#2019 Volkswagen Golf Gti Configurations

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CTS Turbo Release Drop-In Turbo for Audi / VW EA888.3

We are so happy to announce some good news from CTS Turbo for owners of MQB vehicles. The company has released a budget-friendly-direct-bolt-on hybrid turbocharger for the 2015-2020 MQB platform. The kit is available in our shop for $1,499.99. CTS Turbo as a leading brand in the automotive industry is known for manufacturing and wholesaling performance parts for late-model Audi, BMW, and Volkswagen, their latest release fits all MQB-based EA888.3 vehicles such as:

2015-2019 VW Golf/Sportwagen/Alltrack

2015-2020 VW GTI

2015-2019 VW Golf R

2019-2023 VW Jetta GLI

2018-2021 VW Arteon

2015-2020 Audi A3

2015-2020 Audi S3

2015-2020 Audi TT

2015-2020 Audi TTS

ROW models can vary

This turbocharger will change your driving experience like never before by giving your ride massive power gains and superior performance. With this turbocharger, the engineers at CTS Turbo took successful features from their previous releases and made them better. They kept the journal bearing CHRA from the IS38 turbocharger and increased the thrust bearings and thrust collars by 2 mm, to match the larger wheels and the performance-oriented nature of this upgrade.

They also increased the turbo’s oil passages by 0.72mm and put the turbo through extensive in-house tests to make sure that it delivers the highest performance at different altitudes and climates. Their main goals were to manufacture a turbocharger with fast spool times, massive torque gains, and reliable solid mid-range performance, so its safe to say that the CTS Turbo JB-600 Journal Bearing Hybrid Turbocharger MQB Platform 2015-2020 delivers that and more.

Designed for street use, this turbocharger delivers approximately 600 crank hp, around 520-530whp on E85 and 430-460whp on pump 93 octane**. As a performance upgrade, this turbocharger will do wonders for the power and efficiency of your MQB platform. You should also know that this system is engineered to be very durable and withstand the high-performance demands you intend to put it through.

Features

Perfect street turbocharger upgrade, fantastic spool, and mid-range response

Journal bearing direct-fit CHRA (compatible with all factory oil and coolant lines)

Billet reverse rotation compressor wheel, 53.1mm inducer, 71mm-76mm exducer with extended tip (6+6 blade configuration)

Inconel TD06SL2 reverse rotation turbine wheel, 54mm exducer, 60mm inducer (11 blade configuration)

Stainless Steel proprietary turbine housing, made precisely for factory fitment

VSR Balanced to OE tolerances

Compatible with most tuning solutions for popular hybrid turbos (United Motorsport, Eurodyne, COBB)

Compatible with OE or replacement wastegate actuators

Compatible with OE or aftermarket turbo inlets and turbo outlets, however, we recommend our 2.5″ turbo outlet pipe, see below

Required Parts (Not Included):

Performance downpipe

Performance air intake

Performance intercooler

Factory or aftermarket wastegate actuator

Software tuning for hybrid turbo

Installation hardware for factory turbocharger, listed at the bottom of the page

Recommended Parts (Not Included):

2.5″ turbo outlet pipe

MPI kit and upgraded fuel pump, confirm with your tuner

HPFP upgrade, confirm with your tuner

High-flow exhaust

Notes:

Always follow the proper procedure for checking/adjusting the wastegate actuator when installing the turbo! Recommended wastegate actuator voltage: 3.4V-3.6V

We recommend keeping the boost within 25-28psi, less if you’re limited by fueling or a stock engine. Do not exceed the recommended boost range, as it will reduce efficiency.

Installation must be performed by a qualified technician. Always pre-fill the turbocharger, replace engine oil and filter, and follow proper break-in procedures.

Installation hardware or gaskets (use same install kit as the factory turbo), wastegate actuator, and turbo outlet fitting not included.

Hardware and gaskets required for installation:

06L253039A – Turbo Inlet Gasket

5Q0253115B – Turbo Outlet Seal

WHT007210 -Turbo Mount Nuts (x4)

N90067202 -Turbo Oil Line O-ring (x2)

WHT006112 -Turbo Oil Line Gasket

WHT006113 -Turbo Oil Line Gasket

WHT006114 -Coolant Hose O-Ring

WHT006124 -Coolant Hose O-Ring

WHT005558 -Coolant Hose O-Ring

If you have any questions or you would love to buy products for your MQB platform, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us by phone at 1-480-966-3040 or via email at sales@vividracing.com.

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2019’s Top Rides: Part 3/Buick Regal GS, Subaru Ascent and Golf R

By Michael Hozjan

Buick Regal GS AWD: Buick gets it right

At 12, I wanted to be a car designer. Fate however had different plans for me. With an eye for automotive design, I grew up loving Buicks; from the ’57 Special to the ’59 Invicta, with the ’64 Wildcat stealing my heart time and again. Cadillacs took a close second, Fords were ok but I found Chevs too feminine. Buicks, were masculine with broad shouldered front fenders and creased lines, personifying the designing cues of GM greats, Harley Earl and Bill Mitchell.

Then came the Riviera. One snowy December afternoon as I headed to my post office, there on St. Lawrence Boulevard, with six inches of snow on the ground sat a ’65 Riviera. My heart skipped several beats and I must have studied its lines for what seemed like an eternity.

Well into the ‘70s there were some noteworthy designs that came out of Buick’s design studios however, the last four decades have been anything but exciting. That has all changed with the launch of the Regal GS – the sexiest Buick to come out of Detroit in, well the last four decades.    

The Grand Sport designation is nothing new to the Buick line up, having been associated with ‘70s era muscle cars but this is the first time that it has been used in a European sports sedan context. The stylish GS goes up against some well established rivals like the Acura TLX, Lexus ES, BMW 3 series and the like, a tough field to say the least. The Regal GS is more than just good looks, it’s a bona fide sports sedan. In fact a rebadged, German built, Opel Insignia, so the GS starts with the right genes. European engineered handling makes it the best tarmac gripping Buick ever.

Red Brembo brake calipers immediately tell everyone that this is not your typical Buick.

