2020 Hyundai Veloster N Reviewed - King of the Hot Hatches? 

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I'm a 56 year-old woman getting out of a 2009 Volvo C30 t5. Like you, not your typical buyer profile for this car. I bought the 2020 Hyundai Veloster Turbo package specifically because it didn't have four doors. Two-door hatchbacks are hard to find. This vehicle is the most fairly priced for what you get and the performance. I love the third door and the value is it prices better on insurance. I do enjoy the sunroof as much as I enjoy punching this little beauty around my city.

That crackle is actually useful! Albert Biermann explained that it keeps some of the fuel in the exhaust to reduce the turbo lag. (Engineering Explained made a video about it)

Asymmetric three-door design is the best thing about Veloster. I'm 6'4" and prefer large driver's door. Compact hatchbacks can have large driver's door in 2 doors configuration only. But 2 doors configuration is not practical for passengers. Veloster gives you large door for you and additional door for your passengers.

Well I went out for a type r and came home with a VN PP... I don’t regret it at all...

Thank you so much for this, i have a red 2020 N and i try to explain how good the car is to people but you HAVE to DRIVE it to understand. Its one of the most smile inducing automobiles ever!

I watch a lot of car reviews and I have to say the quality of yours is excellent even compared to those with a lot more subscribers. I own this car. I agree. Subscribed.

Best Veloster N review i've seen so far. Thanks for explaining what's going on instead of just saying "woah, it sounds good" or "well, that's fast!".

I’m a 2013 Veloster owner... I love the 3 door set up. Especially over 2 door. Just makes life so much easier when you have to access the back.

One of the best reviews I've seen recently...

Great review! Hyundai did an AMAZING job with this car and it sounds so good! This car and the Type R was on my 2 car short list for our second car. We ultimately went with the Type R because we got a great deal on the Type R and it was available. I was literally on the phone with the Honda dealer and the Hyundai dealer on the same day. They did not have any Veloster Ns in Performance Blue like in this video and for us that is the only color we wanted for the N. What Hyundai did at this price point is amazing! In a world where people say manuals are dying and there is a push for cars to drive themselves I am so glad cars like the Veloster N and Type R exist now it is time for people to stop talking about "saving the manual" and actually go out buy these amazing cars with manuals. I did. Fun Fact, the crackles are useful. They are the result of the anti-lag system for the turbo. Well done Hyundai engineers! All this and the 10 year/100,000 mile warranty for about $30,000! Simply INCREDIBLE! Cars like this show that driving fun is not only reserved for the filthy rich.

Nice review! FYI, I've had a black base Veloster N for 10k and still enjoy the pops.

Bought a 2020 performance pack in racing red and its the most fun car ive ever driven, and everybody loves it

awesome review. this is my favorite car under 50k. damn i wish i had one!

I never use the launch control but I didn't know about the 3 min cool down. Good info thanks for a great video.

The pops you used with the green arrows cracked me up.

I own this exact spec N 2020 pp I love it! I added AEM COLD AIR and TURBOSMART BOV and it’s a blast as my new daily 🤙🏻

Best reviews I've seen.

Pretty sure the Veloster N doesn't come with Brembos. They're just larger N-branded brakes.

very nice review!

I love this video! What an amazing car! And, yes-damn right I bought one! I heard the crackles and pops are functional. Apparently, it creates back pressure to keep the turbo going between shifts. I also got the vibe that anti-lag systems have a tough time passing emissions, so this is a total win!

I just got the Turbo for my wife yesterday and I have to admit, I'll probably be driving it more than my modded Ram 1500. It's just so much fun to corner, it's like a go-kart, and that turbo kicking in feels amazing already. Big smile on face all the time :) It's brand new so I won't be reving it up too much yet for at least 500 miles lol. It's probably one of the best handling and performing cars for the price. Might get one for myself to mod and play with as a secondary fun car :D

Brought a base N love it

I have a black and red one 2020 with performance pack, I'm in America.

I have a 2019 WRX and as much as I love it, there is one of these that color in my town and I have to say it looks really cool and I would love to drive it

I love the 3 doors on my Veloster N. They come in handy when you're as tall as I am. Im 6'6" and in most cars I drive I have to have the seat all the way back. and in a 4 door car that usually puts me behind the B pillar a bit makes a weird blind spot and makes it weird to get in and out of the car. But in 2 door cars I can have my seat all the way back and still be in front of the B Pillas, makes it way easier to get in and out of the car. But that's just me. I know not everyone is as tall as me.

