The Hyundai Veloster N DCT is the Quickest Accelerating FWD Production Car Ever! - Two Takes

[@TheSmokingTire]

What's your dream hot hatch?

[@nathanaeljonesmyfsd]

Project Binky (classic Mini w/ AWD Toyota 3SGTE drivetrain and running gear swap), but assuming I don't have 8 years to donate to a humongous fabrication project? A manual transmission new Veloster N is my choice.

[@PH-G]

Audi rs 3 but it's not a hatch here in america :(

[@ojasthakur3976]

Type R all the way.

[@onnovanbraam]

Lancia Delta Integrale Evolution 2 Martini

[@babisotonggg]

i30N/Veloster N DCT

[@Flatsixfiesta]

The give and take between Matt and Zack is getting a lot better. More of them feeding off one another rather than Matt just talking at Zack.

[@tealruby1]

Proper give/take is a key foundation of any relationship.

[@AlumarsX]

@@tealruby1 especially anal

[@ishansingh9633]

@@AlumarsX this bro spittin

[@verrico7536]

Who’s zack? Listened to Matt on another podcast and really enjoyed him

[@STG44VOLVO]

Yeah Matt is learning to not just talk all the time. There is interaction between Matt and Zack sometimes which makes the (great) format a lot better.

[@tgafire87]

Don’t sleep on Hyundai. Their killing it right now. I appreciate how fast they react to customer demand.

[@koreandude81]

Albert is the head of R&D now. If he wants to execute an idea, Hyundai/Kia writes the check.

[@tgafire87]

@@koreandude81 That was a good hire.

[@Bob_Smith19]

Prices are rising because of it. Life is dangerous and I want cheaper, and lighter, cars w/ less safety equipment.

[@SI0AX]

Hyundai has the best styling for modern cars besides Toyota's modern car styling. Honda and other cars brands look bad IMO. The Mazda styling is ok, but not as good IMO.

[@SI0AX]

@@Bob_Smith19 Get a 90's Honda and put in a roll cage if you value your life. Budget for some rust repair and engine rebuild if you plan on getting one.

[@Wvlfmane]

I honestly love the 3 Door thing, its weird and unique

[@nexushexus4365]

Nope, discontinue this and bring the i30 N to North America

[@Trades46]

Well, the mk1 Mini Clubman did this in the late 2000s. Mini just decided to go with a more conventional 5dr (well actually 6dr because rear boot) for the 2015 redesign.

[@christianhodges685]

@@nexushexus4365 I wish we got the i30N and then that they could just make the veloster N a two door

[@gwcrispi]

I love it because it is useful. First of all, I get the two door look. But when loading up the car for the track weekend, I put the four extra tires in the rear standing vertically. Then I had the third door to put in my other stuff.

[@dragospahontu]

Maybe The GTI Clubsport is better

[@SL4PSYM4XY]

I bought a Veloster N 6MT in 2020 and it's a riot. Love that little car.

[@Lucas-ck1po]

Hyundai went from a regular, ordinary auto maker i didn't give a damn about to one of the last enthusiast related heroes in like four years... this is insane!

[@smooth_ops2942]

They had to out of survival, only the strongest survive👍🏻

[@cindysue5474]

@@smooth_ops2942 Yes and Hyundai and KIA are moving up the ladder.

[@Lucas-ck1po]

@@smooth_ops2942 they don't need to make these affordable hot hatches to survive, they where doing preety well in their suv game this far, all you need are suvs and light suvs to survive these days. These hot hatches aren't that significant in sales. The Golf gti sold around 11k units in the US in 2019, the Tiguan sold 110K in the same period. They literally represent close to 10% in sales. The Miata sold 8,8K last year whereas the cx9 sold 27K and the 6 sold 21,5K. And thats because the miata is amongst the world's best selling drop top sports cars, if not the best selling. Sports cars are a niche product, we are a dying breed lol.

[@smooth_ops2942]

@@Lucas-ck1po Your right that us Americans love are SUV's 😁

[@Lucas-ck1po]

@@smooth_ops2942 not just Americans, german numbers are very similar, in fact these figures are kinda global.

[@SarahnTuned]

This was such a tough call against the Fiesta ST when it first came out, love both.. a lot! but I think the N stole my heart!