While different drive options/trim levels are available elsewhere around the globe, we Canucks get only one trim/drive option- also the most desirable one - the all-wheel-drive version motivated by the 310 horsepower DOHC, 3.6L V6 with variable valve timing punching out 282 lb-ft of torque through a 9-speed automatic.  

Entry price is $44,045, my tester came with the Buick Experience Package ($3,495) that included the moonroof, a Bose premium 8-speaker sound system, wireless charging, an 8” touch screen, HD radio, LED leveling headlights, The Driver Confidence Package (yes you read that right) at $1,995 includes adaptive cruise, forward collision alert with automatic braking, lane keep assist, front pedestrian braking and heads up display. The Ebony Twilight Metallic paint was a premium option at $495.

The all-wheel-drive gets a torque vectoring rear axle, which only improves traction in slippery conditions and makes the Buick eat up the corners. Buick has also given us three driving modes to choose from, Touring, Sport and GS 

Inside you’ve got one color choice, black. The supportive Recaros have a massage feature as well as being heated/cooled. Both driver’s and passenger seats have 14 adjustments to suit your body, including adjustable bolsters. Following with the German sport sedan traits, it includes a flat-bottomed steering wheel.

Rear seat passengers get ample legroom, but headroom is tight for taller occupants. With 30.cu.ft of space under the hatch with the rear seats up, with over 60 cu.ft with the rear seats folded, it betters many compact crossovers!

Is it perfect?

Non-functional air intakes in the front valance are mickey-mouse and a step backwards. Why not leave them open and help cool the brakes? No spare tire but a useless tire fix kit –that’ll help when you have a blow out or bend a wheel on Quebec’s pot holes. On the comical side, the audio system had mixed up the Cirius station numbers it’s 60s on 6 and not 660s on six….and the same could be said for 50s on 5 not 550s on 5, as well as 70s, 80s and 90s.

You can go through the gears manually with the console mounted shifter but paddle shifters would have been a nice touch to compliment the smooth 9-speed automatic.

Will the GS steal buyers away from BMW? I hardly doubt it but it does give of us a formidable option to keep our performance dollars with domestic manufacturers, and the GS buyer has nothing to be apologetic for. 

 Price as tested: $52,050*

*Includes destination charges and a/c excise tax

 Subaru Ascent: If at first you don’t succeed…

If you thought that Subaru already had a large SUV you’re right. The magic word here being had. The B9 Tribeca, later shortened to just Tribeca debuted in 2005 to, lets just say a less than stellar sales, and by 2014 had moved into the automotive history books of what once was.

It takes guts to admit that you were wrong, and it takes even big cojones to come back with a similar sized vehicle. Truth be told the SUV market has also changed over the last decade with SUVs growing increasingly larger, just like the population. Subaru appears to have been ahead of its time back in 2005 when 3-row SUV’s didn’t proliferate our roads, and minivans still reigned supreme for getting the platoon to school. But times have changed and so the new Ascent is the company’s answer to the latest trend.

The Ascent is also Subaru’s largest vehicle to date, with 142 mm longer wheelbase and 134 mm longer in length than the Tribeca, so yes passenger comfort has been greatly increased. The midsize SUV is built on the company’s Global Platform, a chassis that is easily adaptable; serving as the basis for everything from their Impreza and Crosstrek to the Ascent.

Available in four trim levels – Convenience, Touring, Limited and Premier - with the entry level 8-passenger Convenience starting at a meager $36,695. Regardless of trim, there’s a new 2.4L direct-injected, turbocharged boxer four cylinder dolling out 260 horses and 277 lb-ft of torque through the High-torque Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission).   

Talk to anyone who’s ever driven a Subie in less than ideal conditions and they’ll swear by the symmetrical full-time all-wheel-drive system. A new feature, X-Mode, pushes the traction envelope even further; at the push of a button, it monitors and controls four different vehicle dynamics, including engine, transmission, torque splitting and braking.

There’s a lot of standard driver-assistance technology in each Ascent without having to step up to trim levels, Items like automated emergency braking and lane-keeping assist through the company’s EyeSight system. The base model gets a 6.5 inch infotainment screen while upper trim buyers will see an 8 inch screen. GPS however is only available in the two higher end trims (Limited and Premier). Both Touring and Limited are available in either seven or eight passenger configurations with captain’s chairs taking up the second row. My tester, the Premier trim comes only with the second row captains chairs. While all trims get heated front buckets it’s only the two higher trims that pamper their second row passengers with heated outboard seats. The third row looks a lot more inviting than some of it’s competitors but it’s still on the tight side with limited leg room. Still bear in mind this is a mid-size seven passenger and the seats are padded and comfortable to keep the small fry happy for longer drives. Oh and a pair of third-row USB charging ports become available in the Limited trim and are in addition to the standard two you’ll find in the front and second rows.

Rear cover blind and tow loop are stowed neatly under the cargo bay’s floor, the latter an option on some pricier suvs

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Whether you’re out in the boonies or negotiating city streets, the Ascent doesn’t feel like a large bulky SUV. With above average handling and a minimum of body roll for a three-row SUV, Subaru’s use of the boxer engine and its advantageous low center of gravity immediately become apparent. It’s stable, with a soft luxurious ride and is generally quiet during normal highway cruising. But it does get loud when pushed hard.

Is it perfect?

The drone of the CVT does get annoying but once you get passed that, the Ascent is typically Subaru; it does everything what it’s supposed to and does it well. I averaged 9.8L/100 km which is unprecedented in a 7-passenger sport ute. It may not be overly luxurious but you get what you pay for. I know my Subaru driving friends will all be looking at the Ascent when the time comes to turn in their current drives, and that alone will keep this big Subaru around for a long time to come.

Price as tested: $52,795*

* Includes destination charges

Volkswagen Golf R: You’ll want one

If you’ve missed my installment of the Rabbit GTI, I urge you to scroll down the page and have a read.

Now take the GTI and turn it up a notch, or three. The formula for the Golf R is very simple; take one German built spacious hatchback that already has solid, tight handling, and add gobbs of turbocharged horses to a 2.0L inline four cylinder. How many ponies? Two eighty-eight to be exact – enough to propel you well past the posted speed limit in less time than it takes you to say posted speed limit. Now stir in all-wheel drive to put all that power to the ground. Slam it to the ground for added handling. Dress it up with killer 19” wheels.

