Anyone see that Veloster turbo commercial? Haha, besides the point.
Hyundai is doing so well these days and I've been considering a Hyundai Veloster. It seems I can get it for around 19k out the door, similar price with a 2012 honda fit (the difference doesn't matter to me, it's a k or two). Anyways what are some people's thoughts on it? The veloster looks less like a ball to me and is comparable to a mazda 3 without the price tag. Hyundai also has a great warranty, lifetime oil changes, and they've been doing well. The interior is very nice too and it seems like the Hyundai is just awesome. I enjoy a fit but honestly the 2012 model is just not something new and intuitive, it won't turn heads, etc. I have a 2009 ssm ge8 with 45k on it and it's about time I traded it for something else. Any thoughts?

 

The Fit purchase was 90% brand loyalty for me, that Hyundai Veloster has some very impressive specs!
Hyundai Veloster Specifications | Hyundai

 

Word, Honda is great and the quality of honda is great. A thought that occurred to me is that you can see a honda drived until the engine turns into dust, basically you can drive it till death like 200k+ miles on it but I can't see a hyundai lasting that long. Maybe, that is something to factor in.

 

Those are impressive specs?

 

More HP/torque, 4 wheel disc for starts, I would say yes compared to a Fit

 

Hyundia Veloster 0-60 time reported by the reviewers is 9.8 seconds. I can run my GE8 5MT to 60 in about 8.2ish, I guess all that extra power really helps it.

Also a mid 90s Neon came with 4 wheel discs too, I guess the Neon is better than the Fit as well.

Not to mention what the hell is that thing, it's a design disaster!

 

I think you should wait for the turbo model on the Veloster.

 

I just configured a pretty much base model Veloster and it comes to around $18,5xx MSRP, the turbo model will be well out of comparing it to a Fit, into comparing it with much better cars than it is.

 

Cost difference for what you get... Fit wins. You'll have to up the price considerable to get the Hyundai the way you want it with all those niceties.

 

i for one think the car looks HIDEOUS. i also don't get the whole "2 door on one side, 1 door on the other side" thing. so you build a car that can seat people in the back, but for that to happen they have to line up and slide their asses over?

 

If you could actually fit anyone into the back that is not a contortionist or 4'6" or less. Only reason it has back seats is for insurance purposes.

 

Figures that asking at a Fit forum and you'll get plenty of bias. I happen to think the Veloster is a hit design-wise. The only real concern I'd have is that I hear the Veloster (and the Elantra which its based on) is a bit spongy/softly sprung. But the Fit is just the opposite, its short wheelbase makes for a pretty harsh ride that just hops too much over rougher roads.

Definitely go give both a real serious look and test drive, then decide.

 

Ok, the Spec was impressive the end result wasn't

 

Well if that's the appeal to the Veloster, I'd much rather have a CR-Z in that case, turbo or not, the CR-Z is a way cooler looking car if I was in the market for one with a horrible back seat, or in the case of the Honda, none at all.

 

We can't really blame it all on Hyundai though, The Fit just seems to be a rare breed.. The same can be said about the Fiesta, on paper it is a WAY better performing car, but it does 0-60 in like 10.1 seconds. Yet it's lighter, has more power, and a "better" transmission

Honda is just what it is, they seem to manage to make little rockets out of little power.

 

ah, so the back seats arn't even full size? now i completely understand the whole door thing. its so you can feel like you own a 2 door, 2 seater, but if you have to put a car seat in, the wife can still get back there using the extra door.

 

I have no idea really, just going by pictures, Korean cars are not really sold here in Japan.



Rear headroom for that matter is severly lacking as well, nevermind leg room.

neteng it is not so much about bias, the car to my eyes is horrendous and on par with the Nissan Puke, do you find that vehicle to also be a hit design-wise? Just give it a few years and the Veloster will look so dated and out of place, whereas the Fit will still "fit" in. The beauty of Hondas really, they don't really age.

 

I agree, a CRZ would be favorable but unfortunately the cost is out of reach. CRZ's run into the 22's or 23's, with those numbers I would honestly buy a WRX or something.

 

It looks good but its not as versatile or as practical as the Fit. Plus its not a Honda. I've lived and learned and bought a Honda. When you do the same you'll keep what you got. Plus any paid for car these days is better than any new car. Especially one that's known to last 200,000+ miles.


2009 fit sport 53k miles

 

Hyundai's cars are definitely worth a look. Two years ago they weren't.

Co-worker bought a 2012 Accent. It's a good car. Back seat isn't quite as roomy as a the Fit's, but it has the Fit beat just about every other way.

I don't really care for the Veloster's "face," but that's personal preference.