[@cindysue5474]

Yes I liked your review also of the N :)

[@kgthegreatone943]

Fiesta ST only had 200 horsepower

[@Flatsixfiesta]

@@kgthegreatone943 Fiesta ST is one of the best hot hatches ever made. Could it use more power? Ya, but that car is insanely fun and manic feeling.

[@danieldavison9138]

@@kgthegreatone943 i think she was referring to the original 200hp Veloster Turbo

[@guenthersteiner8163]

@@kgthegreatone943 and several hundred pounds lighter, the 2 door fiesta ST is 2500-2600lbs

[@lukasgarner307]

you have Albert Biermann to thank for this car driving better than latest BMWs

[@mattbarry79]

Who do we thank for this car looking better than latest BMWs?

[@FatSacks]

@@mattbarry79 BMW

[@The_Lonely_Driver1]

@@mattbarry79 Luc Donckerwolke and Peter Schreyer. Both are head of desgin at Hyundai/Kia. They are both Former VAG desginers. They've designed for VW, Audi, Bently, and Lamborghini to name a few. While they didn't directly design the Veloster N they are the German influence that Hyundai has used over past 15 years.

[@dannnsss8034]

@@The_Lonely_Driver1 What makes something "look German"... or "look Japanese or Korean"...? Nothing. It's just Hyundai with their awesome team, which is international. It looks like a Hyundai.

[@The_Lonely_Driver1]

@@dannnsss8034 it was more of a comment that Hyundai in all departments have hired the right people. They are poised to make great products had done so for the past 10 years. Hyundai has definetly found a design laanguage that they can call their own. I name these people in hopes that less people will shit on Hyundai because it's a "HYuNdAi" With these people at the helm I see Hyundai/Kia continue to bring out great products.

[@Veka550M]

As a tall guy driving a 5-door hatchback, I have my seat all the way to the back and very rarely have a passenger behind the driver seat, the Veloster door setup seems perfect for me. Assymetrical door configuration is not an issue even aesthetically IMO, since you never see both sides of the car at the same time. An interesting looking car and apparently very fun to drive. Nice video, Two Takes format seems to be getting better and better.

[@joshuagutierrez335]

I'm 6'2 and I fit very comfortably in the driver's seat of my '20 Veloster R-Spec. I have no problem sitting in the back seat, either. I wouldn't necessarily want to sit back there for a cross-country trip, but I could easily handle a multi-hour ride...

[@gwcrispi]

For daily driving, all of N owners set custom mode to N mode with soft suspension and soft steering. The stiffest steering is really firm, really only great for the track.

[@tjnucnuc]

This car is amazing to drive it’s hard to explain. The adjustable launch control the tightness, the rear end lightness. The low end boost and ALS. The tunes and mods from Tork for this car make it even more awesome.

[@spishco]

Strange black and white effect going on with your chase car cam?

[@koreandude81]

Looks like they added a filter to highlight the yellow center lines and red car color.

[@robmanueb.]

I thought it was KZbin video compression, looks like crap.

[@logicreversed18t]

Glad to hear it wasn't my computer or a pending stroke. Something was off, I hope, anyway. If this was a styling choice, it was wayyyyy off.

[@juancarloslang]

I thought ir was My tv

[@TheSmokingTire]

That was not intentionally at all. I didn't lay a filter over that shot. Seems like a Premiere error after the update or maybe a YT error. Unfortunately, not an uncommon problem with editing software. - ZK

[@DasE30Cuz]

Whatever filter/post effect you put on the chase/follow shots made me think I was having a stroke.

[@MrProsreviews]

Please! take it out

[@iluvtorace4786]

Ok glad it wasn't something wrong with my device. It looked like they ran software to take out all the color besides red and yellow or something, itwas quite distracting.

[@integrafreak1]

Timestamp?

[@AwkwardYet]

@@integrafreak1 theres many but here is the one 9:14 only the car is in color. thought my gpu was having problems

[@TheSmokingTire]

Whoa that was not intentionally at all. I didn't lay a filter over that shot. Seems like a Premiere error after the update. Unfortunately, not an uncommon problem with editing software. - ZK

[@boredomarisen]

is the car to car rolling shots flipping between greyscale and color a camera issue or a youtube/editing software hated the footage issue?

