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2020 Hyundai Veloster review

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Pros

  • Practical three-door body style
  • Optional turbocharged engine is enjoyable
  • Handles well on windy roads

Cons

  • Base engine is lacking in power
  • Excessive road noise on the highway
  • Few choices across the handful of trim and options packages

Mileage (EPA estimate)

25 city, 33 highway, 28 combined

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What is new for the 2020 Hyundai Veloster?

  • The N trim has been discontinued for 2020.
  • The Premium trim now comes with Automated Cruise Control and Cloth Seats as standard equipment.
  • The R-Spec trim now comes with Blind Spot Monitor as standard equipment.

2020 Hyundai Veloster trims

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Base:

  • 147-hp, 132-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
  • Cloth Seats
  • Rear View Camera
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Power Mirrors
  • Cruise Control
  • Rear Defroster
  • Side Airbags
  • Overhead Airbags
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Premium:

  • Includes all features available on the Base
  • Sunroofs
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leatherette & Cloth
  • Smart Key
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Satellite Radio Ready
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R-Spec:

Turbo:

Ultimate:

  • Includes all features available on the Turbo
  • Leather Seats
  • Head Up Display
  • Navigation System

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5 reasons to buy the 2020 Hyundai Veloster

1. Distinctive styling

If you're the type of driver who likes to stand out, you'll appreciate the 2020 Hyundai Veloster's three-door styling. The Veloster has one door on the driver's side and two doors on the passenger side. The asymmetrical look is a real conversation starter, but it's also practical, giving you sleek styling and easy access to the rear seats. 

2. Turbocharged fun

The 2020 Hyundai Veloster offers two turbocharged four-cylinder engine options: a 201-hp 1.6L or a 250- to 275-hp 2.0L. Both are powerful and fun to drive. Stick to the standard manual transmission for a hands-on driving experience or opt for the available seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Veloster N trim has a sport-tuned suspension, while the available Performance package has a limited-slip differential for top-notch performance. 

3. Plenty of cargo space

The Veloster isn't just fun, it's practical too. With 19.9 cu-ft of cargo space behind the second row, the 2020 Hyundai Veloster can hold your golf clubs, guitar, or luggage with no hiccups. The hatchback design and three-door body make loading and unloading the Veloster easy, so you can move from one event to the next without taking time to rearrange your cargo hold. 

4. Standard connectivity

Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and Bluetooth® connectivity are standard on the 2020 Hyundai Veloster and a seven-inch touchscreen makes it easy to navigate your phone functions. If you're someone who never remembers your charger, opt for the available wireless charging pad to ensure you never run out of phone battery on the road. 

5. Driver support

The 2020 Hyundai Veloster comes standard with all the driver-assistance features you might expect from a modern car, including emergency braking, lane keep assist, and forward collision warning. But you'll also get unexpected features like driver drowsiness monitoring on every 2020 Veloster. Higher trims mean more available driver aids, like a head-up display, blind spot monitoring, and rear-cross traffic alert.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

5 out of 5

1 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

4
Above Average

RepairPal gave the Hyundai Veloster an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Hyundai Veloster 30th out of 46 among Compact Cars.

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Hyundai Veloster features and specs

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Premium 2WD 3D Hatchback

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Infinity Sound System
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leatherette & Cloth
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • Leatherette & Cloth

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

147

Torque (ft-lbs)

132

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

13.2

Wheelbase

104.3"

Overall length

166.9"

Width

70.9"

Height

55.1"

Leg room

F 42.6"/R 34.1"

Head room

F 36.9"/R 35.9"

Front tires

P225/40VR18

Rear tires

P225/40VR18

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Automatic

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