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Hyundai did a great job with this car - IMO hot hatches should ALWAYS be focused on fun rather than pure speed

Hyundai knew what enthusiasts wanted and they gave it to us!

Tried to buy a type r but I couldn’t find one without a markup ($5-10k wtf). I ended up with the veloster n and I absolutely love it

I own a type R. I think this N looks great. More competition can only be good for the consumer!

Consistently the best automotive content on KZfaq! So excited to start seeing these on the road.

So glad I found you guys, how do you not have a million more subs?! Your cinematography is super slick, you guys have excellent character and work well together, good information, you clearly have differing opinions on what matters but you don't clash and it keeps your review's impartial and entertaining. I love all your videos. Keep up the great work. Much love from the U.K ❤

Anyone else agree that these two are great reviewers?. The chemistry and their knowledge is off the charts. Fun and informative reviews!. Agree and comment damn it my minions!!

KDM is the trend now....First Kia Stinger, now this ? Hell yeah

Been waiting for this... great car. You guys make your reviews fun and engaging. Thumps up guys.👍👍👍

Most important non-AMG review of the year.

After 30 years of being a car nerd it has all boiled down to Car and Driver, Road & Track, Jay Leno's Garage, and The Straight Pipes. Thanks guys, great stuff and have been waiting for this review since your pre-production drive.

YES!! I have been waiting for this for so long since the pre-production review!!!

Heck ya!!! Wanna see that N vs type r vs gti!!!! Dooo iiiiiitttt!!!

I’ve watched this at least 4 or 5 times. Your b-roll on the different colors sitting together and separate zooms on the fronts, are the little things that you guys pay attention to that I appreciate sooo much. I’m planning on purchasing one of these but I didn’t know the color I wanted. I was afraid of the black not being able to see the subtle body lines, but I think the black shows them the most! Black it is! I don’t watch every review but the ones I care about, you guys always knock it out of the park. 👍🏼👍🏼

You guys are killing it! Great camera work, great editing, great content and insight. Awesome work my dudes. Best car channel, no doubt!

Awesome perfectly detailed review as always guys !!! Crazy to see how far Hyundai has come over the years !!

Make a hot hatch challenge video pleeeaaseeeee!

This is by far the best Veloster N review. So much of detail, enjoyed every bit! #thestraightpipes ftw!

I'm going to have to subscribe... Your editing is so great without being over-the-top with minutes-long B-roll blasting thump thump music in my ears. Great stuff, guys.

I30 N would sell better in North America i feel. Great review as always

first off i have to say that the straight pipes is the best channel on youtube . I love the fact they are Canadian , I am from Mississauga myself ! . the best detailed reviews for what you really want to know about a car ! i have watched every review from the very first one ! i am proud to say that i have purchased a performance blue Veloster N . Im so excited its unreal . i cannot wait to bring it to a straight pipes meet and hopefully meet you guys in person one day !! keep up the amazing work !!

I found you guys when I was car shopping because of your Elantra GT Sport video (which I bought, zero regrets). Subscribed instantly and I've been working through your back catalog since then. I was pumped when you drove the pre-production of this car, and OH MAN I WANT ONE. Next car, 100%. Thanks for publishing this on my birthday! I love your high end sports car reviews too, but I started watching because you also reviewed cars I could afford and would actually buy, so keep it up! Love you guys.

Wow, anyone shopping for a GTI would be crazy not to look at this. Between this and the G70, Korea is killing it and I like that. You guys do a great job of conveying your enthusiasm and it's contagious. Keep up the great work!

I watch and subscribe to a lot of car review channels but I think I've found my new favorite one! Great production and banter between the two of you! The reviews are the perfect length, not too short, not too long. Hope you guys get 1 million subscribers, well deserved!

Should be your new tag line: the fastest journalists around

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant channel! Really is a cut above in so many ways, and so damn well put together too... Lots of respect from here in England so keep up the outstanding work, chaps...

Re-watching this in preparation of getting my own, and just saw your back right tire lift off at 10:05. Can't wait to drive it that hard myself!

This is really promising from Hyundai. I’m excited to see more N class cars from Hyundai and maybe even Genesis.

you guys are extremely underrated and keep up the awesome job 👌

As a new channel myself I love this channel! So inspiring and great info and really sets the bar high!

