I keep hearing everyone say that the back seat of the Hyundai Veloster is
usable and that may be true, but it isn't exactly inviting. I drove the Veloster
on a weekend during which my husband and I were going to a Red Wings game at Joe
Louis Arena in Detroit (about a 45-minute trip). We were attending the game with
another couple and had offered to drive, but when they arrived at our house we
opted to take their Toyota RAV4 instead of the Veloster -- the hassle in getting
two adults (one of whom is about 6'2") into and out of the back seat wasn't at
all appealing.
As for the styling of the Veloster -- which, lets face it, is really what
it's all about - I find it pretty attractive. It looks different enough that it
stands out in traffic, but it doesn't look like an oddball, plus its hatchback
body style gives it added versatility for carrying larger items. However, the
stylish body style promises performance that the Veloster doesn't deliver.
Although the chassis, steering, and brakes all work well, the 138-hp engine just
feels slow. One would hope that Hyundai will eventually offer this car with a
second engine choice that will give the Veloster the performance to match its
looks.
