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HYUNDAI VELOSTER COUPE REVIEW

For The Hyundai Veloster is cheaper than most of its rivals, and its distinctive looks will appeal to some people. The single rear door isn’t just a talking point; it improves rear access.

Against The ride is firm, the steering is remote and there isn’t much room in the back. Refinement is also poor and you need to thrash the engine to make decent progress.

What Car? says

22 5stars

Not without its appeal, but the Hyundai Veloster struggles in too many areas

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Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Acceptable, but nothing more
Ride & Handling
2 out of 5 stars
Neither enjoyable nor comfortable enough
Refinement
2 out of 5 stars
Noise from a number of sources
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
Not as cheap as it first appears
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Not as classy as the best
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
A comprehensive set of measures
Behind The Wheel
2 out of 5 stars
Steer clear of the Sport model
Space & Practicality
2 out of 5 stars
Not roomy enough, even for a coupe
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Base car comes pretty well equipped

There are 7 Hyundai Veloster versions available

Coupe 1.6 GDi 4dr	£18,005	What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Coupe 1.6 GDi Blue Drive 4dr	£18,355	TBA
Coupe 1.6 GDi Sport 4dr	£20,505	What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Coupe 1.6 GDi Sport Leather Pack 4dr	£20,805	What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Coupe 1.6 GDi Sport Media Pack 4dr	£21,725	What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Coupe 1.6 GDi Sport Leather & Media 4dr	£22,025	What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Coupe 1.6 T-GDI Turbo SE 4dr	£22,120	What Car? says:2 stars out of 5

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Hyundai Veloster is a four-seater coupe that's designed to steal sales from the Vauxhall Astra GTC and VW Scirocco.

It offers something none of its rivals do – a single rear door on the passenger’s side. This adds a handy dose of practicality and ensures the Hyundai's 'best' side is facing the driver as he or she approaches.

Two petrol engines are available: a 138bhp 1.6 and a 184bhp 1.6 turbo. The non-turbo models come in two trims, both with plenty of standard equipment, while the handsomely-equipped Turbo SE model ticks off almost all the options.

The standard Veloster is priced lower than its closest competitor, the Vauxhall Astra GTC. However, the Vauxhall is a significantly better car and is available with some tempting discounts, so we’d think carefully before choosing the Hyundai. The Turbo SE actually costs more than its closest rival, the VW Scirocco 1.4 160 GT, and the Hyundai is not a match for the German car’s all-round excellence.