Welcome to AutoGuide’s first Five-Point Inspection. Like a car review written in jot note form, we detail five particular attributes of a vehicle to highlight those we like and those we don’t like.

It’s also a space to examine and explain notable features to help make you a more educated car shopper.

Today, we have the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, a competitor in the sub-compact vehicles market. Here’s our Five-Point Inspection: