Overview & Reviews

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster is an all-new model.

• Large trunk
• Lots of features for the money
• Long warranty coverage.
• Distinctive styling
• Innovative three-door design

• Lackluster acceleration
• Poor rear visibility
• Cramped rear seats
• Ride quality can be overly harsh at times.
• Noticeable road noise

User Reviews:

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  big sad surprise - 2012 Hyundai Veloster
  By guga - July 22 - 4:43 am

  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 - 57" 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 isnt 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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  Terrible experience with Veloster & Hyundai Dealership - 2012 Hyundai Veloster
  By ssmith160 - April 23 - 4:14 pm

  Since receiving a letter in the mail about the recall on the sunroof in my 2012 Veloster; Ive had issues with what the dealerships would and would not do to fix my car. I set up an appointment to get my sunroof tested for the recall issue and found out the dealership in Brunswick, GA didnt have the tools for the recall test. After repeatedly calling for weeks on the status of the tools, no response was given to me. I was driving home from work one day and my sunroof shattered. The dealership in Brunswick gave me alot of difficulty on how I would transport the vehicle to them for repairs. So I ended up having to tow it to the closest dealership in Valdosta, GA. Terrible service in Bwk, GA

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  unhappy - 2012 Hyundai Veloster
  By jverjano - August 5 - 8:50 am

  Ive had my veloster for about a year now and 17800 miles. I am always having transmission problems my local dealer doesnt do anything about. Ive been dealing with Hyundai Corp not much help either. my steering wheel Ive changed two time already because the leather keeps peeling off. My radio gives me issues at time to.

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  Worse car Ive ever owned - 2012 Hyundai Veloster
  By velo_owner12 - February 16 - 4:48 pm

  After owning many Nissans, I switched over to Hyundai because I heard how great their warranty program was. What a mistake. The 2012 Veloster was the worst car I have ever owned. The low profile tires are worthless, constantly blowing out. There is no spare but you can buy one for $275.00. Hyundai lied about the gas mileage. Hyundai refused to provide a spare tire. I could not sell that car fast enough. I know someone with the exact car that needed a transmission after 15K miles. At least that was covered. The six tires that needed to be replaced werent. Would never buy another Hyundai again.

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  Do NOT buy - 2012 Hyundai Veloster
  By frankg068 - November 23 - 12:45 am

  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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  No Go - 2012 Hyundai Veloster
  By stoz - March 9 - 10:10 am

  Ive had my Veloster for a little over a year and have driven 37,000 miles with it. I purchased this car because I needed something with great fuel economy, which I believe I got with the Veloster. It looks cool and looks like it would be fun to drive. It is neither. When I test drove the car I figured I could get used to the power issue and just thought of all the money I would be saving in gas. The trade off was not worth it.

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  Quite Dissappointed - 2012 Hyundai Veloster
  By mdub10 - November 30 - 11:20 pm

  I have owned my Veloster since the summer of 2012. I really wanted the manual as I have driven stick shifts since 1994. Unfortunately this thing has to be built by morons. I have had navigation issues, massive creaks and squeaks that are completely annoying and now with 25,000 miles on this car, the clutch has gone out! Are you kidding?! I have driven numerous vehicles that were standards. I have never had a clutch fail. Not once in 20 years of owning cars. Hyundai is saying wear and tear and I have to pay over $1000. Once I get the quote from the dealer, I am going to fight this like crazy. The clutch is only covered for 12 months or 12K miles? Hmmmm...maybe they knew it was crap?!

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  Terribly Unreliable, but wonderful dealer service - 2012 Hyundai Veloster
  By jnall - March 31 - 10:02 am

  Ive got a marathon blue luxury package with an automatic thats been plagued with gremlins. The A/V system has been replaced but random transmission problems persist (DCT). On two occasions now the transmission has stopped working. Once the car would not move from a stop despite trying drive and reverse and everything in between. Today the vehicle spontaneously went into neutral at about 30 mph. After coasting to about 5 MPH the car started moving again. I plugged in my iPhone to the A/V system once and it never worked again. Hyundai was nice enough to pay for a new phone. We have two velosters--our second one is great.