I think it is a good idea, It makes it and the DSG in the GTI/R the only hot hatches with autos. The fiST/FoST are dead, so is the FoRS, the 500 abarth is dead, the only sporty hatch honda sells is the Type R, Subaru doesnt have a sporty hatch.
Earlier today, Hyundai teased on Instagram that they will be adding their eight-speed, dual-clutch transmission as an option for the 2020 Veloster. As of yet, we haven’t heard when availability will start.
We reviewed the 2019 Veloster N not too long ago. The short story? We loved it. If you want the long story, we went in-depth with a Veloster over on YouTube.
What do you think? Would you be more likely to buy a Veloster N now that there will be an automatic option available? And will this help Hyundai sell more to the masses?
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I think it is a good idea, It makes it and the DSG in the GTI/R the only hot hatches with autos. The fiST/FoST are dead, so is the FoRS, the 500 abarth is dead, the only sporty hatch honda sells is the Type R, Subaru doesnt have a sporty hatch.
Always nice to see development on a car aimed right at our people.
Sweet. Now I want one even more.
BlueInGreen - Jon (Forum Supporter) said:Sweet. Now I want one even more.
I am averaging an indicated 27 mpg over 8500 miles according to mine.
MrChaos said:BlueInGreen - Jon (Forum Supporter) said:Sweet. Now I want one even more.
I am averaging an indicated 27 mpg over 8500 miles according to mine.
I'd stab someone with a plastic spork to get the v6 tib to get that good of fuel economy. And I'm doing it with almost half the power!
This is relevant to my interests! I bought mine four days ago. I think a dual-clutch setup will be a good addition, but I can't imagine having anything but the manual.
In reply to bluescooby :
That’s nice. I love the blue
I had one for a week-long review last year and it was SO. DAMN. GOOD. Of the ~20 cars I got to experience, it and the ND2 Miata were tops. Forget the fact that it's FWD, the differential can put the power down with ease. It drives extremely well, sounds great, will give you a big ol' exhaust crack if you run 1st gear out to redline before shifting, and looks funky in a good sort of way.
More of my thoughts on YouTube and my website.
The DCT will make this car accessible to SO many people who can't or won't buy a manual transmission for whatever reason. I love a good DCT but the manual was a really good one with an easy clutch, so I'd probably still pick the three-pedal car if buying. Glad to see Hyundai working to keep cars like these around, and frankly, much of what they're putting out right now is just phenomenal. I had a Palisade Limited last month that was very impressive.
Colin Wood said:Earlier today, Hyundai teased on Instagram that they will be adding their eight-speed, dual-clutch transmission as an option for the 2020 Veloster N
I am suddenly interested in further developments.
I would like an orange color. or a color scheme like the rally cars. or an i20 N
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