Veloster N JS
The car that proved Hyundai could.
29 reviewers · 74 videos · 2 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability.
across 29 reviewers
"This is still a better performance car for more people because it has frankly more space for more people."
EverydayDriver · ▶ 15:15"the second thing you'll notice is how the world has suddenly turned to hard plastic. Sneak into one of the back seats and you'll soon realize you prefer the front seat"
Kelley Blue Book · ▶ 4:18Performance
4.5/528 of 29 reviewersstrong consensus“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“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“the Veloster has got this really torquey engine that is low lag”
positive · MotorTrend Channel · ▶ 4:32Handling
4.5/528 of 29 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“the Veloster has more understeer”
mixed · MotorTrend Channel · ▶ 4:28“the way the limited slip differential is distributing the torque from the inner wheel to the outer wheel then you really get this kind of carving effect through the corner”
positive · The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 15:13Fun to drive
5.0/529 of 29 reviewersstrong consensus“you're just surprised at how genuinely fun and dynamic it is you don't care where the drive wheels are”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 18:21“it feels exciting and his character”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 23:50“this car is just absolutely insane”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 13:00Daily drivability
3.5/529 of 29 reviewerssplit“the second thing you'll notice is how the world has suddenly turned to hard plastic. Sneak into one of the back seats and you'll soon realize you prefer the front seat”
critical · Kelley Blue Book · ▶ 4:18“the big issue that I found with the Veloster n is that the suspension is too stiff in anything but comfort mode”
critical · Throttle House · ▶ 7:03“It's still got a very harsh ride that's a little too firm if you guys are going to daily drive this in the N mode.”
critical · Redline Reviews · ▶ 31:46Value
4.5/529 of 29 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“In the Battle of Price Veloster N wins all day long.”
positive · Kelley Blue Book · ▶ 5:35“so is the price by a fair bit we're talking about a 10 000 difference in price”
positive · Driving.ca · ▶ 2:28Hear 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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