{ "image": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/59/Hyundai_Veloster_N_in_Performance_blue_1.jpg", "generalInfo": "The Hyundai Veloster N is the hot-hatch version of the second-generation Veloster and the first car Hyundai's N performance division sold in the United States. It was developed under Albert Biermann, formerly of BMW's M division, and takes its name both from Hyundai's Namyang R&D center and the Nürburgring, where it was honed. Underneath the asymmetrical 3+1-door body sit a 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged four, an electronically controlled adaptive damper system, a strut-tower brace, bigger brakes and a rev-matching six-speed manual — a genuinely serious front-drive performance package sold for hot-hatch money.\n\nIn the U.S. the Veloster N ran from the 2019 through the 2022 model years, always front-wheel drive and always built in Ulsan. It launched with 250 hp as standard and 275 hp via a $2,100 Performance Package that also brought an electronically controlled limited-slip differential, an active variable exhaust, larger brakes and 19-inch wheels on Pirelli P Zero summer tires. For 2021 Hyundai made that package standard, so every car got 275 hp, and added an optional eight-speed wet dual-clutch automatic with N Grin Shift overboost alongside new N Light Sport seats. Hyundai discontinued every other Veloster after 2021, leaving the N as the sole survivor for 2022 before it too was retired; the Elantra N inherited its powertrain.\n\nStandout traits are the drive-mode system with a customizable N mode, launch control, the pops and bangs from the variable exhaust, and a four-seat hatchback body that still swallows 19.9 cubic feet of cargo. The trade-offs are a firm ride, premium fuel and EPA combined ratings of only 22 to 25 mpg. Output is 250 or 275 hp against 260 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 mph takes about 5.6 seconds, top speed is 155 mph, and U.S. base prices ran from $26,900 in 2019 to $33,750 for a 2021 car with the dual-clutch.", "priceRange": "$32,250 - $33,750", "insuranceCost": "$2,250 / yr (avg)", "resaleValue": "62% after 5 yrs", "towingCapacity": "Not rated", "reliabilityScore": "7.5 / 10", "recallHistory": "2 recalls (NHTSA, 2021 model year — campaigns 22V746000 and 24V528000)", "imageByYear": { "2019": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/2019_Hyundai_Veloster_N_front_4.2.18.jpg", "2020": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7d/Hyundai_Veloster_N_%28JS%29_Washington_DC_Metro_Area%2C_USA.jpg", "2021": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/59/Hyundai_Veloster_N_in_Performance_blue_1.jpg" }, "galleryByYear": { "2019": { "exterior": [ "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/2019_Hyundai_Veloster_N_front_4.2.18.jpg", 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A 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged four makes 250 hp and 260 lb-ft, rising to 275 hp with the $2,100 Performance Package, and the chassis gets electronically controlled adaptive dampers, a strut-tower brace, variable-effort steering and launch control. 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The $2,100 Performance Package again lifts output to 275 hp and adds the electronically controlled limited-slip differential, variable exhaust, bigger brakes and 19-inch Pirelli P Zero rubber. Revised EPA testing nudges the highway figure up a mile per gallon to 29.", "packages": [ { "name": "Veloster N", "msrp": "$27,600", "difference": "Base variant." }, { "name": "Veloster N with Performance Package", "msrp": "$29,700", "difference": "Raises output from 250 to 275 hp and adds an active variable exhaust, an electronically controlled limited-slip differential, larger front and rear brakes and 19-inch wheels on 235/35R19 Pirelli P Zero summer tires (+$2,100)." } ], "engine": "2.0L Theta II T-GDI I4", "power": "250 hp / 260 lb-ft (275 hp with Performance Package)", "drive": "FWD", "transmission": "6-speed manual", "economy": "22 mpg city / 29 hwy (premium fuel required)", "zeroToSixty": "5.6 s (Performance Package)", "topSpeed": "155 mph", "safetyRating": "Not rated (NHTSA)", "seats": "4", "cargo": "19.9 cu ft", "airbags": "6 airbags", "highlights": [ "Last model year before the Performance Package became standard equipment", "250 hp standard, 275 hp with the $2,100 Performance Package", "Rev-matching six-speed manual with launch control — no automatic offered", "Electronically controlled adaptive dampers and N Grin Control drive modes", "Performance Package adds an electronic limited-slip differential and Pirelli P Zero tires", "Four-seat hatchback with 19.9 cu ft behind the seats" ], "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ376LuY2gs", "image": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7d/Hyundai_Veloster_N_%28JS%29_Washington_DC_Metro_Area%2C_USA.jpg", "isFirstModelYearForModule": false, "isLastModelYearForModule": false } ] }, "2021": { "trims": [ { "name": "Veloster N", "description": "2021 is the Veloster N's big year: the former $2,100 Performance Package becomes standard, so every car now makes 275 hp and comes with the active variable exhaust, electronically controlled limited-slip differential, larger brake rotors and 19-inch wheels on 235/35R19 summer tires. Hyundai also added an optional eight-speed wet dual-clutch automatic with N Grin Shift overboost, new N Light Sport seats and standard navigation. Standardizing all of that pushed the base price to $32,250, nearly $4,700 above a 2020 car.", "packages": [ { "name": "Veloster N", "msrp": "$32,250", "difference": "Base variant." }, { "name": "Veloster N 8-speed wet DCT", "msrp": "$33,750", "difference": "Replaces the six-speed manual with the new eight-speed wet dual-clutch automatic with N Grin Shift, adding about 140 lb and costing 3 mpg combined (+$1,500)." } ], "engine": "2.0L Theta II T-GDI I4", "power": "275 hp / 260 lb-ft", "drive": "FWD", "transmission": "6-speed manual or 8-speed wet dual-clutch", "economy": "22 mpg city / 28 hwy (manual); 20 / 27 (DCT); premium fuel required", "zeroToSixty": "5.6 s", "topSpeed": "155 mph", "safetyRating": "Not rated (NHTSA)", "seats": "4", "cargo": "19.9 cu ft", "airbags": "6 airbags", "highlights": [ "Performance Package equipment now standard — 275 hp on every car", "New optional eight-speed wet dual-clutch automatic with N Grin Shift overboost", "New N Light Sport seats and standard navigation", "Standard active variable exhaust and electronically controlled limited-slip differential", "Standard 19-inch wheels on 235/35R19 summer tires with larger brake rotors", "Only Veloster to survive into 2022 after Hyundai dropped the rest of the range" ], "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5wlebjxsCM", "image": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/59/Hyundai_Veloster_N_in_Performance_blue_1.jpg", "isFirstModelYearForModule": false, "isLastModelYearForModule": true } ] } } }