[@TheSmokingTire]

That was not intentionally at all. I didn't lay a filter over that shot. Seems like a Premiere error after the update or maybe a YT error. Unfortunately, not an uncommon problem with editing software. - ZK

[@troy9er]

I’m an N guy! Was with Hyundai when they introduced the Veloster. Was very excited until it Flopped in the sales department. Bought my wife an Elantra Limited. It has Ben a perfect little car. Just made the final payment in January. Then they put the Veloster on the Elantra platform and Hired Albert Bierman! Great job Hyundai!!! Looking forward to many more years as a Hyundai owner. I’m retired from car sales after 20 years but still a fan. Sold high end luxury cars for the 1st 15 years them Hyundai for the next 5 years. Love em!

[@pduffy83usa]

Love the 2 takes!!!

[@Stratigizing]

this car is actually so sick and i love the looks of it. would definitely buy one if i could afford it

[@michaelfjmusic]

Consider that it's a Hyundai, they're still trying to shake their bad reputation. These cars will probably depreciate very quickly despite being very good 👍

[@integrafreak1]

@@michaelfjmusic Good thing

[@dragospahontu]

@@michaelfjmusic are the itches made in house?

[@VanillaWahlberg]

@@michaelfjmusic Absolutely not. Their reputation isn't bad anymore. With their massive warranties, quick recalls, and very good driving dynamics they've changed a lot of minds.

[@robmalcolm8042]

@bouchy85 yeah like how Puerto Ricans in america love honda but in Puerto Rico itself Hyundai sells way more and so does toyota. It's just not the most popular in america as those but it's still a big seller.

[@aroundomaha]

I find myself split on this car a bit. My 2018 GTI doesn’t have an LSD so it is being replaced. Initially I thought the Veloster N was a slam dunk, but I’m not quite so sure after shopping. I can get a GTI at a discount but the dealer experience with Hyundai hasn’t been promising as the supply is short and prices at MSRP or higher. I find myself wrestling with saving $5,000 that I can spend on making the suspension what I want via modest items like Koni shocks, a rear swaybar, etc. Maybe I’m spoiled after several years in the GTI. Kudos to Hyundai and Biermann as they are kicking some serious ass.

[@iheartgs400]

If only Honda would actually build a legitimate successor to the CRX. This should’ve been the CRZ Honda didn’t give us.

[@jjchockey]

Go drive one. The Veloster is significantly more fun then a GTI imo.

[@aroundomaha]

@@jjchockey If I can find one I will. Probably a manual though. Omaha Nebraska doesn’t see many of these.

[@phildo1048]

I chose the GTI. I liked the better comfort, quality, and aftermarket support at the end of the day.

[@jjchockey]

@@phildo1048 Ya. Both are fantastic cars. Just depends what you value more. Refinement and comfort or driving dynamics and fun.

[@basementality4924]

I own a 2020 Veloster N so I’m a bit biased, but the car is so fun to drive and absolutely a steal for what your getting for the money. I’m sad my year didn’t get the new seats and new MMI. The slightly older MMI is perfectly fine though. No issues and it still feels new. The seats is the older ones are just ok. The new seats look so much better though. I don’t think you can swap them in either. It’s my weekend car as I drive a work truck throughout the week. It does have little start up/cold start issues sometimes. I’m not sure if they have worked them out in the newer years but it’s not really a big deal. The difference between the “comfort” drive mode and the most aggressive “N” mode is shocking. It really does feel like 2 different cars. Of course once you find your custom settings that works for you, that’s pretty much all you use. Unless ripping it at a track or driving your parents around.

[@corey31]

Awesome to hear as I continue to contemplate a purchase. This DCT in combination with the "Jekyll and Hyde" modes really does seem to be the best of both worlds. Excited to go for a test drive soon.

[@supwitaids1]

what cold start issues do you get?

[@basementality4924]

@@supwitaids1 so sometimes it cold starts a little rough, and if you have it on N mode or custom mode with all the engine bits on full sport+ it’s a bit jerky when the engine isn’t warmed up yet. Again really not a big deal at all.

[@Booshka823]

You can swap the new seats in. The problem will be finding a set.

