Used 2013 Hyundai Veloster Base Hatchback Review
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Fun car!
mh200, Knoxville, TN, 12/25/2012
2013 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Gray Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6AM)
Test drove several cars from Honda, Scion and Toyota. BORING! Reporters please Stop comparing to a CRX. May I remond you how much you all complained about the styling among other things? The Veloster does many things well and yes it is a quirky car to drive. So what do you get? You get a car that is sporty, different, great gas mileage, huge cargo area, great foot room, awesome features … and a blast to drive! It feels much faster than the numbers suggest (though off line is not great) but this is why it turns over those great gas numbers. This car is no Acura, BMW or mini and should not be compared at this price point. I love mine and FYI my other car is a BMW!
WALK AWAY FROM THE HYUNDAI!!
TexasDriver, Dallas, TX, 09/13/2017
2013 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Gray Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6AM)
I was excited that I would love this car but if I could give anyone any advice in this world, it would be to WALK AWAY FROM HYUNDAI. The moment I saw it on a lot, it was love at first sight. But let me assure you, this is a one-sided relationship with a very unreliable partner. I bought mine brand new and within the first month of ownership began to have major problems, experiencing a … complete power shut down leaving me stranded on the interstate in the middle of nowhere on a road trip. After several hours of waiting for a tow to the nearest dealership, I was informed they had no resolve, as they drove it right off the toe truck. I still live in fear that this could happen again unexpectedly at any time. How scary would this be if it happened again in the middle of a major intersection? In addition to this, I don't have enough fingers and thumbs to count the amount of times I have taken it in to have my buzzing speakers repair. Essentially, the dealerships have told me that they "use a very poor grade adhesive to glue the cones on", thus, resulting in the repeated malfunctions. Yet, each repair session, they continue to use the same adhesive. And they cannot provide me a better material. Stay mindful that it includes low profile tires - I live in Dallas, TX which is riddled with countless potholes. Lesson learned, this is my fault for not considering this factor. Each wheel scraped along entire circumference after the first few months of ownership...Just a heads up. Perhaps, the most frustrating are the many concerning sounds coming from underneath the car. The sound started as a light metallic rattle, squad and chirps. Then evolved into what I know of an old rusty truck climbing up a rocky hill. Of course, a little 3 door hatch should NOT sound like this. On a recent trip to Eastern Tennessee, the elevation caused this sound to turn into a deep 'Whoofing' sound. I have to admit, not only did my passengers and I notice it, but I attracted some strange looks from several pedestrians during that trip. I immediately took it to a series of dealerships to investigate and correct, however after each appointment, each service manager assured me they couldn't hear anything unusual. And all but one dealership treated me with such disrespect, the service from the brand alone has convinced me to create detractors at any opportunity I have from now on. However, they returned my Veloster back to me, only to continue to hear the same combinations of sounds. I am almost at 60k miles, which will apparently use up all I have left for my initial warranty. I assure you, I plan to trade this in before this year ends. In conclusion, I chose this car because it was cute, had a good listing of MPGs, and was comfortable to sit in the drivers seat and had that phenomenal 100k drive train warranty. But since leaving the sales lot, I have increasingly learned to LOATHE this vehicle. And the warranty is a joke. They cannot resolve any problems I've experienced and will NEVER consider Hyundai again. I feel sorry for whoever decides to give me money for it when I trade it in. This is as honest a review can get guys. Take it from me, go buy a Honda or Toyota. Warranty or no warranty, a Hyundai is STILL that crappy Hyundai we used to know. Save yourself the crappy trade in value and the HEADACHE.
Still loving it after 7 years (Turbo version)
Steve in Canada, 02/05/2021
2013 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Gray Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6AM)
7 years, 220,000 km (137,000 mi) and only routine maintenance. I don’t drive it hard but when it’s Turbo time I don’t hesitate to kick it.
The best thing about the car is the seats. I drive at least an hour to work and an hour home and my butt or back never get sore. Wraps around me just the right amount.
Next best thing is the sound system. Have the Nav package and did not need … to upgrade anything.
Reliability - maybe I should have put that first. I take it for granted but this car has given no issues other than the Bluetooth sometimes not connecting.
Now for stuff I don’t like as much.
For a sporty car the ride and handling is...like an econo car. As soon as I try to get zippy the front end goes mushy and the back end bounces. I changed the rims from stock 18 down to 17 in and that helped some.
Glad I got the Turbo engine, it is just fast enough, can’t imagine what it would be like doing highway on ramps with the regular engine. Hey the turbo does make my car a gas zipper and that part is great, but performance wise, not what I expect when I hear “Turbocharged”
Rear visibility is poor. Back up camera helps a lot but I need to keep my mirrors just so in order to feel good on lane changes.
Trunk floor gets very hot from the exhaust underneath.
Bluetooth for my phone will fail to connect, happens about once a month and needs several restarts to get it working again. Dealer replaced the head unit twice under warranty but no joy.
Bluetooth microphone is crummy. I think that’s just the evolution of Bluetooth though, back in 2013 we were happy just to have the option and didn’t have half hour visits on the car phone. Modern microphones are way better. Hey I don’t have to listen to it so it’s anyone else that complains.
Paint peeling. Apparently the dark blue that I have is known to peel. Mine happened when the dealer power washed my car at oil change time, so the dealer had to fix it....side door and rear quarter panel.
Overall I love the car for what I do with it, long drives to work, getting groceries, tooling around the country in the summer. It gets great fuel mileage, is peppy enough, and has enough space for 4 when needed or to put larger items in the hatch. Plus it still gets looks :)
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Djett012 , Wentzville, MO, 07/19/2021
2013 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Gray Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6AM)
I bought this can in 2015 as a used car that was cheep with only 20k miles on it. Clean car fax report and still under warrant. Well I should have ran for the hills because to this date I have paid for the car twice with repairs and it now has 112k on it. So this is the list of thinks fixed by the dealer under warrant. Nothing as warranty is not transferable. So here is the … list.
Climate control system twice
First set of spark plugs
Both oxygen sensors
Cytolytic converter
Ac compressor and condenser
High pressure fuel pump
Entirely new motor as piston failure from connecting rod.
New plugs again
New cytolytic converter again
New both O2 sensors again
Alternator
RF wheel bearing
LF wheel bearing
right side CV axle
LF CV axle
Window washer motor
Brake pads and rotors all the way around
All four stereo speakers as center cone glue deteriorated
Set of tires time 2.
And of course Mobile one oil change every 5k miles
So if your up to the challenge and have a big checking account and like this cool looking little car go buy one and enjoy the journey. So you may think why in the world would I keep fixing this car. First like I said the car was cheep under 10k. And two I have done all the work my self and three I keep telling my self this is the last thing for a while.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Hyundai Veloster Base Hatchback
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Lots of features for the money
- Pro:distinctive styling
- Pro:efficient engines
- Pro:large trunk
- Pro:lengthy warranty.
- Con:Not as sporty as it looks
- Con:harsh and unsophisticated ride
- Con:slow base engine
- Con:noticeable road noise
- Con:limited rear seat access and headroom.
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