Your reviews have gotten so good it’s crazy. Keep it up guys. I feel like I got to watch you guys graduate from amateurs to consummate pros. You guys are the masterclass now

Wow, great channel. You make it fun, that's what counts. Other reviews are a bore compared to you two. Great chemistry and it sounds like you're really giving your opinion and not just saying what the manufacturer wants to hear. Look forward to other videos and I'm checking your archive just for some entertainment.

Goodbye to my sonata. Hello Veloster N!!

Your enjoyment is infectious! I was giddily laughing during parts of this review. Great work!!

This is why we all enjoy the straight pipes! The cars we desire reviewed with enthusiasm and an eye for detail.

I’m an i30 N driver. It’s such a kickass car. It’s awesome seeing other N cars come out.

You guys rock. Best car review channel around. Had me at "VISOR TEST". Your GTI video is what sold me on the 2018 VW GTI SE. Keep up the good work, and remember... Pop-pop, rzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Been following you guys for a while. Guessing there is some stock footage on this one, but gotta say, loved the format of this review. Really really excellent

Thebest review from the best reviewers! Thanks again guys for another awesome review.

I honestly think this is the best bang for the buck in the market right now. Awesome review thanks for sharing!!!

Wish the states received the i30 N. I have a seven year old and a new born and well the veloster isn't going to work :( I still love the car though!

I have been watching this over and over again, and you guys by far make the best reviews. Can't wait for the DCT review when that comes to us!

Originally I was considering type R but 5k or more ( February 2021 ) over sticker … I got the 2020 Veloster N and I am extremely happy. Almost exactly the same driving experience, able to keep with most 911 pilots on local roads …

It is sad we can not have i30 N

Love the Veloster N. The I30 N is even better. Wish we could get that in North America.🏎

Proud of you guys for putting the USD conversion directly into the video instead of making me Google it. Also, it's about damn time. I've been waiting for this video since the pre-production Veloster N video.

Great review guys! Loved the down-shift by Yuri at the end !

finally a replacement for the mazdaspeed3! this looks pretty good!

Currently drive a mk6 GTI and love it. I would take the N over the GTI in regards to performance but I can't give up the refinement of the GTI. If the N came with heated seats and a sunroof I'd take it instantly.

just got it and i LOOOOVE it!! Thanks for the info! Looks like you guys had a lot of fun!

Yes been waiting for this review!!! Not my type of car but so great to see something like this on the market. Great job Hyundai and great review guys

Now imagine if the stinger had that exhaust OH MY LORD *pop pop*

Awesome Review!! Seems like this Transmission should be in the G70 as well!

wow that was one of the fastest 17 minutes of my life. well done guys

Excellent videography... u guys are getting better and better!!

I just want the Genesis Coupe to come back :(

Just an FYI. My gf and I went to the LA Auto show like we do every year. This year she surprised me by doing your guys' visor test in a few cars, yelling pass or fail accordingly. It was a pretty funny moment, seems I watch enough of your guys' videos for her to pick up on that!

Love your videos guys, really good stuff! Keep it up

Awesome review! Thanks to Yuri for keeping satellite radio comment less than 2 seconds. The best review for vehicles in Canada (maybe even in North America) cheers

PLEASE compare this to the Civic Type R, VW GTI, Focus ST, and maybe a WRX/STI. We love you guys

Designed On the Nurburgring - Dislike from James May :D

I’ve waited so long for this video!!!

I swear I was just looking at this car! Love the channel!

The best value sporty Hatchback on the market. Want the fastest, get a Type R. Want AWD, get the Subaru Impreza hatchback. Want german quilted seats, get a gti. Want to save money, get a Veloster Turbo, Civic Hatchback, or Elantra Hatchback. However, if you want the best 275 hp hatchback for less than $28k? Test drive the Hyundai Veloster N.

This is the Si-R that Honda should have built. Above the Si, below the Type-R, but this car looks so clean, so well built and built for fun. I think this is going to steal a lot of people away from the GTI, and SI/Sport Touring. My personal pet peeve of this car was that, I read on the Canadian Hyundai Website that they were bring this car into Canada in limited quantities. I'm hoping that the Veloster N program is successful, so that I'll be able to buy one next spring. Amazing content Jacob and Yuri!

Bought a Veloster N because of this video. Absolutely love it! Keep being awesome guys.

