The good: The 2012 Hyundai Veloster features a unique asymmetrical design that s bound to stand out from the crowd. Hyundai s BlueLink telematics system gives drivers access to a variety of connected services. Standard and upgraded cabin tech packages have been upgraded for this new model.
The bad: Power delivery is poor. Menu system borders on being too complex.
The bottom line: The 2012 Hyundai Veloster s wimpy engine can t back up its sports-car looks. Fortunately, there s plenty of good cabin tech to keep drivers and passengers entertained.
Vehicle styling is about as subjective a subject as they come, but it s impossible to discuss the 2012 Veloster without addressing its looks and oddball design.
Up front, the Veloster s face is a complex mix-up of overlapping panels, large windswept headlights with LED accent piping, of course, and hood vents. There s a lot going on here and the overall appearance is of a wild-eyed, buck-toothed cybernetic chipmunk. This is not the Veloster s most flattering angle, but if I m honest, I still like it.
