New 2026 Hyundai Veloster MPG, Pictures, Release Date

New 2026 Hyundai Veloster MPG, Pictures, Release Date  –  We’ve all had a lot to think about over the past several months, and for many of us, it’s been an opportunity to reassess what matters most in life. While it may seem silly to get enthusiastic about a fast small hatchback at this point, the New 2026 Hyundai Veloster is a great way to bring joy and lightness into our lives.

New 2026 Hyundai Veloster Redesign and Update Plan

Exterior and Interior

ut creature comforts are for softies and those who simply tolerate the drudgery of driving. The Veloster, on the other hand, is meant for unadulterated fun, pure and simple. Get in, thumb the starter button, and there’s a bunch of ludicrous noise that’s emitted from the pair of enormous tailpipes. Select sport mode – or better yet, one of the driver-customized performance drive modes – and the exhaust baffles are opened for even more noise. It’s not the obscene sort of noise like a straight-piped Harley-Davidson; instead, it’s more like your hilarious uncle Dave at a party, helping everyone have a great time and enjoy lots of laughs.

Grab the leather-wrapped shift knob and each of the six gears are easily found, whether rowing up or down through them. There aren’t many stick shifts left in this world, but this is one of the better ones. It’s so simple to use, and the clutch is light enough that even commuting in traffic shouldn’t draw complaints. There’s also an automated rev-matching feature for those still learning to blip the throttle seamlessly themselves.  New 2026 Hyundai Veloster MPG

New 2026 Hyundai Veloster Specs

Goodies like an adaptive suspension, an electronic limited-slip differential, and even an adjustable exhaust system are usually found on costly high-end performance cars, but the Veloster has them all standard. It’s intended to be a legitimate high-performance hatchback – one that could reasonably be enjoyed at track days and autocross events right out of the box, and it’s equipped thusly.    New 2026 Hyundai Veloster MPG

It’s also got an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system, an upgraded audio system, and heated seats and steering wheel; but buyers looking for leather seating, a sunroof, and many of the active safety features found in other cars won’t find them here.

Engine and Performance

The 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine throws down with 275 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. It’s enough to motivate the Veloster to 100 km/h in about six seconds flat – the dual-clutch-equipped car will reportedly shave a notable 0.3 seconds off that time – and cause Subaru WRX drivers to take notice and Volkswagen Golf GTI drivers to wince.

Yes, cars like the Honda Civic Type R have more power, but they cost significantly more money, and the Veloster somehow feels just right with this amount of thrust. It’s wildly fun and truly quick, yet balanced and manageable. And did we mention it makes wonderful, amusing sounds? .  New 2026 Hyundai Veloster MPG

New 2026 Hyundai Veloster Fuel Economy

One of the drive modes offered by the Veloster is an eco setting. In the interest of good journalism, this mode was used for a cross-Toronto trip, with its softened throttle response and quieter exhaust noise – and barely noticeable improvement to its reported fuel consumption.   New 2026 Hyundai Veloster MPG

After that, only various sport modes were used for the rest of the test week, and still the Veloster managed an average rate of 8.9 L/100 km overall – compared to the 9.5 L/100 km NRCan estimate. [NRCan’s estimates for the Veloster are for regular-grade fuel; however, the owner’s manual recommends premium. –Ed.] A week’s worth of premium-fuel fun cost barely more than $50 from the 50-litre tank.

New 2026 Hyundai Veloster Safety Features

We’re firm believers that a properly driven car that offers strong braking and good handling is a safe car, and the Veloster fits that bill. But, while it does have the legally mandated airbags, ABS, traction control, and back-up camera, there are precious few of the modern safety features many buyers have come to expect.

There’s no blind-spot monitoring, parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, automatic braking, nor lane-keeping assist. The view out the back and the rear is compromised due to the steep rake of the roofline, making the parking camera’s good resolution a welcome quality. New 2026 Hyundai Veloster MPG

New 2026 Hyundai Veloster Price and Release Date

Hyundai has been known for decades to offer impressive value in its machines, and the Veloster is no exception. At $35,000, this sport compact car isn’t cheap – the decidedly ordinary (and outgoing) Veloster starts at just over $22,000 – but at that price, it’s fully loaded.

There’s no higher trim, and there are no options to add, save for the fancy red paint seen here. There is an asterisk next to this bargain, though; most of what makes the Veloster a big value is its performance-related kit. In exchange it offers the essentials for features, but it’s certainly not luxurious.  New 2026 Hyundai Veloster MPG