[@corey31]

@@Booshka823 there’s a guy on Instagram who purchased them direct from Hyundai. They sell all the OEM N parts like upgraded forged wheels and the seats. The seats actually have an even nicer suede inner part instead of the cloth on the factory illuminated seats. Cost? Probably astronomically high.

[@dcskater180]

I wonder if the warranty department said make that over-boost button less enticing to press? Im guessing there were many meetings arguing about it.

[@jryalls]

@LPF Yeah, I think that’s the point Matthew is making. Make it less enticing so that people don’t use it as it will cause more problems and cost Hyundai more money with all the warranty repairs.

[@FU-Utube]

You're dead right. That's something I would've argued about in a meeting lol. Some things that seem so simple have had a stupid amount of arguments over.

[@cindysue5474]

I think the button is to much of a gimmick just add 15 to 20 more HP to the engine stock toss the button and call it a day.

[@dcskater180]

@@cindysue5474 I guarantee some component has in the tech description lifetime limit x (x+10% for up to 100h over lifetime max 1m per occourance) so the engineers said well technically we can run at +5% fuel delivery at press of button. I work for tier 1 auto supplier and most of out requirements have similar clauses. Otherwise the 15 extra HP for full lifetime would be some robustness package with additional piece price.

[@livewoutlimit]

Haha, I'm certain I'll be pressing it a bit more often if it had a grinning devil emoji on it rather than "GNS" on that button.

[@corey31]

Now can a dealership in my city PLEASE get a DCT Veloster N in stock!? I have been wanting to test drive one since late last year. This is the perfect combination of a hot hatch from everything I've watched/read, and the 10 year warranty is enough to keep my Hyundai/Kia group recall worries at bay.

[@teirvin]

Ever find one? A dealership by me has a '22 marked up to $37k. Yikes

[@corey31]

@@teirvin no and they are out of production now. Elantra N is selling at MSRP + “mandatory” dealer installed clear bra, tint, etc for $2,500. That makes the Elantra N over $38k OTD

[@agreatd]

i've never seen matt smile as much as in this video when zack drives

[@connormckay9429]

Seeing how good and dynamic this vehicle is really gives me hope for them to make a new Genesis Coupe with the twin turbo v6 from the Stinger GT!

[@spazz954]

Unfortunately the Genesis is now their luxury line up. Damn shame, the 2013 coupe 3.8 was a lot of fun. Interior wore out quickly though.

[@connormckay9429]

@@spazz954 Luxury coupes are awesome, but I wouldn't care however the named or branded it if they could keep the same magic that they had with this Veloster itd certainly be a good choice for enthusiasts

[@johnbuscher]

Apparently reviewers are glowing about the new G70 at least, but still a 4 door.

[@connorbonstein4048]

This car is so good. Every other manufacturer needs to get it together and give people what they want like Hyundai. Good prices, insane warranties, easy to maintain and looks good. Fun to drive is just a bonus after that I think.

[@kurlyfry7916]

NICE Hyundai’s been killing it lately

[@Mayor-McCheese]

did anyone else get any weird color issues when they swapped to a camera outside the car?

[@Balo657]

Yeah, must have been a video compression thing?

[@frankENZC]

Awesome review! You got the 0-60 of 4.8 correct. Thats according to Car and driver test! I'm enjoying my 2021 Veloster n DCT. Now with 900 miles on it. Its fast and fun! Ill be trying out the NGS button tomorrow and maybe the launch control!

[@MrSlowestD16]

I don't mind the 3-door thing, but I wish it was the other door. You're most likely going to use it for groceries or a kid or whatever and you just want to open the door behind the driver's door, throw it in, and be on your way. As-is you have to walk almost entirely around the car to buckle in a kid or throw 3 bags of groceries in there, and that sucks. As-is the configuration is good for uber drivers, and that's about it. . I drove the R and was quite impressed with it for the price. I'd love to drive the N with more power. Though I think I'd go with the 6sp. That 6sp shifter feels great, it's right up there with Honda in my book, it's a rock solid shifter, feels great.

[@spishco]

The Nixie tube skeuomorphic radio is cool!

[@oregonhighway]

Points for id'ing nixie tubes 👍

[@noahbusker2674]

Car does look good in red!

