Verdict
C
← Hyundai Veloster · 2011-2017 · FS
Hyundai Veloster FS
Headline trim: 1.6 T-GDi Turbo — 184 bhp, 0-62 in 8.4s.
BHP
184 bhp
0–60
8.4 s
Top speed
133 mph
MPG
32 mpg (US)
Used
$4,400-$10,000
Strengths
- Genuinely distinctive 3+1 door layout
- Turbo has decent shove
- Cheap on the used market
Weaknesses
- Chassis lazy compared to looks
- Cabin plastics hard
- Visibility poor over offside shoulder
Notable tech
- Built in South Korea
- 1.6 GDi NA / 1.6 T-GDi turbo
- 6MT / 6AT / 7DCT (Turbo)
- Front-wheel drive only
- 3+1 door asymmetric body
Common issues
- Theta II noise (rare UK)
- Touchscreen reboots
- 7DCT clutch wear
- Sunroof drain blockage
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across FS's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
1.6 GDi petrol
BHP138
Torque167 Nm
0–609.7 s
Top125 mph
MPG (US)36 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
1.6 T-GDi Turbo
BHP184
Torque265 Nm
0–608.4 s
Top133 mph
MPG (US)32 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT