Used Hyundai Veloster for Sale nearElmira, NY

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 $8,724, and its lowest point over the past year was $8,708. 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 reputation for style, fun driving, and everyday usefulness. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Veloster's sporty design, its enjoyable driving character, and its practical hatchback versatility. The unique third door also comes up often as a convenience feature that makes rear-seat access easier. Expert coverage reinforces that appeal with the model's distinctive shape and its blend of practicality and performance.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert coverage are the cramped back seat, the polarizing three-door layout, and ride quality that can feel low and bumpy in some versions.

32.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Veloster models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Veloster's fun-to-drive personality, useful hatchback layout, and strong everyday appeal. The model also earns praise for its sporty design and practical versatility, which helps it feel like more than just a style exercise.

• 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 when you verify vehicle history carefully and choose a well-kept example.

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

Across all model years, at 55.6% 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 base trim brings 17-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, heated power-folding side mirrors, a rear spoiler, a lower rear diffuser, a reversing camera, Bluetooth connectivity, dual USB ports, and a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It suits you if you want the most affordable entry point with the core Veloster character.
• 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 an 8-inch touchscreen. It is the best-value choice if you want a richer cabin and more convenience features.
• Turbo R-Spec: This is the most affordable way to get the turbocharged engine, and it adds unique R-Spec seats, alloy racing pedals, a B&M Racing sport shifter, and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer performance tires. It suits you if you want the strongest performance focus for the money.
• Turbo: This trim 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.

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 attract more shoppers because they offer a broad mix of price, availability, and familiar equipment. They also give you more listings to compare, which can make it easier to find the right combination of condition and value.

What is the Hyundai Veloster's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The steepest drops are on the newer examples, while the older years show smaller declines. That pattern gives you more room to find value, especially if you're comparing recent model years.

The 2015, 2016, and 2017 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 −12.34% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −10.94%.
• Deal availability: The 2020 model has 28% good and great deals, and the 2019 model has 28.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings at a current average price of $8,163. The Hyundai Veloster offers a distinctive three-door layout that blends style with everyday usefulness.

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

How does the 2017 Hyundai Veloster compare to the 2017 Ford Focus?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.