After a brief reign as the king of hot hatchbacks, Hyundai confirmed on Thursday that the 2020 Road & Track Performance Car of the Year would be discontinued following this model year.
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Sadly, Hyundai kills out the Veloster N.
- Hyundai recently stated that the Veloster N would not be making a comeback for the 2023 model year.
- Hyundai claimed that the decision was made in response to the launch of the Elantra N and Kona N.
- Additionally being eliminated is the small Accent sedan beginning with the 2022 model year.
As we all realize that the Hyundai Veloster N has passed away, it is a sad day for motoring aficionados everywhere. That is, after the 2022 model year. The exciting and trendy three-door hot hatchback will not be back for 2023, according to a statement from Hyundai today.
According to Hyundai, the decision to discontinue the Veloster N was made in response to the release of the new Elantra N and Kona N. Despite how much we enjoy the new N models, the Veloster will always hold a special place in our hearts, especially after we drove a 2019 model for an incredible 40,000 miles. Additionally, do you recall when we pitted it against the Honda Civic Type R? Although the Veloster N failed to pull off the surprise, it did show Hyundai could make a reliable performance vehicle and pave the way for its successors.
Even though we’re sorry to see one of our favorite hot hatchbacks go, the non-N Veloster’s discontinuation last year signaled the end of an era. Not only that, but Hyundai is also discontinuing the Accent subcompact sedan following the 2022 model year. The Venue, a Korean automaker’s subcompact SUV, has replaced the Santa Fe as its least costly model, and the choice was made to make room for it.
The Accent didn’t create the same lasting impression as the Veloster N, but because to its attractive aesthetics, reliable driving dynamics, and superior fuel efficiency, it has become a mainstay on our annual Editors’ Choice lists. It has also always been quite reasonably priced. Starting at $17,740, the 2022 model is around $2500 less expensive than the 2022 Venue. Sadly, we must say goodbye to one of Hyundai’s best qualities and biggest successes.
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Except for the High-Performance N Model, the Hyundai Veloster is dead.
- For the 2022 model year, Hyundai will only offer the high-performance N model of the Veloster.
- The Veloster N’s 275 horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder is mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or the recently introduced eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
For the 2022 model year, Hyundai says it would offer fewer trim levels, though it wouldn’t reveal which ones. The Veloster, which is currently in its second generation, is currently offered in 2.0, 2.0 Premium, Turbo R-Spec, and Turbo variants in addition to the powerful N model. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine in Veloster 2.0 versions produces 147 horsepower and is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, with an optional six-speed automatic transmission. A 201-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a manual or dual-clutch automatic transmission powers the turbo versions.
The base price of the 2021 Veloster is $19,905 for the 2.0 with a six-speed manual transmission. Starting at $24,445 for the Turbo R-Spec and $26,755 for the Turbo. The base price for the Veloster N is $33,255 for the manual and $34,755 for the brand-new dual-clutch automatic.
Except for the N, Hyundai has discontinued all Veloster models for 2022.
Other than the flagship N, Hyundai has officially discontinued all Veloster models in the country.
A claim that the South Korean automaker may discontinue various Veloster versions due to weak sales first appeared online in April. Hyundai quickly clarified, however, that non-N branded Veloster models would continue to be produced through the 2022 model year. By July, it had changed its mind and announced that the range will be reduced.
A Hyundai representative confirmed the discontinuation of the Veloster 2.0, 2.0 Premium, R-Spec, Turbo, and Ultimate versions for the 2022 model year in a statement provided to Car & Driver.
This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise considering that Hyundai only sold 6,785 Velosters in the United States in 2020.
The entry-level 2021 Veloster model, powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft (179 Nm) of torque, had a starting price of $18,900. The 2.0 Premium with heated front seats, a bigger 8-inch infotainment system, and an eight-speaker Infinity premium audio system was then priced at $23,100. The Veloster was also offered in Turbo R-Spec form, which started at $23,450 and included a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) of torque.
The Veloster N, with its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 275 horsepower and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) of torque and mated to either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, has always been the most spectacular model available.
The ride ends just as the Veloster N was getting going.
It appears that eccentric, high-performance, front-wheel-drive hot hatchbacks are a dying breed, along with midsize sedans. Hyundai today revealed that the Veloster N, its performance-oriented variant, is being phased out while the Elantra N and Kona N continue to be produced. Which is unfortunate because the most recent Hyundai Veloster N had superb dynamics and was narrowing the gap with the Honda Civic Type R, the gold standard of FWD performance vehicles.
