Hyundai Veloster
Three door coupe Hyundai Veloster will be on sale in 2011.
Introduced at the 2011 NAIAS in Detroit.
Specifications are posted on Hyundai site.
http://www.hyundaiusa.com/veloster/experience/
Fun vehicle from Hyundai at a lower entry point than Genesis Coupe.
A lot of content and great mpg.
Other than some odd styling elements I expect this to be a winner. And I like the styling, though I'm sure it will be polarizing.
Introduced at the 2011 NAIAS in Detroit.
Specifications are posted on Hyundai site.
http://www.hyundaiusa.com/veloster/experience/
Fun vehicle from Hyundai at a lower entry point than Genesis Coupe.
A lot of content and great mpg.
Other than some odd styling elements I expect this to be a winner. And I like the styling, though I'm sure it will be polarizing.
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Veloster on sale in KDM
Supposedly due here in the US in the second half of the year.
Hyudai keeps exceeding my expectations with it's latest vehicles.
Now, if they will just unbundle some of their options and trim levels. Please don't bundle Sunroof with Leather and Nav.
http://hyundainews.com/Media_Kits/2012_Models/veloster/Features.asp
scroll to the bottom of that page for some package info.
Thanks for posting the media link on packages tenpin. Now the only question is pricing.
Style Package
• 18” alloy wheels w/ P215/40R18 tires
• Chrome grille surround w/ piano black highlights
• Front fog lights
• Panoramic sunroof
• Dimension premium audio w/ 8 speakers, external amp & subwoofer
• Leatherette bolster seats & door inserts
• Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
• Alloy pedals
• Driver auto up window
Please Hyundai, KIA, and ALL other manufacturers; make the sun/moonroof a STANDALONE option for the American market..
I'm glad to see this car get built. I'll need a "middle-age crazy" car in awhile. This may end up being it.
The cars were locked and the sales rep who walked by didn't offer to open the car for me, and I didn't ask since I won't be buying in the near future. But what I saw of the car made me think it could be an option for my next car. I'd have to live with 2+2 seating, but in a couple of years I won't need room for five, plus there's always my wife's Sonata when we have to carry the entire family.
For less money I could get an Elantra 6MT with the same engine, with room for five and swoopy styling in its own right. But the Veloster looks like a fun little car. Certainly will stand out in a crowd.
But for $18,000 (is the green metallic color extra cost I wonder?) and nicely appointed at that price, this is a car I'm going to watch from the cheap seats and follow...perhaps join a website devoted to the car to follow the latest news about it constantly...this one looks to be a keeper with me. Don't know if I'd actually buy one but the Hyundai Veloster just jumped on to my Top 5 futures purchase list by just showing it's sporty face.
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Both discussions have been merged to one. Sorry for all the confusion!
They were so busy that I took a test drive with a non-salesman...he wasn't a mechanic...like a helper or something. I haven't been to a dealership with so much activity in a very long time...people everywhere.
The interior materials were much better than I anticipated (never drove a Hyundai before this). The car looked very good in all colors; the paint was very bright/shiny...looked like a showroom car. The orange looked surprisingly good. The car looked amazing! Pictures do not do it justice, it is a striking little car...
The ergonomics were very well thought out and I fit comfortably (6'3") with room to spare. I tried to sit in the passenger rear with the forward positioned comfortably set and could not. Headroom was sparse but knee/leg was 'ok'...which was anticipated, and in my situation not an issue.
The steering feel & weight was very buttoned down. It was a little light (not always a bad thing) but always responded instantly...little pull to the right...and the car was there; no leaning, delay...anything.
My only issue was the lack of power. Since this was not a demo car it had under 50 miles so I did not go over 4500 rpm (or so...). There really was no "pulling" under 3000 rpm...you really needed to rev this thing to get any sense of acceleration (I'm coming from a powerful V6 so my perspective may be skewed a little in this car class).
It's a good thing the mileage is rated high...offsets the lack of power.
I sat in a "style package" (since they had no manuals in this configuration) and the little touches made it look more upscale. I'm not certain $2k is worth it...but sunroof, rims, fog lights, leather inserts probably add up.
It's a shame the tech package requires the "style" package. I see the rear-view & sensors as a requirement on this car since the way it's styled really does leave everything behind you in a blind spot...or you'll need to go extremely slow.
