Hyundai Veloster Turbo: Spotted
With the world very excited about the latest fast Hyundai, is it worth considering the last one?
That accolade probably falls to the Veloster Turbo, introduced to Britain half a dozen years ago. It doesn't carry the 'N' badge, and its remit was far less focused than the new i30, but we're all for a performance curios on PH - and there's actually one for sale at very nearly half its new price.
"So what?" You're probably thinking. But those who drove the VT found plenty to be impressed by. "Flick through some esses or hare along some undulations and you'll discover excellent body control", "a cracking little performance car" and "it's hard not to like this little coupe" are just three comments to be found in three separate reviews, making it more than worthy of some attention.
Given the Turbo was only expected to make up 10 per cent of Veloster sales - a car which was already a niche choice - it shouldn't come as a surprise to find just one lurking in the PH classifieds. Still, it looks like a good one, the blue paint far more interesting than the grey so many cars were seen in and the condition as presentable as you might reasonably expect from a five year-old car with just 20,000 miles.
Add all that into the five-year warranty that the Veloster will have just come out of (or may well still be covered by for a few weeks), and the resulting package is quite appealing. There are sharper driving hot hatches and coupes out there, but the Veloster's blend of rarity, curio appeal and performance should keep it on the radars of those willing to think a bit differently. You're not likely to bump into another at the supermarket, that's for certain.
SPECIFICATION - HYUNDAI VELOSTER TURBO
Engine: 1.6-litre, 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 6-speed manual, front-wheel drive
Power (hp): 186@5,500rpm
Torque (lb ft): 195@1,500rpm
MPG: 40.9
CO2: 157g/km
Recorded mileage: 21,000
Year registered: 2013
Price new: £21,995
Yours for: £11,995
See the original advert here.
Did I imagine this or are these different on both sides? One side is 3 door and one side is 5 door?
I do believe that Hyundai will be making an N version of the Veloster, if i remember correctly. Maybe that will be a bit more like it!
Quirky, but too many better cars to spend 12k on.
I'd agree with that. Pretty much all of the rival coupe's are much better cars.
Did I imagine this or are these different on both sides? One side is 3 door and one side is 5 door?
I'd agree with that. Pretty much all of the rival coupe's are much better cars.
IIRC JD Power reports from back in the day said the Coupe GK (2002-2008) was one of the main reasons Hyundai's reliability rating was so improved.
it is not fast but once equipped with good tyres (and not hankooks) it handles and steers amazingly well. the gearbox has a lovely close, mechanical feel to it.
Its a shame that they never came with the 201hp engine and lower gearing that the ceed gt came with as it would have really perked it up.
having had an rs megane previously they are not competing in the same market at all.
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