Veloster N just got hotter.
The Hyundai Velosterñ is one of the best hot hatchbacks we have driven so far. This is a powerful, stylish and agile product, and it is definitely a bargain for this product. This year, Hyundai has added more standard features, thereby raising the stakes, which makes the already good Veloster N even better.
In addition to the standard six-speed manual gearbox, there is also an optional eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, which is based on the best of them. The upgraded version of Veloster N also has larger brakes, better seats, and the Performance standard kit has now become a standard configuration, which means more power. Even if the price rises, pushing the price of the hot-selling Hyundai above $30,000, our conclusion remains the same: Veloster N is the best ever.
Hyundai Motor definitely sets the style of the Veloster series as nails, but in terms of N dress, the hatchback looks better. A set of 19-inch wheels comes standard,Sporty vents and creases are decorated at the front, and the rear is equipped with a sharp spoiler, which seamlessly blends with the tapered roof. If you choose Ultra Black, Performance Blue or Chalk White paint (as shown in the picture), there will be red exterior trim on the body, while Racing Red has black trim.
Veloster N's internal layout looks simple and neat, but once you start putting your hands on the various parts, the entire hard black plastic is too much. The dashboard and door panels are piled with hard objects. Compared with the Honda Civic Type R and Mini John Cooper Works GP, the Veloster's interior looks and feels very cheap-in terms of overall quality, it is close to the lowest level of its kind. There is a fixed touch screen at the top of the dashboard and a row of simple buttons at the bottom. The steering wheel has simple controls with two large light blue buttons: one for the standard driving mode and the other for the special racing mode.
seat is the main interior upgrade of 2021 Veloster N over the previous version. The new bucket uses a combination of cloth and artificial leather, with a sporty blue stripe in the middle, and a luminous "N" badge under the headrest. These are the best buckets available everywhere.
Veloster N's new barrel is not only great, but also very fit. The seat is both supportive and soft, and can provide good support when needed on the road or on the track. Although Veloster does drive a bit harshly-blamed on the 19-inch wheels-it is not so offensive due to the strong support of these bucket seats. The only place we encountered was that they were not heated in the United States. However, for some reason, South Korea's Veloster N does have heated seats.
The front of Veloster is indeed the only place. Like all Velosters, the N-type sedan has a three-door layout. There is a door on the driver's side, a traditional door on the front passenger side, and a smaller third door on the rear passenger side, forming the access to the second. Tight entrance of the door. row. Getting in and out is difficult, and once in, the rear seats will not be so spacious.
Veloster N’s 35.9-inch rear headroom and 34.1-inch rear leg headroom are not good numbers for this class.In contrast, the Honda Civic Type R has 37.4 inches of rear headroom and 35.9 inches of rear leg headroom, while the outgoing Volkswagen Golf R has 38.1 inches of headroom and 35.6 inches of headroom, while Mini John Cooper Works Hardtop has a rear headroom of 36.9 inches. Only JCW's legroom is worse than Veloster, only 30.8 inches.
Veloster N has a relatively basic 8.0-inch touch screen, which is good, with a simple home layout and clear graphics. It is generally easy to use-although touch responsiveness may be somewhat uncertain. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, as are navigation and satellite broadcasting. The pressure gauge is analog and very good. There is a 4.2-inch moderate screen between them, which can display information such as fuel economy, average miles per hour, driving time, empty distance and so on.
But one thing Veloster N does in the technical department is N specific pages for performance reading. The spider web-like settings are embedded in the infotainment system, allowing you to customize various performance elements, such as steering, suspension, stability control, etc., to create a customized driving experience.
Driving a Hyundai Veloster N is the definition of fun. Hyundai is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and is now available as standard with last year’s optional performance package, which provides 275 horsepower for the hot flip, an increase of 25 hp over the previous year. The torque is maintained at 260 lb-ft, but there is a "N Grin Shift" (or NGS) button on the steering wheel that provides a 20-second torque boost. Increase this number to 278 lb-ft for fast passage.
Although these turbochargers take a second, Veloster's four-cylinder engine is still as fierce as hell. Even better is the addition of 2021 launch control with optional RPM, which helps make the Veloster N rocket reach a speed of 60 miles per hour in a fast pace of 5.6 seconds. In addition, there is an optional eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, which was developed in-house by Hyundai's N department and added $1,500 in equipment.It joins the 2021 standard six-speed manual, which may sound a bit blasphemous, but DCT is actually our preferred two.
Although the Veloster N’s joystick is not bad, the dual-clutch gearbox quickly eliminates lightning, incredibly crisp shifts, and comes with a pleasant bark from the exhaust. Especially in the "sports" and "race" modes, DCT feels like a twisted rubber band that can be quickly broken at any time. Even in the "normal" and "environmental protection" modes, the DCT responds quickly, but it will darken to adapt to emotions. In short, this is an amazing gearbox.
The most important thing is that Veloster N has a dead end with the best of them. The hot steel cannon is flat and smooth, and can rotate perfectly around turns. Even simple tasks such as turning at traffic lights are incredibly fun in this car. Veloster N is the ideal tool for whipping towns at a medium speed.
Although the performance is Veloster N's phone card, in fact, this little steel gun has a lot of safety equipment. Automatic emergency braking and blind spot monitoring are standard, and lane centering and lane keeping assist functions are also very advanced-almost as good as some automatic selection options. Veloster N maintains a perfectly centered state without ping-pong, and the steering is automatically adjusted as needed, and it can even make gentle turns on the road.
The only major disadvantage of Veloster N is that it does not have an adaptive cruise control system-which means it does not adjust the speed according to the vehicle in front of you. But there is a lane following assist function that can warn you when the car in front starts driving. This option is especially useful for traffic lights when you might look down on the infotainment screen.
Veloster N can reach 20 miles per gallon, the sum of 27 highways and 22 highways per gallon, a far cry from the most efficient hatchback in its class. The Honda Civic Type R has a combined power of 25 mpg, the Volkswagen Golf R has a combined power of 26 mp3, and the Mini Cooper JCW has the highest overall efficiency of 29 mpg. Like the other three options in this segment, Hyundai Veloster N requires premium fuel to achieve optimal performance.
The basic Hyundai Veloster N will start at $32,500 in 2021, with a six-speed manual transmission, so there is no choice. In addition, the price of the dual-clutch gearbox is US$1,500, bringing the cost of the tester to US$34,745. Other than that, there are no other options available. All four paint colors are free, and the black cloth interior is the only color choice. The only way to make Veloster N more expensive is to add dealer-installed accessories, we do not take this price into consideration.
Compared with last year's basic MRSP of $27,600, the starting price of $32,500 is a significant increase, but Veloster N is still an absolute low-price deal and is the most affordable car in this segment. The new 2022 Mini Cooper JCW starts at $32,900, the Honda Civic Type R starts at $37,895, and the Volkswagen Golf R starts at $38,595.
Veloster N competitor
Honda Civic Type R
Mini John Cooper Works GP
Volkswagen Golf R
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