In once sense it's nice to see all options available with a manual (specifically referring to the Focus manual)...but once you add up all the options you have a $22k 4 seater with a 1.6l engine.
Another issues is the sunroof...it does cut into the head room a bit...and I'm already close to the top so I'll need to take another test drive with the sunroof...plus being in the south I find no need for the sunroof; it just makes the AC work harder.
Overall its very impressive
I just read a review where you can only order two packages for Veloster, style or tech. There was no mention in the article that you had to order style in order to get tech. If this is true it will give you all the things you get with the style package (this is the one I would go with, I would want the sunroof and better stereo that comes with the style package) and the tech package but this would greatly increase the overall price of your Veloster I would think.
Are you sure that's true, Ivan, the article I read says you can order style or tech.
Here's the link to that very article.
http://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1066307_2012-hyundai-veloster-first-drive
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If you go to http://www.hyundaiusa.com and try to build a Veloster, you will find that you can get the Style package by itself, but the Tech package does require the Style package as a prerequisite.
Not a sunroof fan, but if it doesn't interfere with head room then I suppose it doesn't hurt too much. It's nice that it opens on the outside of the car...saving precious rear head room.
I see most manufacturers offer the "package only" options; I suppose it cuts down on costs...
The 18K price with all options take a big 25% hit (or so) when fully optioned. Although nobody is forcing you to take the options. The "base" car was very nice...even standard rims were nice; it's just other others are "nicer"
Also, only white, red, or black exterior is available with red interior.
Base Veloster is not available with red interior.
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The paint really is striking...I'm not certain if they have a new process; which could potentially have issues (new process...bugs not worked out, etc).
Or they may just have bolder colors to go with the bolder design; e.g. having a Camry in a similar red may look silly.
Either way, at this point, the paint/colors remind me the first time I looked at a 24" mac monitor...wow....
2012 Hyundai Veloster
Wow, the car looks stunning in red.
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Also, does the motor have a timing belt or chain? Is 100k the first major service required?
Thanks for any info!
Thanks for confirming the Veloster's engine is also shared with the Accent. Would you happen to know how long the motor has been in production?
What is the 60k major service? I'm going to guess tranny fluid and coolant changing, then plugs at 100k. One thing I do like about my Accord is the minimum maintenance and hoping Hyundai's are as easy to maintain.
Thanks again.
This is their 60k maintenance for a manual. Nothing major...a bunch of inspections and changing of air filters.
You can find out more about the Gamma engine by searching the Web on "Hyundai Gamma engine".
That's just wrong, on at least one very important level. The top of yer head, that level! Gotta check this out tomorrow morning.
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"The ergonomics were very well thought out and I fit comfortably (6'3") with room to spare."
The Veloster is off my list...just can't fit.
I'm only 6'3" (not an NBA player) but get very close in the base (seat leaning back)...and with the sunroof I have to tilt my head so it goes by the glass.
And being follically challenged means a burnt head
You could always open the roof and stick your head out! Just be sure to have a lot of sunscreen for the summer and a good hat for the winter!
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Having driven the car twice, before purchasing, I didn't really grasp the visibiity or parking problem. On a long drive or in heavy traffic, the visibility requires extreme CARE. Parking - there are no guidelines with the front or the back. The car has quickly been "initiated", because of this difficulty.
I bought the basic model and the seats in the style pkg are soooooo much nicer that I wish they would have offered a small upgrade for the seats. It was not worth the extra $2000 and several people recommended not bothering with a sunroof.......
The car did come with the trunk tray - wheel locks and cargo bag----- all of which I had to pay for, why not for the seats. But even more important is the sensors. Given the poor visbility this should be manditory for safety and if I have to pay for a cargo tray, etc, why not include the sensors in the basic price even if it ups the price a couple of hundred $$$. This is a safety need. After market gets expensive.
One other huge gripe with the car are the head rests. Everyone who sits in the car and is at least 5/8-9" tall has no problem. I am 5'4" and the head rest is angled way way to far forward. The first few times I drove a long distance, I had headaches....moving the seat helps, but not for my comfort of reaching the pedals. The headrest only goes up/down and needs to either be redesigned or move back/forth a bit. Passengers who are short have also commented on how far forward their head is and have to move the seat, uncomfortably" back to not have their neck be pushed to a wierd angle. I hope the powers that be at Hyundai, check this out with shorter people.
