2019 / 2020 Hyundai Veloster Turbo | The Spicy Hatch 

This is the last video that was effected by our recent camera issues. We did as much correction as we could but things are still not where we'd like them to be and for that we apologize.

These are awesome cars if you're looking for something small, fun, and relatively practical. 25k gets you a quick turbo model with a 10 year warranty. No one beats that in today's market.

This car comes slightly better equipped here in Korea. We get heated and ventilated seats with full power adjust-ability. Also comes with heated steering wheel. The base engine is a really perky 1.4T. It's a cool car!

I actually found the Veloster rear seats to be a bit more spacious than the Mazda3 for some reason. I sat in both back to back during the NYC Auto Show, very surprising

This Veloster was available when I chose to buy my Elantra GT Sport. I thought the extra room, true hatchback style (Similar to VW Golf) was a better option for a 69 year old guy who still likes a car that handles well, but is on a retiree budget. I don't do much city driving because I live in a country setting, and thus, I get over 33 mpg with the 7-sp DCT.

I've always been such a fan of the Veloster shape and concept; trying to split the difference between a sports coupe/2-door hatchback and a more practical economy sedan/4-door hatchback may seem like a silly compromise to some, but this is a space I can see myself existing in. A Miata is a blast, but despite their economy and relatively comfy ride and decent use of the space there is, it's a chore to live with everyday for most. The Veloster is the next rung or rung and a half up the practicality ladder, and I think Hyundai did such a good job of being ALMOST as practical as the next category up in car while just being smaller, more unique, more fun, more interesting! It's a refreshing and unique compromise in the car world, and I appreciate that Hyundai took the risk when nobody else did. There doesn't need to be a vacuum in this size and type of car; it's a great car for a lot of drivers!

Funkytown! LOL! We see what you did there. Love it! Best car reviewer on RU-vid. Keep up the good work, Alex.

I would never get a Veloster, but this video has convinced me it is a compelling car, and I did not expect that.

I didn’t notice anything except the thoroughness of this review. You covered everything I wanted to know about the Veloster. Thanks!

Absolutely gorgeous car. My favorite part of Alex's videos are when he hits the road and begins his in-depth review.

I have a 2018 Elantra SE with the manual transmission. I have the 2.0 147hp motor. While it is not quick, at all, I get over 40 mpg and it is quiet. At idle, you wouldn't even know it's running. I really like the car.

Always the best reviews.

I just bought my 2019 Turbo Vtech, can't wait to try it out when its ready next week.

I'm actually just so happy that Alburt Bearmin agreed to help Hyundai and Kia because they really badly needed his help because they wouldn't be ware they are right now people because now they are definitely ballin and now building wonderful cars

I remember being SO excited for the first one, then driving it and it have SO steering feel. I am glad it seems that they worked on that.

This car is genius! Always wanted a small coupe with a big door for easy in and out yet i also wanted a back door to throw things in or for occasional passengers

Really cool car!

You're dope. Your work and reviews are dope 👌.

Those wheels are dope.

Alex on Autos is always my first choice in vehicle reviews. I appreciate Alex!s thorough and detailed explanations on all aspects of the vehicles. Though, I think one important thing to mention when referring to fuel economy is what type of fuel is required or recommended- it makes a big difference on the pump whether you’re filling up with regular or premium gas.

I liked this review ! I really love Mini Cooper and I want another one but I like what Hyundai offers in the Veloster

I like the Veloster, but I don't know if I would buy one when [insert compact hatch] isn't that much more expensive. I do have to give Hyundai props for actually offering a manual transmission in trims other than the base model.

The rear headrests pop out easily and fit by the foot Wells when you put the rear seat down, it's always good to keep a few shopping bags to keep them in, no need to move the seats unless you have them leaned back quite a bit

They killed it with that rear design!

I can't say enough about my 2020 Veloster R-Spec traded in my subi for the pink-slip going all in. I was considering , accord sport(too big), Si or type R(manual and expensive, i got a disability cant be driving manual day to day). WRX, i had a new Impreza that i traded in and its cheapy and not impressive also expensive. Mazda m3/ford ST or RT(out of production. VW(boring/pricey with many issues).. I DIDNT RECOCGNIZE THE 2017-2021 VELOSTER from the old body style, LOOKS GREAT. It RIPS corners 0-80 extremely impressive and MPGS are there if u need. I CANT WAIT to possibly trade up to the new 8 speed DCT 2021 Veloster N. Hyundai... u are changing the game and I'm soo so glad I made this choice and i work out of my car everyday making it super fun and smart. Great sound btw and features. GIVE IT A TRY IF U CAN FIND ONE ;)..... 7:17 mines filled with tools of my trade, OBDII scanner, impact, jumper box, documents, and all my other tools made by my company. I have a decent size Virtual lift rectangle brick that fits perfectly in the floor of backseats accessible via rear third door. The Driver door and seat IS MENT for Driver comfort and it delivers. Also can handle passengers or be a zippy work car. Since ive gotten it i have a solid 29.8 MPG after 18k miles and can easily get 35-40 not getting on it. i paid $28.5k before trade in Amazing Value...... best warranty I use the F out of.. P.S. ITS NOT A MOONROOF its a LARGE PURTY SUNROOF..... AGAIN worth a try!

