It’s difficult to mistake the Hyundai Veloster for any other car. Smaller than a compact SUV but chunkier than a subcompact hatch, it also boasts some memorable design features that truly set it apart. But the clue to the car’s real character is in the ‘N’ added to the end of the name, showing that it’s been given the high-end, high-performance treatment by Hyundai.
Could the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N be the powerful compact car you’re looking for? These are the key highlights which could help you decide.
Exterior Design
The Veloster has a commanding road presence for a vehicle of this compact size. Wide, low, and aggressive, its exterior definitely hints at the performance lurking under the hood.
However, the major talking point is the unique door format used on the Veloster. There’s a single, longer door on the driver’s side, two shorter ones on the passenger’s, and then a small coupe-like hatch at the rear to access the cargo bay.
Whether you love this design or not, there’s no doubt it gives the Veloster a huge amount of character.
High-Performance Engineering
But the real attraction of the Veloster N is the amount of power it packs into your drive. The engine is a 2.0L turbocharged design, with an output of 275 horsepower and 260lb-ft providing acceleration aggressive enough to pin you to your seat.
The standard transmission is a six-speed manual design, bringing all the old-school fun of high-performance driving into the modern era. However, there’s also a newer, more advanced option in the available eight-speed dual-clutch transmission that combines the feel of manual with the efficiency and smoothness of automatic.
When driving normally, you can let the gear shifts take care of themselves. But when you want to push the Veloster extra-hard, you can take control with the manual paddle shifters which respond satisfyingly quickly.
Multiple Driving Modes
Like other Hyundai models with the N label, you can tweak the powertrain’s responses to your own tastes by using a selection of driving modes. The preset N Mode is designed for optimum performance, although slightly at the expense of a smooth driving quality.
If you want to drive a little less close to the edge, using one of the other presets – or a customizable mode – can deliver your ideal balance of steering weight, engine mapping, suspension stiffness, and even the exhaust noise level.
Sports-Level Braking Power
With all the power available at the touch of a pedal, it’s reassuring to know that the Veloster N features sports-performance braking to keep you in complete control. Exclusively designed disc brakes with high-performance pads provide the stopping power you need, while the highly visible red brake calipers add to the aggressive exterior looks.
Hyundai SmartSense Safety Suite
The Veloster’s driving character might be all about high-powered fun, but the model also includes the Hyundai SmartSense safety suite to give you extra peace of mind. Standard highlights include:
Forward collision warnings and avoidance, complete with pedestrian detection.
Lane departure warnings with lane keep assist.
Blind spot collision warnings.
Driver attention and alertness monitoring.
Rear cross-traffic collision warnings.
The Hyundai brand is famed for its excellent range of family-friendly cars and SUVs, but with the Veloster the automaker shows they’re capable of much more. If you’re looking for a high-powered drive with a truly unique character, you should take a close look at the 2022 Veloster N.
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Please Note: The details of this article were accurate at the time it was written. Manufacturers may change the details of any vehicle’s specifications, at any time, without notice.