I woud give the car 4 stars, but drive it ALOT and park it ALOT before purchasing so you know what you are getting. Also, don't be short....with the way the seats/headrest is designed
I wanted the manual but all the colors I wanted with just the Style package came with the DCT. While I still like to shift myself, the DCT is very good. There is a dead spot right off idle which may be the reason this car feels slow at the start. While it's not a speedster, the power on hand is more than sufficient for daily driving-so far getting 30+mpg in mixed suburban driving.
The headrest can bother shorter builds but I believe the angle is due to safety regulations. I am 5'10 so I have no problems with headroom front or back nor with the headrest angle; my Mom is 81 years old and 5'2" but hasn't had an issue with the headrest. I traded in an Elantra Touring SE and that model has a 4-way adjustable headrest. The fore/aft adjustment on that model would solve the issue shorter drivers are having in the Veloster. One area that may be of concern for broader builds is the bolstering of the seat bottom. I am average in build but feel the bolsters may be too close together for someone that is bigger. The steering wheel seems a bit high even after lowering it to the lowest position.
This is my third car with electric steering, the prior two being a Mazda 5 and the Elantra Touring. Both had much lighter feel but the Mazda seemed to have the most connected feel. It's amazing how the Veloster feels so much more planted and heavier than my Touring did.
LOVE the panoramic moonroof and there is virtually no turbulence at speed when it is open! The trunk is roomy but wish it had some storage cubbies built in for smaller items. Can't get over the style and quality of the interior for the price class its in!
Overall, the build quality is very good! My only concern is over the piano black exterior trim. It's actually thin plastic and will scratch easily. The rear spoiler already has some haze left by the dealer during prep.
It's amazing how much attention this car garners on the road! I've had drivers leaning out of windows and missing their lights so they could get a better look! Couldn't be happier with my new Veloster and look forward to a long road trip soon!
I would check all relative positions of the seat before I'd go about modifying the headrest though. Sounds like a great new car from Hyundai...this is my favorite Hyundai ever. Keep posting how you like it so those of us interested in the car can learn from your experience, OK? Congratulations!
The Eloctrolyte Green is the best color, too, IMO, that's the one I would want, or the orange.
2012 Hyundai Veloster
I like those same-color inserts in the wheels, tastefully done. This would come in at around $18,400 for the standard transmission and the options I would want, simple package plans on this car, I like that. I'd try to get the Electrolyte Green color, that looks awesome on this car.
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I have just about 200 miles on mine now and the computer says I am averaging 30 mpg in suburban driving! My experience with Hyundai's tell me to expect better overall mpg once it passes 5k miles. My old Touring regularly achieved 22/city and 32/hwy so this is a big improvement!
Anyone thinking about getting a Veloster will have to be patient as they are in short supply and the manual transmission models are limited to the base car and the ones with Style and Tech package. In my market, practically all Velosters with Style package only have the DCT.
Love my Veloster!
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I'm looking to add a Veloster to my Hyundai collection within the next year. I test drove one last week and was impressed with the features and interior finish. Loving it!!
Hyundai Veloster in that red
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I've had the white style and tech DCT veloster 8 days and love it.. LOVE IT.
The feature content and build quality of the Veloster is amazing for the price! Having said that, there are some odd omissions. The most glaring is lack of any lighting for the rear compartment-this becomes pitch black at night, and a glove box light. I know they were trying to keep costs down but didn't think those two items would cost too much. I also wish there was a way to pop the top open without having the sunshade retract all the way.
As another poster stated, shifting the DCT via the paddle shifters eliminates a lot of the lag you feel when accelerating. The only other thing about the DCT I had to get used to is some jerkiness during very low speed crawling in traffic. Other than that, the transmission downshifts without hesitation and is nearly seamless in shifting.
I don't think I'll sign up for the Bluelink once the free trial is over. The app for Android phones doesn't work on my HTC Thunderbolt which eliminates a lot of the useful features of the Bluelink service. The bluetooth with voice command is AWESOME! So glad I didn't buy a bluetooth headset!
It's crazy how much attention this car garners on the road! People literally turn around in their seats to get a look and I always have a car that lags behind to get a good look before pulling up next to me at a light-this happened today with the driver of a brand new Camaro convertible!
This is typical of Hyundai support which I have found outstanding through now my 7th Hyundai, and, yes,I had the '86 Excel.They over support their product, are anxious to please in any way they can.
I would never hesitate to recommend a Hyundai to any one who asked me.