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Laura Berry
Senior Journalist
27 Sep 2019
12 min read

Promise me something. Don’t judge a Hyundai Veloster just by its looks, especially this new generation which has just arrived.

There will be some who think this quirky three-door hatch with its cranky-frog appearance is all show and no go, while others will think it must be a hot hatch. It’s neither.

So, what is it, then? If anything it could be the perfect compromise car: a coupe with easier access to the back seats than a two-door, a choice of engines, an affordable entry-point, plus good dynamics and a comfortable ride.

I went to the Australian launch of the new Veloster and here’s what I found out about this much improved second-generation model.

Read the full Hyundai Veloster 2020 review.