Review
Hyundai Veloster coupe
Price: £18,000 - £21,750
/5
- Pros:
- Fun to drive
- Clever door layout
- Good value for money
- Cons:
- Limited headroom
- Hyundai badge can't match Volkswagen for image
- Slightly underpowered
reviewed by Carbuyer
The Hyundai Veloster is the firm's latest attempt to produce a coupe without compromise, and first impressions prove they are not far off the mark. One highlight is the clever door arrangement, which is similar to a MINI Clubman. It has a single door on one side and a pair of doors on the other to improve access to the back seats. Unlike the Clubman, Hyundai has engineered the door layout for the UK, so the double doors open on to the pavement, not into the road. There is a choice of two engines, a rather weak 138bhp 1.6-litre petrol plus a turbocharged 184bhp version found in the Veloster Turbo. The Turbo also boasts more attractive styling and sharper handling. The Veloster's chassis is easily capable of dealing with the extra power.