The veloster is such a sexy car!

in right hand drive models the door does move, the rear door is always on the passenger side and also it's not exactly a subcompact, hyundai has the Accent to fill that segment, I think it's more like the VW scirocco, kind of a stylish coupe hatchback thing

Hello there and thank you for another great video I'm looking to get a compact type car that's sporty and also affordable. I narrowed my choice between the Veloster Turbo with automatic or the Honda Civic hatchback in the EX trim. The Veloster has more horse power but the Civic is cheaper and more refined. What are you thoughts about which one should I buy?

2:50 in right hand driving countries, the third door is moved over to the other side unlike what you mentioned, it is almost impossible to keep the coupe like design for the driver if that third door stays at the same position

Damnit I'm jealous. The base engine in a new Fiesta (the one you are not getting, but don't worry, you aren't missing out on much) has 80 hp here. 80. The Veloster is smaller and cheaper than the Fiesta yet it's base engine in the US has 147 hp. I want that.

What you said in the first 1/5 of the video applies only to the 1st gen veloster. The 2nd gen Veloster is actually based on the Elantra GT platform rather than the accent.

Alex, big dilemma.. would you get this new Veloster Turbo Ultimate or the new Kia Soul GT? I’m looking for a fun, practical, daily driver. I love you.

The highlights of the Veloster practicality in this video have basically convinced me to take one of these over a Civic SI. If the Civic Hatch came in an SI I'd be a bit harder pressed, but a 21 horsepower gap is nothing to sneeze at in this weight class, and you can't get any SI with LED headlights or Honda Sensing in the United States so...

I love how it gets slightly better fuel economy with the turbo engine and an extra 54 horsepower. I’d be surprised at anyone getting the base 2.0

Alex! Why have you not done an N review!?

How much is a salvage title hyundai veloster turbo ultimate 2019 with 25k miles?

I had to learn to like these reviews made by Alex. This time he did not spend much time showing the engine bay. (I like to look at it ). But i'll subscribe.

so, corolla hatch 2019 ( base manual) has: "Trailing-wishbone rear suspension" and veloster base manual has " multi link suspension" .....which one( suspension ) is better ??? or they are the same....also , corralla base manual has Active Cornering Assist (ACA)?? dose veloster have ( ACA ) ? please kindly help

sir , I have a very tough time to choose between : Corolla manual trans ( base )hatch 2019 & Veloster base manual 2019??? you have driven both , which one is better as far stability , cornering and steering feel ( driving feel ) ???which one is more fun ? thank you

How soon that 2.0l turbo will be out for the veloster..??

Really need your "N" model review.......

How does the size compare to Mazda 2?

It really bugs me when reviewers spend so much time talking safety features and don't say if the adaptive cruise is 0mph, partial, or traffic jam assist.

I love my veloster turbo

Just watched the video of the previous gen Veloster. Previous gen Veloster seems a lot more practical.

Yeeeee

I am commenting because you asked me to. Nothing more, nothing less.

How soon. The bigger liter.. engine??

Impressive little car and much like its Kia cousins, Hyundai does an excellent job of improving shortcomings even within a particular generation of their vehicles. That, combined with Hyundai's excellent record of reliability and warranty make for a compelling package. I'm impressed by the third door option. Some may consider it a gimmick but I'd have to say that the back seat of a Mustang or Camaro is the true gimmick. Totally useless. I owned a Mazda RX-8 with hidden rear doors and found it added tremendously to the flexibility of the vehicle. Must say, though, I don't envy a fourth passenger seated behind the front seat passenger. (My RX-8 had four doors rather than three.) I suspect that fourth spot is reserved mainly for transporting small hostages or those who, once in place, will eventually die of old age. I'm also a fan of the DCT option. I own a GTI and love an "automated manual" transmission (as Alex correctly terms it). Combines the advantages of a manual and an automatic transmission. It's a perfect compromise as far as I'm concerned. I do wonder about visibility in the Veloster. I haven't driven one but when I pass a Veloster on the freeway I make sure to pick my spot and do it quickly just in case the driver can't see me. (I do the same with Camaros.) But since Alex doesn't mention it, perhaps it's not as bad as I think. Of course, many of the viewers of this video are actually lusting after the forthcoming Veloster N. Personally I'm disappointed that the US won't be seeing the larger i30N but apparently Hyundai believes the performance version of the Veloster is a better budget competitor for the Honda Type R in North America. How much of a bargain it will be will depend on whether Hyundai dealers can resist putting a second "market adjustment" sticker on the vehicle. I'm not optimistic on that score but perhaps I'll be surprised. As far as this version of the Veloster is concerned, it's likely to be a viable option for those who want something that looks like a Veloster N but for whom the $30K plus sticker is a bridge too far. And since many of the Veloster N's advantages are useful only on a track, the buyers of a vanilla Veloster may not be missing that much.