Choose between the 6-speed manual available for $42,495 or the 7-speed dual clutch automatic with Tiptronic for $43,895. Now go have the most fun you can with your clothes on.

Doesn’t look like it but there’s nearly 300 horses in there

Quad exhaust tips tell you this is no ordinary Golf

The Golf R is everything you want in a performance sedan and then some. It makes no sense in a country with posted speed limits, but then neither do Porches, Ferraris and the like.   

Price as tested: $49, 290*

*Includes destination charges and a/c excise tax

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2019 Volkswagen Golf Gti Horsepower, Updates, Redesign, Release

2019 Volkswagen Golf Gti Horsepower, Updates, Redesign, Release

2019 Volkswagen Golf Gti Horsepower, Updates, Redesign, Release – The excitement and energy-productive 2019 Volkswagen Golf Gti is undoubtedly the most competitive.

Through a beginning expense approximately $22,000, out there all-time send and basic safety scores, the VW Golf Gti is excellent for adolescent individuals and firstly-time potential buyers looking designed for the best option to a or…

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2019 Volkswagen Golf R USA Release Date, Specs, Price

2019 Volkswagen Golf R USA Release Date, Specs, Price

2019 Volkswagen Golf R USA Release Date, Specs, Price – Just as soon as you dreamed station wagon acquired virtually washed out, they can have positioned any approach to continue being associated: by similar to crossover. All the Volkswagen R USA is without a doubt Volkswagen response for any Subaru Outback. Though prior as a result of the right party, it gives you supplied the explicit proper…

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2019 Volkswagen Golf Redesign, Release Date And Price

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2019 Volkswagen Golf Redesign, Release Date And Price

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2019 Volkswagen Golf Redesign, Release Date And Price – Permit us to begin our review of your approaching 2019 Volkswagen Golf with its exterior design. Through the leaked out pictures of the car is evident that VW would love a more contemporary look. Nonetheless, the changes are probably not as significant as quite a few of us imagined. Within the top new headlights can be found around the underlying models and also across the GTI. This appearance is a lot more much like what is on the market today in regards to the most current Passat. The grille has not changed all the. However, the bumper does. You can find newly molded air intakes and also different housings to the fog-lamps. The leaked images also show at the minimum two new types of wheels which are available in the standard Golf together with on the GTI. The latter also usually seems to get a new backend bumper with built-in exhausts which appear similar to people inside the new Passat way too.

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Sadly at the distinct position little is considered regarding the car’s interior. However, not too extended before VW showcased a new infotainment method with energetic handle. This can work with a sizeable 9.5 in. HD touchscreen that will in every probability use IPS technologies. This can offer the car measures handle which is at this time readily available only at the top conclusion designs. Along with this, its device bunch is predicted to be enhanced as well. As is the base version will not get it, it needs to be an option for that other versions. This will likely add a very comparable set-up to what is at the moment available on the most up-to-date Audi A4 and R8.

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The best thing from the new Golf is it is the interior. Even though it appears precisely efficiently like before, its quality is effectively on the top of the normal. We would go with regards to stating the automobile also gives a better cabin than various other more expensive vehicles on the market. The most significant news regarding the update is the new infotainment system and VW’s all-electronic device group. The infotainment gets a larger sized 9.2-inch effect-screen with faster components. The instrument cluster, alternatively, receives a 12-inches display screen in which the driver can set up to its choice.

The primary engine that may be put in for that 2019 Volkswagen Golf will probably be their new 1 liter turbocharged inline 3. This is also offered in the continuous product precisely where it will make 113 horsepower which happens to be really impressive to the size. More within the collection, we need to see an updated 1.4-liter TSI model offering 125 and 160 hp. The 1.8-liter turbo is available only in the US, should obtain a tiny improve also. The GTI, plus the R, need to equally accomplish precisely the same engines as before with small updates. Some rumors suggested for that new diesel, but at the point, it even so is quite earlier to note one thing about the subject.

There are actually a good number of readily available engines throughout the Golf upgrade. The bottom version turns into a 1.-liter turbo-3 ideal for 113 hp. This provides much better fuel economy when designed with the revised several-rate DSG gearbox. A more excellent 1.5 liter turbocharged inline 4 engine has been given available. This now gives as much as 150 hp which is brought to the leading rims by way of a 6-speed handbook or perhaps a new 7-pace DSG. The GTI will get the same 2.-liter engine as before which now helps make 227 hp within the basic toned level. The R, even so, produces a little under 300 horsepower making it one of the really most robust VW automobiles concerning the market.

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8 Meilleures voitures à acheter cet été

Faible demande, grandes affaires, haute qualité: Un mélange parfait pour les acheteurs de voitures neuves

En plus de la chaleur étouffante, l'été apporte d'énormes ventes de voitures. Si vous cherchez à trouver une bonne affaire sur un nouvel ensemble de roues en août, vous pouvez en trouver un sur cette liste.

À l'aide des données sur les ventes de l'industrie, nous avons identifié des voitures et des VUS de premier rang qui ne se sont pas bien vendus. La demande lente signifie que vous aurez de bonnes chances de négocier un prix inférieur à la normale chez le concessionnaire. Des ventes atones peuvent également inciter les fabricants à offrir des ententes de financement et des contrats de location favorables au budget, ce qui peut aider vos résultats financiers.

Nissan Altima 2019

Si vous envisagez d'acheter une voiture de taille moyenne, envisagez de regarder une nouvelle Nissan Altima. L'Altima entièrement redessiné a de nombreux avantages, y compris de solides performances et diverse nouvelle fonctionnalité standard.

L'Altima a une accélération rapide de son nouveau moteur turbo-quatre, et avec elle est livré une maniabilité en douceur. A l'intérieur, l'Altima dispose de sièges confortables et spacieux. Il est également livré avec une tonne de fonctionnalité standard, y compris Apple Car Play, Android Auto, freinage d'urgence automatique, et une caméra de recul.