[@AgroAaronFpv]

Can't wait to sell my GTI and pick one of these up! Been thinking about this car since I drove the original N on one of my favorite roads just before Covid hit. Such a great little car!

[@clutch6152]

I wouldn’t sell a GTI for this, GTI’s aftermarket is top notch

[@AgroAaronFpv]

@@clutch6152 I want a daily I can track and the N is a better platform for that. The N is ton more fun to drive as well. I already drive a modded GTI that can pull 1.5g laterally. It's still numb and kinda boring compared to even a stock N. I also have more confidence in the N with less grip than I do in my GTI, cause I can actually feel what the car is doing. In the gti I'm left guessing based on noise more than anything else, it's almost completely numb. You really should go drive one. They also have a pretty good aftermarket now as well.

[@SI0AX]

@@AgroAaronFpv There is no aftermarket that can fix that numb feeling in the GTI? I find that kind of strange.

[@AgroAaronFpv]

@@SI0AX you'd have to change so much of the car that you'd be better off just buying a new car. You'd have to do control arms, new diff, change the steering rack, replace all bushings, change out the sub frame, motor mounts, and possibly move the motor back (and that's not really an option). VW hangs the motor off the front of the car, and that's probably the biggest contributing factor to the numb front end. Even if you could get rid of that numb front end you'd be left with a car that would still get eaten alive by an N or a Civic Type R on track. Both the N and Civic Type R come without the numb front end without mods.

[@SI0AX]

@@AgroAaronFpv Oh, I didn't know about the engine too up front. It's bad for weight distribution and promotes understeer. I understand it was a sacrifice for a more spacious cabin.

[@JJ-yu]

"livable enthusiasm" I think that is such a great way to describe this.

[@philipc239]

Should try the "rally car" style launch control with this DCT

[@guenthersteiner8163]

2 step?

[@arjaitheoriginal]

I have always been a fan of the Mazda's. As a better car for the money. Hyundai, has done it now, again, but better. Better than the Mazda, Honda, and I think even the Golf. VW's are nice but, this thing is faster and handles better. More fun for the money. I remember seeing an older Veloster, when I was an oil change tech. I was amazed at the suspension on this thing, from looking at it from underneath. I finished the oil change and raced upstairs, from the pit, to see what it was. I was pleasantly surprised to see it was a Hyundai. The driver was an enthusiast, and loved the handling. This car, I imagine to be the best version, so far. Let's hope that Hyundai keeps stepping this car up, without making it an overweight pig. It could be a class leader for a spell!!

[@web]

Matt is so uncomfortable on the passenger seat during spirited driving

[@djsomeguy]

Zack also drives a bit beyond his skill level....that unexpected lift off oversteer was a noob move.

[@agreatd]

@@djsomeguy no, thats the mostfun part, with zack

[@The_Stanman]

@@agreatd most fun for us watching but not as a passenger

[@jayespi37]

It's a totally different experience driving shotgun...definitely scary cuz u don't know what the driver is gonna do

[@integrafreak1]

@@djsomeguy Timestamp?

[@CannonballCC]

I am so happy to see Hyundai making the cars they are now. They are killing it with the N line and have come so far from what they were in the early 2000s

[@freeaolcd]

Fiesta ST #1, we need it back in the US.

[@JTube571]

Love my Elantra Sport. 4 years with it and I'm still not tired of it. Going to be keeping it around for a while. I would totally get one of these if I could pay cash for it. Unfortunately that's not possible and I'm not keen to jump into another car loan at the moment...

[@VanillaWahlberg]

Aye! I'm pulling up on a year of the ES and love it. I really need to get more into mods xD.

[@AlxRayn]

This is such a great car I don’t even care that it’s FWD, LSD and DCT along with the rest of the performance is phenomenal, and it looks soooo good, I want my hands on it!

[@christianmac5244]

Own a DCT in Black with over 2100 miles and enjoy driving it everyday!!

[@dragospahontu]

It's good

[@skagerstrom]

What I find amazing is how they can make a solid red look so DAMN good!

[@tahsin28]

Really nice of then to update the infotainment unlike the japanese. I would really like those silver accents on the ac vents like on the last years elantra. Very simple yet very effective.

