With its seamless blend of premium power and engaging performance, the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N attracts fun-loving drivers. This hot hatchback also has a practical side, with its unique three-door body style and a laundry list of modern tech features. Here’s a look at everything the Veloster N has to offer.
Power and Performance
Hyundai’s infamous hot hatch is ready for action and thanks to its 275-horsepower engine and sporty transmission options, you will be, too. The Veloster N is more powerful than lesser Veloster models, and it also adds high-performance upgrades, such as an electronically controlled limited-slip differential. With the newly optional eight-speed dual clutch transmission, this sporty hatchback goes from zero to 60 mph in under 5 seconds.
Standard:
- 2.0L turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine (275 hp, 260 lb-ft)
- Front-wheel drive
- Six-speed manual transmission with rev-matching
- N Corner Carving Differential (limited-slip differential with electronic control)
- Drive Mode Select
- Rack-and-pinion steering gear
- Motor-Driven Power Steering, rack mounted
- Unique sport-tuned steering
- Electronically Controlled Suspension
- McPherson Strut front suspension with coil springs
- Multi-link rear suspension
Optional:
- N Eight-speed wet dual clutch transmission
Exterior Features
The 2021 Hyundai Veloster N is as stylish as it is fast. Thanks to its unique red trim and sporty spoiler, you can always pick this hot hatch out of a crowd. The Veloster N also comes standard with lots of modern conveniences, from LED lights to heated, power-folding mirrors. Luxuries, like tinted glass windows and automatic projector headlights, add a little class to your daily drive.
The Veloster N’s three-door body style offers a unique form of everyday convenience. On the driver’s side, there’s one door with a wide opening for easy ingress and egress. On the passenger’s side, two doors offer comfortable access to both front and rear seating.
Standard:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- 235/35 R19 Pirelli P Zero tires
- LED headlights
- Projector headlights
- Automatic headlight control
- LED Center High-Mount Stop Light
- Rear LED tail lights
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- Heated, dual power, body color, manual folding mirrors
- Side mirrors with integrated turn-signal indicators
- N Specific rear spoiler with LED Center High-Mount Stop Light
- N Specific rear diffuser
- Tinted glass
- One-speed rear wiper
- Roof-mounted shark fin antenna
Exterior Color Options:
- Chalk White
- Racing Red
- Ultra Black
- Performance Blue
Interior Features
With its tricked-out cabin, the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N surrounds you in luxury. This high-performance hatchback comes standard with a long list of upscale comforts, from leather accessories to cozy front sport seats. When you’re flying around corners, the Veloster N’s seats keep you snug and supported. While handy power accessories, like the automatic climate control and automatic window defogger, help you maintain interior equilibrium.
Standard:
- N Light Sport bucket seats
- Six-way adjustable driver seat with seat height adjustment
- Front passenger seat slide/recline
- Front passenger seatback pocket
- 60/40 split fold-down rear setback with fixed head restraints
- Rear cupholders and storage console
- N Specific Active Engine Sound
- Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror with extension
- Leather-wrapped shift knob
- Perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Alloy pedals
- Air conditioning
- Automatic temperature control with auto defogging
- Cabin air filter
- Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
- Power windows with driver’s auto-down, front illuminated power-window switches
Infotainment and Technology
This hot hatch comes standard with a wealth of tech features, including navigation technology and cutting-edge smartphone integration. Plug your compatible smartphone into the infotainment system to interact with apps via the 8-inch central touch screen and thanks to the premium Infinity sound system, your music collection will sound better than ever. The Veloster N even comes with speed-sensitive automatic volume control, so you can always hear your music, even when you’re flying down the highway at full speed.
Standard:
- 8-inch touch-screen navigation
- Eight-speaker Infinity Premium Audio system with external amp and subwoofer
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice recognition
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
- Steering-wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth, and cruise controls
- 4.2-inch color TFT instrument cluster
- Speed-sensitive automatic volume control
Safety and Security
Unsurprisingly, the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N also comes fully loaded with the automaker’s roster of safety gear and driving aids. Bluelink Connected Care technology will help you call for roadside assistance, and it even includes life-saving features like emergency assistance. A bevy of driver aids, including blind-spot monitoring technology and automatic emergency braking, actively help you get where you’re going in one piece.
Standard:
- Proximity Key entry with push-button start
- Bluelink Connected Care and Remote Package (three years, enrollment required)
- Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Lane Following Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Driver Attention Warning
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
- Energy-absorbing steering column
- Front and rear crumple zones
- 2.5-mph bumpers
- Body side reinforcements
- Electronic shift interlock system
- Steering wheel locks when key is removed
- Front seatbelt pretensioners
- LATCH child seat anchors
- Power window lock-out button
- Child safety locks
- Advanced dual front airbags with Occupant Classification System
- Driver and front passenger side-impact airbags
- Front and rear side-curtain airbags
- Anti-lock braking system with four-wheel disc brakes
- Vehicle Stability Management, electronic stability control with traction control system
- Brake Assist
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Optional Features
There are a few features that are optional for the Veloster N. For a little extra help organizing your cargo items, add features like the cargo net and tray. Wheel locks provide a little extra security, and they come in handy for drivers who frequently park on public streets.
- Cargo net
- Reversible cargo tray
- Carpeted floor mats
- Interior light kit
- Rear bumper applique
- Wheel locks
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy varies slightly, depending on which Veloster N transmission you prefer. The six-speed manual helps you earn a little extra mileage but if you prefer not to have to switch your own gears, the automatic transmission also earns reasonable fuel mileage.
- 2.0L four-cylinder, manual six-speed: 25 mpg combined (22 city/28 highway mpg)
- 2.0L four-cylinder, automatic: 22 mpg (20/27 mpg)
Hyundai Warranty
Compared to other automotive warranty programs, the Hyundai warranty gives you thousands of extra miles — or a few extra years, whichever comes first — of coverage. The powertrain limited warranty is especially impressive. Play your cards right and you can stay on the road for up to a decade, hassle-free.
- New Vehicle Limited: 5 years/60,000 miles
- Powertrain Limited: 10 years/100,000 miles
- Anti-Perforation: 7 years/unlimited miles
- 24/7 Roadside Assistance: 5 years/unlimited miles