Veloster N

[JNRS]

I personally think the N looks like shit...styling is boring...interior in Hyundai quality to say the least. The car just doesn't do it for me, I can always give respect where its due but man to compare it to the type R is a no go. And most will say I'm obviously biased but even if I didn't own the R I'd still feel the same

Have you driven one or sat inside one?

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[kevv_FK8]

Have you driven one or sat inside one?

don't need to, car has 0 appeal to me. I've seen enough from the reviews.

 

[JNRS]

don't need to, car has 0 appeal to me. I've seen enough from the reviews.

Well, your just biased then lol.

 

[jred721]

I personally think the N looks like shit...styling is boring...interior in Hyundai quality to say the least. The car just doesn't do it for me, I can always give respect where its due but man to compare it to the type R is a no go. And most will say I'm obviously biased but even if I didn't own the R I'd still feel the same

Reviewers and people alike compare the N to the R based on the value for money you are getting. The N is neatly slotted between the GTI and the Type R, it falls right in the middle. Offers a decent amount of power, has a great warranty, has good performance overall, and you can probably pick one up for damn cheap knowing Hyundais. Its good value for money and if its going to be someone's daily driver and most people rarely see a race track, the N is a serious contender because those few seconds on track times wont matter to them.

 

[xbbnx]

Does anybody know if the Veloster N is out at dealerships yet?

 

[JNRS]

Seems like they've been having some issues with the launch of the vehicle. Some people are just now starting to get them in the states.

https://n-cars.net/forums/threads/botched-launch-again.2522/

 

[ablueSI]

The interior on the Veloster looks, as I've said before, tragically plasticky - and reviews (as well as folks here who have sat in it) seem to back that up. Dealbreaker for me.

While I try not to think this way - I don't know if I could drive a car with a Hyundai badge unless I LOVED it. I know that is stupid and I am not one to tout status (I usually recommend friends seeking a new luxury car look into Mazda) - but there's something about it that I can't get over.

Again, I know that is stupid reasoning and really shouldn't worry about a badge. Especially as Hyundai/Kia make downright good cars these days.

 

[JNRS]

I bet that's how some people feel about the Kia Stinger. Some people care more about the badges than others. What can you do? Their potential loss if they're in the market for a new vehicle.

 

[ablueSI]

I bet that's how some people feel about the Kia Stinger. Some people care more about the badges than others. What can you do? Their potential loss if they're in the market for a new vehicle.

Very true. That said I am digging Genesis, and would check out a 4-cyl G70 if I was in the market.

 

[xbbnx]

That G70 is quite impressive, and has opened my eyes to the Genesis brand

 

[themaincop]

The interior on the Veloster looks, as I've said before, tragically plasticky - and reviews (as well as folks here who have sat in it) seem to back that up. Dealbreaker for me.

While I try not to think this way - I don't know if I could drive a car with a Hyundai badge unless I LOVED it. I know that is stupid and I am not one to tout status (I usually recommend friends seeking a new luxury car look into Mazda) - but there's something about it that I can't get over.

Again, I know that is stupid reasoning and really shouldn't worry about a badge. Especially as Hyundai/Kia make downright good cars these days.

Personally as far as interiors go I would take a cheaper looking interior with a more user-friendly infotainment interface vs. a nicer looking interior with a crap infotainment. In that respect Hyundai definitely has Honda beat, the Civic infotainment is friggin awful

 

[ablueSI]

Personally as far as interiors go I would take a cheaper looking interior with a more user-friendly infotainment interface vs. a nicer looking interior with a crap infotainment. In that respect Hyundai definitely has Honda beat, the Civic infotainment is friggin awful

Totally. From what I hear, Hyundai/Kia infotainment is really, really good from an ergonomics standpoint.

I would love a balance of the two but if I had to choose, I would go for the higher quality looking interior. That said, if the infotainment was really bad, I wouldn't even think about purchasing the car. Terrible infotainment is annoying at best and unsafe at worst.

 

[gtman]

Here's a brand new review of the N. The car sounds really good out on those canyon roads.

 

[Axatax]

That blue Veloster reminds me of a hospital bed pan.

 

[analogman]

If a car's performance and engineering are more important than the name on the badge, you have to give Hyundai it's due with the Veloster N. For the price, it looks like a lot of fun to drive, and a good value.

I've been shopping for a Civic Si Coupe, and am close to pulling the trigger. I wish there were some Veloster N's around to check out in person before deciding. Might have to wait for it...

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