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Here you can see that the mule or whatever you want to call it is using a turbocharged engine. Edit: funny video! [u2b]MtVIUPscC9A[/u2b] |
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That video of the acceleration definitely looks like the standard 138hp with the DCT.
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08-22-2011, 09:36 PM | #33 |
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The turbocharged version is further off than the FRS, they don't have cockpit test drive videos yet.
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The engine sounds good to me. Obviously the straight line performance isn't great but the turbo model will improve that. I would like to test drive it to decide if I like the performance. |
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08-24-2011, 07:50 PM | #35 |
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Hyundai has priced the Veloster
$17,300 to $18,550.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/hyundai-veloster.html "Veloster pricing will start at $17,300 for the six-speed model while the dual clutch version will carry a base price of $18,550. Both prices do not include a $760 destination charge. Two option packages, both priced at $2,000, will be available on the 2012 Veloster. The Style Package upgrades the Veloster’s look and overall appeal with added features like 18-inch wheels, fog lights a a premium audio system. The Tech Package, which is only available in tandem with the Style Package, includes unique 18-inch wheels, automatic headlights and a navigation system." |
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Test drove the Veloster at this weekend's OC Auto Show in Anaheim. It's smooth, zippy, and has higher quality interior materials than any Scion. Back seat had plenty of space, and there's no shitty hump in the floor for your passengers to climb over. The 3rd door is pretty cool, and is ample enough for an adult who is shorter than 6ft. Trunk space is decent enough to fit groceries. The ride height is pretty nice for stock (it looks like a lowered car). The panoramic sunroof is really nice, because it's actually a roof, as opposed to a flimsy flip floppy piece of leather that you pull back. You actually press a button and the roof slides back, like in my Honda Prelude. The glass itself goes pretty far back too, so it's great for evening drives. The front doors have funny handles that are really useful for closing your door. Also, near your kneecaps is a handle, as opposed to what we're used to (the handle that you'd have to raise your arm to grasp.) The Style Package is the best bang for buck. Noone really needs backup cams/navigation/auto headlights/etc.
**This car is definitely my alternative to the FT/FRS/BRZ because the Scion lady said that it'll be around $25k + $2000 for tax/title/license/etc., which is too much for me. The Veloster will come out to be around 22ish OTD, I think. Pretty cool car, for a Hyundai. They're stepping up their game, cuz all the cars I saw at the show (Sonata, Elantra, Genesis R Spec, and even the Tuscon looked really cool). Unlike the American car companies, Hyundai is copying the right designs lol. |
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Test drove one today. It was slow, of course, but the handling felt really good and there was plenty of feedback through the steering wheel. I liked it better than the CR-Z I test drove.
I didn't sit in the back seat. I should have tried, since I'm 6'3" and that would've been a good test to see how much room there is, but my two friends who are both under 6' fit back there just fine. When the turbo model hits, it'll probably be at the top of my list if I go for a FWD car. |
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I'd guess 21 or 22, yeah, going up to around 24-25 fully loaded hopefully with HID, LED tails, style and tech packages. The NA model is 22 or 23 fully loaded without the lighting addons, so that seems like a good entry point.
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http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/29/c...o-bow-at-sema/
damn this thing is looking a lotttt better now |
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