Verdict
C
Sports · South Korea · 2011-2017
Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai Veloster — spec data and generation history.
Years
2011-2017
Generations
1
Segment
Sports
The 3+1-door coupe — driver door on the offside, two doors on the nearside, asymmetric layout meant to combine coupe looks with practical rear access. UK got the 1.6 GDi NA (138 bhp) and the 1.6 T-GDi Turbo (184 bhp). Front-wheel drive only, six-speed manual or 6-speed DCT. Looked sharper than it drove — chassis didn't match the styling, the Turbo had bite but no real edge. Discontinued in UK 2017; the Veloster N (UK never got it) came later elsewhere.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2011-2017
FS
→
1.6 T-GDi Turbo — 184 bhp, 0-62 in 8.4s.
Verdict
C
BHP
184
0–60
8.4 s
Top
133 mph
MPG
38.0 mpg
Used
£3,500-£8,000
- + Genuinely distinctive 3+1 door layout
- + Turbo has decent shove
- − Chassis lazy compared to looks
- − Cabin plastics hard
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2011-2017 · FS
- Theta II engine noise / failure (US-heavy, UK rare)
- Touchscreen reboots
- 7DCT (Turbo) clutch wear
- Sunroof drain blockage
Rivals
Volkswagen Scirocco · Mini Cooper · Honda CR-Z · Renault Megane Coupe