Offres Nissan Altima 2019

Pour faire face à ce ralentissement, Nissan offre une offre d'achat de 2,4 % de financement pendant cinq ans. Si vous financez ailleurs ou payez en entier à l'avance, vous pouvez ramener à la maison 2 500 $ en espèces. Si vous préférez louer à la place et actuellement posséder une Nissan, vous seriez admissible à un contrat de location de fidélité de 239 $ par mois pendant trois ans avec 2 699 $ dus à la signature. Vérifiez auprès de votre revendeur local si ces offres sont disponibles dans votre région, et pour vous assurer de votre admissibilité à profiter de ces offres.

Les acheteurs devraient profiter de la faible demande pour obtenir un prix inférieur à l'autocollant sur une nouvelle Altima. Pour éviter de marchander avec les représentants des ventes, utilisez le programme de prix best price de U.S. News et World Report pour trouver le concessionnaire de votre région aux prix les plus bas.

Kia Sorento 2019

Si vous êtes à la recherche d'un nouveau VUS de taille moyenne, envisagez d'acheter un Kia Sorento, le gagnant de notre 2019 Best 3-Row SUV pour le prix de l'argent.

Le Sorento rafraîchi a de nombreux attributs positifs, y compris une transmission mise à jour et diverses nouvelles fonctionnalités d'assistance à la conduite. Le Sorento roule en douceur, avec une maniabilité composée. À l'intérieur, la cabine est spacieuse et haut de gamme, avec beaucoup d'options de rangement intérieur et des sièges confortables. Un autre costume fort de la Sorento est son prix. Son prix de base, à 26 290 $, est presque 4 600 $ inférieur à la moyenne de la classe.

Offres Kia Sorento 2019

Pour tenter de promouvoir les ventes, Kia offre un contrat d'achat de zéro financement APR pour 75 mois. Si vous financez ailleurs ou payez en entier à l'avance, vous pouvez ramener à la maison jusqu'à 4 000 $ en espèces sur toutes les garnitures, à partir du niveau LX. Si vous êtes plus intéressé par un contrat de location, Kia offre entre 209 $ et 259 $ par mois pendant trois ans pour la garniture LX FWD. Les modèles avec un moteur V6 coûtent environ 30 $ de plus par mois. Vérifiez auprès de votre revendeur local pour vous assurer que ces offres sont disponibles dans votre région.

En plus de ces offres, vous pouvez être en mesure d'utiliser de mauvais chiffres de vente comme levier pour faire baisser le prix sur un Sorento encore plus loin. Notre programme de prix best price de Nouvelles et de rapports mondiaux des États-Unis peut vous aider à trouver des concessionnaires dans votre région avec les prix les plus bas afin que vous soyez prêt avant de sortir.

Mercedes-Benz GLE 2020

La Mercedes-Benz GLE redessinée a l'élégance que vous espérez d'un VUS de luxe de taille moyenne, tout en affichant ses performances attrayantes et l'intérieur élégant. Le moteur du GLE vous donnera beaucoup de puissance et est remarquablement silencieux. L'intérieur est opulent, avec des caractéristiques haut de gamme et spacieuses, confortables sièges dans les deux premières rangées.

Pourtant, les ventes sont sensiblement en baisse. Cette année, les ventes de GLE ont chuté de 14,9% par rapport à la même période en 2018.

Offres Mercedes-Benz GLE 2020

Pour faire face à ce ralentissement, Mercedes-Benz offre aux locataires une offre de 699 $ par mois pendant trois ans avec 4 793 $ dus à la signature sur la garniture GLE 350 4MATIC. Même si ce taux peut être cher, il est standard pour la classe.

En plus de ces offres, vous pourriez être en mesure de tirer parti des chiffres de ventes pauvres de la GLE pour faire baisser le prix encore plus loin. Notre programme de prix best price de Nouvelles et de rapports mondiaux des États-Unis peut vous aider à trouver les concessionnaires de votre région avec les prix les plus bas, de sorte que vous êtes prêt avant de sortir.

Volkswagen Golf GTI 2019

Si vous êtes intéressé par les voitures qui se spécialisent dans la performance, jetez un oeil à la Volkswagen GTI, notre voiture compacte haut de gamme. La GTI offre une maniabilité sportive et une direction réactive, combinée s'un moteur quatre cylindres turbocompressé de 2,0 litres.

À l'intérieur de la cabine, vous trouverez des matériaux haut de gamme et des sièges confortables. Il y a aussi beaucoup d'espace dans le coffre, grâce à la configuration à hayon de la GTI. La GTI dispose également d'une abondance de fonctionnalités faciles à utiliser, y compris Apple CarPlay et Android Auto.

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2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Review: The 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI is a four-door hatchback that seats five. It is available in four trim levels and configurations: S, ...

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2019 Volkswagen Golf

The popular Volkswagen Golf is offered in both 4-door hatchback form and as a wagon, with 2-door hatchback variants no longer produced. The Golf 1.4 T and SportWagen are powered by a 147-horsepower turbocharged 1.4L 4-cylinder. In the hatchback, this is mated to either a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. The SportWagen 4Motion and the Alltrack, meanwhile, are powered by a 170-hp 1.8L turbocharged four. The SportWagen S 4Motion, SE, and SEL are offered with the automatic only. Meanwhile, the Alltrack S, SE and SEL all come standard with VW’s 6-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission.

The Golf GTI comes with a potent turbocharged and intercooled 2.0L 4-cylinder that produces 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. It rides on 18-inch alloy wheels and is offered with a choice of either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission. At the top of the Golf hatchback range is the Golf R. The R also sports the turbocharged 2.0L, upped to 292 horsepower and 280 pound-feet, with the sure-footedness of VW’s 4Motion all-wheel drive. Power is put to the wheels through either the 6-speed manual or the 6-speed DSG transmission.

