2021 Veloster Interior

Once you've figured out how to enter the Hyundai Veloster, it will come as a slight disappointment when you see the UberX-like design, which does little to inspire, and unlike the exterior of this funky little hatchback, the interior looks slightly dated and drab when compared to competitors such as the Civic Si. One positive thing we can say about the interior is that it is very ergonomic: all buttons and knobs fall easily to hand and making driver inputs while on the move is rather simple. Base features include a six-way adjustable driver's seat and passenger seat with slide and recline adjustment, a rearview camera with dynamic guidelines, and air conditioning. Premium models add a touch of leather, heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. If you want to go all out, the Ultimate model offers leather seating and even a head-up display. The Veloster trades practicality for style, most notably in the rear where the driver's side rear passenger can't slide across the rear bench since the two seats are split by a storage console.

2021 Veloster Interior Photos

Seating and Interior Space

The usual recipe for cars that has been followed for well over a century is one or two doors on each side of the vehicle. But the Veloster foregoes this standard and does its own thing. You'll find one door on the driver's side, which opens up nice and wide, but walk around to the passenger side and you're met with two shorter doors, which makes entry and exit a little bit more complicated, particularly since the rear driver-side occupant needs to access through the front rather than sliding across the rear seat, a seat that's blocked in the center by a storage console.

Once inside, it's clear that the front passengers get the lion's share of space, but despite this, four adults should be able to fit inside this car without much complaining. In front, you get 38.1 inches of headroom and 35.9 in the rear, with a sunroof on select trims dropping front headroom to 36.9 inches. Legroom in front is 42.6 inches, and those in the back get 34.1 inches of space.

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Interior Colors and Materials

The 2021 Hyundai Veloster doesn't come with a premium price tag, so it would be unfair to expect a premium interior. Still, it's easy to find some interior bits and pieces that fail to impress. What Hyundai does well is to hide some of the lower quality materials behind some premium-feeling grain finishes. It isn't a deal-breaker, however, as the interior as a whole feels well put together. Active sound dampening on Turbo models raises the refinement of these cars to a respectable level.

Seating upholstery feels good across the lineup: base models get simple black cloth with blue accents while the 2.0 Premium adds leather bolsters for a more exclusive experience. Turbo R-Spec cars are offered with black premium cloth with yellow accents, and Turbo models get a perforated black fabric and leather combo with red detailing. Turbo Ultimate trims feature Black and Sand Storm Gray leather seats with red accents.

2021 Veloster Trunk and Cargo Space

It might not have the most conventional exterior design, but the three-door hatchback is actually very practical and offers a lot of space for such a short car. As with any other traditional hatchback, the Veloster's rear end opens up nice and wide. When you keep the rear seats in the upright position, the Veloster offers a generous 19.9 cubic feet of trunk space. With the 60/40 split fold-down rear seats in the downward position, that space increases to a roomy 44.5 cubic feet. Unfortunately, the seats don't fold down completely flat, but there should still be enough space for a medium-sized dog travel crate.

In terms of small-item storage, the Veloster offers a decent amount of storage space: there are two cupholders, door pockets, a small glove box, as well as a center console storage bin and a phone holder in front of the shift knob. In the rear, you get an extra pair of cupholders and a small center console.

2021 Hyundai Veloster Trunk and Cargo Space Photos

2021 Hyundai Veloster Cargo Dimensions:

2021 Veloster Infotainment and Features

Features

When it comes to feature lists, Hyundai isn't usually one to disappoint. The Veloster is another example of why this Korean brand is gaining popularity amongst those looking for a well-priced bargain. Exterior features on the base model include projector headlights with automatic headlight control and LED daytime running lights. Turbo R-Spec and Ultimate cars get projector LED headlights, LED taillights, and high beam assist. Premium, Turbo, and Turbo Ultimate derivatives get a sunroof. The interior features a six-way adjustable driver's seat on base models with power lumbar support for the driver in Turbo and Turbo Ultimate cars. Base and Turbo R-Spec variants get manual air conditioning while higher trim cars are offered with automatic climate control. Heated seats are standard on the 2.0 Premium, Turbo, and Turbo Ultimate. Furthermore, the latter boasts a leather interior, rain-sensing window wipers, and a head-up display. Driver assistance features include driver attention warning, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, and blind-spot monitoring across the range, but Turbo Ultimate models also include smart cruise control.

Infotainment

The infotainment system on the 2021 Hyundai Veloster is a pretty standard one: the base model is equipped with a seven-inch touchscreen display, which is mounted high for good visibility. Standard features include Bluetooth streaming, a six-speaker sound system, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration. Premium models and above get a larger eight-inch touchscreen and an eight-speaker Infinity sound system with a subwoofer while the Turbo Ultimate gets integrated navigation. The eight-inch setup also gets SiriusXM satellite radio and a Bluetooth hands-free system with voice recognition. From the 2.0 Premium, all models and up benefit from Blue Link Connected Care for three years, while the 2.0 Premium, Turbo, and Turbo Ultimate gain wireless device charging. The overall experience is pleasurable, but it doesn't stand out for anything other than its ease of use.