Used Hyundai Veloster for Sale nearAmes, IA

How much does the Hyundai Veloster cost in today's market?

Used Hyundai Veloster prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Hyundai Veloster's current nationwide average price is $8,755, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $8,713 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2017, 2019, and 2020 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Hyundai Veloster a good car?

Yes — the Hyundai Veloster is a good car if you want a distinctive compact hatchback with strong personality and everyday usefulness. The all-generations owner rating is 4.65/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its sporty design, fun driving character, and impressive fuel economy. The unique third door also comes up often as a practical touch that makes rear-seat access easier while preserving the car’s unconventional style.

Expert reviews rate the 2019 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on the three-door layout, the cramped rear seat, and ride quality that can feel low and busy in some versions. Even so, the Veloster’s mix of practicality, style, and drivability makes it a compelling used pick.

31.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Veloster models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Hyundai Veloster as a fun, practical hatchback with good fuel economy and a distinctive design that holds up well over time. Expert coverage also reinforces its appeal through strong everyday usability and a characterful driving experience.

• Owners rate the Hyundai Veloster between 4.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks encouraging if you prioritize a car with a strong owner reputation and a proven mix of style and practicality.

What should I look for when buying a used Hyundai Veloster?

Across all model years, at 56.1% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: forward-collision avoidance, lane-keeping assist, and driver-attention warning
• Infotainment: 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: The Veloster 2.0 with the 7-speed automatic returns 27 mpg city, 34 highway, 30 combined. With the manual transmission, this engine returns 25 mpg city, 33 highway, 28 combined (making it the least efficient configuration). With the 7-speed DCT, fuel economy for the Veloster Turbo is 28 mpg city, 34 highway, 30 combined, and the manual drops mileage just 1 or 2 miles per gallon from that in all three phases. In my week of mixed driving, I found combined fuel economy of 30.2 mpg.

Which Hyundai Veloster trim should I buy?

The 2019 Hyundai Veloster offers these trims:

• 2.0: The entry trim brings the 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a reversing camera, Bluetooth, and a manual transmission; it’s the value pick if you want the Veloster’s style and practicality at the lowest price.
• 2.0 Premium: This trim adds 18-inch alloy wheels, a wide sunroof, heated front seats, automatic temperature control, wireless charging, voice recognition, push-button start, an Infinity sound system, and an 8-inch touchscreen.
• Turbo R-Spec: The most affordable way to get the turbocharged engine, this trim adds unique R-Spec seats, alloy racing pedals, a B&M Racing sport shifter, and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer performance tires.
• Turbo: This trim builds on the Premium’s equipment and adds turn signals integrated into the side mirrors, a perforated-leather-wrapped steering wheel, and power lumbar support for the driver’s seat.
• Turbo Ultimate: The range-topper adds rain-sensing wipers, a 2-tone black roof, full-leather seating, navigation, HD Radio, a head-up display, and adaptive cruise control with the automatic dual-clutch transmission.
• Veloster N: This performance model adds a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, unique aerodynamic bodywork, a stiffer suspension, and launch control.

What Hyundai Veloster do most buyers choose?

The Hyundai Veloster years with the most listings are 2016, 2015, and 2017.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare and often sit in the sweet spot between price, equipment, and everyday usability. That combination usually makes them easier to shop and easier to find at a deal-friendly price.

What is the Hyundai Veloster's resale value?

Most of these model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more car for your money. The biggest drops are concentrated in the older and newer ends of the lineup, while a few years are declining more slowly.

The 2015, 2017, and 2019 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Hyundai Veloster safe?

• 2019: 9/10

For the safest used buy, the 2019 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Hyundai Veloster now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2020 model is at −11.38% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −7.07%.
• Deal availability: The 2020 model has 28.4% good and great deals, and the 2019 model has 29.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings at a current average price of $8,175. The Hyundai Veloster offers a distinctive three-door layout, useful hatchback practicality, and a fun driving character that make it easy to live with and easy to remember.

If you're buying used today, the 2016 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.