The all-electric e-Golf is powered by 24.2-kWh lithium-ion battery pack that runs a permanent-magnet 85-kW AC electric motor. The output equivalent is 115 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque. The car’s range is 100-115 miles when fully charged, and a 240-volt dedicated in-home charger can recharge the battery in six hours. Using household 120-volt current takes 20 hours. The e-Golf offers three selectable driving modes: Normal, Eco and Eco+, which vary regenerative braking and throttle response to either maximize power or range. Golf 1.4T models are offered in S and SE trims. The S trim includes 15-inch alloy wheels, power-adjustable and heated side mirrors, Bluetooth audio streaming and hands-free connectivity, an 8-speaker stereo with iPod hookup, 6.5-inch touchscreen with satellite radio, steering wheel audio controls, smartphone integration, remote keyless entry and a leather shift knob, as well as cloth seating with a 60/40 split folding rear seat. Forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian monitoring, blind-spot indicator and rear traffic alert are all standard as well. The SE brings 16-inch alloys, a power sunroof, keyless entry and ignition, automatic headlights and heated front seats.

GTIs come in S, SE and Autobahn trims, plus a Rabbit Edition. In S trim, the GTI offers LED fog lights, heated mirrors and 18-inch alloy wheels, while inside there’s plaid cloth upholstery with heated front seats, a cooled glovebox, selectable driving modes, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, Bluetooth, the 6.5-inch touchscreen and a rearview camera.

In the SE, there’s a sunroof, leather upholstery, a Fender audio system and automatic headlights. GTI Autobahn models add adaptive LED headlights and various performance upgrades like a limited-slip front differential, bigger brakes plus enhanced handling thanks to adaptive damping and a larger rear stabilizer bar. Dual-zone climate control, navigation and a 10-way power driver seat round out the selection.

The range-topping Golf R is packed with premium standard features that include a sport-tuned suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels, HID headlamps, heated power-adjustable leather seats and dual-zone climate control.

SportWagens are offered in three trims: S, SE and SEL, with an all-wheel-drive 4Motion variant also available in S trim. The S trim is configured similarly to the Golf S, with the addition of LED exterior lighting. In the SE, buyers will find 17-inch wheels, rain-sensing windshield wipers, halogen fog lights, a power panoramic sunroof and a rearview camera. Inside, amenities include a Fender premium audio system with eight speakers and a subwoofer and heated front seats. The top-of-the-line SEL trim includes 18-inch wheels, touchscreen navigation, dual-zone automatic climate control and front sport seats with 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat.

With the exception of a more rugged exterior appearance, elevated ride height, and standard 4Motion all-wheel drive, the Alltrack in S, SE, and SEL is outfitted similarly to its SportWagen siblings.

All Golfs come with standard safety features that include anti-lock brakes, traction control and engine braking assist, plus a host of airbags to protect the cabin.

For 2019, the Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen drop the turbocharged 1.8L 4-cylinder engine making 170 hp and instead adopt the Jetta’s turbocharged 1.4L 4-cylinder engine, which makes 147 hp. Only the all-wheel-drive Alltrack and the SportWagen with 4Motion all-wheel drive hold onto the larger engine. Elsewhere, the Golf adds advanced safety features, such as blind-spot monitor, rear traffic alert and forward collision warning. Finally, the GTI gets a bump in engine output, from 220 to 228 horsepower. The brakes have been upgraded and it now features a mechanical limited-slip differential borrowed from the Golf R. A new Rabbit Edition has also been slotted into the GTI lineup.

Practical and spacious hatchback layout; available capacious wagon; all-wheel-drive availability; sharp steering and handling; impressive fuel economy; affordable performance; electric option

Few cars have the staying power or instant recognition of the Volkswagen Golf, and the seventh-generation Golf picks up right where its predecessor left off–with even more to like. As a leader in the busy hatchback segment, the Golf is loaded with standard features, excellent ergonomics, and plenty of practical space for passengers and cargo. Turbocharged power gives the Golf just enough pep. The GTI is perennially lauded in the “hot hatch” segment, with the Golf R taking it even further up the performance ladder. Two wagon options add incredible versatility, and the all-electric e-Golf is as economical as they come. Overall, the VW Golf family offers tremendous value and flexibility for anyone interested in owning one.

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Performance automotive enthusiasts, particularly those with a preference for decent hatches, might be certain a treat as Volkswagen is evaluating the chance of introducing the Golf GTI in India, in line with sources. The model is brought in as a very engineered unit (CBU) following the relief Copernican rules by the govt.

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Volkswagen Golf R: 40 Custom Colors and We Drive the Wagon

I’m not a fan of metallic white paint—it looks too showy and contrived to my eyes. It’s most often seen on luxury cars from the likes of Mercedes, Audi, and BMW, or perhaps on a chrome-clad Cadillac Escalade parked at Bushwood Country Club, but it’s also available on the delightful Volkswagen Golf R, where it’s called Oryx White. Sadly, while you can’t get that car in the classier, motorsports-like non-metallic Pure White available in Europe, VW did recently announce an impressive consolation prize: an additional 40 optional colors for the 2019 model year marketed under the Volkswagen Spektrum Program banner.

A large offering of colors is nothing new in the high-end market but it’s special to find the wide selection on an automobile at the R’s lower price point. In addition, the pricing of the 40 custom colors fits the VW’s station. If you want a special color on a new Porsche, the outlay ranges from $6520 on a Macan to $12,830 on the 700-hp 911 GT2 RS. Over at Ferrari, it costs $12,487 to paint the new 488 Pista in a historic color. Picking a hue from the Volkswagen Spektrum Program only sets you back $2500. Not inexpensive, but pocket change by comparison.

And the majority of the new colors are far more exciting than refrigerator white. The Golf R is limited to five no-charge colors in the U.S.A.: Lapiz Blue, Tornado Red, Deep Black Pearl, Indium Gray, and, yes, Oryx White. The Spektrum Program includes Viper Green from the Lamborghini Huracàn and Euro Mk III Scirocco; Deep Blue Pearl from the Mk IV and Mk V R32s; and Mars Red from the Mk I Golf GTI. VW dealers have a color binder with paint samples and an online configurator featuring all 40 is live on vw.com.

Volkswagen’s press release notes that it will take two to four months for a car with one of the 40 colors to be built and delivered after an order is submitted. Mark Gillies, senior manager of product and technology communications at Volkswagen of America, said that the noted timeline is based upon Canada’s program (which started for the 2018 model year), but the port setup in the U.S. should improve things. I’m still looking forward to seeing a Golf R on the streets of America sprayed one of these special colors.

While we’re on the topic of the Golf R, I recently got to drive the not-for-the-USA wagon version in England. The Tornado Red example featured a non-U.S. Golf R option in the R Performance Pack. This £2300 (approximately $3000) package adds 19-inch wheels (the same “Englishtown” wheels that are standard on the Golf R here, although they’re called “Spielberg” there); upgraded, lighter brakes with silver-painted calipers; and a derestricted top speed. Hatchback versions of the Golf R carrying this package also get a larger rear hatch spoiler for increased downforce, although the wagon’s longer roof precludes that. Maximum speed of the Performance Pack hatch is 166 mph, but the wagon will carry on to 168 mph, according to VW. Buyers of the hatchback are also able to stack on an Akrapovic titanium exhaust for a pricey £2975 ($3895). The busy roads and lack of an autobahn in the U.K. didn’t allow me to test the top speed, but I did get plenty of time to exploit the the Golf R wagon’s other performance virtues.

Like the hatch, it’s a fast, comfortable, and versatile performance car that runs under the radar. Well, it would run under the radar if painted a subtler color than Tornado Red. (So forget about Viper Green.) The wagon version adds nearly a foot of length and 33 percent more cargo room, as well as 194 additional pounds at the curb. While it’s true that I’m a wagon nut, the hatchback is the better looking and more proportional design. The Golf R just doesn’t carry the same pretty proportions in wagon form as do, say, the BMW 3 Series or the new Volvo V60. Plus, if you don’t need the extra cargo space then the wagon doesn’t really make sense, as the shorter car is still plenty practical. The rest of the interior is pretty much identical. Most important, VW doesn’t offer the Golf R wagon with a manual gearbox, forcing buyers into the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, which has wicked-quick shifts but can be frustratingly clumsy when pulling away from a stop.

None of that kills my love of the Golf R in any form. The breadth of capability and overall performance given the outlay of cash is fantastic. It’s as happy to be thrashed on twisting, challenging English roads as it is at cruising effortlessly on an American freeway at 80 mph with four people and luggage. As long as you respect the throttle, it returns pretty impressive fuel economy, too. The Golf R is one of my top picks for a car that I’d buy with my own money for year-around use in Michigan. Of course, I’d get the manual gearbox. And I’d petition VW to add Pure White to the standard color palette here in the States, because I’d rather put $2500 toward importing that sweet titanium Akropovic exhaust.

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2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Configurations, Redesign, Concept, Interior

2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Configurations, Redesign, Concept, Interior

2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Configurations, Redesign, Concept, Interior – Power-effective, entertainment-to-send and actually fitted, Volkswagen has the sought after 2019 VW Golf on a detailed number of 4-front door and wagons.

contains two great-performance very popular, the celebrated GTI plus the 292-horsepower AWD Golf R, along with the all-electric power e-Golf. As nicely as the Golf SportWagen…

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2019 Hyundai Veloster First Review - 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo R-Spec Manual Share this video: https://youtu.be/B8wBzDs5ugI Tuned in for the next episode of “The Price Is Light.” Someday soon, we expect a Hyundai product to top its class without trading on “great value” as its primary attribute. We’re closer than ever to that day. Touting a multilink rear suspension in place of its predecessor’s torsion-beam axle, a nicer interior, and a more muscular appearance that belies an underlying weight-loss program, the second-generation 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo R-Spec performs well, yet it still substitutes a lower price for the finer allures that put the Honda Civic Si and the Volkswagen Golf GTI on our 2018 10Best Cars list. Highs Performance per dollar, distinctive design, far more sophisticated driving character than the first-gen Veloster. Lows Control feel still falls slightly short of great competitors, how often can you stand to hear the word “funky”? Its asymmetrical three-door configuration and hyena-like stance proclaim the Veloster’s role as a sportier coupe-like variant of the conventional Elantra GT hatchback, analogous to the way the late VW Scirocco stood in relation to the Golf. For the model’s sophomore outing, Hyundai has optimized the design with a more toothsome face and muscular haunches while also making it a little more practical by expanding cargo volume from 16 cubic feet to 20, eight more than you’ll find in a Civic Si coupe. It’s a neat bit of packaging, considering the wheelbase hasn’t changed and the car is actually a shade shorter than the original, while its roof looks more steeply raked, giving the sense that the Veloster is always going uphill. Upward is also where the interior designers were focused, employing better grades of plastic and fabric in the nicely finished cabin. Colored accents on the dash, steering wheel, and seat stitching make things considerably more interesting to look at than in the Elantra GT. The Veloster Turbo shares its new rear suspension and carry-over 201-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-four with the Elantra GT Sport. This suspension improves on the original with more refined handling and a smoother ride, even with the Turbo’s stiffer anti-roll bars and dampers. Aluminum suspension components reduce unsprung mass and contribute to this car weighing 39 pounds less than the lightest first-gen Veloster we tested, a 2016 Rally Edition, and 212 pounds less than the Elantra GT Sport. The setup makes good use of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires, serious performance rubber that’s standard on this driver-focused R-Spec trim (and on the manual-transmission Turbo Ultimate). Like the Si, the R-Spec comes only with a six-speed manual gearbox, also shared with the Elantra, and it’s enhanced with a standard B&M short-throw shifter (an option on other Hyundais using this gearbox). The Numbers Are There Weight-paring and sticky rubber help this R-Spec scoot to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, whereas the ’16 needed 6.7 with the same powertrain. Thanks in large part to the Michelins, skidpad grip jumps to 0.95 g from 0.85, and stopping from 70 mph takes only 151 feet versus 173. The Veloster R-Spec plays in a league with the 205-hp Civic Si coupe (6.3 seconds to 60 mph, 0.97 g, and 159 feet) and the 220-hp GTI (5.7 seconds, 0.95 g, 161 feet). The 268-hp Subaru WRX is the class hot rod with a zippy 5.5-second sprint to 60 mph (we’ve even seen 5.0 in earlier examples), but the all-wheel-drive Subie is in the middle of the pack in roadholding and braking.,etc Enjoy watching & SUBSCRIBE HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMhOketEmykEIO36tdSMBmw?sub_confirmation=1 ⚠ Don’t miss next videos: Press the little bell 🔔 to get notifications.Thank you for your visit. You are welcome sharing and embed links for all our videos Watch more videos in the Playlists: Test Drive: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLakF4S-xdl20KTZbeRfH9Zyl0WF__ea3j&disable_polymer=true Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLakF4S-xdl22_qF8rrXrhuLyQK9nnfe1t&disable_polymer=true Interior & Exterior: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLakF4S-xdl201OmXkiES8W2NiC5oBaw-n&disable_polymer=true Any questions? We’re always happy to help. Leave your comment bellow We collect videos of famous brands: Audi, Bmw, Lamborghini, Volkswagen, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Lexus, Mercedes Benz, Rolls Royce, Ferrari, McLaren, Aston Martin, Amg, Porsche, Opel, Bentley. Lotus, Landrover, Jaguar, Renault, Citroen, Peugeot, Mazda, Subaru, Acura, Infiniti, Ford, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, Jeep, Dodge, Lincoln, Bugatti, Koenigsegg, Kia, Maybach, Mini... Like us on Facebook: https://ift.tt/2tk9ESQ Tweet to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarBay6?lang=en Follow us Pinterest https://ift.tt/2t9Iy1C Join our Tumblr: https://ift.tt/2tlafnp We are always happy to hear from you! Please share your feedback on our video in the comments or through our social media!

