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 $8,928, and its year-round low is $8,778.46. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly broad spread across the years shoppers are most likely to consider. 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 the Veloster's sporty design, fun driving experience, and useful hatchback side. The unique third door also comes up often as a convenience feature that makes rear-seat access easier while preserving the car's distinctive character.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert feedback are the low, sometimes busy ride, the cramped rear seat, and the base engine's modest punch in some years.

27.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Veloster models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Veloster strong marks for sporty design, enjoyable driving, and good fuel economy. Expert feedback also reinforces the model's appeal as a fun, usable hatchback with a distinctive personality.

• 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, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you verify history carefully and choose a well-kept example with the equipment and condition you want.

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

Across all model years, at 55.1% 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...

• 2.0: This is the entry point, and it comes with 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.
• 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. It suits you if you want the most comfort and tech for the money.
• 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.
• 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-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 be popular because they give you more inventory to compare and often sit in the price range many used shoppers target. They also tend to be the years where the Veloster's mix of value, personality, and everyday usability is easiest to find.

What is the Hyundai Veloster's resale value?

Most of the listed years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want more value for your money. The sharpest drops are in the newer years, while the smaller changes in the older years suggest steadier pricing there. The 2015, 2019, and 2014 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 −9.33% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −4.56%.
• Deal availability: The 2020 model has 30.4% good and great deals, and the 2019 model has 30.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings at a current average price of $8,439. The Hyundai Veloster offers a distinctive three-door layout that gives it a memorable look and a practical hatchback side.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2019 Veloster's standard engine is a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that's naturally aspirated, making 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque, while the turbocharged 1.6-liter inline four puts out 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The 2019 Veloster includes a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a larger 8-inch touchscreen, wireless charging, and a head-up display on higher trims.
• Safety: The latest model adds blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert on the 2.0 Premium, Turbo, and Turbo Ultimate, plus pedestrian detection on the Turbo Ultimate.
• Starting price: The base MSRP starts at $18,500.

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 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.