2021 Hyundai Veloster trim levels explained
Base to top
$13,350
- 12 trims. $18,900 to $32,250.
- Base: FWD. Top: N FWD.
All 12 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | $18,900 | $1,005 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 4 |
| 2.0 Manual FWD | $18,900 | $1,005 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 28 mpg | 4 |
| 2.0 Auto FWD | $19,900 | $1,005 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 4 |
| 2.0 Premium FWD | $23,100 | $1,005 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 4 |
| 2.0 Premium Auto FWD | $23,100 | $1,005 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 4 |
| Turbo R-Spec FWD | $23,450 | $1,005 | 1.6L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 29 mpg | 4 |
| Turbo R-Spec Manual FWD | $23,450 | $1,005 | 1.6L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 29 mpg | 4 |
| Turbo FWD | $25,750 | $1,005 | 1.6L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 7-speed DCT | 30 mpg | 4 |
| Turbo DCT FWD | $25,750 | $1,005 | 1.6L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | N/A | 30 mpg | 4 |
| Turbo Ultimate FWD | $28,450 | $1,005 | 1.6L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 7-speed DCT | 30 mpg | 4 |
| Turbo Ultimate DCT FWD | $28,450 | $1,005 | 1.6L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | N/A | 30 mpg | 4 |
| N FWD | $32,250 | $1,005 | 2.0L 4cyl | 275 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 25 mpg | 4 |
What changes at each step
FWD to 2.0 Manual: $0
FWD $18,900 to 2.0 Manual FWD $18,900.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 28 mpg.
No equipment data.
2.0 Manual to 2.0 Auto: +$1,000
2.0 Manual FWD $18,900 to 2.0 Auto FWD $19,900.
- MPG: 28 mpg to 30 mpg.
No equipment data.
2.0 Auto to 2.0 Premium: +$3,200
2.0 Auto FWD $19,900 to 2.0 Premium FWD $23,100.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
2.0 Premium Auto to Turbo R-Spec: +$350
2.0 Premium Auto FWD $23,100 to Turbo R-Spec FWD $23,450.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 1.6L 4cyl.
- Power: 147 hp to 201 hp.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 29 mpg.
No equipment data.
Turbo R-Spec Manual to Turbo: +$2,300
Turbo R-Spec Manual FWD $23,450 to Turbo FWD $25,750.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 30 mpg.
No equipment data.
Turbo DCT to Turbo Ultimate: +$2,700
Turbo DCT FWD $25,750 to Turbo Ultimate FWD $28,450.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Turbo Ultimate DCT to N: +$3,800
Turbo Ultimate DCT FWD $28,450 to N FWD $32,250.
- Engine: 1.6L 4cyl to 2.0L 4cyl.
- Power: 201 hp to 275 hp.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 25 mpg.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: 2.0 Premium FWD, $23,100.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 2.0 Premium FWD, $23,100.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 2.0 Premium FWD, $23,100.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: FWD, $18,900.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Turbo Ultimate FWD, $28,450.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: 2.0 Premium FWD, $23,100.
- Not on any trim: a heated steering wheel, a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, premium audio, remote start, heated rear seats.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | FWD | 2.0 Premium FWD | Turbo R-Spec FWD | Turbo FWD | Turbo Ultimate FWD | N FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | S | N | S | S | N |
| Heated front seats | N | S | N | S | S | N |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | S | N | S | S | N |
No equipment data: 2.0 Manual FWD, 2.0 Auto FWD, 2.0 Premium Auto FWD, Turbo R-Spec Manual FWD, Turbo DCT FWD, Turbo Ultimate DCT FWD.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: N FWD, 275 hp, $32,250.
- The best mpg: FWD, 30 mpg, $18,900.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 12 trims. Median change: +$100.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | $18,800 | $18,900 | +$100 |
| 2.0 Manual FWD | $18,800 | $18,900 | +$100 |
| 2.0 Auto FWD | $19,800 | $19,900 | +$100 |
| 2.0 Premium FWD | $23,000 | $23,100 | +$100 |
| 2.0 Premium Auto FWD | $23,000 | $23,100 | +$100 |
| Turbo R-Spec FWD | $23,350 | $23,450 | +$100 |
| Turbo R-Spec Manual FWD | $23,350 | $23,450 | +$100 |
| Turbo FWD | $25,650 | $25,750 | +$100 |
| Turbo DCT FWD | $25,650 | $25,750 | +$100 |
| Turbo Ultimate FWD | $28,350 | $28,450 | +$100 |
| Turbo Ultimate DCT FWD | $28,350 | $28,450 | +$100 |
| N FWD | $27,600 | $32,250 | +$4,650 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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