Hyundais Quirky Little Compact- The Veloster

The Hyundai Veloster is a quirky little coupe hatch with three doors and seats for four. There are four available trim levels, all unique and thoughtfully crafted to fit your driving and comfort preferences. The Veloster offers distinct style, numerous standard amenities, and competitive value through a low starting price and substantial fuel efficiency.

The new Veloster sports a 1.6 L 4 cylinder engine with an output of 132 horsepower and 120 lb-ft of torque. This configuration gets 33 mpg, which is pretty impressive for the class. As all Hyundais do, the Veloster comes standard with BlueLink. Other standard features for the base model include heated mirrors, a 7 inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility and a six speaker audio system.  The base starting price is $18,100- way below the average for this class.

The Velosters new Value Edition offers some minor exterior upgrades and a multitude of top of the line amenities. Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters control the six speed dual cluth transmission. The powertrain is retained from the base model, but you get an additional panoramic sunroof, keyless ignition and entry, dual zone automatic climate control, a navigation system, and an upgrade to an eight speaker sound system. The Value Edition offers all that the base does and much more, and is starting at just $21,350.

The Turbo R Spec, the next step up, really makes things interesting. For just $800 more than the Value Edition, the turbocharged engine in the R Spec offers real power with a robust output of 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque.  Hearty power is coupled with a svelte sport tuned suspension and steering and a B&M short throw shifter for the six speed manual. It also comes equipped with an aerodynamic body kit, projector headlights, and special Turbo R Spec interior accents.

The top trim level is the Turbo. The Turbo retains the turbocharged engine and gains the option of an automatic or manual transmission.  The suspension is converted to a more comfortable set up, and the interior is given a luxurious makeover with leather seats and a sharper looking console. The Turbo starts at an MSRP of 22,600.

The Veloster is a stylish renegade amongst the coupe/hatch lineup that makes its own rules. No one can tell you how to look or many doors you should have, Veloster, you keep on keeping on! Check out our Hyundai inventory or request information/updates here at our site!