The Veloster N gave the Veloster the engine and suspension we believed it deserved all along when it initially made its debut in the United States in 2019. This qualifies it as a finalist for our 2019 Car of the Year award. The Honda Civic Type R had just arrived on our shores and redefined what front-wheel drive performance meant, so its timing wasn’t ideal.
With the addition of an eight-speed DCT as an option and the Performance Package becoming standard for 2021, the Veloster N was improved even more. If this is the final Veloster, it’s a beautiful note to go out on, even if it could use one more iteration, as we stated in our PVOTY review. Sadly, it appears that we won’t have that opportunity. The Veloster N has been discontinued; the non-N Veloster passed away last year. This is due to the release of the Elantra N and Kona N for 2022. That implies that the Hyundai Veloster, a unique three-door hatchback that was first unveiled in 2011, is indeed no more.
Along with the Veloster N, Hyundai has also stopped producing the Accent, a base model vehicle since 1995, as well as the PHEV and hybrid Ioniq. The Accent (like the Veloster) is permanently discontinued, but the Ioniq line will continue to exist as a Hyundai EV subbrand. The Hyundai Venue crossover will take its place as the brand’s entry-level vehicle, according to Hyundai.
Sedans continue to play a significant role in Hyundai’s lineup, and the Elantra and Sonata are still available. Even then, we can’t help but question how long those models will remain in light of the fact that the Accent and Veloster are already obsolete, and there are speculations that the Sonata may follow suit.
For the time being, we lament the passing of the Veloster N and the peculiar hatchback it was built on. Hyundai Veloster is no more. The Hyundai Veloster is here to stay.
The Accent is also scrapped.
Update: Hyundai revealed their 2023 model lineup, which excludes the Accent and Veloster N. Hyundai claims that the Veloster N was discontinued as a result of the Elantra N and Kona N expanding the N brand. The Venue, which is now Hyundai’s entry-level model, and a larger SUV portfolio that includes it are to blame for the Accent’s extinction.
Hankyung, a South Korean website, reported that Hyundai will stop producing the Veloster in South Korea in July, citing unnamed sources.
After 11 years, Hyundai Motor Company is reportedly totally phasing out the Veloster moniker. According to reports, the decision would help Hyundai increase sales of the Elantra N, also known as the Avante N in its native Korea, as well as the next-generation Kona.
It will have a model year of 2022.
It was suggested earlier this week that the Hyundai Veloster would be discontinued after the 2021 model year. The eccentric coupe’s sales have been dropping in recent years, and a news source suggested it would be retired after the current model year. However, the South Korean automaker denied the rumor.
Hyundai responded to Car and Driver’s inquiry by confirming that the Veloster will remain in production and receive a 2022 model year. Although the model range will be streamlined for 2022, the three-and-a-half door hot hatch is now offered in 2.0, 2.0 Premium, Turbo R-Spec, Turbo, and Veloster N models.
Although it is too soon to predict which trim level would be dropped, it is probably reasonable to assume that the top model will remain available. The starting price of the Veloster N for the 2021 model year is $33,255 for a manual transmission and $34,755 for a dual-clutch automatic. As a reminder, the 2.0 variant with 147 horsepower is the entry-level 2021 Veloster, costing $19,905.
Sales of the sports car decreased by almost 50% in 2018 compared to 2019. Just 7,581 of the model’s vehicles were sold by Hyundai, compared to 12,849 the year before. Although there is no information on changes for the Veloster for the 2022 model year, this looks likely given the declining sales trend since 2016.
Our Senior Editor Jeff Perez found the 2021 Veloster N to be “one of the best hot hatchbacks we’ve ever driven” during our evaluation of it earlier this year. The upgraded model was lauded for its “larger brakes, improved seats, and the Performance package.” It was described as “punchy, stylish, agile, and an outstanding bargain.”
The Hyundai Veloster avoided which years?
The Hyundai Veloster has experienced a few issues that stand out as worse than others in its brief years of production. Avoid the 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 models, per our advice. Older models are inferior to more recent options.
The Hyundai Veloster’s interior accessories, engine, and connecting rod issues are its most serious flaws. Addressing these flaws might be expensive and time-consuming given your busy schedule. For the finest ownership experience, be aware of the Hyundai Veloster model years to steer clear of.
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