Best 2012 cars under $20,000: 2012 Hyundai Veloster

Standard and Optional Features for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster

Veloster starting MSRP is $17,300, plus $760 freight, and includes the following standard features:

• 1.6-liter GDI DOHC D-CVVT four-cylinder engine with engine cover and hood insulator
• Six-speed manual transmission
• 17-inch alloy wheels with P215/45R17 tires
• Chrome dual center exhaust outlet
• ESC with TCS and Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
• ABS with EBD and four-wheel disc brakes, TPMS
• Six airbags
• Air conditioning
• Seven-inch high resolution LCD video touchscreen
• AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers and iPod/USB/video auxiliary input jacks
• Gracenote Technologies (iPod album cover art and Advanced Voice Recognition)
• Steering wheel mounted audio and cruise control
• Bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice recognition
• Blue Link – Hyundai Telematics System
• Trip computer
• Power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry with alarm and bodycolor power heated mirrors
• Tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel
• Illuminated vanity mirrors with extensions
• Six-way adjustable driver’s seat and armrest storage box
• Front LED headlight accents
• Map lights with sunglass holder
• Front passenger seatback pocket
• Rear wiper

Options:  Six-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission with paddle shifters, Hillstart Assist Control, and Active ECO System ($1,250 MSRP)

Style Package ($2,000 MSRP) includes:

• 18-inch alloy wheels with P215/40R18 tires
• Chrome grille surround with piano black highlights
• Front fog lights
• Panoramic sunroof
• Piano black interior accents
• Dimension premium audio with eight speakers, external amp and subwoofer
• Leatherette bolster seats and door inserts
• Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
• Alloy pedals
• Driver auto-up window

Tech Package ($2,000 MSRP, plus Requires Style Package)

• Unique 18-inch alloys with painted inserts
• Backup warning sensors
• Navigation system with rearview camera
• Automatic headlights
• Proximity key entry with electronic push button start
• 115-volt outlet