MM Review: 2012 Hyundai Veloster
11-11-11, 03:32 PM
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Hyundai is going to pass Toyota and Honda at this rate......... I worked for a a Toyota dealer and the guy also owned a Hyundai dealer. The sonata was destroying Camry in sales.
11-11-11, 03:33 PM
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I just got back from the Sacramento Auto show (small time auto show, but you get to sit in all the new cars without being bothered, biggest hit at the show as the Fisker Karma though) and took a good look at the Veloster.
I didn't care much for the interior, the seats were good but the location of everything was a tad odd. The view out the back wasn't too bad but there is a HUGE blind spot cause of the body design. Forward visibility seemed good.
There were other cars that impressed me more in this class/price range, I'd even consider the Accent or Rio over this after taking a good look at those too. But I'd probably pick the Sonic due to its turbo motor and better seating position/visibility and usability.
I didn't care much for the interior, the seats were good but the location of everything was a tad odd. The view out the back wasn't too bad but there is a HUGE blind spot cause of the body design. Forward visibility seemed good.
There were other cars that impressed me more in this class/price range, I'd even consider the Accent or Rio over this after taking a good look at those too. But I'd probably pick the Sonic due to its turbo motor and better seating position/visibility and usability.
11-11-11, 04:31 PM
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I'll have to get use to it quick or I will for sure be getting into an accident. I was going to say this would be a good car for beginners, but it won't because of the blindspots.
11-11-11, 04:49 PM
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The right rear blindspot is scary as ****. You lose about a foot because the way it is designed I'll have to get use to it quick or I will for sure be getting into an accident. I was going to say this would be a good car for beginners, but it won't because of the blindspots.
I'll have to get use to it quick or I will for sure be getting into an accident. I was going to say this would be a good car for beginners, but it won't because of the blindspots.
But ya, that blind spot is rather large, a lot of the current crossovers have this issue though even some SUV's (Murano comes to mind).
11-11-11, 05:18 PM
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11-11-11, 05:18 PM
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11-11-11, 05:33 PM
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What is funny the guy at the dealership told me today, that two people wanted to buy the car from me. I should have asked him to contact the people and see how much they were going to try and buy the car from me. I just wonder how hard it would be, to have the car re-aligned or something. Seeing it is a pain driving and I can feel the weight on one side more than the other.
11-11-11, 06:08 PM
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Had you waited for an iQ, unless you wanted a car that could literally be parked almost anywhere (like the Smart-for-Two), I think you would have been disappointed. The iQ will (likely) be a somewhat better-built (and slightly larger) competitor to the Smart, but still basically a toy car.
However, I know some people still are considering one, and I have at least one or two CL-member review-requests for it, so it's on my review-list.
Scion had planned to introduce the iQ in stages, across the country, starting on the West Coast this fall, and reaching the East Coast by spring.
However, I know some people still are considering one, and I have at least one or two CL-member review-requests for it, so it's on my review-list.
Scion had planned to introduce the iQ in stages, across the country, starting on the West Coast this fall, and reaching the East Coast by spring.
It was... odd. They tried to make it Scion-ish with bright colors and lots of interior lighting and a fancy radio. Didn't work IMO.
The size/look is better than the Smart, and the interior quality is better than the Smart by far. But I don't think it will catch on, it wasn't getting much attention at all from the crowds...
11-12-11, 08:47 AM
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When more people see and drive the new Camry, I think it will start to pick up some sales (once again) from the Sonata.
11-12-11, 08:53 AM
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I just got back from the Sacramento Auto show (small time auto show, but you get to sit in all the new cars without being bothered, biggest hit at the show as the Fisker Karma though) and took a good look at the Veloster.
I didn't care much for the interior, the seats were good but the location of everything was a tad odd. The view out the back wasn't too bad but there is a HUGE blind spot cause of the body design. Forward visibility seemed good.
I didn't care much for the interior, the seats were good but the location of everything was a tad odd. The view out the back wasn't too bad but there is a HUGE blind spot cause of the body design. Forward visibility seemed good.
There were other cars that impressed me more in this class/price range, I'd even consider the Accent or Rio over this after taking a good look at those too. But I'd probably pick the Sonic due to its turbo motor and better seating position/visibility and usability.
11-12-11, 09:09 AM
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At the end of the day, it's about reliability and quality, if you want to sell to the masses. If Hyundai can do that, then possible. But right now, I don't foresee Hyundai surpassing the big 2 in terms of quality and reliability.
11-12-11, 10:54 AM
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Hyundai, several years ago, already surpassed the big 2 in some areas, particularly with Toyota. And that has what has alarmed Toyota...they are trying to do something about it now. We see it, this year, in a substiantially-improved new Camry.
11-13-11, 10:41 AM
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Forgot to mention, one of these was at the Autoshow today too!
It was... odd. They tried to make it Scion-ish with bright colors and lots of interior lighting and a fancy radio. Didn't work IMO.
The size/look is better than the Smart, and the interior quality is better than the Smart by far. But I don't think it will catch on, it wasn't getting much attention at all from the crowds...
It was... odd. They tried to make it Scion-ish with bright colors and lots of interior lighting and a fancy radio. Didn't work IMO.
The size/look is better than the Smart, and the interior quality is better than the Smart by far. But I don't think it will catch on, it wasn't getting much attention at all from the crowds...
Anyways lets see how it goes with this car, I already put on like over 200 km on it and I've had it since Friday, 1pm.
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11-13-11, 11:25 AM
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The right rear blindspot is scary as ****. You lose about a foot because the way it is designed I'll have to get use to it quick or I will for sure be getting into an accident. I was going to say this would be a good car for beginners, but it won't because of the blindspots.
I'll have to get use to it quick or I will for sure be getting into an accident. I was going to say this would be a good car for beginners, but it won't because of the blindspots.