I had a 2012, a 2016 Base Manual that I lOVE! I tried the 2019 Automatic, a bit of a snooze and the inside feels cheap - the body shape is also less aggressive.

When I had the RED Veloster, people asked me if it was a Porsche.

Thank you for not reviewing the top line model like most RU-vid channels!

Hey what's happening I've purchase a 2020 Hyundai veloster turbo r spec it's awesome but I wanted more sound from my Mufflers and exhaust so I've changed out the Mufflers and exhaust tips it's loud enough for me with all the pops gurgling and burbling especially in cold start it's sets off cars alarm lol & I've changed out the spoiler it's the N spoiler it's matched the whole car👋👍🙂♥️😂😆😅🚘

No mention of Honda Fit, just the Civic, which is not the same category and the Ford Fiesta which is now discontinued.

I'm cross shopping this against a BRZ ... so yeah, but I think that is the norm for people who like what they like instead of just seeing transportation. You will like thing that aren't directly comparable, because of so many styling, drivetrain, and other decisions made by car makers.

I'm curious if you reviewed any velosters before? My veloster has not been aging well and many of the veloster people I meet are saying the same things. Does this one seem like better quality build?

Alex, shouldnt veloster be compared with civic hatch turbo in terms of price and size instead of fiesta and mini? Just my opinion..

How does this compare to the GTI?

Here’s a general question: why is it that the interior trappings, technology, etc. is always of a lesser grade on compact/subcompact vehicles? In other words, why does the size of the vehicle affect the features and interior quality available on it? The manufacturers seem to have all colluded on this point.

This or a Golf GTI?

I sat in the Veloster N at the LA auto show, interior was a big let down last time I sat in that much scratchy plastic was in a 2012 camaro

Straight Pipes reviewed the 275hp version cause they could :p And yeah, get the manual.

How about the Subaru Impreza or the Subaru WRX? Size and price they are definitely in the ballpark.

Haha- Funkytown- haha! Brilliant.

Perfect size car. Just wish the Veloster turbo came with a LSD like the Civic SI. I don't want to pay $30k for a LSD on the N. Really wish Hyundai wouldn't have skimped on the Turbo model. Alot of cheap parts on here. Also heard alot of people have has bad rattles on new vehicles. Seems like a step backwards for Hyundai

The Veloster and Civic are literally in the same class in IMSA.

I thought this was based on a the Elentra for this new generation, Alex is saying it's based on the Accent basically, repeatedly.........

Looks better than civics

Klk

I owned a 2013 turbo and liked it, but the cheap interior really killed it for me. I appreciate your explanation on this point, but can't that atleast upgrade the materials on the upper trims and add ventilated seats for 28k 🤨.

Nice video but I'm not fan of this Veloster.... I used to love them but this one doesn't have that wow factor for me

Civic seems adult sized in comparison. And a Civic Si would be the same price, faster and larger.. Just doesn't have an automatic. Would def like to try the 2.0L Turbo.. 275 bhp in a tiny car would be awesome.

I didn't know they still made these

I like to see golf bag test when you show the trunks on your car reviews.

Should of blacked out the front H

The DRL LED's look kinda cheap, they look like the 'eagle eye' LED's you can get on Amazon or Ebay. I like designs where they get higher quality LED's to go through a light tube for a seamless look.

10/10 for the front seats? Are you sure you're being objective?

I would say I would definitely NOT want the DCT. Sure, it's a tad faster, but give me a traditional manual in anything approaching performance car...

Most reviewers Claim that the R Spec is the best car in the Veloster lineup.Alex seems to overlook it. Why?

Nice looking but it is not as fun as a Mini Cooper.

I wish this was available when I was 25 yo.

"0 - 60 in 112 ft." 😜😁😎😉👍👌😃😊

You say you're comparing to subcompact models, but then give the car scores based on the Civic or a Mini which are clearly not direct competitors.

13:34 $50,000 for a Mini Cooper?!

if you pay $50K for a mini cooper I hate you

Too small. I hate being so low to the ground. Nice if I was 30 years younger.

How much does Hyundai charge you for the rest of the car? Lol.

It has "Germanic" feel is no surprised. Aren't Hyundai Kia done these days by bunch of Germans?

Stopped watching after 4 minutes The Title states this video is for the 2019 Veloster "Turbo" thanks for wasting my time by constantly talking about features the Turbo model doesn't have.

so ugly that it almost makes me never want to buy a hyundai

Looks cheap . Hyundai is known to be the ultimate cost driven auto oem. Cost savings > quality, performance , and sadly even safety to them.