2020 Hyundai Veloster

Hyundai offers the Veloster in six trims: 2.0, 2.0 Premium, Turbo R-Spec, Turbo, N, and Turbo Ultimate. Pricing starts at $19,520 including destination for the base 2.0 and goes up to $29,070 for the Turbo Ultimate.

Every Hyundai Veloster is offered with a four-cylinder engine, though three different versions are available. While the Veloster N's 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder is the clear choice if you want performance, it’s the 1.6-liter turbo four-cylinder that'll be the happy medium for the majority of consumers.

Front-wheel drive is standard throughout the range, while all-wheel drive isn't available. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the 2.0, Turbo R-Spec, and Veloster N. A six-speed automatic is standard on the 2.0 Premium, and available for $1,000 on the 2.0. Turbo and Turbo Ultimate models come with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

All Velosters can seat up to four in a 2+2 layout. With the sloping roofline and short wheelbase, cargo capacity isn’t exactly stellar in the hatchback. With the rear seats in place, the Veloster has 19.9 cubic feet of cargo space. Fold the seats down and that opens up to 44.5 cubic feet.

Those numbers trail the Volkswagen Golf and the sporty Golf GTI, which offer 22.8 cubic feet behind the rear seats and a total of 52.7 cubic feet of cargo space.

For an affordable hatchback, the Veloster comes with a good list of standard safety features. Forward collision warning, lane keeping assist, driver attention warning, and automatic emergency braking are standard.

Moving up to the 2.0 Premium brings blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. If you want more features, you have to go all the way to the range-topping Turbo Ultimate trim to get forward collision warning with pedestrian detection and adaptive cruise control as standard.

A 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and a 3.5-inch display in the instrument cluster are standard. Higher trims come with an 8-inch touchscreen, satellite radio, voice recognition, Hyundai’s Blue Link system, wireless charging, and a 4.2-inch instrument cluster display.

Extra standard connectivity features that are only found on the Turbo Ultimate include a head-up display, Hyundai Blue Link Guidance, an HD radio, and navigation. These features are all standard on the trim.

Automatic LED headlights, heated exterior mirrors, and 17-inch wheels are standard on the Veloster 2.0. The interior features a six-way adjustable driver’s seat and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel.

The 2.0 Premium comes with 18-inch wheels and a sunroof. The most noticeable differences are on the inside, as the trim comes with heated front seats, an eight-speaker Infinity audio system, automatic temperature control, and remote keyless entry with push-button start.

The Turbo R-Spec is the most affordable trim to come with the turbocharged engine. Performance wise, it comes with stickier Michelin tires. Other extra standard features include LED taillights, unique cloth upholstery, and alloy pedals.

The Veloster Turbo comes with power-adjustable lumbar support, an auto-defogging windshield, and a perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel.

As the sportiest model in the family, the N comes with a rev-matching feature, torque vectoring control, drive mode select, sport-tuned steering, high-performance summer tires, adaptive suspension, and a more aggressive body kit. The interior has bespoke sport seats.

Buyers can increase the N's abilities with the $2,100 Performance Package. It adds 19-inch wheels, a variable exhaust system, a limited-slip differential, Pirelli performance tires, and larger brakes. Power is also increased to 275 hp.

Over the Turbo trim, the range-topping Turbo Ultimate brings a two-tone roof and leather upholstery, on top of the aforementioned safety and connectivity features.

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