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2018 Hyundai Veloster

Hatchback · 2015–2022 · Veloster, Veloster N

Trims and features

20152016201720182019202020212022

2018 Veloster trims

Veloster, Value Edition, R-Spec & Veloster Turbo (G Grade is only available)

From NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Hyundai reports it: base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment by trim. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Hyundai aren't in our data yet. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsCollision warningCarPlay
2022 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 275 hp
manual available
FWD22–25 mpg Not rated 2 37 StandardYes
2021 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 201 hp
2.0L 4-cyl, 147–275 hp
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 147–275 hp
manual available
FWD22–30 mpg Not rated 3 29 Some versionsYes
2020 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 201 hp
2.0L 4-cyl, 147–250 hp
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 147–250 hp
manual available
FWD25–30 mpg Not rated 2 27 Some versionsYes
2019 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 201 hp
2.0L 4-cyl, 147–250 hp
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 147–250 hp
manual available
FWD25–30 mpg Not rated 5 82 Some versionsYes
2017 1.6L 4-cyl, 132–201 hp
1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 132–201 hp
manual available
FWD28–31 mpg 5 of 5 0 50 NoYes
2016 1.6L 4-cyl
1.6L 4-cyl turbo
manual available
FWD28–31 mpg 5 of 5 1 222 NoYes
2015 1.6L 4-cyl
1.6L 4-cyl turbo
manual available
FWD26–30 mpg 5 of 5 2 137 NoNo

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

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

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, 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.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and 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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