We wanted a fuel efficient car with style !

The Veloster , is both with some awesome features..
Panoramic Sun roof, lots of new technology and a Great looking interior.
Fun to drive , not a race machine but it looks fast standing still

Most people that see this car think that it is a German or Italian exotic. Lots of compliments on the appearance.

Car gets great gas milage.

So far extremely reliable.

My daughter used this car for commuting to University. I felt very comfortable that she was safe in this car.

Took ownership in July 2012 and purchased new. Have had ECO mode on since then. Fuel economy is nowhere near what was rated - 2009 Elantra was better. Have rec'd $26 in compensation for 6K km through Hyundai's program to date.
After 5K km there is a short metalic tinging noise from transmission during stops and starts. Hyundai says this is normal.
Tires are horrid. Ensure you change to snow tires before he first drop otherwise car will not do well. Traction control however does work well to compensate.
Salesman claimed that underbody clearance is same as Accent but I feel that is untrue. Car got stuck on top of a snowbank that a neighbour's Accent cleared.
Takes long for heater to kick in - and then it is super hot! They need a setting between 0 and 1 or to regulate the temperature better.
Look is great. Standard extras are great. Pick-up is slow with ECO and not Turbo but decent. Drove well for a long drive +200km that I took on day of delivery.

The Veloster is a great little car, ideal for short commutes and city driving. The base model is fully loaded with a rear back up camera, rims, key-less ignition, Bluetooth, cruise control, AC, power locks and windows. The only noticeably missing feature is automatic lights. My Veloster doesn't even beep if you leave the lights on once the car is off. Strange but I've tried to be vigilant.

As for performance, the engine is very small and there isn't a whole lot of power. There is an eco drive feature that saves on gas but sacrifices pick up. I assume that would come in handy on a long drive but it is tough to accelerate quickly in traffic.

Overall, I like my Veloster and it was well worth purchasing it compared to similar models in the same price range.

I really enjoy the handleing. Tight around corners, quick and responsive. Happy that it comes with heated cloth seats and push button start. I wish it was a little more peppy but they fixed that when they came out with the turbo. I have a standard trans and the gearbox is very smooth but it still lets you now your in the gear. Over all I couldn't be happier.

PROS:
- comfortable, sporty, and supportive seats
- lots of features for the money
- interesting styling
- decent power and driveability
- solid feeling structure; confident in its reliability
- good shifter and clutch action; easy to drive manual tranny

CONS:
- lacks character for a vehicle with such distinctive styling
- interesting styling
- does not feel as sporty as it looks - by far
- handling is only average/mediocre; not sporty

Summary:
- a better over-all car than the Fiat 500 Abarth, but needs a heavy does of character and sport

I have had this car since June 2012 and love it! Great fuel economy on the highway and in the city. Love the backup camera and fuel range. Lots of storage in the deep hatchback and the third door is very handy! Having a centre cupholder in the backseat is also great for the passengers.

Very nice car for the ladies, convenient, comfortable, easy to drive, small enough for fuel consumption and big enough for the family. I really like it. Nice design and good security features.

I've had my Veloster for just over a year. Other owners smile and wave, people on the street turn and look. Its spirited, yet great on gas. The Tech Package, paddle shifters and Sirius/XM Radio make even a slow drive, fun! I fell in love with the pre-production model at a car show and feel the same way every time 'we' go out. Truly one of the best cars I've driven!