Veloster N
The car that proved Hyundai could.
8 reviewers · 25 videos · 2 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability.
across 8 reviewers
"not only does it make the veloster end faster it also makes it just easier to live with on a daily basis"
Redline Reviews · ▶ 19:30"it is a pretty harsh ride... even on just regular streets I am being tossed around just a little bit"
ShootingCars · ▶ 6:32Performance
4.5/58 of 8 reviewersstrong consensus“4.8 seconds to 60 for a hot little hatch like this that cost around 33 000 that is just insane”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 2:05“yes there's no question this veloster in is faster than the other two you can feel it when you put your foot all the way in it it is by far the angriest and the most aggressive”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 16:55“this is wild the way it's putting down power though on Corner exit yeah this is impressive”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 1:44Handling
4.5/58 of 8 reviewersstrong consensus“this is planted in a way the other two aren't and that's that track tuning you get”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 23:53“this cars playful... you just get a better sense of what the carts do”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 19:56“I'm normally I I normally don't enjoy front wheeel drive vehicles as much when I push them but this is really well really dialed in”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 4:04Fun to drive
5.0/58 of 8 reviewersstrong consensus“I am really really impressed with this car I really truly am”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 5:24“it's about the closest purest drivers front-wheel drive car that you can get on the market right now”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 7:57“this car is just absolutely insane”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 13:00Daily drivability
3.5/58 of 8 reviewerssplit“this is the area where you can tell Hyundai had to save money somewhere... all around this interior you're going to find hard plastics”
mixed · A Auto Buyers Guide · ▶ 3:48“it is a pretty harsh ride... even on just regular streets I am being tossed around just a little bit”
critical · ShootingCars · ▶ 6:32“it's definitely on the stiffer end of the spectrum... it's still tolerable on the street and it's got good body control”
mixed · Savagegeese · ▶ 10:44Value
4.5/58 of 8 reviewersstrong consensus“this is still significantly less expensive than a volkswagen gti and a honda civic type r and even a subaru wrx”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 20:42“the fact that it's it's really similar but for cheaper is always attractive”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 10:41“you're getting a lot for your money here”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 7:44Hear it in the reviewer’s words
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Comparison Test: 2022 Hyundai Veloster N vs. Subaru BRZ vs. Toyota GR86 vs. VW GTI
◆Worth itThe Toyobaru twins offer the most engaging driving experience for the money, while the GTI remains the best daily driver and the Veloster N is the most aggressive, albeit unrefined, choice.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking pure driving dynamics (BRZ/GR86) or practical daily performance (GTI).
- Watch out
- GTI infotainment · Veloster N axle hop · Toyobaru interior quality
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2019 Hyundai Veloster N Challenges the Almighty Honda Civic Type R
◆Worth itThe Civic Type R remains the benchmark for front-wheel-drive performance, though the Veloster N is a compelling, value-packed alternative.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking track-capable performance in a daily-drivable package.
- Watch out
- Civic Type R polarizing styling · Veloster N brake-pad knockback · Civic Type R inconsistent build quality · Veloster N steering unweighting at limit
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