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3 out of 5 stars

Nothing but problems

Nathan King, 08/28/2018
2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Gray Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Catilitic converter melts mimicking what happens when a transmission fails. All kinds of computer glitches. Tires are expensive and limited choice of manufactures that make tires that fit. No spare tire. So if you get a flat you are left having to have the car towed. They now sell spare tire kits, but are extremely expensive. Love the astetics of the car and options. But car has a very poor foundation. Keep looking.

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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3.38 out of 5 stars

big sad surprise

guga, 12/09/2011
2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Gray Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 21 people found this review helpful

My 2nd review after I drove to LA and back. The milage was not what was advertised, even freeway. The interior is fine with the exception of the headrest. If you are a short person - be cautious. It is designed for tall people - 5'7" and over. But the most disappointing aspect is the power - or lack there of I thought I was breaking the demographics as I am older, but it really is a very very cute little old ladies car. I may be an older lady and there is NO power. Going on an uphill on 101, which isn't much of a hill. I will dread driving to Tahoe or Yoemite . Except for the looks that is A++, this car is a disappointment.

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1 out of 5 stars

Engine blew up with one payment left!!

John Hammond, 07/16/2020
2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Black Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6AM)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

No... they wouldn't cover it even though it was under 80k miles. Worst POS on the market. Never again.

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2 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Sporty, economical and fun

Rick, 02/21/2016
2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Black Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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2.63 out of 5 stars

Do NOT buy

frankg068, 07/18/2013
2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Gray Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6AM)
4 of 10 people found this review helpful

Bout the car early 2012 I had it for a week and on my way home from work it broke down less then 150 miles on it the transmission went out, they had if for a month replaced it 2 weeks later it goes out again and once again they have it for over a month fixing it. I got it back had it for almost 2 months and im going down the highway and my car starts smoking and then shuts off a tow truck comes and gets it brings it to the dealer and they said my engine cracked... i called hyundai and it took me 2 months to get anything done they game me a new one after all that had it for 3 days and my trans went out... gave up traded it for a good car.

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