Hyundai Veloster

The Hyundai Veloster was a compact hatchback produced by Hyundai from 2011 to 2022.

The Hyundai Veloster was a compact hatchback produced by Hyundai from 2011 to 2022. It was known for its asymmetrical door layout, with one large door on the driver’s side and two smaller doors on the passenger side. A high-performance Veloster N variant was sold in later model years.

Design

The Veloster’s most distinctive feature was its asymmetrical three-door layout, intended to combine coupe-like styling with hatchback practicality. It was marketed as a compact, sporty car with unusual packaging compared with conventional hatchbacks.

Model history

Hyundai introduced the Veloster in 2011 and continued production until 2022. The model went through multiple generations, with the second generation debuting in 2018 and the lineup narrowing in later years.

Powertrains

Across its life cycle, the Veloster was offered with different four-cylinder engines, including naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions. The performance-focused Veloster N used a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine and higher-output tuning.

Veloster N

The Veloster N was the high-performance version of the model, aimed at enthusiast drivers. It featured more powerful engine output, sport-oriented chassis tuning, and manual or dual-clutch automatic transmission options in some markets and model years.