2013 Hyundai Veloster Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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A critical darling and crowd-wower since its introduction last year, the quirky Veloster coupe with the extra door held a lot of promise. Most reviewers were impressed with the styling and price point, but felt it lacked distinction under the hood. This year, Hyundai attempts to silence the critics by adding a much-anticipated turbo engine.
Two levels of trim are available. The base Veloster will give you last year’s 4-cylinder engine, making 138 hp and 123 lb-ft of torque. But an added turbocharger jacks it to 201 hp and 195 lb-ft for Turbo versions. Both have front-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual transmission standard. The standard Veloster offers an optional 6-speed dual-clutch transmission, and the Turbo a 6-speed automatic; paddle-shifters are available for both. Seventeen-inch alloy wheels are standard on the base, with an option for 18. The Turbo rides atop 18-inch alloys with chrome accents.
Reviews for the Turbo thus far, however, have been disappointing. Many feel on paper its specs are decent, but on the road it doesn’t deliver. Some suspect since the suspension and handling haven’t been adjusted for the turbocharged engine, it doesn’t have the performance it should. On the positive side, it still delivers stellar gas mileage for a turbo—it’s estimated at 26 mpg city/38 hwy (28/40 for the regular Veloster).
On the outside the Veloster is still a head-turner and essentially unchanged from 2012 for the base. The Turbo is a little more aggressive and flashy, with fog lights, projector-beam headlights and dual exhaust manifold. A new matte-grey finish is available for Turbo owners that want even more pizzazz, but this finish requires extra care (hand washing only) that should be taken into consideration. A panoramic sunroof is optional.
Hyundai keeps the feature-rich interior, including the cockpit-like driver’s seat, the same. Bluetooth, a touchscreen and push-button ignition are standard. And, of course, so is the Veloster's unique combination of hatchback, coupe and sedan. Between the hidden right passenger door and the hatch, there is room for both storage and students. Six airbags are standard as well as electronic brake assist, and stability and traction control help keep you safe on the road.
And the Veloster is unquestionably a hit anywhere you go. With its cartoon-like colors and unusual silhouette, be prepared to talk to strangers at filling stations and stoplights. It may not deliver the performance promised, but in terms of owner pride and satisfaction, it rates very highly.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2013 Hyundai Veloster
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by Александр Л
Sep 10, 2024
I like this car I would like to buy it it is a comfortable and economical carSep 10, 2024
by Jamie P
Apr 23, 2024
The problem with this car is that if it has, say, 140,000 miles, odds are the turbos are going to be shot, the engine could be shot at any time, and the vehicle itself is smaller than expected. With that said, I did love the Velosters style. Thought it looked very classy, but I knew thered be more problems under the hood that Id have to deal with later. Not worth it for the style. A much more practical option would be an Elantra. I, personally, would rather have an SUV if I cant find a Veloster with a good price and nothing to worry about in the near future. Apr 23, 2024
by Japheth S
Jun 20, 2022
Gas milage was key in making my choice. I appreciate the 3rd door for easy access to the rear seats. Jun 20, 2022
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by Александр Л
Sep 10, 2024
I like this car I would like to buy it it is a comfortable and economical carSep 10, 2024
by Jamie P
Apr 23, 2024
The problem with this car is that if it has, say, 140,000 miles, odds are the turbos are going to be shot, the engine could be shot at any time, and the vehicle itself is smaller than expected. With that said, I did love the Velosters style. Thought it looked very classy, but I knew thered be more problems under the hood that Id have to deal with later. Not worth it for the style. A much more practical option would be an Elantra. I, personally, would rather have an SUV if I cant find a Veloster with a good price and nothing to worry about in the near future. Apr 23, 2024
by Japheth S
Jun 20, 2022
Gas milage was key in making my choice. I appreciate the 3rd door for easy access to the rear seats. Jun 20, 2022
by Oscar R
Jun 01, 2022
Best car ever ,we couldnt be happier with our purchaseJun 01, 2022
by Anonymous
Jan 26, 2022
Great features and console. A bit too noisy and a couple dash rattles that we have not been able to fix. Jan 26, 2022
by Jade T
Jan 05, 2022
I previously had a Kia Soul (and loved it). I just purchased the Veloster (turbo); its a shorter car but the accessibility, sound and car handling are very comparable which made the switch comfortable for me. I am in love with my new Veloster. This car is SO nice. It has a sporty feel to it and can accelerate quickly which was a must for navigating Los Angeles freeways. The standard Veloster is a nice commuter car but if youre like me and prefer a car that has some serious rpm I highly recommend the Veloster turbo - was a night & day difference. Love this thing!Jan 05, 2022
by Clark K
Jul 07, 2021
Car looked nice. But it was wreck twice with frame damage and they wanted 11k for it. Probably salvage title. With over 450k recalls and ranking 25th out of 25th places. Two of my car dealership mechanic friends told me no. Jul 07, 2021
by Samuel B
Jun 11, 2021
Very good car . Handle very good . Excellent source of power and amazing to drive . I will recommend to all family. Very good on gas Jun 11, 2021
by JumpY T
May 10, 2021
Besides the minor damage that wasnt disclosed to me,and missing a motor mount nut, the car is a great car , luckily its all minor fixes .. so far....May 10, 2021
by Jennifer J
Apr 29, 2021
I wish the cars had two tone interiors, and bigger media screens.Apr 29, 2021
by Brandon M
May 26, 2015
I enjoyed filling up the gas tank once every two weeks. I also enjoyed the Bluetooth, GPS navigation, 12v plug in, and the panoramic sunroof. I never experienced any major problems or setbacks with the car. Its a great car for traveling and in town.May 26, 2015
by Samantha H
May 05, 2015
This is hands down the most inconveniently designed vehicle ever made, I've only owned mine a week and am already trading it in! Mine is a used 2013 with only 4056 miles on it , after hosting a party where I had to do a lot of traveling & transporting supplies/equipment & people did I realize what a horrible car this is.May 05, 2015
by Danny L
Mar 30, 2015
This car is not the fastest, but it does pretty great on gas and I enjoy paying only half of what I would pay for my other cars to fill it up. It looks great and actually looks kind of "beasty", but it's not so much. Overall, a great buy for the purpose and cash value.Mar 30, 2015
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2013 Hyundai Veloster Pricing
Original MSRP
$17,600 to $22,100Price range
$6,708 to $7,292Average price on CG
$6,715YoY price change
$7,292 to $6,715Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 196 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Easy entry: power passenger · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Engine
Alternator: 90 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: black · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Blue Link · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 23 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Rear shock type: monotube
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: MyHyundai with Blue Link · Smart device app function: maintenance scheduling
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 450 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Easy entry: power passenger · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Engine
Alternator: 90 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: black · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Blue Link · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 2
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 23 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Rear shock type: monotube
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: MyHyundai with Blue Link · Smart device app function: lock operation
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 450 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Easy entry: power passenger · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: sunglasses holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.47
Engine
Alternator: 90 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Blue Link · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 2
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 23 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Rear shock type: monotube
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: MyHyundai with Blue Link · Smart device app function: maintenance scheduling
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent