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Verdict
Coupé 3 portes (4 places, coffre de 320 litres) proposé en 1.6 GDI 140 ch ou 1.6 T-GDI 186 ch. Peu de retours publiés : une seule source britannique (Carwise) recense 6 défauts connus, dont la corrosion des conduites de frein, à faire contrôler. Carwise déconseille les exemplaires 2012-2013 et préfère les modèles restylés 2014-2015, avec la boîte manuelle.
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Indicative prices
- €8,990 – €8,990
- Monthly cost
- €332
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.6 GDI 140.
1.6 GDI 140
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 140 hp · 6.5 L/100 km · 148 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
Quatre-cylindres à injection directe de 140 ch, boîte manuelle, consommation mixte annoncée de 6,5 l/100 km (L'argus).
Engine: Hyundai/Kia 1.6 GDi
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
1.6 T-GDI 186
Petrol · Manual · 186 hp · 6.9 L/100 km · 157 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
Version turbo de 186 ch et 265 Nm, boîte manuelle, 6,9 l/100 km annoncés (L'argus).
Market prices
€8,990 – €8,990
Indicative range: 2011 à 2012, médianes par année de 8 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoUncle (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 28 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €8,990 – €8,990 (2011 to 2012) | €8,990 | — | — |
| Germany | €4,999 – €9,845 (2011 to 2013) | €6,822 | — | 16 |
| Belgium | €8,250 – €11,990 (2012 to 2013) | €8,500 | — | 11 |
| Italy | €5,000 – €11,990 (2012 to 2013) | €8,650 | — | 6 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 148 to 157 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Corrosion des conduites de frein
Severity 3/3 · SeriousCarwise classe la corrosion des conduites de frein comme le défaut le plus sérieux de la Veloster de première génération (FS) et le seul jugé critique pour la sécurité. Réparation chiffrée de 400 à 800 livres sterling en garage indépendant. Source unique : à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.6 GDI 140, 1.6 T-GDI 186
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Frein à main peu efficace
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingCarwise liste des problèmes d'efficacité du frein à main sur la génération FS. Source unique : à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.6 GDI 140, 1.6 T-GDI 186
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Roulement de roue avant
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingCarwise liste la défaillance du roulement de roue avant parmi les 6 défauts connus de la génération FS. Source unique : à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.6 GDI 140, 1.6 T-GDI 186
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Hyundai Veloster”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Recalls published in France (RappelConso)
- 29 August 2022 — La prise 12v peut surchauffer lorsque le compresseur du kit de réparation des pneus est utilisé. Cela pourrait augmenter le risque d’incendie. Official notice
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €160 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €58 |
| Maintenance | €24 |
| Depreciation | €90 |
| Total per month | €332 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
- Insurance: brand average, as no average is published for this model.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
- Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (petrol)€160
1.6 GDI 140 version: combined consumption of 6.5 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
6.5 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €160
Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€58
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€24
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€90
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.
Inspection checklist
Hyundai Veloster I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire contrôler les conduites de frein (corrosion) et le frein à main sur un pont.
- Vérifier le jeu des roulements de roue avant lors de l'essai.
- Préférer une manuelle ; Carwise la juge plus fiable que la boîte à double embrayage.
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien et les factures.
- Vérifier l'accès à la place arrière : le coupé est annoncé à 4 places.
Questions to ask the seller
- Les conduites de frein ont-elles été contrôlées ou remplacées ?
- Quelle est l'année du restylage de la voiture (2012-2013 ou 2014-2015) ?
- Avez-vous les factures d'entretien ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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- Price
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- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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- Price
- €16,000 – €30,500
- Reliability
- 5/5
- Fuel types
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Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Hyundai Veloster I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le coffre de la Hyundai Veloster ?
320 litres selon les fiches techniques de L'argus, pour 4 places.
Quels moteurs existent sur la Veloster I ?
Un 1.6 GDI de 140 ch et un 1.6 T-GDI de 186 ch, selon L'argus.
La Veloster est-elle fiable ?
Les retours publiés sont rares : Carwise recense 6 défauts connus, dont la corrosion des conduites de frein, et conseille d'éviter les années 2012-2013.
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