Spotted: Hyundai Veloster

[spacerz]

I spotted this car while I was down in Vancouver a couple weeks ago. They are blackberry pictures...so the quality isn't the greatest.

http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo27/shanesubarmani02/IMG00014-20110826-1447.jpg
http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo27/shanesubarmani02/IMG00015-20110826-1447.jpg
http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo27/shanesubarmani02/IMG00016-20110826-1448.jpg

[HiTempguy1]

Want sooooo bad.

[Disoblige]

Pretty cool. I like the idea that they have 3 doors. The side of the car you didn't take pics of has 2 doors.

I just hate those fake air vents on the hood. I rather have an actual hood than crappy plastic.

Would be nice if it had some power but can't expect much for something that's suppose to be economical.

[Aleks]

Originally posted by Disoblige
Pretty cool. I like the idea that they have 3 doors. The side of the car you didn't take pics of has 2 doors.

I just hate those fake air vents on the hood. I rather have an actual hood than crappy plastic.

Would be nice if it had some power but can't expect much for something that's suppose to be economical.

The turbo model is coming soon with 208 hp engine.

[Ven]

Very cool.

[Rhystar]

if you want 3 doors.. have you ever seen the http://www.autos.ca/galleries/2008/thumbs/mdm-9809-1999-saturn-sc2_1-9809.jpg


ps. its a saturn :p

[spikerS]

it kinda looks like it is a stretched out CRZ

[corsvette]

I must just be too old to like any of hyundai's designs, they seem busy and overwrought to me.

Honda's CRZ even looks better IMO.

[BensonTT]

do NOT want! :barf:

[Disoblige]

Originally posted by Aleks


The turbo model is coming soon with 208 hp engine.
Oh really. That is some news.

http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/hyundai-veloster_100359218_l.jpg

GTI/Mini Cooper, time to step it up :D

[dirtsniffer]

the back is gross. it looks ike a fastback and a hatchback had a retarded kid with a squished face..:barf:

[nobb]

So what exactly is so special about this car again?

[Team_Mclaren]

Originally posted by nobb
So what exactly is so special about this car again?

its better than the CRZ?

[Robnaldo]

Originally posted by nobb
So what exactly is so special about this car again?

It's a stylish, affordable, fuel efficient car that can fit a baby seat in the back.

[Aleks]

Originally posted by Disoblige

Oh really. That is some news.

http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/hyundai-veloster_100359218_l.jpg

GTI/Mini Cooper, time to step it up :D


Why? If Genesis turbo can't come close to those two I doubt Veloster Turbo will either :dunno:

[Canucks3322]

Was gonna post this, Im downgrading cars and this on my short list....anyone know when the 2012 Kia Rios will arrive???

[Isaiah]

http://australianmuseum.net.au/Uploads/Images/3100/ikan_monstrer2_big.jpg

[Kloubek]

Just saw one at the McDonalds on Country Hills this evening.

[JordanLotoski]

I saw this car today around the auto mall

[Hage69]

:barf: :barf:

[Gibson]

Originally posted by Team_Mclaren


its better than the CRZ?

That would mean just about every car is special.

[kamakurakid]

Originally posted by Kloubek
Just saw one at the McDonalds on Country Hills this evening.

Was Ronald McDonald driving it or the Missus?

Nice looking car IMO, I am hating the hatch if it only opens as much as a pasta box.

[Redlyne_mr2]

I didn't mind the back shots then I scrolled down and saw the front, what a mess lol. Maybe it looks better in real life? I guess we'll see.

[Canucks3322]

Holy crap! Just did a bit more research on this car, it actually comes in a Matte Grey colour :eek: ...$18,995 with the base model, comes with push start, 7 inch multimedia display with back up camera.....$285 a month on Hyundai's Future Value Financing (2.9% rate)....for the fully loaded version $23,000 you get the dual cluth auto, panaramic roof and leather (Tech package)....

[realazy]

^

Test drove this at the Hyundai 1 ride event last week. It also comes with the navigation in the tech package for ~$24,000.

That's A LOT of features for $24k.

[Canucks3322]

Dammn....I dunno know though, for that price you can also get into a fully loaded 2012 Kia Rio which I been reading is gonna be packed with a ton of high end features as well, plus I think I really like the look of the new Rio's more...

[MrSector9]

Tried one out today, great car, tranny in the auto is pretty smooth, paddle shift things are responsive, all the features are nice, seats feel nice.

Only issue is the power of it, it shifts alot and revs high to get up to speed (100km/h) without going past half throttle and it went up to 5000 rpm a couple times.

As for comparing this to a Kia Rio it would be better and more fitting to compare this to an Accent Sedan, I dont think anyone in their right mind would say you are not paying more for the "sporty look" of this car compared to the others in the lineup


Keep in mind, I am thinking value for the price, and this car with a turbo in the $26,000 range is an unbeatable deal at that price point, considering comparing sticker prices of the cars.

[Masked Bandit]

That thing is just plain...fugly!