Very nice review! At 48 I was feeling to old for this car but your video convinced me I'm young enough! 🙂

Test next 2020 Veloster N Performance with DCT-transmission. 🤔

Amazing Video .

I'm very curious about the next gen of this car. Am aware that the DCT is coming and a 2.5 engine is in the works, with variable timing that is superior to VTEC. Sounds like a future type N may be well into the 300hp range. But I bought the current 2020 model, with PP.... picking it up today !!!!

On that small of a vehicle, the 3 door makes total sense!

Well done as always. Thanks for the video review. My son just picked up the N with the performance package a few weeks ago. Same color. He's still breaking it in at this point. The sound is pretty cool, I have to admit. Double edged sword for people like me that enjoy modifying cars. I'm not sure there is anything to modify TBH. Notthing to do but drive this one other than get a second set of wheels for the winter...

Bought one a couple weeks ago. Loving it so far. Can't seem to get the launch control to engage though... as near as I can figure out I must not be mashing the throttle in fast enough.

I think that the 4 doors version makes sense when picking up somebody off the street or road because of the hassle of folding seats up in when you have to pick someone up when in a hurry is something i hate the most in 3 door cars and is annoying. I actually think that's a good approach to solve that issue.

Daily my favorite car in this class. Love how it sounds and drives. Would take the Veloster N over the ugly Civic Type R. Appreciate Hyundai keeping it affordable as well

Great review! I had the pleasure of reviewing the veloster n aswell and to this day i still have dreams about it!👍🏼

Do you hit the rev- limiter in 2nd gear at 60 mph?

Hey what's happening I've purchase a 2020 Hyundai veloster turbo r spec I've changed out the Mufflers and exhaust tips it's loud enough for me and it sets off cars alarm lol with all the pops gurgling and burbling especially in cold start and I've changed out the spoiler it's a Nso thanks for sharing your videos with me 👋👍🙂🚘♥️

waiting for the new STI, but this is a cool car. Great video.

Does the car stay locked into sport or sport plus mode when you shut it off and go to turn it back on? Or do you have to adjust that every time you drive it

I've been a Honda guy all my life but god damn this hatch makes me want to switch over!

2020 Type R is out (and much improved tech/suspension) and 2021 announced already. I made an offer on a 2019 Type R and lowest they would go was $38k!!!! On a $34,700 msrp.... snobs. I got a 2020 Veloster N WITH Performance Pack for $27k instead. Couldn't be happier. I like the looks and how it drives better too, and more power is easy since it's only 15psi stock (Type R is 23psi stock)

sound good

This car is so wicked!

No available in the uk for some reason , think it’s because it’s a 3door. Prefer the i30N styling tbh. Are Hyundai still releasing the Tucson N?

Just wish we got the i30N

I Love Hyundai N!

I want to buy this car so bad. I couldn't buy because I never bought a car before so this would cost wayyyyyy to much for a first car but after I pay off my first car I'll buy this car. ITS MY DREAM CAR!!!

How you hit the cones?

Definitely this. I love Honda and we own 6 Honda’s at home. And I own an accord 2.0t and I reviewed and drive the type r but I’d chose this one over. It’s just so fun to drive. We understand Honda has nice style and cool red bucket seats the sound of the type r is trash.

I really like this car but having watched your previous Veloster turbo review I have some concerns. One, the blind spot from the back c-pillar. The N doesn't have safety options available like the Veloster turbo. You also mentioned how small of a car the Veloster turbo is. If I'm not mistaken aren't all the Veloster's the same dimensions? I will need test drive it to see if I will like it. I'm 5'10 so not tall like you.

I want one!!!

I love mine. So dan fun!!!!!!

I'd get the type r only because it's more practical, but this thing has it beat in looks.

I really like the CTR, but this is a very compelling car for the price.

Wish it was all wheel drive.

Hyndai does not use brembos on their n models its their brake brand. Brembo does not supply them at all. Its mentioned several times in other car reviews.

It’s cool that Hyundai makes the best car for this market segment. However for every 20 wrxs or GTIs I see I might see 1 veloster. I still have yet to see an N in the wild. Maybe too expensive or too wild looking for the wrx and gti buyers? Do they just step up to an sti or r at that price?

Hyundai Veloster N all the way!

Im in for the N, no question

Don't hate on me since I don't have a lot of experience in driving manual but is there an automatic version?

Considering trading my forte in for a veloster n

Hey guys are these reliable?

Hot hatch fun!

