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2016 Hyundai Veloster

Hatchback · 2015–2022 · Veloster, Veloster N

Trims and features

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What changed for 2016

Starting prices: +$100 (2 trims; hover for each)
New trim: Turbo Rally Edition
Trim dropped: RE:FLEX Edition
Gears: 6 → 7 (Turbo)
Fuel economy (combined): 27 mpg → 29 mpg (Turbo)
Fuel economy (combined): 30 mpg → 31 mpg (Base)

2016 Veloster trims

	Base	Turbo	Turbo R-Spec	Turbo Rally Edition
Price
Starting MSRP	from $18,000	from $22,600	$21,600	$23,950
Powertrain
Engine	Gamma	Gamma	Gamma	Gamma
Horsepower	DCT: 132 hp Manual: 138 hp	201 hp	201 hp	201 hp
Torque	DCT: 120 lb-ft Manual: 123 lb-ft	195 lb-ft	195 lb-ft	195 lb-ft
Transmission	DCT: 6-Speed EcoShift DCT Manual: 6-Speed Manual	DCT: 7-Speed EcoShift DCT with SHIFTRONIC Manual: 6-Speed Manual	6-Speed Manual	6-Speed Manual
Gears	6	DCT: 7 Manual: 6	6	6
Drivetrain	DCT / Manual	DCT / Manual	Fwd	Fwd
Fuel economy (combined)	DCT: 31 mpg Manual: 30 mpg	DCT: 29 mpg Manual: 28 mpg	28 mpg	28 mpg
Size and capability
Seats	4	4	4	4
Cargo behind last row	15.5 cu ft	15.5 cu ft	15.5 cu ft	15.5 cu ft
Max cargo	34.7 cu ft	34.7 cu ft	34.7 cu ft	34.7 cu ft
Ground clearance	5.6 in	—	—	—
Length	166.1 in	167.3 in	167.3 in	167.3 in
Tech
Touchscreen	7 in	7 in	7 in	7 in
Apple CarPlay	Optional	Optional	—	—
Android Auto	Optional	Optional	—	—
Speakers	6 + option	8	8	8
Driver assistance
Parking sensors	Optional	Optional	—	—
Comfort
Seats	Cloth	Leather	—	Leather
Heated seats	—	Front	Front	Front
Exterior
Sunroof	Optional	Optional	—	—
Wheels	17 in + option	18 in	18 in	18 in

Packages and options (32)

	Base	Turbo	Turbo R-Spec	Turbo Rally Edition
Style Package $2,100	Optional	—	—	—
Technology Package $2,100	Optional	—	—	—
Turbo Tech Package $2,700	—	Optional	—	—
Graphic Package (Checkered Flag) $195	—	Optional	Optional	Optional
Graphic Package (Graphic Disco) $195	Optional	—	—	—
Graphic Package (Lower Body) $195	Optional	—	—	—
Mud Guards $115	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Sport Fuel Lid $100	—	Optional	Optional	Optional
Wheel Locks $55	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Auto-Dimming Mirror with HomeLink $295	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Net $50	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Tray $95	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Tray (Base Non-Turbo) $95	Optional	—	—	—
Carpeted Floor Mats $125	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Interior Light Kit $250	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Remote Start $350	Optional	—	Optional	Optional
26.2 Yellow	Optional	—	—	—
Boston Red	Optional	Optional	—	—
Century White	Optional	—	—	—
Elite White $200	—	Optional	Optional	—
Ironman Silver	Optional	Optional	—	—
Matte Blue	—	—	—	Optional
Matte Gray $1,000	—	Optional	—	—
Pacific Blue	Optional	Optional	Optional	—
Triathlon Gray	Optional	—	—	—
Ultra Black	Optional	Optional	Optional	—
Vitamin C	Optional	Optional	—	—
Black	Optional	Optional	—	—
Black / Blue	—	—	—	Optional
Black / Orange	—	Optional	—	—
Black / Red	—	—	Optional	—
Black / Yellow	Optional	—	—	—

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem order guide, 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

Year	Version	Stars	Forward collision warning	Lane departure warning	Recalls	Complaints
2022	Hyundai Veloster N 3 HB FWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	2	37
2021	Hyundai Veloster 3 HB FWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	1	11
2021	Hyundai Veloster N 3 HB FWD	Not Rated	No	Standard	2	18
2020	Hyundai Veloster 3 HB FWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	1	24
2020	Hyundai Veloster N 3 HB FWD	Not Rated	No	No	1	3
2019	Hyundai Veloster 3 HB FWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	2	42
2019	Hyundai Veloster N 3 HB FWD	Not Rated	No	No	3	40
2017	Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD	5	No	No	0	50
2016	Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD	5	No	No	1	222
2015	Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD	5	No	No	2	137

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

Year	EPA model	Engines	Combined
2022	Veloster N	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo	22–25
2021	Veloster	Auto (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
2021	Veloster N	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo	22–25
2020	Veloster	Auto (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
2020	Veloster N	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo	25
2019	Veloster	Auto (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
2019	Veloster N	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo	25
2017	Veloster	Auto (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
2016	Veloster	Auto (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
2015	Veloster	Auto (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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