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2019 Volkswagen Golf Specs, Release Date, Configuratios

2019 Volkswagen Golf Specs, Release Date, Configuratios

2019 Volkswagen Golf Specs, Release Date, Configuratios – The impressive character of Volkswagen’s designers stumbled on gentle as soon as the German carmaker chosen to start the Volkswagen Golf and its up coming-gen sedan Volkswagen Golf Mk8 around 2019. To hold the identification from the Golf series undamaged instead of to go across roadways using the bulkier variation Volkswagen Tiguan. The…

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2019 Volkswagen Golf Redesign And Changes

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2019 Volkswagen Golf Redesign And Changes

2019 Volkswagen Golf Redesign And Changes – The Golf is VW’s most significant advertising vehicle being sold in that 30 mil devices considering that it entirely was introduced back 1974. One of the reasons why it gives you adequately will be the outstanding affordability folks get along with it. The last three decades from your vehicle have been a few of the finest-supplying cars in The European countries. The most updated is definitely the Golf which offers an incredible interior for your personal price, fuel efficient motors, as well as a present-day appearance.

However, the auto was introduced back in 2012, and whenever we possessed to go on a envision several months again, we might have pointed out that VW would change it given that Golf 5 and 6 have already been replaced right after just 4 or 5 several years. This may not be the truth with all the 7 even so.

Permit us to commence our review of your upcoming 2019 Volkswagen Golf with its exterior design. From the leaked out pictures of your auto is evident that VW wants an even more contemporary seem. Even so, the changes will not be the size of numerous of us imagined. Inside the front side, new front lights are available in the foundation designs and also across the GTI. These seem a lot more much like precisely what is now open about the most existing Passat. The grille has not yet modified all the, although the bumper performed. There are actually recently formed air flow intakes as well as different housings towards the fog-lights. The leaked out photographs also display at the very least two new designs of tires which are available in the standard Golf together within the GTI. The latter even typically would seem to obtain a new rear fender with built-in exhausts which appear similar to individuals in the new Passat too.

The latest edition of the auto will not supply everything that many changes over its precursor. Even though this will be the middle of-life up-date in the car, VW manufactured an endeavor to alter it as low as likely. It means which it will receive new headlights and tail lighting fixtures as well as an improved set of bumpers. Inside the top, the base designs communicate much more in every day making use of the GTI athletic a little more too many intakes plus a new grille. The rear will get bogus exhausts across the collection which do ruin the ordinarily elegant design. VW carried out consist of some new rims for this purchaser to choose from. Even so, these do soon add up to the expense of your vehicle.

The bottom engine that could be put into the 2019 Volkswagen Golf will most likely be their new 1 liter turbocharged inline 3. This is obtainable in the ongoing design exactly where it will make 113 hp which happens to be somewhat unusual for your dimension. Additional in the collection, we should see an updated 1.4-liter TSI model offering 125 and 160 horsepower. The 1.8-liter turbo is accessible only through the US, must get yourself a modest increase also. The GTI, and even the R, should equally attain the same engines as before with small updates. Some gossips suggested for that new diesel, but with the position, it nevertheless is pretty early on to mention anything about them.

You will find some offered engines across the Golf update. The foundation version receives a 1.-liter turbo-about three perfect for 113 horsepower. This provides far better fuel economy when designed with the altered 7-velocity DSG gearbox. A more large 1.5 liter turbocharged inline four engine has been given offered. This now presents as much as 150 hp which happens to be sent to the front wheels by way of a 6-rate guidebook or even a new seven-rate DSG. The GTI will get the same 2.-liter engine as before which now helps make 227 horsepower at the basic cut level. The R, however, produces a little under 300 power making it one of many really most effective VW autos regarding the market.

It appears that this Treasured metal offers much better than ever and why to repair it when it is not destroyed. The upcoming 2019 Volkswagen Golf will likely be just a minimal boost from the ongoing design. Many pictures of the auto are actually leaked out, and even though their genuineness has not been turned out, it looks to be the right deal. The vehicle is for sure to acquire a modern-day interior, probably much better engines along with little changes across the outside. The price remains not known at this point but does not rely on an enormous variety over the continuing version. The release date is not discovered even though the vehicle has to be by helping cover their the end of the year.

The facelift of the Golf was revealed a few a few months back again, although the car was launched in showrooms a short when previously. The model offers several enhancements within the cabin, but it really continually continues to be generally the same as before just about everywhere different. Unfortunately, the Golf is not what it once was. The existing product is amongst the very most expensive cars in the class without the need of supplying a lot more when compared to levels of competition. Its only real strong point is the interior, but more about that down the road.

