease so I had to return it and even though the mk8 is really tempting, after you tik all the boxes, it would end up costing over $10,000 more than I spent on my mk7 R and I'm trying to find something that going to be a lesser payment than my $40,000 mk7 so I think this is the car for me. And from what I've read and watched, the veloster N is a lot more precise and smile-inducing in terms of performance and handling then the golf R. And since I live in South Florida with no snow and no potholes, who needs the AWD. And I'll finally get to experience what a true front LSD feels like. Can't think of anything better for the price. Thanks for the review 👍

[@sky-ih9cu]

I have a 2021 PB VN I bought almost 1.5yrs ago in a dct and I love it!!!

[@NYCD-5]

Holy! I learned so much about the veloster n with this review than any other reviews on youtube. best one yet.

[@ollyvoxx]

Got my '22 manual Veloster N in Lunar White! Been driving it for like... 3 days now and I love every second of it.

[@lowpack8792]

I go to school in Hollywood and drive a manual Integra, honestly a dct would be amazing for traffic.

[@midwintertv5416]

It's nice to see manual drivers say that the DCT is fun. I've seen plenty of reviews and while the manual is more engaging, I've also seen people put it in manual mode and have a blast with it. Just accept it: automatic isn't as bad as you think it is.

[@Arturito2017]

It’s not as bad, but tapping a plastic paddle will never be as fun as engaging/disengaging the clutch manually and the notchy feeling of shifting it into gear yourself. It’s also rewarding when u get a great 0-60 or do good rev match because it’s actually u doing it not a computer chip.

[@spencerlorrigan]

Thanks, by far the best video I've seen describing the differences between the new and older versions! Everyone mentions the DCT and the seats, but I've never seen the details on the new safety tech and new software for changing driving modes. I have heard that the DCT exhaust is quieter, is that something you were able to pick up on?

[@ShiftingLanes]

I wouldn’t say it’s quieter, it still pops and crackles a lot.

[@spencerlorrigan]

@@ShiftingLanes good to know, thanks for responding!

[@JesusMartinez-wx5jy]

My 2021 Veloster N DCT’s infotainment looks very different when it comes to the n custom and all that O_o

[@shevetlevi2821]

Great review. It's like you were reading my mind and knew all of my questions. The elephant in the room still bothers me a bit. I've driven only manuals for 50 years and like driving. But the DCS being a full second faster to 60 bugs me a little. Still, I'm retiring in one week. YAY!!!! So I'll no longer have a daily commute. Yeah, okay, that's it. I'll get the manual N. Hopefully they still have the manual in the 2022 model.

[@jdm_nomu]

Cupholder is definitely a dealbreaker, I'll stick to my 2020. Great video man!

[@caseygrant636]

No coffee on the way to work = road rage lol

[@SandViper94Gaming]

Ordered the I30N with DCT here in Australia. Delivery around January. Very Excited to make the switch from my 2018 Manual model!

[@jakedavison6142]

When did you put your order in? I put mine in last Friday and I couldn’t get a definitive date from them. Aus as well

[@SandViper94Gaming]

@@jakedavison6142 hey mate, only ordered on the 14th, expected delivery is start of next year or pending inventory. Hopefully sooner but we'll see

[@jakedavison6142]

@@SandViper94Gaming Thanks for the reply. Sounds like I can expect similar. Hope we don’t end up waiting that long!

[@davidgriggs3967]

Old Manual new dct 6.2 0 to 100 5.1 14.5 1/4 mile 13.5 You'll be impressed by the shifts over the manuals.

[@asp1345]

2020 manual and daily drive it as a work horse even in traffic. DCT is for commuters more than drivers

[@casperaudi7476]

Damn this video is by far the very best video I have seen he explain about manual driving and explain about automatic driving but it’s up to you to decide to your liking.

[@choski76]

2022 veloster N w DCT is 35k plus market adjustment (3K) and taxes etc is 45K out the door in NJ

[@jangelopabunan93]

Thanks for this video. I am currently in the market for a Veloster N. I am hoping that i can find a 2021 with a manual.

[@sunnyd26]

This was a really great video with no filler. Thanks for your showing everyone how these videos should be made!

[@joshsturgill9725]

I get 34 to 36mpg on the highway in my DCT.

[@therealsechs]

Bought my racing red 2021 V N last Friday. I love it. Just passed my 600 mile for the engine so now I can push it a little more. ;) It's awesome. It has safety because I got a kid. Just let the car drive me the other day cause I was tired. I'm getting around 25.7 mpg with eco mode, but I'm also switching modes lol

[@youxknowit]

hey i just got mine and im revving it pretty hard cuz its so damn fun.. should i be taking it easy until i have a few hundred miles?