[@theejpp]

If the Elantra N that's coming later this year has the all the bells and whistles that this doesn't (cooled front seats, wireless charging/carplay, sunroof, etc.) I will 100% buy it. Hyundai is making some great enthusiast cars these days

[@markthibault8579]

I wish Hyundai would have released the i30N 4-dr hatch in Canada and the US. It would have been a great contender in the same space as the GTI. With only 3 doors and that wing, the Veloster is just a bit too aggressive for my taste.

[@rjnation5042]

My niece has the older one of these, she has had some minor upgrades done to it & loves the thing, no drama with service & never given her a problem, also it blows the doors off her brothers car, Rj in Oz

[@aehmerchant]

I thought I’d never say this but I am slowly moving from a Honda guy to a Hyundai guy.

[@WorldReserveCurrency]

Man i remember when Honda CRX was a thing and I wanted one so bad.. I really feel like this car is going to spur that craze again. Such a cool looking hot hatch with the performance to back it up.

[@xboy4331]

10:37 Zak kept that little slide so neutral 👌

[@StudlySoldier]

I think I'm having a problem with mine. I put the gear lever into N mode for extra power, and the car doesn't go anywhere. It just revs like crazy. Any tips?

[@nickhanscome]

Hell yeah

[@matthewgloberman3682]

You try turning it off, waiting 5 minutes then turning it back on again?

[@logicn.reasoning9744]

Maybe try shifting it into "P" for "power mode".

[@fale892]

If you go to M you'll get more power

[@TheDraconiuslives]

Wish speed3 would make a comeback!

[@johnbarron2698]

They kinda did without the name. They got the new hatch with the optional AWD 2.5 turbo setup. Only in auto though which kinda turns me off because no mazdaspeed 3 came in auto only in manual option.

[@XavierEyez]

For those looking for the prototype Matt was talking about, the name is RM19 not RM13. Great review btw! The dual take is now my favorite style of review coming out the channel.

[@muff-waggle-b9408]

Bought a Tucson sport 3 years ago and I absolutely love it ! I’m looking for the N Tucson !

[@PeakVT]

Was that a Taycan Cross Turismo in the background?

[@yashv9132]

was looking for this comment , surprised it’s not further up😂

[@dougmaverick3287]

I have the 2020 Veloster N manual, and the suspension in N mode is very harsh riding. In custom mode I put the suspension in normal mode, steering in sport and everything else in N mode and its just about perfect. No wonder they felt it was a "little firm", the suspension in N mode is for really smooth race tracks only.

[@jimmythebeast8279]

As someone who owns a 2018 Swift and actually being on a frezny with the new i30 N Perf, which I am getting in few months, I am so pissed that the Veloster is not being sold in EU countries. Most likely I would go for that over the new i30N Facelift, but hey. The fact alone that we are talking about Performance quality cars, HYUNDAI cars, says alot for the company.

[@Guy_de_Loimbard]

That's freaky how the camera in the chase car renders the car and some of the surrounding scenery in color and the rest in black-and-white.

[@SI0AX]

Zack mentioned it was an editing software glitch/bug.

[@TylerWolstie]

Love my manual veloster n. Came from a nd miata. The veloster is the perfect daily

[@phenamenol]

What about the Leon seat cupra 300?

[@LaudaMaestro]

Wow. Great job, Hyundai.

[@kylekloewer951]

Foot-pound or Pound-foot works either way since it’s multiplied force over distance

[@Casey_J96]

This car seems awesome! I appreciate the comparisons you guys mentioned because Veloster N and GTI are near the top of the list for me when the time comes for an update

[@rpitneyjr]

No mention of the WRX in the comparisons?

[@kingisaac21]

@Ted Longings lol

[@avocatdelamusique9778]

5:40 couldn't say it better Zack 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@alphaomega2524]

Everybody says stick. Then give y'all a DCT and y'all say WOW

[@clubracergt1]

I couldn't quite justify the Veloster when I made my last purchase, and ended up getting a Forte GT manual. While, obviously not the N, it's a pretty good 80% (more?) representation in a more subtle package. I'd like to see you guys review one. Love it, or hate it, it makes no difference to me. I like it, and that's what matters wen I send in that payment every 6th of the month.

