New Hyundai Veloster Turbo Revealed
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Rule 1 - Infiltrate the enemy camp.
Rule 2 - Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and quickest route to acceptance.
Rule 3 - Don't be trick or radical until you are established.
The Japanese used this model with scaled down American cars with which they infiltrated America. Once they realised how reliable they were, they bought them in droves and with each generation, the japanese first imited and flattered then innovated to establish their own identities.
Rule 2 - Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and quickest route to acceptance.
Rule 3 - Don't be trick or radical until you are established.
The Japanese used this model with scaled down American cars with which they infiltrated America. Once they realised how reliable they were, they bought them in droves and with each generation, the japanese first imited and flattered then innovated to establish their own identities.
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDi DCT (Dual Clutch) with metallic paint, leather and media pack £23,590 OTR.
The base model 1.6 GDi with solid paint and no options weighs in at £20,495 OTR, so £25k seems likely.
I can see it struggling initially, picking up when they have to discount to shift them.
Should be a canny buy at 2 yr old with 3 yrs makers warranty remaining.
The base model 1.6 GDi with solid paint and no options weighs in at £20,495 OTR, so £25k seems likely.
I can see it struggling initially, picking up when they have to discount to shift them.
Should be a canny buy at 2 yr old with 3 yrs makers warranty remaining.
Mr2Mike said:
Kong said:
I know the 'bottomfeeder' look is popular these days but the front is a complete A6 ripoff.
They are both in typically boring Audi colours, and they both have deep grills but apart from that it looks nothing like the Audi.Edited by Kong on Monday 9th January 21:05
Kong said:
Mr2Mike said:
Kong said:
I know the 'bottomfeeder' look is popular these days but the front is a complete A6 ripoff.
They are both in typically boring Audi colours, and they both have deep grills but apart from that it looks nothing like the Audi.Had a good look at a non-turbo Veloster in the dealer here in Luxembourg. I dont think the spec's are exactly the same as the UK based one, but to get one with all the toys you need, it does start to become an expensive proposition - nearly €26k and given the demand for them there isnt much in the way of discount available.
There are discounts to be had here on the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, which comes when applied brings it down to the same price level as the Veloster. And that is a very nice bit of kit, very solid and strong, but drives pretty good - couple hundred BHP and rwd make it pretty nippy too.
At the price point for the turbo Veloster, it will competing directly with the Genesis and therefore Hyundai may have shot themselves in the foot as one will just be taking sales from the other. Of the two, it will more than likely be the Genesis in my garage in the next few weeks despite going into the dealer thinking I will come out with a Veloster.
There are discounts to be had here on the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, which comes when applied brings it down to the same price level as the Veloster. And that is a very nice bit of kit, very solid and strong, but drives pretty good - couple hundred BHP and rwd make it pretty nippy too.
At the price point for the turbo Veloster, it will competing directly with the Genesis and therefore Hyundai may have shot themselves in the foot as one will just be taking sales from the other. Of the two, it will more than likely be the Genesis in my garage in the next few weeks despite going into the dealer thinking I will come out with a Veloster.
Kong said:
And the lights..
They are vaguely the same shape from a square on front view, but the Hyundai's lights stretch up the wing way further (they actually finish level with the middle of the front wheels). Look at a side or angled view of both and they are very different looking cars.Edited by Kong on Monday 9th January 21:05
Dagnut said:
MadDog1962 said:
Apart from some cheesy Korean blunders ("Turbo" on the seats etc), this actually looks pretty good. I'm old enough to remember the early Japanese imports and how so many people sneered at them. Now the same folks look at Nissans and Toyotas as the best buys. Korean cars have moved up much more rapidly than the Japanese did. Dare I say it there a chance that they'll be better than the Germans in 5 years time, and the latest Hyundai Genesis might become the ride of choice for tomorrow's elite.
In Australia I just noticed the latest Kia Optima K5 (with a 4 cylinder 2.4) is selling for higher prices than a well specced Holden (3.6 V6) or Ford (4.0 litre inline 6).
Hyundai's advertising slogan 10 years ago was "Prepare to want one". That might have been premature at the time, but they really raised their game since then.
Let's face it, they're daring to be different. I applaud this "brave design".
Completely agree..they've built their reputation on reliability and now slowly they are adding a few halo models. In Australia I just noticed the latest Kia Optima K5 (with a 4 cylinder 2.4) is selling for higher prices than a well specced Holden (3.6 V6) or Ford (4.0 litre inline 6).
Hyundai's advertising slogan 10 years ago was "Prepare to want one". That might have been premature at the time, but they really raised their game since then.
Let's face it, they're daring to be different. I applaud this "brave design".
I remember reading a Auto trader survey of the most reliable second hand buys, based on service costs, major repairs, number of failures etc..the Hyundai accent was top followed by the N15 Model Almera(before the Renualt influence)..and this was before they offered crazy warranties probably 5 years back...I always think that cheaper cars get a rougher life as well..missed services, cheaper oil and sparks etc so I think the phrase "build quailty" should be re-examined
mikeyv said:
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDi DCT (Dual Clutch) with metallic paint, leather and media pack £23,590 OTR.
The base model 1.6 GDi with solid paint and no options weighs in at £20,495 OTR, so £25k seems likely.
I can see it struggling initially, picking up when they have to discount to shift them.
Should be a canny buy at 2 yr old with 3 yrs makers warranty remaining.
Hyundai only offer a five year warranty in the land of fish and chips?The base model 1.6 GDi with solid paint and no options weighs in at £20,495 OTR, so £25k seems likely.
I can see it struggling initially, picking up when they have to discount to shift them.
Should be a canny buy at 2 yr old with 3 yrs makers warranty remaining.
Over here they still do their famous 10 year warranty AFAIK; it's what they built their reputation on in America.
In the '90s, the only reason people bought Hyundais was for the ridiculous warranty. Now they're starting to build some really nice cars, as well.
As for the Veloster, though I don't usually like over-styled cars, I think it looks funky in a good way; certainly more interesting than a Golf (and that's coming from a lifelong VW fan!)
Joking aside, first time I saw that advert, I thought "stupid idea", but... apart from that, I quite like the look of it.
I wonder if it'll be possible for a real nutjob to take a LHD-market Veloster driver's side and replace the passenger side of a RHD veloster with it, to get a 3DR Veloster. Then you've freed up all that space in the back for a 2nd engine...
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