The Hyundai Veloster is a sporty, three-door compact car with unique looks, fun driving dynamics and good fuel economy. It launched as a 2012 model with a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter engine that makes 138 horsepower and an admirable EPA rating of 40 mpg Highway with the standard 6-speed manual transmission. The engine uses all the right high-tech stuff to get these numbers, such as Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), and Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT).