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2016 Veloster R Spec 10 month review
Zbigniew Rzepczynski, 08/31/2017
updated 09/04/2019
2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo R-Spec 3dr Hatchback w/Red Interior (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The car was initially delivered with a battery with a dead cell. After 2 jump starts, covered by warranty, the battery was replaced by the dealer at no charge- pardon the pun. Since then the car has been totally reliable. The ride is a little harsh, but definitely livable. Whether it's due strictly to the suspension or the low profile tires, I'm not sure. The weighting of the steering is heavier than most cars and feels just right. By far and away the best feature of the car is the 6 speed manual transmission featuring the B&M sport shifter. Throws are short crisp positive and an absolute joy to use. The turbo roll on power is very satisfying. So far, my singular complaint is the lack of a spare tire--the car only comes with a flat fixing kit. As such, I'm looking at purchasing either self sealing or run flat tires. Fuel economy has been disappointing, averaging 25 mpg with non aggressive driving. Last October 2016, when I purchased mine, and for about four months following, Hyundai was offering a $4,000 discount on Velosters. In addition, I found a dealer offering an additional $2,550 discount, bringing the total discount to $6,550 on a car with a $22,540 MSRP. If you can equal this, you'll have an absolutely incredible bargain for a 201 horsepower turbo powered sporty car which, while not perfect, still a lot of fun. Update on 8/31/19 w/ 12,500 miles on the odometer: car is still totally reliable and fun to drive. Surprising that mpg is inching up, albeit very incrementally (26.5 mpg). Still looking for self sealing tires as run flats will make the ride even harsher. Seems no one makes them in a size that fits the turbo Veloster. Rodents chewed a hole in the windshield wiper supply line hose. The repair, not actual replacement of the hose, cost $140 at the dealer, which seems excessive. Been servicing the car every 6 months to maintain the warranty. That's about every 2,500 miles at the rate I drive the car. Servicing consists of an oil change. Nowadays that frequency seems ridiculous with the advancements in todays motor oil formulations. The service department recently said sustaining the warranty requires servicing every 4 months. I don't know what the story is on sustaining the warranty. I believe the dealer is screwing its customers, or at least trying to do so. The 2019 redesign, although more attractive visually, lacks the large rear roof window of my 2016, which I believe unnecessarily darkens the interior of the car. The big plus with the redesign is a totally independent rear suspension vs the torsion bar axle in my 2016. Not sure how much this impedes cargo capacity. Still happy with the car and not motivated enough to trade it for the new redesigned version.
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Beautiful car, but beware engine failure!
Megan, 03/21/2020
2016 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Black Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
When I bought this car I imagined if I ever had any major issues with it, it would be with the DCT. Boy was I wrong! Its a wonderful car! Every inch of the interior was thoroughly planned and well thought out. It comfortably sits 4 adults (as long as the 2 in the back are below 6' tall) the seats are comfortable, the 3rd door makes backseat access a breeze and surprisingly kids/car seats fit comfortably in the back. The rear trunk space is roomy and ive used my little engine that could to transport mid sized equipment for my job with no issues! From the interior options to the comfort to the responsive sporty drive this car was a dream! Until the engine failed. I luckily caught it before the warranty ran out, but not everyone ive talked to has been so lucky. These engines rarely get to 120k miles before needing total replacement, though I do have to give hyundai credit, some cases ive seen the cars seem to just keep going no matter how bad the damage is. Ive seen velosters driving hundreds of miles on broken rods and other major issues. It took hyundai almost 2 months to approve and replace the engine in mine. The transmission has never given me a single issue through all this! I loved my veloster, bought it almost brand new! If I had known this is an issue id be fighting with for the life of the car, I dont think I would have bought it. Its a darn shame really, it would be an amazing car if it was reliable in any way whatsoever, which its not.
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Fun, zippy, reliable ( ! ) crazed puppy of a car!