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2019 Hyundai Veloster N First Drive: N for Nurburgring

“It’s about bringing more power and more emotion to the Hyundai brand and making fun-to-drive cars,” said Albert Biermann when presenting the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N. And he would know. Biermann was the boss of BMW’s M division and is now president of the performance-oriented sub-brand at the Korean manufacturer. After introducing the N sub-brand at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, Hyundai now has two N models in its global lineup and is working on more. The first model to reach U.S. shores will be the Veloster N, and we drove it on one of the most challenging circuits on the planet: the Nurburgring Nordschleife.

Launching a car like the Veloster N at such a legendary racetrack makes sense. The brand has been testing at the Nurburgring since 2011, and in 2013 it opened a technical center next to the track. That same year it quietly began testing for its N division, first with the i30 N and later with the Veloster N. It has also benefited greatly from its success in motorsports, particularly WRC and TCR series, and just like editor-in-chief Ed Loh noted in a recent column, the Korean brand tapped former BMW bosses to head the development and design teams..

The Veloster N will have only one trim when it arrives in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of this year, with the Performance package as the only available option. The most important upgrade is the additional power, which increases from 250 to 275 hp (torque stays the same) and the limited-slip differential. Instead of getting 18-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, you get 19-inch wheels with the stickier Pirelli P Zero tires. Another nice upgrade is bigger brakes in the front and rear—both ventilated. The package also includes a modular exhaust system, a slightly different final ratio for the transmission, a shorter front stabilizer bar (21mm instead of 23mm), and a shorter overall height (54.9 versus 55.1 inches).

In the two laps I drove at the ’Ring, the Veloster N equipped with the Performance Package felt at home. Powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder twin-scroll turbo engine, the hot hatch feels potent and agile. Its 275 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque are more than enough to get it moving quickly. Hyundai estimates a 0–62 mph time of 6.1 seconds, but given our experience at the track and on the road, that number seems conservative. A six-speed manual gearbox with rev matching sends all that power to the front wheels.

Either spec will come with five driving modes: Eco, Normal, Sport, N, and N Custom. The latter will personalize the suspension and steering settings as well as the sound of the exhaust to the driver’s likes. Although two laps at the Nurburgring gave me only a taste of what the Veloster N is capable of, I got a good feeling for the car. In N mode, the steering and suspension felt stiffer, but I wish the steering felt a bit more rigid. The hot hatch feels planted and stable on the corners, showing minimal body roll. Equipped with cornering acceleration control, torque steer control, and an electronically controlled differential, you can enter the corners at high speeds with little understeer, and get a linear power delivery when coming out of the curve. The Nordschleife’s bumps were pretty noticeable inside the Veloster N, but never to the point where I felt uncomfortable. If I could improve anything, it would be the sound of the engine, which didn’t seem to be as strong inside the cabin as outside.

Located above the 4.2-inch instrument cluster display, the shift lights were a helpful feature when driving on the ’Ring. They light up and change color from white to yellow to red, indicating to the driver when it’s time to shift. The six-speed shifter has short throws and the clutch pedal feels firm, giving good feedback for the bite. Even the brake pedal has good communication, with short travel and firmness. The ventilated discs (13.6-inch in the front, 12.4-inch in the rear) do a good job slowing down the car. The air duct on the side of the front fascia helps bring cool air to the brakes, and even after a dozen laps at the ’Ring, they didn’t seem to suffer.

The following day I drove the Veloster N on the streets around Nurburg. The route was pretty diverse, from twisty, narrow roads to the autobahn’s straights to low-speed drives through quaint villages. This time I drove in Sport mode most of the time and I noticed the suspension was a bit less stiff than in N mode, though the steering felt pretty much the same. The excellent quality of the German roads made it hard to notice any bumps or vibrations inside the cabin, making it a very comfortable drive.

Step on the gas, and you’ll feel your back push against the seatback as you listen to the snaps and pops from the exhaust. The Veloster N is easy to drive and handles great on twisty roads; the additional welding and increased torsional stiffness (6.9 percent) over the regular Veloster make the N car behave better.

The Veloster N is fun and confidence-inspiring in corners, and my excitement grew to a different level when I hit the autobahn. The light traffic on a Saturday morning in the countryside made it the perfect day to go fast. How fast? The speedo’s needle moved past an indicated 160 mph, though Hyundai pegs the car’s top speed at 155 mph. At those high speeds the car felt quiet and controlled, though the autobahn’s exceptional conditions take lots of credit for that.

We look forward to driving the Veloster N more once it gets to U.S. shores, likely sometime in late October or early November. We’d like to try the launch control and drive a regular trim without the Performance package.

Quite a few exterior details make the Veloster N stand out. A mesh grille flanked by a red front splitter with air vents gives the front a unique look. The side sills and red calipers differentiate it from the regular Veloster, and one of my favorite features is the triangular brake light located on the spoiler. And yes, the weird 2+1 door configuration stays in the N car. All of that looks good until you see it side by side with the more polished and handsome i30 N. Unfortunately, so far there are no plans to bring the i30 N (known as the Elantra in our market) to the U.S.

Inside, a few touches tell you this is an N car. The steering wheel has two light blue buttons: One selects the Eco, Normal, or Sport drive mode, and the other, marked with a checkered flag, selects N or N Custom. The seat belts are a Performance Blue color, and the cloth seats, steering wheel, and shifter have light blue stitching. Compared to the regular Veloster, you’ll find the seats have more lateral support, though they’re nothing extra special. The infotainment system has cool performance graphics, including G force, turbo boost, torque, and power readings, suspension settings, and a built-in timer.

Pricing has not been announced yet, but Hyundai says we can expect the same good value the rest of its lineup is known for. We think the Veloster N will start somewhere in the high $20,000s, with the Performance package adding about $3,000 more. That’s in the same ballpark as the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST, but cheaper than the Honda Civic Type R.

Hyundai hopes to succeed with the Veloster N in the United States the way the N sub-brand already has in Korea and in Europe. If Hyundai’s performance arm can win the hearts of U.S. customers—and given our experience with the Veloster N, there’s a good chance it will—the N sub-brand will have a bright future in the U.S. Considering the talent inside Hyundai, we think N is here to stay.