The Hyundai Veloster was introduced locally in 2013 and was created to replace the Tiburon as the youthful and dynamic offering from the Korean automaker. To bolster the range, Hyundai added a facelifted and turbocharged iteration of the four-door hatchback. Yes, the Veloster offered four doors only, a tailgate, two doors on the passenger side of the vehicle and one large door on the driver side.
This asymmetrical door configuration aimed to give the driver the impression of a sporty coupe vehicle while retaining more practicality at the passenger side of the vehicle. To shed more light on this feature, and more, here are our top six articles pertaining to the Hyundai Veloster.
1. Hyundai Automotive SA unveils Veloster Turbo at 2013 JIMS
"Hyundai Automotive South Africa today introduced the Hyundai Veloster Turbo, armed with a turbo-charged 150 kW direct-injection petrol engine, at the Johannesburg International Motor Show."
Back when there was still a Johannesburg International Motor Show, Hyundai made the effort to give local motoring media and the public a glimpse of what was to come. More specifically the turbocharged version of the Hyundai Veloster.
2. Like the Hyundai Veloster but wish it had more power? Veloster Turbo local prices+specs here
"If you saw the arrival of the sporty Hyundai Veloster and perhaps went for a test-drive only to find its 1.6-litre engine lacking in power… we have good news for you."
Here is a glimpse into the past and just how much the turbocharged Hyundai Veloster would have set you back when it was new. Now you can find good bargains on used Hyundai Veloster models on AutoTrader.
3. Fiery Veloster Turbo to Satisfy Power-Seekers
"When the first Hyundai Veloster made its local appearance in 2013, it got a mixed reception. Styling-wise, it was way ahead of its time. It had the curves and the stance of an aggressively styled sports car, but it did not really feel like one."
Looking for a driving impression of the Korean hatchback? Here is a short and sweet impression from one of our professional motoring journalists.
4. Does the Turbo add velocity to Veloster? We test the Hyundai Veloster Turbo Elite auto to find out
"Only one way to find out if the Turbo engine adds the much-needed velocity to Veloster – drive it. While European manufacturers already switched over to a full model range of turbo-only powerplants, this is the first time Hyundai fits a turbo to one of its petrol engines."
If you are seriously considering purchasing a Hyundai Veloster, you might be interested in a more in-depth road test of the model. For this article, the journalist has spent a week driving the turbocharged Veloster to find out how it compares with its naturally aspirated sibling.
5. Top 3 things you need to know about the Hyundai Veloster.
"The Hyundai Veloster is a rather strange cat, it's a bit like Marmite in that you either love it or hate it. We liked the funky styling and the concept as a whole but always felt that it was going to struggle against the more established hot hatches on offer today."
Want to know more about the Veloster before you commit to a purchase? Chad Lückhoff focuses on the top three things you need to know about the 4-door hatch.
6. Find out what’s the correct tyre pressure for your Hyundai Veloster
"Quirky but stylish. That just about sums up Hyundai’s Veloster Coupe, which came shod with attractive sporty alloy wheels and low-profile rubber. Here we discuss the car briefly and list the correct tyre pressures for the various tyre sizes of the range."
Stuart Johnston delves into one of the most underrated safety precautions you could take for any vehicle, having the correct tyre pressure. Looking at each of the different wheel sizes that were available for the Hyundai Veloster, he goes into depth about what the correct tyre pressure is of each and why.
