Hyundai has officially killed off all variants of the Veloster other than the flagship N in the United States.
In April, a report surfaced online suggesting that that the South Korean automaker would drop some variants of the Veloster due to poor sales. However, Hyundai soon revealed that non-N branded versions of the Veloster would stick around through the 2022 model year. Fast forward to July and it has changed its mind, confirming that the range will be cut.
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In a statement issued to Car and Driver, a Hyundai spokesperson confirmed that the Veloster 2.0, 2.0 Premium, R-Spec, Turbo, and Ultimate models have all been ditched for the 2022 model year.
This isn’t much of a surprise as Hyundai only sold 6,785 examples of the Veloster across the U.S. during 2020.
The 2021 Veloster range had started at $18,900 for the entry-level model with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder producing 147 hp and 132 lb-ft (179 Nm) of torque. Pricing then rose to $23,100 for the 2.0 Premium with heated front seats, a larger 8-inch infotainment system and an eight-speaker Infinity premium audio system. The Veloster was also available in Turbo R-Spec form with a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder producing 201 hp and 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) and starting at $23,450.
Of course, the Veloster N has always been the most impressive version on offer, complete with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder delivering 275 hp and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) of torque and coupled to either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.
