CodeRedR51
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We're thinking $32k.Is it fair to assume the N is going to be in the 32-35k range?
We're thinking $32k.Is it fair to assume the N is going to be in the 32-35k range?
Hmmm, first drive?I should have something worth posting in here tomorrow...
Hmmm, first drive?
A comparison to the Elantra Sport would be great as far as driving dynamics, but that would depend on if you've driven the Elantra.
I have Progressive for insurance and they basically classify my Sport as a regular Elantra. I pay $108/mo full coverage with glass.In fact, speaking strictly of cost (base, insurance and fuel efficiency), this car appeals to me more than the Elantra, but I still can't get over how good the tail of the Elantra Sport looks.
I have Progressive for insurance and they basically classify my Sport as a regular Elantra. I pay $108/mo full coverage with glass.
For insurance? Ouch.Wow. I've got $284/mo for a 2018 Elantra... $277 for a Veloster.
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Are you on Manual, Auto or DCT? If the latter, does it have any quirkiness with dealing with gear shifts? My dad has a '15 Sonata that makes a audible hum/rumble when it's at low revs on 3rd. It's as if it can't decide if it wants to be in 2nd or 3rd.
What is the rear-window visibility really like? I was turned off by it in the last gen, but as of right now, I haven't yet decided if I can justify living with the smaller window for its lower price compared to the Elantra Sport.
Is the base model the one with the lesser appealing front grill? Dumb question I know. You're driving the Turbo model?
In fact, speaking strictly of cost (base, insurance and fuel efficiency), this car appeals to me more than the Elantra, but I still can't get over how good the tail of the Elantra Sport looks.
I think the VT has more standard equipment, and it also has the torque vectoring so the price reflects that. It will come down to how much the buyer cares about that stuff and what discounts Hyundai will offer right away on them. I know for certain right now that if you do your homework and have some negotiating skills, an Elantra Sport can be had for well under $20k depending on options. There is $2,500 bonus cash offered at the moment on the Elantra. You can also sign up for Uber (don't have to actually use it) to get another $1k off.For what it's worth, this isn't actually cheaper than the Elantra Sport — at least not once you equip the Turbo engine. I haven't sat down with the Canadian configurator to see how spec plays out, though. Also, at least for me, I find the hatch more interesting to look at, and it's more usable too.
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The 3-door concept is this car's "thing" to be unique. I highly doubt they will ever change it.Just add another door. It would still look cool. Don't know how much extra tooling or structure required, but a fourth door on the side, should be there.
For us in the States, this is our only option.Wow, that is a nice surprise. This Veloster N looks much better than the previous Veloster.
But this or the i30N High-Performance? Which is better, which looks nicer?
I almost 100% sure I would go for the i30N High-Performance.
Bigger brakes and LSD are worth the $2k alone.Word in the UK is that something like 95% of buyers go for the Performance Pack version, for a £3k premium over the regular one. Will be interesting to see what the takeup is over there with the Veloster. I've driven both versions of the i30 and honestly you don't lose much by not spending the extra, but you do lose just enough (most importantly the active exhaust) to make the price difference worth it...
In monetary terms absolutely, but on the road I found I didn't really notice the difference. The standard brakes are hardly lacking and the LSD only seems to make a significant difference if you're hoofing it out of really tight corners. It'd probably be more noticeable on a track.Bigger brakes and LSD are worth the $2k alone.
I would hope those opting for the performance pack would plan on tracking the car at some point.It'd probably be more noticeable on a track.
It's not so much a thing in the UK. Hot hatches are bought in huge numbers here by people who just like the look, sound and sharper feel, and sometimes even just the image. They're not bought by hardcore enthusiasts to quite the extent they are in the US (where you get a much smaller choice and where even regular basic hatchbacks are seen as relatively sporty), so while people do still take them on track, plenty of people here would go for the Performance Pack for no other reason than the noisy exhaust and 20 extra horsepower you don't really notice.I would hope those opting for the performance pack would plan on tracking the car at some point.
If only it was as pretty as the Elantra Sport! But this is the one I want. Ford better bring that ST or they're going to miss a big opportunity here.For us in the States, this is our only option.
Edit - Canadian pricing: (Canada only gets the Performance Pack version)
Reviewers are saying that Hyundai told them the price in the US will be around $28k with destination for the base version, add $2k for the performance pack.