[@isocuda]

I look forward to the Santa Cruz version of this, so I can annoy so called car people and defend 1st gen Ridgeline owners haha

[@davedave4658]

Great review guys, the two take format is a great model. ( Color correction issue on upload?)

[@masterbeernuts9344]

Really informative video - well done!

[@tshap0888]

Currently driving a 2019 civic si that I love but moved to a busy city and sit in traffic everyday… thinking about getting one of these now

[@JJsMessyBench]

You guys have some crazy compression issues going on with your externally mounted cams lately. Gotta increase that bitrate!

[@MikhailJathan]

Ikr! I though for some reason It went down to 480p for a sec

[@TheSmokingTire]

I raised the bitrate by 50% about a month ago. We also switched to Hero9s. I wonder if that's doing it. Sometimes the Hero 9 records in HVEC 265, sometimes in a normal HEVC 264 (which has been our standard for years). We updated the firmware on the 9s this week. Hopefully that helps. ZK

[@twgood5882]

13:42. I'm just here for the safe passing and sporting but not obnoxious exhaust. Some day you should do a canyon descent colllab with SAFA Brian.

[@gbinman]

I enjoyed your review. Parts were vague for me as I am not familiar with most of the other cars you reference. Some of that is on me. I am comparing with Tesla not VW or BMW. I love your spirited driving, long ago, I had a '70 Mach I Mustang with Ford's (no BS) competition suspension. Harsh but did what it was told. I put almost 100k hard miles on that car. Much of it on twisty mountain roads. I have recently been considering Tesla options... I knew Hyundai offered lots of tech features without having to buy the top trim models (Ford and GM, you know who I am outing). I like the tech, of which Tesla is easily king. I also believe in always having a plan B. So I have been learning about Hyundai models.

[@jryalls]

Was going to order a i30N DCT as my new company car here in the U.K. but Hyundai have taken so long to launch it that I had to order another GTI. I went for the GTI Clubsport.

[@psewgobind]

I like the big doors cause my fish-eyes is not being blocked by B-pillar... N's engine and DCT transmission combined with Kona's AWD system would make a potent combo.

[@corey31]

What percent chance do you think the Kona N (being unveiled tomorrow IIRC!) will have an AWD option? It might just end up being the one to buy if they don't jack the price to $36K+

[@psewgobind]

@@corey31 no AWD :-(

[@philspaghet]

I don't think I'd get a VN with a DCT, ever, but I'd love the manual. I drove the DCT and it was great but I missed having a clutch pedal

[@dougmaverick3287]

Phil, I drove both before I pulled the trigger on a 2020 manual. The DCT is good, especially if you drive in a lot of traffic, but the manual is way more fun, engaging and involving for the driver. Plus I saved around $8,000 going with the manual.

[@philspaghet]

@@dougmaverick3287 I have yet to drive the manual but yeah, the DCT is very good, I just wouldn't get an auto in a smaller hot hatch. If I want a cruiser car for traffic, I'll get something more like a Lexus LS instead. I def want to drive the manual sometime soon!

[@TristonBrownfield]

@@dougmaverick3287 is original warranty on drivetrain transferable?

[@dougmaverick3287]

@@TristonBrownfield Triston I'm located in Canada and we only get a 5 year warranty. Only Americans get the 10 year warranty.

[@Klunker1]

I wish I could afford this car, best hot hatch out there. I had to settle for a Corolla hatchback which I’m very happy with but nowhere near the performance. Difficult to find roads where you can get to use all that performance. Only negative on the N, at least for me, is the crackling and popping.

[@AndrewG2.0]

The Koreans are killin the car game these days

[@soupistasty5]

This is my next car.. unless the Elantra N (not the N Line model) changes my mind.

[@ADHDriver]

Is it bad that as a die hard Honda enthusiast, I feel like my next car is going to be a DCT Hyundai Veloster N over a Type R?

[@justinalexander9077]

Waiting for the new Elantra N with four doors 👊🙏💯🏁

[@gchavez43096]

same here im hopping it has these seats

[@Venturi11]

its as close as we're gonna get to a GR Yaris, unless Toyota GIVES US ONE

[@adamb3129]

How is this even like a GR Yaris? Is the Civic Type R or Golf R also like a GR Yaris?

