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 $8,919, and its year-round low is $8,776.09. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now across the years in the data.
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 broad appeal because it mixes personality, practicality, and everyday usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.65/5 across every model year in the data. Owners consistently praise its sporty design, fun driving experience, unique third door for rear-seat access, and strong fuel economy. Expert reviews also highlight its distinctive styling, useful hatchback side, and engaging driving character.
Expert reviews rate the 2019 model among the highest across all years. The main trade-offs across recent expert-tested years center on the back seat, the three-door layout, and ride quality that can feel low and firm in some versions.
24.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Veloster models reliable?

Owners across the model years consistently praise the Veloster’s sporty design, fun driving feel, and fuel economy. Expert coverage also points to its practical hatchback side, useful cargo space, and strong value for the money.

• 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, that combination suggests a car that can be a satisfying long-term choice if you prioritize character, usability, and value.

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

Across all model years, at 55.2% 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 color 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.

Which Hyundai Veloster trim should I buy?

The 2019 Hyundai Veloster offers these trims:

• 2.0: This is the entry point and comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, heated power-folding side mirrors, a rear spoiler, a lower rear diffuser, a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, dual USB ports, and a reversing camera. It suits you if you want the most affordable way into the model.
• 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 system. It’s a strong value if you want more comfort and 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’s the best-value pick if you want the turbo power and a more enthusiast-focused setup.
• Turbo: This trim brings back much of the 2.0 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: This range-topping trim 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 2014.

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 and equipment. That makes them easier starting points when you want choice without moving too far up the budget ladder.

What is the Hyundai Veloster's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model years, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The sharpest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while the older years show smaller changes. That pattern gives you more room to find value, especially if you’re comparing recent model years.
The 2015, 2014, 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 or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2020 model is at −10.24% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −4.38%.
• Deal availability: The 2020 model has 22% good and great deals, and the 2019 model has 22.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings at a current average price of $8,410. The Hyundai Veloster offers a distinctive three-door layout that gives you easy curbside rear-seat access and a hatchback side that works well in everyday use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2019 Veloster's standard engine is a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that's naturally aspirated—that means no turbos and no superchargers. This base engine makes 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The standard touchscreen in the base 2.0 Veloster is a 7-inch color version. This system also comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: The Veloster also comes standard with helpful driver-assistance features, such as forward-collision avoidance, lane-keeping assist, and driver-attention warning.
• Starting price: The 2019 Hyundai Veloster starts at $18,500 for the base 2.0 trim with the manual transmission.

If you're buying used today, the 2016 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2022 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.