Paul in St. Charles, IL, 12/27/2019
2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo 3dr Hatchback w/Black Interior (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The good: •Gas mileage. I average about 30mpg with a heavy foot. •The roominess is surprising Four real adults fit fine, headroom in the back isn’t great for anyone over about 5’-9” but for short trips it’s fine. Cargo room is very good for its class of car. •Performance and handling are above average for the class. It’s a very taut, responsive car and reminds me of a crazy puppy dog. It outhandled the 2017 Mini Cooper S and 2017 Honda Civic Si that I cross shopped with. It’s not a FAST car, but it IS a quick point and squirt kinda car. It’s addictive between 3000-6000 RPM. The not so good: •The ride is harsher than I think it needs to be. The low-profile 40 series tires are a big contributor of this, maybe a change to a little taller sidewall would help the ride quality but I'd lose a little in the handling department. It's all a tradeoff. •The DCT transmission I have is definitely NOT a sporty transmission. I wish they would’ve offered a better sport mode with crisper up/down shifts, rev matching, etc. It’s not a bad transmission, but it could be much better. • I wish it had LED lights all around. The DRL’s are LED but all other bulbs are old fashioned halogen yellow ones. A lighting upgrade is desperately needed. •The toys on mine are not as nice as the '17 Elantra I'm replacing. My Veloster does not have Car Play or some of the little info screens that my Elantra did. It's tough going to a car with less tech than the one you're replacing, but I'll get over it. Overall, I really do love this car a lot. It’s only second to my ‘97 NA Miata (rip) in fun factor, and beats the 2017 Elantra that it’s replacing with ease in almost every category but toys & comfort. The car is, now, stock. I plan to install an oil catch can very soon however, as gasoline direct injection engines benefit greatly with them installed. Anyone who is looking for a fun, efficient and reliable little car can’t go wrong with a Veloster. Just don’t get the normally aspirated version, only get a turbo or you’ll be really sorry!
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Do your research before buying any Veloster
B Holmes, 03/06/2016
updated 09/11/2017
2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo 3dr Hatchback w/Black Interior (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
9 of 21 people found this review helpful
There are still significant issues with the (to be fair most regardless of manufacturer) GDI engine. Jerky acceleration appears somewhat randomly, and city driving in this car is a burden. Handling is not very good. The entertainment system interface in the car is not very well thought out and the display screen is overly bright at night, creating a distraction. After a full month and 1700 miles, I am realizing how cheaply this car is made. After owning Hondas (92 civic, 83 accord--over 200k miles) and an 04 Toyota Celica (190k miles) I can say that Hyundai, at least with the Veloster, is not in the same league yet. UPDATE: Now at 17000 miles, my opinion of the Veloster and of Hyundai has not changed. Worst service department blunder so far: A mouse caused some damage to the windshield washer fluid line and sparkplug wires. After almost a week of having it (waiting on a part for the washer line), the car was returned with a report that all work had been completed and things like "Extra wire protection" had been added. The report said "The entire vehicle is operating as intended". Cost: $918 The truth was they did not repair the line, the part arrived (I was notified by the service department's auto-notify) the next day after getting my vehicle. I notified the service manager who asked if they could have my car for another day to see what the issue was. I declined and said it could wait until my next oil change. Inspecting the wire repair I found they had merely twisted the wires back together and taped them up with a lot of electrical tape. I guess that was the extra protection. The entire repair job was no where near worth the money I paid and the time I waited. There is no way I would recommend this vehicle or any that Hyundai manufactures. UPDATE: Now at 25000 miles, and I've been told my required maintenance includes a valve cleaning. The satisfaction of ownership continues to decline. The rear hatch button is broken. One of the rear wheels is beginning to make a roaring noise that is increasing in volume (not the tire as it remains in the back regardless of tire rotation. The radio has reset itself twice (date to the default) and has refused to turn on a couple of times. At this point I am just trying to keep the mileage low as possible so I can trade it in as soon as it is paid off. Worse car I have ever owned and it is still fairly new.
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Great Car with a little bit of speed
Jim, 07/12/2016
2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo 3dr Hatchback w/Black Interior (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car was the perfect split of economical and fun to rive.
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