[@therealsechs]

@@youxknowit read the manual. Its not hard. Took me a few days but helpful information in there about breaking in this car.

[@therealsechs]

@@youxknowit manual says 600 miles break in period. Don't rev, don't race. Just drive the car in normal mode until past 600miles. Also premium only fuel. I use the nitro+ at shell. That's the only place I go. Gonna install a catch can in the next month. Then winter wheels and tires which will be super expensive. (Please take note the Veloster N only comes with Summer Only Tires and do not work well in temps below 40° F. This is why you need to read the manual and tires and wheels that are winter proofed will cost upwards to 1 grand a tire and wheel. So around $4k easily I'm betting

[@therealsechs]

Also there is no spare tire. So if you blow out or get a flat there's only a repair kit.

[@therealsechs]

Please do your research before buying this car I spent 3 months learning about the veloster N before my purchase.

[@Awsme]

This prob was the best review I’ve seen of this car. Hope to get one soon!

[@JoJoJoker]

As the owner of a 2dr Mk7 GTI Performance: the Veloster N is a better proposition than the Mk8 GTI. Golf R or Audi RS3, if not just move on and up. The N does require a badge delete.

[@CrawleyATL]

great review, I also owned a Evo VIII and drove plenty of IXs as well...I see the VN got you too

[@BikesandBriar]

Is anyone else curious what this car is like to live with daily versus the Elantra N?

[@joefraser990]

You know the reviewer likes the car when the only criticism is the cupholder....lol. I have a 2019 N and really like it!

[@justinmoore9150]

I never comment on videos but this was a FANTASTIC video.

[@stabshimi976]

Great video, when you get a chance, can you do a comparison with an Elantra N vs a Veloster N? Thank you!

[@ShiftingLanes]

Absolutely. Hoping to test that out soon

[@nstylemotorsportsracing1471]

I have desamated quite a few unsuspecting car that thought the N had no chance! It is an incredible car falls on it face a little up top but personally never minded the ride in custom mode. Ofcourse mine is FBO with a JB4 tune. I have driven my friends DCT and its very quick and much easier to launch and in my opinion just as fun! I am still curious to see how the DCT holds up to mods. Fun fact the 19 veloster N also had over boost you just had no control over it Albert berimen said it himself. Infact I'm confident I would still have beaten my friends DCT according to our quarter mile times.

[@gordonb8052]

If they would have made the Veloster N in AWD too, it would have been a GAME CHANGER...

[@aangelouReacts]

Facts!

[@ManMonkey600]

This might be the best Korean car on the market ever.

[@crooksndaniels]

Got a dct veloster N , and a manual 06 rsx type s. If I didn’t have the rsx, I probably would have gotten a manual VN, but the dct is so fun . It’s seriously a good dual clutch transmission . Hyundai did it right

[@Catgat37]

I am getting older, and my knees are bad. Thought about getting a manual again, as it had been quite some time since owning one. After test driving a few, my knees were throbbing. I ended up getting a 21 VN DCT and I absolutely love it.

[@yianni3251]

I liked the older rims better but still love this car.

[@geforce5591]

I'll wait for the Kona and Elantra N. The Veloster looks nice in person, but I want more useable space.

[@xsaver23]

followed your intake install with my dct !

[@ShiftingLanes]

YES! Hope you’re liking the intake.

[@RobHTech]

I've seen the seats during a track run and they move quite a bit, they flex a little too much. Also, though they are performance seats, they actually are not harness ready. Though I love the seat design and logo light, I likely will be replacing them and installing harnesses. The tech options and custom tuning is awesome! The warranty likely doesn't cover the clutch packs. ?? What's the cost to have the clutch packs replaced, and can you put in more aggressive ones? Also, they use some odd named turbo that makes me question durability.

[@CloD44]

Great detail review over all videos I have seen , especially the safety details ….. 🔥🔥

[@TMANN1]

The suspension is NOT stiff.... I drive in N mode only.

[@Tiralful]

You’re hard bro.

[@fullthrill7314]

My man.

[@zadraking]

Weird flex, but okay.

[@xxtoptankxx6873]

For real, i hear every time that the N mode Suspension is too stiff. Here I'm like, is that all, ive literally floated off my seat from bumps. That shit goes hard.

