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2019 Hyundai Veloster N Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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As the brand continues to grow, Hyundai has successfully split off Genesis into its own luxury entity, and to continue this trend, Hyundai has developed its performance “N” line. Essentially, N represents performance versions of Hyundai vehicles. The “N” is short for Namyang, which is the location of Hyundai’s research and development center. The first car to take the N mantle in North America is the 2019 Hyundai Veloster, which has been redesigned for 2019.
The Veloster N’s new look rounds out many of the pronounced characteristics of the pre-update Veloster but still keeps its general look. The Veloster N ups the visual ante with a larger grille, lower front end and side skirts, larger rear hatch spoiler, and unique red lines along the bottom of the car. The Veloster N also features two large exhaust outlets pushed closer to the corners—replacing the single central exhaust port in the other Veloster trims.
The Veloster N boasts range-topping power and performance. Its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine makes 275 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, outperforming the rest of the line by a long shot. Power is sent to the front wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission, which features rev-matching.
The Veloster N also features standard performance elements like 13-inch front brake rotors and 11.8-inch rear brake rotors. If you want even more stopping power, buyers can opt for larger 13.6-inch front performance brakes and 12.4-inch rotors in the back. The Veloster N also features a Power Sense axle design and a multi-mode electronically controlled suspension system, which are all geared for ideal performance and power delivery.
The Veloster N is available in four colors, including Ultra Black, Chalk White, Racing Red, and Performance Blue, which is exclusive to the N. The wheel wells house standard 18-inch alloy wheels, which come with Michelin Pilot SuperSport tires, or available 19-inch wheels, which have Pirelli P-Zero summer tires. However, the defining characteristic of the Veloster’s hatchback layout is its three-door design. One the driver side, there is a single large door, but the passenger side has two doors—one for each row.
Inside, the Veloster has been heavily updated with a new floating touchscreen and a more conventional control layout. After previous models received criticism for being unintuitive, Hyundai made its controls are far easier to use while still managing to have a somewhat unique look defined by the right side of the center stack, which flows from the dash into the center console. The Veloster N’s most defining cabin feature is its cloth sport seats with bolstering along with unique design features on the steering wheel, shift knob, and door sill plates. The instrument panel even has a mode that will alert the driver when RPMs are too high.
The Veloster N also comes with the latest version of Hyundai’s infotainment suite and an updated touchscreen, featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for enhanced smartphone integration.
Additionally, you can tweak many of these systems via its N Grin Control System, which can tune the throttle response, exhaust note, active differential tuning, suspension, steering feel, and yaw-control characteristics. N Grin Control provides Normal, Sport, N, Eco and N Custom drive modes.
Published Jun 1, 2022 by George Kennedy
User reviews for 2019 Hyundai Veloster N
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by Michel D
Nov 13, 2023
Unique practiqual economical.
Turn s heads.
The lignes are
Avant garde.
The ones with leather interior & prèsafe cruise control & GPS
Would be great for me.Nov 13, 2023
by Dalton K
Dec 18, 2022
A great hot hatch and definitely should be looked at if you are looking into a ST/RS, GR Corolla, Civic type R, GTI, ETC.
People sleep on this being a Hyundai, but if you get one CPO or new, a 10 year/100k warranty is hard to beat for a car thats fun to drive. I only have 3 complaints for the US model:
1st, the small window behind the drivers door will not roll down, I feel like thats a missed opportunity there.
2nd, the seat belt extender on the drivers side is really annoying, always goes down when I climb in.
3rd, Hyundai, why doesnt this have heated seats for the US market? They have them in Canada, Americans in the north get cold too. Really annoying seeing the blank switches for those...
Those are my only nit picks so far. Otherwise its quick for a hot hatch, a blast to drive, GET THE PERFORMANCE PACKAGE. Even if you are dead set against Hyundai, still just test drive a N. They are just as good or 95% of the other hot hatches for almost 10k cheaper and with a better warranty. Dec 18, 2022
by KengManBV M
Apr 12, 2022
Very good car, but wish I knew it was the performance package or notApr 12, 2022
User rating:
by Michel D
Nov 13, 2023
Unique practiqual economical.
Turn s heads.
The lignes are
Avant garde.
The ones with leather interior & prèsafe cruise control & GPS
Would be great for me.Nov 13, 2023
by Dalton K
Dec 18, 2022
A great hot hatch and definitely should be looked at if you are looking into a ST/RS, GR Corolla, Civic type R, GTI, ETC.
People sleep on this being a Hyundai, but if you get one CPO or new, a 10 year/100k warranty is hard to beat for a car thats fun to drive. I only have 3 complaints for the US model:
1st, the small window behind the drivers door will not roll down, I feel like thats a missed opportunity there.
2nd, the seat belt extender on the drivers side is really annoying, always goes down when I climb in.
3rd, Hyundai, why doesnt this have heated seats for the US market? They have them in Canada, Americans in the north get cold too. Really annoying seeing the blank switches for those...
Those are my only nit picks so far. Otherwise its quick for a hot hatch, a blast to drive, GET THE PERFORMANCE PACKAGE. Even if you are dead set against Hyundai, still just test drive a N. They are just as good or 95% of the other hot hatches for almost 10k cheaper and with a better warranty. Dec 18, 2022
by KengManBV M
Apr 12, 2022
Very good car, but wish I knew it was the performance package or notApr 12, 2022
by Max W
Aug 13, 2021
10/10 would recommend. Great value little hot hatch with some premium features for some sporty driving. That exhaust is no joke!Aug 13, 2021
by Taylor M
Jul 31, 2020
1o outta 10 it’s an amazing car for real thanks Jul 31, 2020
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2019 Hyundai Veloster N Pricing
Original MSRP
$26,900 to $26,900Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Pandora internet radio · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Material: carpet · Foot pedal trim: alloy · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: passenger side · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: sunglasses holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.18
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: black · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: driver · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: contrast stitching
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Steering ratio: 12.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.1
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 23 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 19 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: MyHyundai with Blue Link · Smart device app function: vehicle location
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer