2019 HYUNDAI VELOSTER TEST RESULTS; GM DROPS SEDANS | TALKING CARS WITH CONSUMER REPORTS #180

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Consumer Reports' "Talking Cars" episode #180 delves into the automotive industry's shift away from sedans, exemplified by GM's discontinuation of six models. The review highlights the 2019 Hyundai Veloster, praising its record-breaking performance in the avoidance maneuver test, achieving over 60 mph thanks to its sticky summer tires and well-tuned stability control. The hosts found the new Veloster significantly more impressive than its predecessor, noting its substantial feel and European-market-oriented driving dynamics, comparable to a Volkswagen Golf. The slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission also received high marks, even surpassing the Honda Civic Si. While the driving position and clutch pedal placement were minor drawbacks for one reviewer, the Veloster's practicality, including usable rear seats, and its intuitive infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were significant positives. The episode also addresses consumer questions on hybrid battery longevity, tire rotation, and the risks of driving on a low fuel light, concluding that while running on fumes poses minimal mechanical risk, it's ill-advised.