2021 Veloster

[justanotherdrunk]

Now available with a DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) for 2021 sweet !!!

With 275+ HP, I'm curious what they've done about severe Torque Steer inherent in FWD vehicles.

I really need to test drive it, but the closest inventory is 2 states away.

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/review...ster-n-review/

[Leegamer]

They are so much better looking than the first gen Veloster. I had one shortly, a 2013 non-turbo 6 spped and it was not at all fun to drive.

I can't say I'd be interested in the DCT, though but I do get the appeal and understand why they'd offer it to increase sales.

[mitch9521]

Its not a "sports car" if it doesn't have 3 pedals and I will die on this hill.


This is why manual transmissions are dying faster than most people realize, Giving in to the lowest common denominator of people.

[gryrand08]

Were you able to give it a test drive?

[KALISPEL II]

Aren't dual-clutch transmissions a recipe for reliability problems?

I'm thinking of trading my 2020 Corolla SE 6-MT sedan in for 2022-23 model year on a Mazda3 sedan, since I'm thinking of finally picking up my first-ever automatic vehicle & Mazda still uses a regular 6-speed automatic that should be refined to-death at this point. The sad thing is that my Corolla will only have about 10-15K miles on it then. I would still grab a TNGA Yaris hatch without any hesitation whatsoever if they released them in the U.S. - but I doubt that will ever happen.

[justanotherdrunk]

Originally Posted by gryrand08

Were you able to give it a test drive?

No, the nearest car is in Fresno ~150 miles away.

But they're getting closer everyday!

[justanotherdrunk]

Originally Posted by KALISPEL II

Aren't dual-clutch transmissions a recipe for reliability problems?

I don't think like that ... if it breaks, they fix it.

I rarely keep cars that long anyhow, although next month is 5 years with my Yaris.

[KALISPEL II]

Originally Posted by justanotherdrunk

I don't think like that ... if it breaks, they fix it.

I rarely keep cars that long anyhow, although next month is 5 years with my Yaris.

I'm not even sure why I think like that. With one exception (keeping a 2000 Accord EX 5-MT sedan for 15 years while distracted with other life pursuits), I have never kept a car for longer than 2-4 years. I really blew through different ones in the 80's & 90's.

[justanotherdrunk]

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/

In two-pedal form, the Veloster N is now the quickest front-driver we've ever tested and one of the cheapest ways to gain access to the sub-five-second-to-60-mph club.