Steering, provided by Hyundai's Motor Driven Power Steering (MPDS) is surprisingly precise with good feel and feedback. Putting a stop to all the fun are 4-wheel disc brakes that are easy to modulate, but suffered slightly from grabby-ness in the top end of pedal travel in one particular car.
There are so many things to share about this car – really. When was the last time that a $19,000 car got an auto critic so excited? OK, it doesn't take much for me to blow my top, but details like Audi R8-inspired interior door handles and a padded, lower centre console for the driver's knee are little things that make me go coo-coo for Coco Puffs. To boot, the front seats are comfy and plenty supportive.
I like this car. I really, really like this car.
I've said in the past that some ideas are so grand that other manufacturers are sure to follow. I've been only occasionally right. In this instance, although the Veloster could be said to be inspired by the Saturn ION Quad Coupe, no other manufacturer will emulate this 3+1 hatchback idea, however splendid, as it would be far too obvious that it was copied from the Koreans. Regardless, this lilliputian showpiece is sure to attract lots of attention.
From the manufacturer that won't sit still comes another product that will steer more consumers away from the ex-usual suspects such as Toyota, Honda and GM. In fact, Hyundai is doing so well that it's logged a 32nd consecutive month of sales growth, and they're tied in 1st position in Canada for brand loyalty with Ford.
The Veloster will be hitting showroom floors in the next few weeks. You'll want to keep your eye out for it, trust me.
There are so many things to share about this car – really. When was the last time that a $19,000 car got an auto critic so excited? OK, it doesn't take much for me to blow my top, but details like Audi R8-inspired interior door handles and a padded, lower centre console for the driver's knee are little things that make me go coo-coo for Coco Puffs. To boot, the front seats are comfy and plenty supportive.
I like this car. I really, really like this car.
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| There are so many design elements to this car's shell that the eye has no time to get bored. (Photo: Mathieu St-Pierre/Auto123.com) |
I've said in the past that some ideas are so grand that other manufacturers are sure to follow. I've been only occasionally right. In this instance, although the Veloster could be said to be inspired by the Saturn ION Quad Coupe, no other manufacturer will emulate this 3+1 hatchback idea, however splendid, as it would be far too obvious that it was copied from the Koreans. Regardless, this lilliputian showpiece is sure to attract lots of attention.
From the manufacturer that won't sit still comes another product that will steer more consumers away from the ex-usual suspects such as Toyota, Honda and GM. In fact, Hyundai is doing so well that it's logged a 32nd consecutive month of sales growth, and they're tied in 1st position in Canada for brand loyalty with Ford.
The Veloster will be hitting showroom floors in the next few weeks. You'll want to keep your eye out for it, trust me.
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