Juke vs Veloster (Hyundai vs Nissan)

I test drove both last week while looking for a car for my soon to be 16 year old daughter. We went with a VW Tiguan instead. The interior of the Nissan and Hyundai was just not up to the quality of the VW.

 

Hyundai's are pretty reliable and they've really upped in quality. I drove a Genesis 3.8GT Coupe and my friend who test drove it with me just bought a 2.0T Genesis Coupe.

 

I know several people with Hyundai's who have no complaints. That was in the old days.


As for the Puke, Well..... get a Kia Sportage instead

 

The Veloster hands down. The car looks much better in person. The juke just makes me want to kick a puppy it's just that ugly.

 

I hear the Velostar is a great car to drive; better than the GTi. And I'd buy a modern Hyundai over a Toyota or Honda, they're that good.

The Juke is more SUV-ish, but tiny inside. Although I give Nissan props for making something that...interesting. (I like it, but understand why people don't)

 

I certainly didn't say the Veloster is better than a GTI. The dual clutch needs some refinement, but with the 6-speed it's a great car--all the way up to about 8/10ths and then it starts dancing with its two left feet.

On looks alone, the Veloster wins this battle. On content vs price, it wins, too.

 

sorry, I misunderstood you. I thought you said it was a better drivers car.

I do think VW/Audi has it nailed with the DSG, at least in non-high performance roles. and my old GTi had similar handling traits...great up to 8/10ths, then it got all wobbly and understeery.

If it doesn't turn into a giant electrical disaster in 20k miles it's better than a GTi

 

Veloster is a cool looking car. Reminds me of the CRX

 

Interesting vehicles to cross-shop (ie different classes) but I tend to do the same. I like most thought the Juke was hideous when it debuted but it has grown on me especially in dark colors.

IIRC one of the comparisons of small SUVs said it was the most fun to drive but not the best to live with day-to-day.

As for the Veloster I'm leaning that way over a FIAT 500. The 3rd door (for kid access), the additional hip & shoulder room, and warranty are pushing me towards the Hyundai. Interestingly the extra power of the V isn't a big deal for me b/c I've read such glowing reports on the 500's "fun factor" though it is pretty darn slow. There is talk of a 5-door version coming: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/11/hyundai-mulling-five-door-veloster-for-u-s/

As for Juke vs. Veloster...how important is MPG to you and warranty? Both favor the Hyundai.

This might help too: http://www.cars.com/go/compare/modelCompare.jsp?myids=13270,13461

That said, I've not driven any of the above vehicles and am just window shopping at this point.

Keep us posted!

 

Wow, interesting. Given the $23K you mentioned earlier I assume you are considering an automatic Veloster? Did you drive a stick and if so your thoughts?

 

Surprising (to me at least) that the Veloster is longer and wider and has more front legroom, front headroom, front & rear hip & shoulder room.

source: http://www.cars.com/go/compare/trimCompare.jsp?acodes=USC20NIS121B0,USC20HYC161A0

Important stats for big & tall American-sized car folks D)...like me o)!

 

Have you checked the IIHS safety ratings on those two cars?

 

Juke gets a "good" across the board: http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=724

Veloster isn't listed so I assume it hasn't been tested yet.

 

Yecccch.

 

the fewer times I go into a dealership, the better.

ideally I'll never go...buy via email, ship the car.