[@bk_nreynolds3278]

@@adamb3129 the golf R more so because it’s AWD, but it’s far more subtle and supple than the Yaris

[@Venturi11]

@@adamb3129 ya i meant mainly in terms of size and general appearance.

[@basementality4924]

@@Venturi11 yeah the GR Yaris looks like they did a widebody on a Yaris. Still ugly. Everything else about that car is great but at the end of they day it still looks like a Yaris.

[@CatchMeNever]

Seems like we might be getting a GR Corolla instead

[@stevethomas760]

Matt can certainly drive. If I was riding with him if chicken handle was a lump of coal it would be a diamond by the time I got out of the car. Personal wish list, Kona N manual

[@LitleBear]

Awesome car, I still can't gel with the doors. Just make it a coupe or 4 doors. No one is cramming kids or more than a few bags in there regardless.

[@Elijah-fc3ex]

Damn that canyon is beautiful, so is the car

[@TheRefusedStoney]

Car is wicked fast hot hatch

[@jordangardner6569]

this car became my dream car

[@international-arms-dealer]

I still can't bring myself out of the 'but it's a Hyundai/Kia' camp 😐 However, I can't deny how cool this (and the Stinger/G70) is.. I've always favored the German autos. Maybe I just need to go drive one??

[@joshuagutierrez335]

Yes. Yes, you do.

[@archmage1991]

Taycan Sport Turismo coming up too???

[@damonreynolds6775]

Hyundai is going nuts in a good way - they just premiered the Kona N (full N)

[@mikejakubik]

Another great review but something is up with your camera recording or encoding, even at 4k (2160p60) there is so much pixilation and discoloring, as if it was over compressed, especially during motion.

[@AlumarsX]

Definitely exporting with a really low bit rate.

[@TheBucketOfTruth]

I usually skip the ads but I wonder if that little thing could power my telescope on astronomy trips. Also chase cam seems like it is dying or has a setting wrong.

[@timoclimbs]

No need to correct yourself on pound feet versus foot pounds, since the unit for torque is length times force it can been written or said either way.

[@Jaxxo11]

I've often wondered this. Thanks

[@Tumleren]

Lb-ft and ft-lbs are not interchangeable. Ft-lbs measures work (joules, watts) while lb-ft measures torque (Nm) They can be converted, but are not interchangeable

[@timoclimbs]

@@Tumleren You are incorrect, torque is length times force so (feet)x(pounds)=(pounds)x(feet)

[@timoclimbs]

@@Tumleren to quote wikipedia "Although calling the torque unit "pound-foot" has been academically suggested, both are still commonly called "foot-pound" in colloquial usage. To avoid confusion, it is not uncommon for people to specify each as "foot-pound of energy" or "foot-pound of torque" respectively."

[@timoclimbs]

@@Tumleren the difference between torque and energy is due to one product being scalar and the other product being vector

[@brandonzappala8508]

I currently have a veloster, I want this one. I will say that my negotiating point is "will you as a dealer give me a 'limited warranty' that is as long as the 'powertrain warranty', because non-mechanical parts start failing with non-abusive use as 40k miles..." *frowny face*

[@corey31]

Where can I read up more on this? Interested in a purchase and have not heard of this yet.

[@AlumarsX]

Subaru is the same way. They just fall apart piece by piece.

[@Fearless-Hyena]

im glad i got the manual N .

[@SaintMecha]

Biermann hopefully request Hyundai to make the Genny Coupe/sport coupe again so he can make a A full on crazy sport car again.

[@dragospahontu]

Have you seen Genesis?

[@iansmith6368]

Should have called that ngs button the GBG “go baby go”.

[@HanHsu910]

Not getting this car yet, I currently drive the 2021 Stinger Elite. If it gets bumped up to 300 HP this is the one!

[@concernedcitizen2766]

Kona N test should be a priority.

[@callmeehnova]

I thought VNDCT has a lower curb weight than its main rival CTR. Assuming with less HP than CTR the VNDCT makes it up for weighing less than 3K. VNDCT actually weighs in exactly the same. Is the 30+ HP worth the extra $5k 🤔.

[@DriverJ-N]

Can’t wait for the Kona N