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Hyundai Veloster

EPA MPG: 31 mpg
Average Retail Price
$4,975 - $5,550

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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

Road Test

With distinctive coupe-like styling and agile handling, the Veloster is an original and innovative design, featuring a unique asymmetrical door layout. A single rear door on the passenger side eases rear seat access and adds more practicality than a traditional coupe.

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2013 Reliability

This Car
NA
vs. Similar Cars

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
Marginal
IIHS Side Crash
Acceptable
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
Marginal
IIHS Side Crash
Acceptable
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Hyundai vs. Other New Car Brands

Hyundai vs. Other New Car Brands

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
Marginal
IIHS Side Crash
Acceptable
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

2013 Ratings

$4,925 - $5,600
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EPA MPG 31 mpg
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Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$8,500 - $10,250
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EPA MPG 28 mpg
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Reliability
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$9,375 - $10,525
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EPA MPG 18 mpg
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Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$9,425 - $9,975
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EPA MPG 22 mpg
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Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$9,325 - $10,775
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EPA MPG 23 mpg
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Features & Specs
Body Style
    3-door hatchback
Seating
2 front, 2 rear
Drive Wheels
Front
Engines Available
  • 1.6-liter 4 (138 hp)
  • 1.6-liter 4 turbo (201 hp)
Transmissions Available
  • 6-speed automatic
  • 6-speed sequential
  • 6-speed manual
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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Model History
2019-
Current Generation

The redesigned Veloster hatchback retains the original car's unique three-door configuration, with a right-side rear door that allows access to the back seat. The base 2.0-liter engine isn't very exciting but the 1.6-liter turbo version fits such a sporty coupe better, particularly with the slick manual shifter. We got 29 mpg overall in our tested R-Spec trim with the manual transmission. Handling is nimble, with sporty versions exhibiting tenacious grip in sharp turns. The ride is very stiff and the cabin is loud, however. The top high-performance version, the N trim, is more powerful and has upgraded suspension and brakes. The controls are easy to use, including the color touch-screen infotainment display with standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. For 2021, all trims come with a suite of standard advanced safety features including forward collision warning, city speed automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assist. Blind spot warning and rear cross traffic warning are standard on all trims, except the base. Also, the N Line gets a new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Only the track-ready high-performance N trim, with a 2.0-liter turbo engine and upgraded suspension, steering, and brakes, is available for 2022, the Veloster's final year.

2012-2018
2012 Redesign Year
Unique coupe-like styling and reasonably entertaining handling mark the Veloster as an original and fairly engaging auto with a distinctive asymmetrical door layout. A single rear door on the passenger side eases rear seat access and improves practicality over a traditional coupe. While the engines could be more powerful, they were willing and the manual transmission offered good shifter feel. Generous standard equipment features add to the appeal. On the downside, outward visibility is compromised, ride quality could be more compliant and better noise isolation would improve the overall experience. For those seeking the most power available, go with the 201-hp, turbocharged model over the slightly less powerful 1.6-liter normally aspirated four-cylinder engine.