First Drive: 2019 Hyundai Veloster N

Since Hyundai arrived in the U.S. in the early 1990s, the company has been adding building blocks to make a well-rounded brand. At first, it was value for money, then quality, then design. Now, Hyundai is finally focused on performance. This brings us to the Hyundai Veloster N, which is set to compete directly with the Golf GTI, Honda Civic Type-R, and the Ford Focus ST.

Under the hood, the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that makes 250 horsepower in standard form. But if you upgrade to the performance pack, you will get 275 horses. Torque checks in at 260 lb-ft.