Put a deposit down on a 2013 Veloster Turbo

[Don Karnage]

Dealer called this afternoon and had finally gotten there allotment data and the first one they will be getting will be a Elite White with the Ultimate package. No markup but im paying sticker of 26,726. Put a deposit down over the phone and will swing in tomorrow to sign papers. Should have the car sometime in july

 

[manimal]

Congrats Don! I bet the extra waiting was painful.

 

[RKS]

congrats. holy shit that is a hefty price tag for a small hatch. what type of stats? are they using the sonata 2.0 T?

 

[Don Karnage]

Congrats Don! I bet the extra waiting was painful.

Thanks Man and yes it was. I've been waiting for months

congrats. holy shit that is a hefty price tag for a small hatch. what type of stats? are they using the sonata 2.0 T?

Just a turbo'd 4cyl putting out 200hp and 195lbs of torque. Should do 0-60 in 7 seconds flat. What i'm really interested in is the 38mpg on the highway

 

[unokitty]

Congratulations!

Be sure to post your impressions after you receive the car.

Uno

 

[Don Karnage]

Congratulations!

Be sure to post your impressions after you receive the car.

Uno

Oh i will. They had a white one at the auto show so im actually glad i went with white

 

[soccerballtux]

Thanks Man and yes it was. I've been waiting for months




Just a turbo'd 4cyl putting out 200hp and 195lbs of torque. Should do 0-60 in 7 seconds flat. What i'm really interested in is the 38mpg on the highway

hm will be interesting to see if gets that mileage in real world scenarios.

 

[Don Karnage]

hm will be interesting to see if gets that mileage in real world scenarios.

I drive 85-90% Interstate so we will see

 

[unokitty]

My first new car was an '86 Civic SI Hatchback in white.

In many ways, the Veloster reminds me of that car.

Except that you will have more power, better gas mileage, and a longer warranty.

I'm confident that you are going to enjoy your Veloster.

Uno

 

[Fenixgoon]

hopefully beyondredline will offer a tune for your 2.0T...it did wonders for my genesis coupe

enjoy! looks like one fun little hatch! i really think the veloster is a neat car.

 

[sirplayalot]

I want one in the matte gray! Congrats on your purchase!

 

[power_hour]

hopefully beyondredline will offer a tune for your 2.0T...it did wonders for my genesis coupe

enjoy! looks like one fun little hatch! i really think the veloster is a neat car.

Think its a 1.6T. So power to displacement ratio is very good. I think they are claiming the crown for this one.

Actually I am looking forward to seeing this car go but don't expect much more than a 7 second car. Still have fond memories of the S-Coupe Turbo - which wasn't that fast but was just fun. Price wise this car seems a bit too close to the Mazdaspeed3 for my taste.

But lets face it the auto is the real reason it will sell well. People want a lazy quick car that won't break the bank on the highway.

OP: Congrats and enjoy the car. Fully expect pics and full report when you get her

 

[busydude]

Castiel 2.0?

 

[xSkyDrAx]

damn 26k? and that's before ttl? that's pretty pricey

 

[xSkyDrAx]

Think its a 1.6T. So power to displacement ratio is very good. I think they are claiming the crown for this one.

Actually I am looking forward to seeing this car go but don't expect much more than a 7 second car. Still have fond memories of the S-Coupe Turbo - which wasn't that fast but was just fun. Price wise this car seems a bit too close to the Mazdaspeed3 for my taste.

But lets face it the auto is the real reason it will sell well. People want a lazy quick car that won't break the bank on the highway.

OP: Congrats and enjoy the car. Fully expect pics and full report when you get her

Think more in WRX territory. You can get a MS3 for about 24k OTD.

 

[z1ggy]

Man that is kind of procey for FWD small hatch, esp. because the suspension is the same as the non-turbo correct? If so, that interior better be damn fine. Congrats though, I think it's a pretty sick looking car. Be sure to update us once you get it...

 

[Doppel]

I don't think that is a competitive price for this car to be totally frank. It looks nice, though. The 38 mpg is impressive, but little more than noise if you think about the true cost of that vs, say, 33 or 34 mpg.

 

[cbrsurfr]

Congrats! Not my cup of tea but I'm glad to see a manufacturer listen and respond to what enthusiasts want.

 

[manimal]

Castiel 2.0?

Is that necessary?

 

[nerp]

I only paid a few K more for my 2012 Charger. I get 33 mpg on the highway thanks to the 8 speed tranny.

 

[NutBucket]

Man that is kind of procey for FWD small hatch, esp. because the suspension is the same as the non-turbo correct?

Not sure if its identical but its still some sort of beam axle in back. Plus, everything I've read says Hyundai in general still can't tune a suspension very well.

I only paid a few K more for my 2012 Charger. I get 33 mpg on the highway thanks to the 8 speed tranny.

Yes, because that's a comparable vehicle that people cross-shop.

 

[LagunaX]

He needs the hatchback for a stroller guys.

 

[DougK62]

I see a regular Veloster daily on my commute and those cars are SHARP.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Congrats! I like those weird little critters.

 

[Dari]

A waste of money. $26k for a Veloster? I thought they were like $18k? Christ, that's a hell of a markup. Should've gotten a BRZ instead. If you're so worried about mpg, get a Prius.

God damn this car is ugly:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-hyundai-veloster-turbo/