138 hp

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster’s #22 ranking is based on its score within the 2012 Compact Cars category. Currently the Hyundai Veloster has a score of 7.4 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 45 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

1.6 L 4-cylinder

With proper care and maintenance, a Hyundai Veloster can last up to 200,000 miles.

On one hand, there is some justification for the increased starting price of the Veloster N. One is the Performance Package, or what used to be a package in the 2020MY Veloster N. In base form, the 2021 Veloster N is now more expensive than the base Volkswagen Golf GTI S, which starts at $29,690.

If you were looking to hop into any of the Hyundai Veloster variants apart from the Veloster N performance grade, you had better hurry as Hyundai is pruning the lineup for 2022. The automaker this week said only the Veloster N will remain once the 2022 model year rolls around.

The Veloster is actually considered a Sport Compact vehicle. It may not be a full on sport vehicle but it is considered as “Sport.” Its coupe type of body style is also what differentiates it from a basic vehicle since moSTSports vehicles are coupe and two doors.

Let’s get right to it: As expected, opting for the dual-clutch over the manual results in a significantly quicker hot hatch. Despite a finicky launch control system, our automatic Veloster zipped from 0-60 mph in a seriously quick 5.1 seconds and on through the quarter-mile in 13.7 seconds at 102.9 mph.

Most insurance companies will charge more for a turbo engine if the VIN identifies it as such — since it has more power and speed, the risk of a claim is going to increase. The same goes for luxury or modified vehicles. Some companies may even refuse to quote it depending on the make and model.