2012 Hyundai Veloster at a glance

2012 Hyundai Veloster

Base price: $18,060 (including destination charge)

Price, as tested: $22,155

Powertrain: 1.6-liter, DOHC, four-cylinder engine with direct injection and dual CVVT; six-speed manual transmission

Horsepower: 138 at 6,300 rpm

Torque: 123 pound-feet at 4,850 rpm

0 to 60: 8.8 seconds (As tested by Motor Trend)

Curb weight: 2,740 pounds

Wheelbase: 104.3 inches

Overall length: 166.1 inches

EPA fuel economy: 28 mpg city/40 mpg highway

Final thoughts: A tasty sandwich, but where’s the beef?