Used Hyundai Veloster for Sale nearAsheville, NC

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 $8,749, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $8,710 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 has a strong owner following and a clear identity that blends sporty styling, fun driving character, and useful hatchback practicality. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its distinctive design, enjoyable driving experience, and strong fuel economy. They also like the unique third door for easier rear-seat access and the everyday usefulness that comes with its hatchback layout.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years center on the cramped rear seat, the polarizing three-door layout, and ride quality that can feel low and busy in some versions.

30.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Veloster models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently highlight the Veloster’s sporty personality, practical hatchback usefulness, and strong fuel economy. The model also earns praise for its distinctive design and the convenience of its third door.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you verify history carefully and choose a well-kept example with the equipment and maintenance record you want.

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

Across all model years, at 56.8% 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: a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 28 mpg city, 34 highway, 30 combined

Which Hyundai Veloster trim should I buy?

The 2019 Hyundai Veloster offers these trims:

• 2.0: The base trim brings a 2.0-liter engine, a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a reversing camera, and a well-equipped starting point for shoppers who want the Veloster’s core personality.
• 2.0 Premium: This trim adds 18-inch alloy wheels, a wide sunroof, heated front seats, automatic temperature control, a wireless charging pad, voice recognition, push-button start, an Infinity sound system, and a larger 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, an upgraded 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.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices, which can make it easier to compare trims, colors, and equipment. They also tend to be the years shoppers return to most often because the market has more examples to browse.

What is the Hyundai Veloster's resale value?

Most model years in this set are down year over year, which creates better buying opportunities for used shoppers. The sharpest drops are concentrated in the higher-priced recent years, while the smaller changes in the older years point to steadier pricing there.

The 2015, 2016, 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

The 2019 Veloster includes forward-collision avoidance, lane-keeping assist, and driver-attention warning as standard equipment.

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 −10.4% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −7.7%.
• Deal availability: The 2020 model has 30.2% good and great deals, and the 2019 model has 31.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings at a current average price of $8,120. The Hyundai Veloster offers a distinctive three-door layout, hatchback practicality, and a sporty character that makes it feel memorable in everyday driving.

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

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.