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Hyundai Veloster 2 (JS)

Compact Hatchback

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Product Overview

Hyundai Veloster Mk2 (chassis code JS) is an affordable compact hatchback in production from 2018. It is available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.6 to 2.0 liters.
Compared to the original Veloster, the Mk2 has a more conventional styling. On the plus side, a range of larger, more powerful engines can be found. The car has superior drivetrain and suspension setup compared to other vehicles in its class.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 73%
Pros
  • Good styling
  • Good performance
  • Good handling
  • Good reliability
Cons

    What external reviewers found

    External score 70%
    Pros
    • Excellent fuel economy
    • Comfortable ride
    • Fun to drive
    • Gorgeous looks
    • Punchy turbocharged four-cylinder engine
    Cons
    • Poor infotainment
    • Poor cabin tech
    • Lack of practicality
    • Not as comfortable or practical as a GTI
    • No heated steering wheel
    • Alternatives are more fun to drive

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    Specifications

    Variants shown:
    1.6 GDI
    1.6 GDI DCT
    2.0 MPI
    2.0 MPI AT
    Veloster N 250
    Veloster N 275

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    External Reviews

    autocar[1]

    Reviewer score 58% (normalized by Neofiliac)
    Reviewers from autocar have found:
    The Veloster N shares the same 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine as the i30N. In the US the standard 247bhp version is only a couple of hundred dollars more than the less powerful VW Golf GTI. The upgraded Performance version adds a power boost to 271bhp, a limited slip differential, bigger brakes and upgraded tyres, yet still slips under the $30,000 barrier.
    Pros
    • Punchy turbocharged four-cylinder engine
    • Fun to drive
    Cons
    • Lack of practicality
    • Alternatives are more fun to drive

    cnet[2]

    Reviewer score 75% (normalized by Neofiliac)
    Reviewers from cnet have found:
    The Veloster N starts at $27,820, and there's only one option offered: the $2,100 Performance Package. There's plenty of room to stretch out in front, and back-seat space is decent for a car this size. Cargo capacity is also pretty good, with 19.9 cubic feet behind the back seats.
    Pros
    • Gorgeous looks
    • Excellent fuel economy
    • Comfortable ride
    Cons
    • Poor cabin tech
    • Poor infotainment

    References

    1. ^ Hyundai Veloster N review . [autocar].
    2. ^ 2019 Hyundai Veloster N review: The performance junkie's hot hatch. [cnet].

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