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2015 Hyundai Veloster

Hatchback · 2015–2022 · Veloster, Veloster N

Trims and features

2015201620172019202020212022

What changed for 2015

First year we have trim data for.

2015 Veloster trims

BaseRE:FLEX EditionTurboTurbo R-Spec
Price
Starting MSRP—$21,850$22,500$21,500
Powertrain
EngineGammaGammaGammaGamma
HorsepowerDCT: 132 hp
Manual: 138 hp
132 hp201 hp201 hp
Torque120 lb-ft120 lb-ft195 lb-ft195 lb-ft
TransmissionDCT: 6-Speed EcoShift DCT with SHIFTRONIC
Manual: 6-Speed Manual
6-Speed EcoShift DCT with SHIFTRONICAutomatic: 6-Speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic
Manual: 6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual with B&M Racing Sport Shifter
Gears6666
DrivetrainDCT / ManualFwdAutomatic / ManualFwd
Fuel economy (combined)30 mpg—Automatic: 27 mpg
Manual: 28 mpg
28 mpg
Size and capability
Seats4444
Max cargo34.7 cu ft34.7 cu ft34.7 cu ft34.7 cu ft
Length166.1 in166.1 in167.3 in167.3 in
Tech
Touchscreen7 in7 in7 in7 in
Apple CarPlayOptional—Optional—
Android AutoOptional—Optional—
Speakers6 + option888
Driver assistance
Parking sensorsOptional—Optional—
Comfort
SeatsCloth + optionLeatherLeatherSynthetic Leather
Heated seats——Front—
Remote start—App-Based Remote StartApp-Based Remote StartApp-Based Remote Start
Exterior
SunroofOptional—Optional—
Wheels17 in + option18 in18 in18 in
Packages and options (19)
BaseRE:FLEX EditionTurboTurbo R-Spec
Style Package Optional———
Technology Package Optional—Optional—
26.2 Yellow OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Boston Red OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Century White OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Elite White ——OptionalOptional
Ice —Optional——
Ironman Silver OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Marathon Blue OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Matte Gray ——Optional—
Sprint Gray ———Optional
Triathlon Gray OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ultra Black OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Vitamin C OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black Cloth Optional———
Black Cloth / Leatherette Optional———
Black Leather —OptionalOptional—
Black / Red Cloth / Red Leatherette ———Optional
Red Leather —Optional——

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Veloster 2016–2022 (Apple).

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints

YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2022 Hyundai Veloster N 3 HB FWDNot Rated StandardStandard 237
2021 Hyundai Veloster 3 HB FWDNot Rated StandardStandard 111
2021 Hyundai Veloster N 3 HB FWDNot Rated NoStandard 218
2020 Hyundai Veloster 3 HB FWDNot Rated StandardStandard 124
2020 Hyundai Veloster N 3 HB FWDNot Rated NoNo 13
2019 Hyundai Veloster 3 HB FWDNot Rated StandardStandard 242
2019 Hyundai Veloster N 3 HB FWDNot Rated NoNo 340
2017 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD5 NoNo 050
2016 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD5 NoNo 1222
2015 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD5 NoNo 2137

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2022Veloster NMan 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
22–25
2021VelosterAuto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
28–30
2021Veloster NMan 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
22–25
2020VelosterAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
28–30
2020Veloster NMan 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 25
2019VelosterAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
28–30
2019Veloster NMan 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 25
2017VelosterAuto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L
Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
28–31
2016VelosterAuto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L
Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
28–31
2015VelosterAuto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
26–30

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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