2016 Hyundai Veloster

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Key specs

Base trim shown

Hatchback: Body style
30: Combined MPG
4: Seating capacity
166.1” x 55.1”: Dimensions
Front-wheel drive: Drivetrain

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Overview

(115 reviews)

The good:

Unique appearance
Backup camera standard
Alloy wheels standard

The bad:

Backseat headroom
Rear visibility

Base
$18,000
Turbo R-Spec
$21,600
Turbo
$22,600
Turbo Rally Edition
$23,950

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New performance-oriented Rally Edition
New seven-speed dual-clutch transmission available
Three-door hatchback with passenger-side rear door
Turbocharged four-cylinder engine available
Seven-inch touch-screen standard

2016 Hyundai Veloster review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

All versions of Hyundai’s sporty hatchback get minor updates for 2016, and a new Rally Edition also joins the lineup this year.

The 2016 Veloster wears a revised hood, new wheels and a tweaked grille; newly available on Turbo models is a performance-oriented dual-clutch seven-speed automated manual transmission.

ExteriorMinor exterior styling tweaks on regular Veloster models include a new 17-inch wheel design, a revised hood appearance without vent accents and a dark gray grille surround. Turbo models get new 18-inch machined-finish alloy wheels. The new Rally Edition trim gets fake carbon-fiber body accents, specific badges and Matte Blue Paint; it rides on 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with performance all-season tires.

InteriorRegular models also see minor changes inside: available black bolster seats with yellow inserts and enhanced functionality from the 7-inch touch-screen system, including HD radio capability, Siri Eyes Free app integration and the next generation of Hyundai’s Blue Link telematics system. For Turbo models, the updates are also minor and include available orange-accented seat bolsters and interior trim, and a sportier looking electroluminescent gauge cluster; red seat belts and interior trim are new inside the R-Spec model. The Rally Edition uses a B&M Racing sport shifter and wears Rally Edition floormats and badging along with black leather with blue-accented sport seats.

Under the HoodThe Veloster’s powertrains carry over for 2016. Regular models still use the 1.6-liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine; it makes 138 horsepower with the six-speed manual transmission and 132 hp with the six-speed dual-clutch automatic.

The Veloster Turbo is again powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 201 hp and 195 pounds-feet of torque. New for this engine is an optional seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission with paddle shifters; the six-speed manual transmission is again standard. Spec-R models again use the turbocharged 1.6-liter with the six-speed manual and short-throw shifter.

The new Rally Edition builds off of the already-sporty R-Spec model in terms of powertrain; Hyundai says it has sportier spring, damper and stabilizer bar tuning compared with that model.

Consumer reviews

(115 reviews)

88% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.3
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.6

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Most recent consumer reviews

Awesome car for a new driver

September 21, 2023

By Olivia Watts from Mobile, AL

Used to own this car

This was the first car I ever got when I got my license, and I absolutely loved it for the two years I had it. My only complaints are that the car is very low to the ground so you have to be careful on hills and whatnot and that it doesn't have very good pickup. Otherwise, it's an adorable little car. It was super comfortable to drive in on the interstate to and from college (3 hour drive). It had great gas mileage, and being able to use the 87 gas definitely saved me money. The speaker system was awesome, too! And the car turned really sharp, which was also really nice.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 3.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 4.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

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AC disaster!!

March 10, 2023

By Jessica from Mesa, AZ

Owns this car

There is a problem with the interior where the AC knob plugs into the internal wiring of the car. Multiple people have had problems with this part frying and there is no recall or any protection. This piece conveniently fries out after your warranty is void. The dealership wants to charge us 5k to fix it when it’s a 32$ part. Just beware that this AC problem is huge and costly so do your research and you will see that many have a fried plugin inside the interior and the knob of your AC will go out. And when you take it apart the plug attached to the wiring is burnt. Hyundai won’t just fix it unless you have a warranty. And this usually doesn’t happen until after 60k miles! It’s so frustrating.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 3.0

Purchased a New car
Used for Commuting
Does not recommend this car

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Good car, for a good MSRP

August 8, 2022

By Eli from Fort Worth, TX

Owns this car

Bought it with about 36k miles and I’m around 46k now with very little problems, good gas mileage, and good power for the price range. Had only minor issues like the seal on the front passenger window starting to have a small leak and a leak in the windshield wiper reservoir. But, there’s also a 50/50 chance that could’ve been from the previous owner.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 4.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

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NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings (scores out of 5)

Based on the 2016 Hyundai Veloster base trim.

Combined side rating front seat: 5
Combined side rating rear seat: 5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver: 4
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger: 5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating: 4
Overall rating: 5
Overall side crash rating: 5
Risk of rollover: 10.5%
Rollover rating: 4
Side barrier rating: 5
Side barrier rating driver: 5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5

New car program benefits

Bumper-to-bumper: 60 months/60,000 miles
Corrosion: 84 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain: 120 months/100,000 miles
Roadside assistance: 60 months/unlimited distance

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Maximum age/mileage: Less than 80,000 miles; less than 7 years old (currently MY18- MY24)
Basic warranty terms: Remainder of the 5-Year/60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. From original in-service date and zero (0) miles.
Powertrain: 10-Yr/100K-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty. From original in-service date and zero (0) miles.
Dealer certification required: 173-point inspection
Roadside assistance: Yes