[@intoitshots420]

The manual has auto rev match on down shift which eliminates a lot of the fatigue of city driving. Yet people still complain about it 😂.

[@ryannitoi2993]

I personally prefer the 2020 settings page for custom since it's just a bit easier to understand what's going on and I just prefer the look of the older one.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Loving my Veloster N DCT :)

[@robray7106]

I have a Fiesta ST, so check on the manual, but this DCT is intriguing. I would like to drive one to see what all the buzz is about. Good review.

[@AP-wu1rv]

Is the veloster Turbo good and if it is which is better the manual or dct?

[@arthurmroyce]

I also have a Chalk White 2020 VN w/PP. So much fun to drive...pop pop pop...

[@islandb0y69]

Great review, I cannot wait to get mine!

[@revmatchproductions]

My 6 speed is making 320tq to the wheels 100% of the time thanks to sxth element and thats only stage 1. Blow the turbo with ngs? Lol thats never going to happen its nowhere near an aftermarket tune, hyundai is very conservative with the theta 2. The dct with a real tune will be an absolute monster with some slicks.

[@reinaldonavarro3800]

That’s what I am thinking get the 2021 manual just because of the seats , and then tune it .

[@delasmoo]

Did you do do resonator delete on your car?

[@stms4411]

Great review……question: can you defeat the lane assist technology or are you stuck with it……please dear God, say that you can!

[@ShiftingLanes]

Thanks! Yes, you can turn all that stuff off

[@stms4411]

@@ShiftingLanes hallelujah- thanks. Great review!

[@phillipyau4234]

Hi I've a 2020 Hyundai veloster turbo r spec I've changed out the Mufflers and exhaust tips it's loud enough for me and it sets off cars alarm lol 👋🙂👍🚘 nowadays it's going be difficult to find a veloster N with the pandemic happened now but I loved rolling through my own gear

[@justinturner653]

Tbh I'm bummed that the DCT is getting all the spotlight for the new 2021 veloster Ns. I love the 2021 re-design but would never buy anything other than a 6spd manual if I'm looking for a "fun car". Hopefully Hyundai lets some 2021 6 speeds out for the youtube guys to review, I work too much to just go out & test drive them myself (and dealerships are always condescending dickheads to people in their 20s like me)

[@tylerp3397]

There’s a good reason for it... drove both and the dct is so much better. Ended up with the dct N.

[@justinnegron4843]

No.one is buying the manual so instead of them killing off the car, they offer the DCT so they can save it. Manuals are fun but not as daily drivers or when you have a family and spouse who drives your car sometimes

[@Bp2181991]

Eh, depends on the person. My wife and I both daily drive manual cars in Atlanta traffic and have no complaints. I will be ordering this car in 6MT as soon as the opportunity presents itself.

[@qboosted7675]

I just bought my 2022 Veloster N 6 MT. I personally just like the connection you get to the car when driving the 6 speed. The DCT is definitely faster of course, but I just prefer driving a stick.

[@curgunner]

Any updates on the C30?

[@mitchfortson8413]

Love my manual 2020 Veloster N performance package

[@caseygrant636]

I love my 2020 VN. A couple mods make a big difference

[@logannextdoor5794]

Hit the nail on the head with this one

[@spencerlorrigan]

I might want to test drive the DCT, I love manual but I already have a manual car so having remote start in the winter might be nice, and just for variety sake. But then again, I really hate driving automatics. I'm just assuming a good DCT is way better than a normal slush box but I'd have to test one. Too bad they are so hard to find at dealerships rn.

[@Hayden-se9hy]

I bought DCT a month ago because idk how to drive a stick, but is manual that much more fun? It almost sounds like DCT isn't that fun :(

[@ShiftingLanes]

DCT is more fun because it feels much faster than the manual. But a manual is more engaging because you feel more involved in driving. It’s a trade off.

[@TMANN1]

DCT is definitely Boring!!! But if that’s all you know how to drive not much you can do.

[@polybius10]

@@TMANN1 not trying to start a war here. But there is plenty you can do. Like learning to drive manual. Is really not that hard, is just like learning to ride a bike. At first you are scared and it takes practice but eventually you learn and it becomes second nature. When starting to learn you get nervous and you loose some confidence everytime the car stalls. Just gotta take it slow and keep practicing. Lastly if you already have dCT, it is still an amazing car. Enjoy it!

[@stevethomas760]

@@polybius10 Good advice, it's one of those skills that is nice to have in case you need it. Personally I prefer a manual for the engagement in driving but I also have a second vehicle with a automatic

[@artstar5994]

Its about time...Yaaaeee!

