Hyundai Veloster from $23,990

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by dimka100

What I love is how a 24K car can offer features not even available in the 80K FPV models, and people still asking what is the Falcon not selling well ...

But they are the benchmark arent they?

Seriously though i need to go and have a look at one, wont buy one though not enough poke. Turbo might be different.

[Franco Cozzo]

I also had a look at the MK2 Falcon, but I've got an EL Ghia so not too interested. But the 8" screen appeals.

Looked at the new Focus but diesel didn't come in manual so deal breaker and not enough tech features screen and iinavigation is only 5".

[XtRmn8]

This car is defiantly feature packed at $24k.

[LightingBA]

Well I saw this thread this morning, and so I thought I would pop down to the local hyundai dealer in Rockhampton to see if they had one, seeing as the gf wants a new car anyway, it was a good excuse. They just got an orange one in today, and and I have to say it looks sensational in the metal. It's comfortable to sit in and the quality of the fit and finish is better then then most of the other cars we have been looking at.

[LeadFoot81]

Thats a very funky feature packed car for the money. If its as exciting to drive as it is to look at Hyundai are on a winner in more ways than one.

[Bucknaked]

I like it. Be nice to see the turbo version as well. I like the black

[Brazen]

If this is the same platform as the Kia Rio I recently drove then it should be a a very decent drive too. It has the same 1.6 litre and 6 speed manual so mid 6s fuel economy in everyday driving should be the go too.

Only weighs 1180kg.

[Franco Cozzo]

Unfortunately the turbo version is out for me because of the powers that be, so its going to be the standard 1.6L engine for me.

I can't wait to actually sit in one and drive it, being only 1180kg, this sounds promising.

I'm a bit iffy on the 18" wheels though, they might be a bit big for my crappy country roads.

[The Monty]

Saw one today, looked very awesome.

[wrongwaynorris]

Shouldn't all you guys be posting on Australian Hyundai Forums ? No bloody wonder Ford Australia is in the problems it is in with falcon sales when the people who sign up to a FORD forum and you would like to think are Ford fans make comments like these . I think I might pop over to Australian Hyuandai Forums and talk up the Falcon .

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by wrongwaynorris

Shouldn't all you guys be posting on Australian Hyundai Forums ? No bloody wonder Ford Australia is in the problems it is in with falcon sales when the people who sign up to a FORD forum and you would like to think are Ford fans make comments like these . I think I might pop over to Australian Hyuandai Forums and talk up the Falcon .

1- go and read the title for this area of the forum and get back to us
2- it's a ford forum, not just a falcon forum

[wrongwaynorris]

Originally Posted by DJM83

1- go and read the title for this area of the forum and get back to us
2- it's a ford forum, not just a falcon forum

Quite aware of that , just wasn't aware Ford made Hyundais , thanks for puting me straight on that one .

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by wrongwaynorris

Quite aware of that , just wasn't aware Ford made Hyundais , thanks for puting me straight on that one .

Yeah I'm aware they don't.
General automotive chat is ALL brands no one said Ford made hyundais

[Mr Hardware]

Originally Posted by DJM83

2- it's a ford forum, not just a falcon forum

you learn something new every day.

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by wrongwaynorris

Shouldn't all you guys be posting on Australian Hyundai Forums ? No bloody wonder Ford Australia is in the problems it is in with falcon sales when the people who sign up to a FORD forum and you would like to think are Ford fans make comments like these . I think I might pop over to Australian Hyuandai Forums and talk up the Falcon .

I've got an LV TDCI Focus, a WS Fiesta and an EL Fairmont Ghia, I think I qualifiy to post on here.

The Falcon and this thing are in two different classes anyway, chances are the people who go for the Veloster wouldn't even give the Falcon a look anyways, as the Falcon is a much bigger car and the Hyundai looks like this tries to appeal to a younger generation, the ones who care about all the tech gadgets rather than how well it actually drives, which basically describes me.

Which is why I also ended up with an EL Fairmont Ghia, because it has an awesome stereo with a 6 stacker, climate control, electric antenna and its comfortable to drive for long trips, not something I'd take through the stop start of the city though.

[EB#]

I'm pretty impressed with Hyundai these days....
I reckon they make great cars, and going by the number of old Excels I
still see around, it looks like they can bang on for a good few years too !

[Nic85]

Ford fans can't appreciate all makes and models of cars? Doesn't that make us ignorant? If you don't like talk of different brands in The Pub section, perhaps you shouldn't read this section? Just a thought.

[Danny]

I wonder where Hyundai looked for design inspiration, or whether it was a coinkydink?

Either way, it is a nice looking car, side on and from the rear, not too sure on the front though.









Knowing Hyundai it will be well built and loaded with the good stuff at a cheap price. Unfortunately though it will likely suffer from a lack of driving dynamic as a trade off. This is common to most Hundys.

[Nic85]

There is a lot of Megane RS influence in the design, for sure. But this is a good thing!

[Bossxr8]

Give me the Renault any day over the geeky Hundy. It looks like the type of car nerds would drive.

No doubt like most Hyundais its ride/handling and steering will be rubbish.

[theboxmike]

Reading some reviews about the handling and apparently it's not to bad. (Although they are american so yeh)

[stockel]

Im in Vietnam at the moment and have been seeing a lot of these on the road they actually look really great on the road, much better than in these pics. They actually turned my head and then I saw it was a Hyundai, the Koreans are starting to make some cool looking cars.

[GTP534]

Originally Posted by stockel

Im in Vietnam at the moment and have been seeing a lot of these on the road they actually look really great on the road, much better than in these pics. They actually turned my head and then I saw it was a Hyundai, the Koreans are starting to make some cool looking cars.

Same here. I was in Brunei recently and saw these. They're quite striking in the metal and do make you look twice.

[Nic85]

My mother has a Hyundai ix35 diesel. I personally think it handles really well for a big car - it's a little stiff for my liking, but that enables it to handle well, and the steering it quite direct. I've also driven a new i45 which was a bit soft, but the same direct steering. I think some of the Australian motoring journos rubbish the Korean products steering and ride just because at times.

[barra240t]

Geez I saw a green and orange one of these at our rival dealers. I have to say what an amazing looking hatch, I like how they haven't gone too safe with the shape, some will love it, others won't. Bummer about the standard 1.6L petrol, but who knows what the future will hold! First Hyundai thats made me turn my head.

[DJM83]

Funny people write if off with crap handling before driving it
I seen one this morn and at first glance I thought it was a megane. Looks even better I the flesh I reckon.

[barra240t]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Funny people write if off with crap handling before driving it
I seen one this morn and at first glance I thought it was a megane. Looks even better I the flesh I reckon.

It would have to handle ok you would think, wide body, 18"s, I hear the chassis is quite stiff too.

[XtRmn8]

Some pictures from carsales. Pretty impressive looking hatch.

[DJM83]

Looks very fiesta, focus inside to. I think they might be on a winner.

[XtRmn8]

I think it looks better then both the Fiesta and Focus. On the road these look fantastic, very low (roof-line) and wide stance.