Hyundai Veloster
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In simplest terms the all-new 2012 Hyundai Veloster is a modestly-priced hatchback with an unusual asymmetrical door arrangement, but in Hyundai's eyes, the Veloster is much more. Hyundai views the Veloster as something of a halo car, albeit at the bottom end of the pricing spectrum. That might sound like a lofty view of what is essentially a restyled Elantra, but having driven the 2012 Veloster and seen the public react to it, we think Hyundai might be onto something with all this halo talk. While less powerful than most of its hatchback competitors, the Hyundai Veloster's accessible price, unusual but practical design, excellent fuel economy and utterly unique styling should make it a welcome addition to the compact coupe landscape and an image-enhancing feather in Hyundai's cap.
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Stylish, efficient, handles well and vey techy
By LF (AZ) on Monday, May 07, 2012
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 3,300
overall rating 8 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "sporty versatile and economical"
Cons: "visibility and low profile tires"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8
"I have the found my fully loaded Veloster fun to drive and fuel efficient. I am getting about 33 MPG overall and nearly 40 on the highway. I just finished a 1200 mile drive and averaged 39 mpg at ~75 mph average speed. I had no problem passing even going from 70 to 90 to acomplish the task with ease. My fully loaded V has the technology to find restaurants on the fly, while ziping in and out of traffic with ease. My plan is to give it the boys in a couple of years as a safe not to crazy sport coupe that I can track through the blue link."
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Nice Car, Under Powered
By Mark (MA) on Tuesday, May 01, 2012
I don't own this car
overall rating 7 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "looks great inside and out, unique styling"
Cons: "lacking power"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 4
"I have looked at this car several times and finally set up a test drive. I was in a fully loaded Veloster, yellow w/ yellow accents on the wheels and it was beautiful. As soon as I sat in the car I was impressed with the seating and options on the car. The price fully loaded was around 23K as opposed to close to 29k for an equally equipped Ford Focus. I liked everything about the car until I drove it. It was not bad to drive but it is severely under powered for it's weight. The engine is peppy a stand still but the little 1.6 liter engine will leave you frustrated 2 seconds after you're moving. Good news is the 2013 model will have a turbo option w/ about 200hp compared to the 138hp currently in the car. Bad news is, the turbo isn't free so the price mark up will about $2k. I liked the car but settled with a Kia Forte SX which I love, has all the options that the Veloster had (w/black leather seating stitched in red- the Veloster had cloth seats only), has the same warranty as the Veloster, but the Forte puts out about 175hp. My suggestion is: if you really want a Veloster, which is a nice car, wait for the turbo."
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Fun to drive and very economical...options pricey
By Louie (OH) on Sunday, May 20, 2012
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 1,300
overall rating 7 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "Fun and an attention getter"
Cons: "Short on legs, but you know that going in."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8
"Ran from Erie to Columbus with the air on...held around 72 mph. (except for construction) averaged 40.2 mpg. Also have a 04 Elantra with 106 thousand miles on it. Front brakes and plugs jn eight years."
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