I only have the basic 2012 not a n series and have heard it was the worst year for the Veloster but still a nice little car

Maybe I'll wait a few years to buy this used.

I want one. Hard to find..

Imo this is the closest to the Civic Type R which is still the FWD king at the moment but to get something with this performance for the price is insane. Only thing I would change would be the wheels and remove those red accents and we are golden

7:42 i might be crazy but this looks like 124th in Redmond, WA.

Believe it or not launch control is not the best part of the shifting of this car.. the best part is that it WILL flat shift!! if you actually had a pair you would have tried it first thing.. my fiesta ST would not.. as soon as clutch was depressed fuel cut off and it took about 2 seconds to recover.. lost time.. not so with this car just hold the throttle down and shift dont let off girly man!! But you must be quick so for you I would say you need ALOT of practice..but once mastered the reward will be quicker 0-60 times than advertised..

This or a GTI?

I've been trying to decide this or a wrx 😪

God damn this car is cool

I wouldn’t use launch control. It cuts too much power. Forums say that launching the car with your feet is faster

His voice sounds like a news reporter.

I just don't get why Hyundai had to make it 3-door... Make up your mind, either make it 2-door or 4-door! Can't wait to see the next version of this hatchback though, hopefully Hyundai improves the interior quality. Everything else in the Veloster N looks and sounds great.

Hey look it's the Vivace from BeamNG!

Is it comparable to Civic Si?

im excited for the DCT version!!! its been shown on a teaser trailer today!!! and wow it makes me want it more now! :P or should I wait for the KONA N :P

One man in Korea Beat the 2015 A45 AMG with brand new Veloster N dct. They differ by more than 100 horsepower

1:28 no Brembos or Recaro seats to keep the price low.

Makes me sad seeing all these comments about wanting an auto or waiting for the auto version. why buy something sporty yet not want to learn how to drive a manual

The 2021 has a DCT, it will be has quick as the type R.

Very nice car.. but the true king oh Hatches in the CTR

The weird doors made this a no for me. I would have liked an i30N. I couldnt find an Elantra GT N Line so I bought a 2018 GTI SE with plaid seats. I like the 18" wheels over 19s for ride quality and cost. Wish I opted for adjustable dampening but not a big deal. I enjoy the sunroof. My last 2 Mustangs didnt have one but I enjoy the light it lets in. Makes the car feel bigger. As a new dad Mustang had to go. Needed something fun with stick shift and a usable back seat. Veloster N not practical enough. Also requires 91 octane.

unfortunately the brakes are not Brembos.

I've been waiting for an automatic for so long, now I just need to save up!!!

I think I'd get a used focus rs. This car it's seemingly perfect from the factory and mods will just mess up the balance. Maybe a dsc controller.

My car

Put a AWD in it for USA and you have a winner!!! Until then it’s a 7!

Those aren’t Brembo brakes

Only a minute in. Doesn’t hit 60 at the stop of 2nd, if you use a device to measure the speed. You must shift a second time. And this vehicle does not have Brembos. *face.palm*

1:28 "Oversized (non existing) Brembos" lol People need to stop calling every red caliber Brembo and every race inspired seats Recaro.

GR SPORT CAP DRIVING A HYUNDAI😂😂😂😂😂😂

Brembo brakes? Mmm don’t think so.

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King of the hot hatches... 😂🤣😂

its the old model.........

The Civic Type R looks rediculous, is much longer, and isn't "mid 20s to low 30s," it's a 38k HONDA CIVIC. No thanks. Mini Cooper is a BMW and I'd like to drive my car for longer than the warranty lasts without crushing anxiety. The Veloster N also has a 10 year warranty, case closed.

I think Hyundai made an error when they made a techno rich N car. The real challenge is getting the same kind of handling and efficiency with out all trickery. I'm not a fan of the trick suspension when some quality progressive spring is enough. My old 1998 Civic had Pro-kit springs and huge dampening range that was super quick. With the front double-wishbone suspension and upgraded shocks, I could hop onto a curb at extreme speed with no drama. If the Veloster attempted the same maneuver, it'd destroy its wheel and front suspension. Also, if it's your daily ride, u want it to be predictable. In an emergency situation, you want the car to react like one of your own body parts, just like your legs would react if a piano was about to drop on your head. Having all these layers and layers of electronic and adjustability is going to put you in a situation where you're not in-tune with your ride. I feel at home in a more simplistic setup, when done properly like those old-school car from the 90s. My tuned 98 Civic had it and I feel like we're now playing catch-up to something that was already done.