Extremely enjoyable video - keep it up guys. I have the I30N and it really does put a smile on your face. Genuinely, every time I know I need to go out somewhere in the car, I’m happy! Phenomenal 1st true hot hatch from Hyundai. I love the wing more on the Veloster N but overall I feel the I30N looks better. Each to their own though....

At the risk of sounding like a “non-enthusiast”, this car would sell much better if it had an automatic. You can’t deny that the GTI does so well because of the DSG.

This car seems very promising.

Guys I really really like it when you give us some background into why the designers and research development do what they do with a car. It always seems like we never know what causes a car to be what it is. Those decisions make it great and knowing why makes you great

I'd take this over all the others in the hatch segment. Price, style, warranty and fun are all near top. This channel does excellent work. It will continue to grow and become one of the greats.

Like #521. This car is really exciting for all of the reasons you mentioned and the price is spot on. It would be a blast on the track, I'm sure. Jakob always makes it look easy. Not crazy about the Performance Blue color and for the U.S. versions I prefer the Ultra Black. Have a great weekend, fellas. ☮️

Best wishes from Iraq 🇮🇶 for my favorite channel for car 🚙 reviews

Great video and fun car! I would love to see you guys do a video looking back and comparing all the hot hatches you've reviewed!

Thank you @TheStraightPipes for introducing me to this car, I picked one up this past Labor Day weekend and I look forward to my daily commute now. POP-POPS 🤩

It is faster than my 7.5 GTI for sure, sounds a lot better than my 7.5 GTI but my car is in my heart. I freakin love it, I wouldn't by a car because it's faster and sounds good over a car that I love because of what it is. GTI 🙂❤️

Now give me an AWD version so I can rallyX it! I think.... they made this car just to knock your review scores out of the box. I didn't hear anything that was a negative. Seemed like a really FAST and frenetic review. When you get one to drive in your own time, I would love to see it with the box test. P.S. Good job on the times!

Nice. 2 blogs for the price of one. Much improved since I first saw you guys a year ago.

Been waiting for this review, glad its out!

This car is a game changer for sure, but I just couldn't see myself buying. Maybe used I'd give it a shot, but unless they bring the I30 N to North America, I'll just keep my current elantra gt.

They need to make an Elantra GT N. I want four doors + hatch, not three doors + hatch.

You guys are the main reason i finally own this car. My dream car was a fucking Hyundai and i couldnt be happier. Performance blue with performance package as god intended of course.

Great video as always, guys! Never thought I'd want a Hyundai, but dang, this car looks awesome!

So glad we get the i30N here in Europe, basically this car but looks way better

This competes with the FoST and the GTI at a price starting around $25k and under $30 well equipped; the Type R competes with the Golf R and FoRS which all push $40k. Not really a fair fight to compare this to the Type R, but impressive that you can and it's still a discussion. The Type R is so damn ugly (like most of Honda's current lineup).

you guys have the best reviews

Finally! You include the real currency in the price text :D

I always think people miss the point of the GTI when they say something is better than it because it’s faster/more slick looking. The GTI is great because it’s quick, fun, somewhat affordable AND practical, efficient with a really, really nice interior (plus German). This maybe some of those but it’s not all of them. I guess this is more practical than something like a Mustang but it’s not really that practical.

It seems like a legitimate hot hatch now. I’m not sure I like the 3 door setup though. I prefer the look of the driver side over the passenger side.

This was an awesome review. I've been excited about this car for a while, partly because it seems like Hyundai has really nailed it, and partly because this car will probably function as a pricing/quality reality check to other cars in this and similar segments.

Good morning to the craziest Canadians I know. Thank you for releasing some quality entertainment to wake up to.

Now that its coming with a dct I finally have the “excuse” to get one as family friendly car 😏

I have a Type R (with an exhaust) and my girlfriend bought the N ( getting here next week. ) Now i wouldnt trade my type r for an N but its definitely a sweet little car that can hold its own and im excited for her to get it. Doing our bests to buy these cars so you guys can keep driving them 😀 Come to Alberta and you can do the comparison with our cars.

The outside driving footage looks awesome!!

You guys are my favourite people on youtube. Love from India!

I drive this car in forza all the time

For a daily driver would you get this N version or a Turbo Ultimate?

This video made me go out and buy a Veloster N the next day. Loved it ever since I bought it. The exhaust sound is amazing.

Just bought one in Ontario, Canada and cannot wait to take delivery. The grins locked on your guys faces the entire time you were driving it had a decent amount to do with my decision lol. Great review!