Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Hyundai introduced the Veloster as an alternative for the hot-hatch market in 2011 and built the vehicle on top of the same platform used for the Accent and the i20.
Carmakers are experimenting with new types of vehicles in their quest to find new market opportunities. Some of them are going hits, such as the SUV-coupe shapes, while some are going bust, such as the coupe-MPVs. Also, sometimes a vehicle's success depends on the timing when it comes to the market. For example, Hyundai looked like it marked a good moment in 2011 to show their Veloster, and it was a unique-looking hatchback.
While most hatchbacks featured three or five doors, including the tailgate, the Veloster offered four. It had two doors on the driver's side and one on the passenger's side. The vehicle's sporty look was amplified by the sloped roofline ending into a raked-forward rear windscreen. Since it had two doors on the curb's side, the rear occupants couldn't exit on the side of the car where the traffic was. That was a relief for parents who had their kids in the back.
Inside, the design team installed a dashboard resembling the i30 but with a V-shaped center stack. The letter came, obviously, from the Veloster. The bucket seats provided high bolstering, thus creating better side support for their occupants. In the back, the sloped roof provided minimal headroom for full-grown adults but was just fine for children. Also, it was better than in a regular coupe or in the Tiburon that the Veloster replaced.
Under the hood, the automaker squeezed a 1.6-liter, turbocharged engine. In addition, the powerplant proved to be very fuel efficient thanks to its direct fuel-injected system.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 6AT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1591 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6300 RPM 140 HP @ 6300 RPM 138 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 123 lb-ft @ 4850 RPM 167 Nm @ 4850 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (DCT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | 280mm Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | 262mm Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/45R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/60 in (1,562/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.6 in (142 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.5 cuFT (439 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2855 lbs (1295 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3748 lbs (1700 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 145 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 6MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1591 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6300 RPM 140 HP @ 6300 RPM 138 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 123 lb-ft @ 4850 RPM 167 Nm @ 4850 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | 280mm Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | 262mm Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/45R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/60 in (1,562/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.6 in (142 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.5 cuFT (439 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2778 lbs (1260 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3748 lbs (1700 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 148 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L Blue 6MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1591 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6300 RPM 140 HP @ 6300 RPM 138 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 123 lb-ft @ 4850 RPM 167 Nm @ 4850 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | 280mm Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | 262mm Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/45R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/60 in (1,562/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.6 in (142 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.5 cuFT (439 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2778 lbs (1260 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3748 lbs (1700 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 137 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L Turbo 6AT FWD (204 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1591 cm3 |
Power: | 150 KW @ 6000 RPM 204 HP @ 6000 RPM 201 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 195 lb-ft @ 1750-4500 RPM 264 Nm @ 1750-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 128 mph (206 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (DCT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | 11.8 in. Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | 10.3 in. Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P215/40VR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/60 in (1,562/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.6 in (142 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.5 cuFT (439 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2800 lbs (1270 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3852 lbs (1747 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 181 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L turbo 6MT FWD (204 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1591 cm3 |
Power: | 150 KW @ 6000 RPM 204 HP @ 6000 RPM 201 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 195 lb-ft @ 1750-4500 RPM 264 Nm @ 1750-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | 11.8 in. Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | 10.3 in. Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P215/40VR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/60 in (1,562/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.6 in (142 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.5 cuFT (439 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2800 lbs (1270 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 163 g/km |