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2020 Hyundai Veloster
Hatchback · 2015–2022 · Veloster, Veloster N
Trims and features
What changed for 2020
- Starting prices: +$250 to +$1,700 (3 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: 2.0 Premium
- New trim: Turbo R-Spec
- Trim dropped: 2.0 Premium
- Trim dropped: R-Spec
- Seats: Synthetic Leather → Leather (Turbo)
- Engine: Nu 2.0L MPI DOHC → Nu 2.0L MPI Atkinson Cycle 4-cylinder, DOHC Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT) (2.0)
2020 Veloster trims
| 2.0 | 2.0 Premium | Turbo | Turbo R-Spec | Turbo Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | from $18,800 | $23,000 | $25,650 | $23,350 | $28,350 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | Nu 2.0L MPI Atkinson Cycle 4-cylinder, DOHC Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT) | Nu 2.0L MPI Atkinson Cycle 4-cylinder, DOHC Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT) | Gamma 1.6L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder, DOHC | Gamma 1.6L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder, DOHC | Gamma 1.6L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder, DOHC |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 147 hp | 201 hp | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Automatic: 6-Speed Automatic Manual: 6-Speed Manual | 6-Speed Automatic | 7-Speed EcoShift DCT | 6-Speed Manual | 7-Speed EcoShift DCT |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | Automatic / Manual | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | Automatic: 30 mpg Manual: 28 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 29 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo behind last row | 19.9 cu ft | 19.9 cu ft | 19.9 cu ft | 19.9 cu ft | 19.9 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 44.5 cu ft | 44.5 cu ft | 44.5 cu ft | 44.5 cu ft | 44.5 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 5.6 in | 5.6 in | 5.6 in | 5.6 in |
| Length | 166.9 in | 166.9 in | 166.9 in | 166.9 in | 166.9 in |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 7 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Android Auto | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Digital gauge cluster | 3.5 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Head-up display | — | — | — | — | Combiner HUD |
| Audio | — | Infinity | Infinity | Infinity | Infinity |
| Speakers | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Wireless phone charging | — | Qi | Qi | — | Qi |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | — | — | — | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Lane keeping | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist |
| Blind-spot monitoring | — | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | AEB with Pedestrian Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Cloth | Leather | Leather | Cloth | Leather |
| Heated seats | — | Front | Front | — | Front |
| Remote start | — | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | — | App-Based Remote Start |
| Exterior | |||||
| Sunroof | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Wheels | 17 in | 18 in | 18 in | 18 in | 18 in |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | LED Reflector |
Packages and options (15)
| 2.0 | 2.0 Premium | Turbo | Turbo R-Spec | Turbo Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Bumper Applique $70 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $55 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $50 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $155 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Interior Light Kit $250 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Reversible Cargo Tray $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Chalk White | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Racing Red | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Sonic Silver | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Space Gray | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Sunset Orange | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Thunder Gray | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ultra Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Gray | — | — | — | — | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Oem press release, Oem press release. 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.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo manual available | FWD | 22–25 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 37 | Standard | Yes |
| 2021 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl 2.0L 4-cyl turbo manual available | FWD | 22–30 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 29 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2020 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl 2.0L 4-cyl turbo manual available | FWD | 25–30 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 27 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl 2.0L 4-cyl turbo manual available | FWD | 25–30 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 82 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl 1.6L 4-cyl turbo manual available | FWD | 28–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 50 | No | Yes |
| 2016 | 1.6L 4-cyl 1.6L 4-cyl turbo manual available | FWD | 28–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 222 | No | Yes |
| 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl 1.6L 4-cyl turbo manual available | FWD | 26–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 137 | No | No |
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
| 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.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and 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.