2021 Hyundai Veloster review
Hyundai Veloster highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Standout coupe styling
- Third door for easier rear access
- Sporty handling
Cons
- A bit of road noise on the highway
- Limited interior space
- Base engine is a bit underpowered
Mileage (EPA estimate)
25 city, 33 highway, 29 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
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Three doors of functional fun.
The 2021 Hyundai Veloster is a great way to upgrade your hatchback game. Loaded with options across five trims, the 2021 Hyundai Veloster offers everything you'd expect from a hatchback and some things you don't. The Veloster is Hyundai's three-door hatchback, loaded with current technology and features. Pop open the rear hatch to access more trunk space than you might expect. You can choose from two engines to get the spirited driving style you want. The 2021 Hyundai Veloster is an attractive option on your hatchback shopping list. While we currently do not have many 2021 Hyundai Velosters on our lots, we look forward to selling more in the future. If you love the 2021 model, you should consider prior model years of the Hyundai Veloster with similar features
All Hyundai Veloster years
What is new for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster?
- The Ultimate trim now comes with Automated Cruise Control as standard equipment.
2021 Hyundai Veloster trims
Base:
- 147-hp, 132-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Cloth Seats
- Rear View Camera
- Lane Departure Warning
- Power Mirrors
- Side Airbags
- Overhead Airbags
- Traction Control
- Cruise Control
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Premium:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- Sunroofs
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Smart Key
- Infinity Sound System
- Satellite Radio Ready
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R-Spec:
- Includes all features available on the Premium
- 201-hp, 195-lb-ft of torque 1.6L
- Turbo Charged Engine
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Turbo:
- Includes all features available on the R-Spec
- Panoramic Sunroof
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Ultimate:
- Includes all features available on the Turbo
- Leather Seats
- Head Up Display
- Automated Cruise Control
- Navigation System
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5 reasons to buy the 2021 Hyundai Veloster
1. A hatchback with style
Stand out from the crowd with the 2021 Hyundai Veloster. Its unique three-door design breaks from the typical hatchback shape without sacrificing the improved cargo space you want. LED accents on the headlights make the 2021 Hyundai Veloster feel classy. Sport-bucket seats and colored accent lines add a hint of aggressiveness to the modern styling. Tailpipes centered on the rear complete the eye-catching design.
2. Brimming with technology
Regardless of the trim level, the 2021 Hyundai Veloster has the technology you want and need in your next car. At base trim, get full Android or Apple connectivity, forward collision-avoidance assist, and a seven-inch touchscreen. Upgrade to higher trims to add wireless charging, a head-up display, and an Infinity sound system. You'll find most of the driving assists you want in the 2021 Hyundai Veloster's 2.0 Premium trim or higher.
3. Engines that go the extra mile
The 2021 Hyundai Veloster features a peppy pair of engine choices that boast impressive EPA-estimated fuel economy. At 2.0L, the base engine gets paired with a six-speed manual transmission in 2021 Hyundai Veloster 2.0 trims. There's a seven-speed automatic transmission available on the 2.0 Premium trim. Boost the fun with the optional 201 hp 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder engine. When equipped with the 1.6L turbo engine and seven-speed automatic transmission, the 2021 Hyundai Veloster gets an EPA-estimated 30 combined mpg.
4. Room for the whole gang
An advantage a hatchback like the 2021 Hyundai Veloster offers is more passenger space than a compact sedan might have. At 88.9 cu-ft, the 2021 Hyundai Veloster has plenty of room for five to ride. There's space for what you're traveling with, too, thanks to an impressive 19.9 cu-ft of cargo space. If you need to haul an oversized item, fold down the second row for a functional 44.5 cu-ft of cargo space.
5. Loaded 2.0
You won't be missing out on features or options by picking even the base-model 2021 Hyundai Veloster 2.0. You'll have the fun of a manual transmission, a seven-inch touchscreen, and 17-inch alloy wheels. Stream your favorite tunes with standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Some of the latest driving aids are standard, like forward collision-avoidance assist, lane-keep assist, and driver attention warning. A long list of the features you're looking to have is in the 2021 Hyundai Veloster 2.0 base trim.
Similar vehicles
If you're interested in the 2021 Hyundai Veloster, you should also check out these similar vehicles from Previous generation years.
The Hyundai Accent is a subcompact sedan that can seat five people comfortably and offers ample storage space. The 2019 model is powered by a 1.6L four-cylinder engine combined with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission and generating 130 horsepower. Cargo capacity measures at 13.7 cubic feet and features Bluetooth connectivity and an infotainment system with a five-inch touchscreen as standard for 2019, with forward collision warning and forward automatic emergency braking available as an option on all trims.
Toyota C-HR
When it comes to style, the 2019 Toyota C-HR offers edges and color schemes sure to please the young and young at heart. Classified as a hatchback, the C-HR has 19 cubic feet of cargo space with seats up. Standard technology includes an eight-inch infotainment touchscreen along with Entune™ 3.0 and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Power-wise, there's a 2.0L four-cylinder engine that makes 144 hp and 139 lb.-ft. of torque. That power is routed to the front wheels via a CVT. The EPA rates the 2019 Toyota C-HR at 29 mpg combined city and highway driving with its 2.0L engine.
Mazda3
If you’re shopping for a used 2019 Mazda Mazda3 for sale, it includes many of the features and benefits you'll find in the Mazda6, but with a smaller footprint. It's available with the same 2.5L four-cylinder engine producing 186-horsepower and 187 lb.-ft. of torque, and that engine can be mated to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. A used 2019 Mazda3 may be a good choice for those who want to save time at the pump. It can achieve up to an EPA-estimated 36 mpg highway in models equipped with the Premium Package.
hatchback version of a used 2019 Mazda3 for sale. This style increases the cargo-carrying capacity to 20.1 cubic feet, compared to 13.2 cubic feet in the sedan, allowing it to fit
taller and bulkier items.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
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RepairPal gave the Hyundai Veloster an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Hyundai Veloster 30th out of 46 among Compact Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Hyundai Veloster is $477, compared to an average of $453 for Compact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Hyundai Veloster owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.0 times per year, compared to an average of 1.1 times for Compact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 14% for the Hyundai Veloster, compared to an average of 12% for Compact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Hyundai Veloster features and specs
Ultimate 2WD 3D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Front Seat Heaters
- Head Up Display
- Infinity Sound System
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.6L
Horsepower
201
Torque (ft-lbs)
195
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
13.2
Wheelbase
104.3"
Overall length
166.9"
Width
70.9"
Height
55.1"
Leg room
F 42.6"/R 34.1"
Head room
F 36.9"/R 35.9"
Front tires
P225/40WR18
Rear tires
P225/40WR18
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Automatic
2021 Hyundai Veloster FAQ
The 2021 Hyundai Veloster is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Ultimate: 28 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- Base: 27 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- Premium: 27 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- R-Spec: 26 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- Turbo: 28 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
The Hyundai Veloster received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Hyundai Veloster as 29 out of 46 among Compact Car
Here is what's new for the 2021 Hyundai Veloster:
- Sunroof(s)
- Cruise Control
More about the 2021 Hyundai Veloster
Color options
Exterior colors:
Chalk White
Racing Red (not available on Turbo R-Spec)
Sonic Silver (not available on Turbo R-Spec)
Sunset Orange
Thunder Gray
Ultra Black (not available on Turbo R-Spec)
Interior details
19.9 cu-ft of storage space behind the second-row seats
A total of 88.9 cu-ft cargo space with the second-row folded flat
Available wireless charging on 2.0 Premium and above
A center-mounted LCD touchscreen with available streaming apps
Comfortable seating for five
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