Velostar turbo

[FSI 220]

I am a big believer that people can buy what they like, and like what they like...

But saying the 86 or BRZ is not in the same class as a Hyundai Veloster, now that is a big call (but you are welcome to it )

As for me... if my domestic situation was one where two doors would do... and I had forty grand in my pocket to do what I liked with... I would throw it down on a BRZ or 86 in a heartbeat.... the veloster does nothing for me...

[woofy]

I was more meaning that they are at the same price point. 86 is slightly cheaper but without the power but is rwd. A turbo BRZ or 86 would be a different story. They are all new experiments and I don't think people should dismiss this due to it being a Hyundai.

[Tim]

I think Kia are more on the money with their newer models. Sporty yet stylish and more suited to people looking for a faux performance car.

[Candyman]

OK. I finally got to drive a Veloster today

OMG it is underwhelming

Ignoring the styling (which is ham fisted), nothing is pleasant about it

Seriously, it is just mediocre, compared to my wife's Fiesta and the Fiesta costs much less on the road and drives so much better in all aspects

Compared to my R, well, no point

Edit - replaced "nasty" with "mediocre" to be kind

[woofy]

Lol, I havent much interest in driving the NA models. I thought the setup of suspension will be different here, especially the turbo, but we will see.

I don't know why Hyundai can't seem to get handling right, they keep trying and yet fail. Kia pretty much use the same Ex Audi designer I thought? I'm not sure on the looks but then the type R civic doesn't look much better (or worse).