[@Maxx61]

Paved California canyons and majestic Italian mountain roads ask little from their visitors beyond a skill set and appropriate motor but we all know what makes 'em smile.....those who arrive to the party with a muscular left leg and strong right arm. Tutte le strade meritano tre pedali.

[@cplgsleight1661]

Damn I was gonna get the 2021 but now that you mentioned the smaller cup holder I gotta go with the 2020

[@missesmia2]

My brother has a 19 2.0 premium dct and it's pretty fun but it's no N. I wonder if the infotainment can be updated to the current one.

[@Tiralful]

So it makes like 150hp? Damn I had a 2013 turbo and I though it was meh with 201hp.

[@missesmia2]

Yes - he wasn't looking for power or anything with a turbo unfortunately. Really wanted to see him in this or an foST but it's a huge upgrade from his 2017 focus dct garbage disposable junk car

[@Chris-ei5wx]

Would this be a good car to learn manual with?

[@ShiftingLanes]

There are easier cars to learn on (Toyota Corolla, VW Golf) but this isn’t bad either. I learned manual on an AWD car and that was tougher.

[@theking-og4oe]

No manual, no fun. No manual, no hot hatch

[@TS-wp3wt]

I personally don’t believe the gas mileage is worse in the dct, at least for highway driving...

[@arlokkkk]

Is this veloster N awd?

[@ShiftingLanes]

It is not. No Veloster N has AWD

[@leom00n79]

Hey Hanson, can you please review the newly refreshed 2022 Mini Cooper S when you get the chance. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ShiftingLanes]

Will try!

[@marvinambeaujr2692]

The manual one faster than others

[@brolyv5802]

DCT is like having chicken wing with utensils

[@kchen101]

lmaooooo

[@joefraser990]

Burn.....just like hot wings!

[@michaelsilguero3551]

Deff

[@michaelsilguero3551]

Or pizza or a hot dog with a fork lmao

[@williamcricket7931]

Why did you sell your Evo 9? It's a lot better car than the Hyundai i30N.

[@ShiftingLanes]

That’s something I ask myself every once in a while. Traded it for a BMW 335i at the time and thought of it as an “upgrade”. Selling the EVO IX is one of my regrets.

[@bikingD]

Easy answer Manual.

[@tylerp3397]

Drove both and ended up with the dct. Performance is so much better in the dct. It surprisingly felt more alive that the manual did.

[@bikingD]

@@tylerp3397 It's not the car. I am talking about any car. I have driven manual's my whole life. I have owned 3 automatics in my over 30 years of driving including the New Charger Daytona with the wonderful ZF 8 speed. And frankly auto's are boring. I am actually thinking of getting rid of my car and going back to Subaru and getting an STI. And before you say well that's a different kind of car. I know I have had Chevy Cruze 6 spd, Cavalier, Optra, CRV, Santa Fe, Elantra touring wagon, Subaru WRX sport wagon all manual that were more fun then my Charger and my Trans am I had with an auto.. Auto's are just boring to me.No driving engagement. It's just not about how fast the gear changes are. It's about the driving experience. If your not engaged in a manual car your just not driving. Before you say well what about traffic I drive for work 60,000 km a year in the busiest corridor with the most traffic in the world and still love manual better.

[@abelcastillo925]

I want it but I'll wait till it's 5 years old

[@VworksArt]

I've never had a manual before so this was going to be my first but I'm conflicted now. 😐

[@doom5489]

Id says go for manual while it last. Have fun with it learn it and enjoy while we still have some. Automatic is going to be here in 10 years manual no...

[@theking-og4oe]

@@doom5489 yes

[@adamduffy1716]

Ur uhhh not gonna find a 2021 for 32,000$ Btw

[@type1life304]

at the n of the day, its a veloster n

[@shubsodhi5986]

If only it was rwd

[@G_WOLF]

What! You mean Awd?

[@koviyovas8325]

DCT FTW. manual is like having a beeper or a rotary phone lol

[@Bp2181991]

Not a good comparison. You could literally say the same about gas powered engines vs new electric motors. Makes no difference. It all comes down to driver preference.

[@fullthrill7314]

Nothing is more engaging than the manual but with that said I’m looking for a fun daily and definitely getting a DCT.

[@ThatMuscleNKid]

Unless you can't get an i30n why would you get a Veloster n? Seems like an ugly car (personal opinion)

[@xxtoptankxx6873]

That's why it's personal. I think it looks so good. I bought a 21 DCT