The Hyundai Veloster is a 3-door hatchback offered in 3dr Cpe Man w/Black Int , 3dr Cpe Auto w/Black Int , 3dr Cpe Man w/Gray Int , 3dr Cpe Man w/Red Int , 3dr Cpe Auto w/Gray Int and 3dr Cpe Auto w/Red Int . The powertrains include 1.6-liter 4 (138 hp) engines, and 6-speed manual and 6-speed sequential transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 28 mpg city to 40 mpg highway. The Veloster uses Regular fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Volkswagen GTI and Mini Cooper .
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