Used 2017 Hyundai Veloster Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 Veloster, so we've included reviews for other years of the Veloster since its last redesign.
Life is in the details
Uncle Mike, 12/18/2019
2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo 3dr Hatchback w/Black Interior (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
First of all, I drive a 2016 Veloster turbo 6 speed manual. It is an absolute blast to push a little harder than it should be. If you trimmed some more of the weight, you might get another second out of it, but it's still a quick, inexpensive, fun little car. What really sells the Veloster turbo aside from the obvious 200 horsepower, is the fact that the interior is so much better then most of its rivals. The dashboard,doors,and the forward console are all designed with attention to detail and perfectly blended materials. Not only are the seats recaro inspired, fit extremely well with side bolstering,but are also leather. All of these elements are removed from the new Veloster, and definitely pale in comparison. It's hilarious how many articles I read before the new Veloster came out, bestowing enormous praise upon the interior, which I now realize came from people who had never set foot in a Veloster before.The new model is absolutely horrible with cheap plastic everywhere and crappy cloth seats that are too wide, and within the first couple thousand miles, show huge raised wrinkles on the sides from entry and exit. What's even more hilarious to me, is once I actually went to go look at the Veloster N, which you would think was the second coming of Jesus from every article published pre-release,it was an enormous disappointment in the interior. You can't even get leather, and you would think it would have dawned on someone in the design studio, to put soft touch materials in a car they're trying to get $30,000 for. The truth is, with only 250 horsepower, you can buy a 4 cylinder turbo Camaro with 275 horsepower, an automatic with paddle shifters, and remote start for cold weather... For $20,000 with rebates right now.As a matter of fact,a 335 hp V6 is less money with rebates at about $22k. I'm a huge proponent of the Hyundai product, especially considering the warranty they share with Kia at second-best in the entire Auto industry, only behind the 72 thousand mile warranty Volkswagen provides. But when Hyundai decides to pull its collective head out of its ass,and redesign the Veloster turbo and the Veloster N as they should... It had better be with a much, much, much, nicer interior with better seats,and quality materials and craftsmanship. Just in case you didn't know this, you can go online on autotrader.com and buy a Veloster N for 22 or 23 thousand dollars when 6 months ago they were 28 29 and 30 thousand dollars. Which if you're smart, is a perfect illustration that they aren't selling anywhere near as well as they thought they were going to.
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2nd Veloster
Deathsykle, 10/25/2016
updated 05/10/2017
2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo 3dr Hatchback w/Black Interior (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
11 of 17 people found this review helpful
This is the WORST car I have ever owned. Hyundai refuses to fix the know transmission issue with the 7 speed dct.
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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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Bob, 03/10/2018
2017 Hyundai Veloster Turbo 3dr Hatchback w/Orange Interior Accent (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Hard to find vehicle the way I want it
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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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