[2Legit2Quit]

Ugly to the nines

[jonnycat]

My buddy just picked his new one up. For the price, I think its a god buy and looks way better in person. I'm digging it.

[Phenix]

All the features is has makes it pretty sweet. If it had more power it would be perfect for a winter beater. But it has a six speed manual which is really nice for a car of its price

[TunerF1]

Im a big fan of many of the new Hyundai designs. Good on them for re vamping their brand over the past few years.

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/web630-rmr-veloster.jpg

[Twenty]

I got to see and sit in one at the dealer a couple of weeks back. It's funky, I'll give it that. I think it'd be a fun little daily driver.

[Boost Infested]

8 of them here at work.. (automall)

[dirtsniffer]

ok, maybe it's starting to grow on me. one with 240 hp would be pretty quick

[95teetee]

Originally posted by HiTempguy1
Want sooooo bad.
not much this.

Originally posted by BensonTT
do NOT want! :barf:

much this.

[Twenty]

A few days ago I actually saw one out and about in Aspen. First I've seen on the roads.

[atgilchrist]

I don't get the appeal... IMHO it looks way too over-styled.

[89s1]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
the back is gross. it looks ike a fastback and a hatchback had a retarded kid with a squished face..:barf:


The back of the car is it's face all of a sudden?


Remind me to stay away from your girlfriends, something tells me they all suffer from assface.

[dirtsniffer]

^^lol

saw one in person today and i must they they look quite good. if you can get a turbo for 25 grand im very interested

[Ven]

Checked one out today. Looks way better in person. Great job Hyundai. That company is on a roll.

They need to come out with something to compete with the GT-R, but call it the Pony, just to be dinks haha.

[dirtsniffer]

how much are the NA versions?

[codetrap]

Hmm. I think this is on the shortlist for a 2nd car. The fact that I can put the carseat in the back is the clincher. The outlander can be for the full family outings, but this would work great for short hops and commuting.

[n1zm0]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
how much are the NA versions?

i think there are only N/A versions right now in Canada, the 208 hp 1.6T comes in 2013 iirc

[codetrap]

Wholesale Price Report
2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Cpe Auto w/Tech

Manufacturers Code: TC6
2-door Sub-Compact Passenger Car

Manufacture warranty
<<< PRELIMINARY 2012 WARRANTY >>> Basic: 5 Years/100,000 km Drivetrain: 5 Years/100,000 km Corrosion: 5 Years/Unlimited km Emissions: 5 Years/100,000 km Roadside Assistance: 3 Years/Unlimited km

Fuel economy
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km): - TBD -
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km): - TBD -

Retail Price* Wholesale Price**
Base $23,899.00 $22,400.00
Freight $1,495.00 $1,495.00
Optional equipment selected
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- IRONMAN SILVER METALLIC (RHM) $0.00 $0.00
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[Phenix]

the hood on the poor car is pretty heavy. i think there is a lot of weight that can be shed and make this little car pretty dam fast. be interesting if the turbo models has an option for awd. then i'm sold if i dont have my awd winter beater by then

[guessboi]

:thumbsup: for Hyundai once again! styling, + value = Sale.

[Canadian 2.5RS]

hmmm. I saw one of these yesterday in the Red Deer Home Depot parking lot. It looked okay in person. I still wouldnt want one. But each to his own i guess.

[Canucks3322]

I'm only gonna seriously think about buying one of these if they knock the price down in December....at it's current price it's still not worth it because of the lack of power...but for $16,000 or so I'd take it.......when I was young, I always thought, why can't they make a car that looks cool and fast WITHOUT the actual fast-ness, for us poor folk....well Hyundai has done it, but it's just not cheap enough....

[Phenix]

Originally posted by Ven
Checked one out today. Looks way better in person. Great job Hyundai. That company is on a roll.

They need to come out with something to compete with the GT-R, but call it the Pony, just to be dinks haha.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkZcpLau-Y0&feature=youtu.be

check this out

[MGCM]

Originally posted by Phenix

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkZcpLau-Y0&amp;feature=youtu.be

check this out

damn, that thing is PLANTED!!!

[Canucks3322]

Finally went in and test drove one today....man this thing is probably the slowest car I have ever driven lol...nice growl from the exhaust though but wow...I would say my gf's Accent is faster and this thing IS supposedly heavier than the current Accent with the exact same engine. Pretty nice looking, would be a perfect car if it had decent power.

[Maybelater]

This car seems pretty hit and miss. I don't really like the design either, don't really care for any of Hyundais designs.

[PartyintheKorea]

honestly if you're actually seriously considering the NA version that's out right now why the fk aren't you looking at the accent instead?

1. cheaper (equip an accent to match the velo and its probably 1.5-2 grand less)
2. better city mpg
3. same power/torque
4. way more interior space + ovr practicality
5. seats 5 instead of 4 (comfortably i might add)
6. lighter too (yeah no kidding)

stfu and wait for the fking turbo.