Hyundai Veloster 2013–2018 car dimensions: 4250 mm long, 1805 mm wide and 1405 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,270 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 440 litres.
The cabin has a standard 7-inch high-resolution touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Cruise control sits on the steering wheel. Air conditioning is standard while automatic dual-zone climate is optional on higher packages. A rearview camera is standard. Rear parking sensors are optional. Leather seats with heating, proximity key and push-button start come on the Turbo. No automatic emergency braking, electronic blind-spot warning or lane-keep assist appear in the equipment lists.
Boot space measures 15.5 cubic feet with the rear seats up and expands to 34.7 cubic feet when the 60/40 split rear seats fold flat. The low, wide hatch opening makes loading straightforward for a compact hatch.
The cabin has a driver-focused layout with leather seating surfaces, Turbo stitching, heated front seats and driver lumbar support as standard on Turbo models. Piano black accents and a leather-wrapped steering wheel add to the sporty feel. Front seats offer good support for cornering. An optional panoramic sunroof opens up the space and lets in light. Rear seats fold 60/40 but feel tight for adults.
Fuel economy 25 city/33 highway/28 combined mpg with 6-speed manual. tank holds 13.2 gallons. regular unleaded.
Oil and filter changes every 7,500 miles or 12 months under normal conditions.
NHTSA overall 5-star rating. IIHS Good in moderate overlap front, Marginal in small overlap front, Acceptable in side.
Standard safety includes six airbags, ESC, ABS with EBD and brake assist, VSM, TPMS, rearview camera and driver's blind-spot mirror.
The Turbo runs on regular unleaded and delivers EPA figures of 25/33/28 mpg with the manual gearbox. The 13.2-gallon tank supports decent range for daily driving and weekend trips. DCT versions post similar numbers around 26/32 combined depending on exact setup.
Normal service calls for engine oil and filter replacement every 7,500 miles or 12 months. Turbo models may need closer attention under severe use, with earlier first changes noted in some schedules. Basic warranty covers 5 years/60,000 miles with 10 years/100,000 miles on the powertrain.
Crash tests give a full 5-star NHTSA overall score, with 5 stars side and 4 stars frontal and rollover. IIHS rates moderate-overlap front, roof strength and head restraints Good, side Acceptable and small-overlap front Marginal. Standard kit covers six airbags, stability and traction control, ABS, tire-pressure monitoring, rear camera and blind-spot mirror. Rear parking sensors come in the Tech package.
Keep the car with regular oil services using the specified synthetic grade, tire rotations and fluid checks. High-strength steel body and the listed safety systems help with long-term ownership. The hatch and fold-down rear seats make loading simple for a compact coupe-like hatch.
Length 4250 mm, Width 1805 mm, Height 1405 mm, Wheelbase 2650 mm (Veloster 2013–2018)
Sources: manufacturer data, Hyundai Pacific, Hyundai brochure, Oman YallaMotor.