The 2021 Hyundai Veloster N has been hit with a big price hike in the United States but it’s not without justification. Prices for the updated Veloster N started at US$ 33,245 including a US$ 995 destination charge. This represents a US$ 4,670 increase over the US$ 28,575 MSRP of the 2020 Veloster N. Those who want the new wet eight-speed dual-clutch transmission will need to cough up an extra US$ 1,500, bringing the price tag up to US$ 34,745.
Importantly, Hyundai hasn’t increased
prices for no reason. Compared to last year, all Veloster N models sold in the
U.S. come standard with the Performance Package that boost power from 250 hp to
271 hp while also adding 19-inch wheels, a limited-slip differential and bigger
brakes. This Performance Package previously cost US$ 2,100, Cars Direct notes.
In addition, 2021 models come standard
with automatic emergency braking, forward collision-avoidance assist, lane
following assist, lane-keeping assist, driver attention warning, blind spot
collision-avoidance assist, and rear cross-traffic collision warning. Hyundai
has also updated the 2021 model with a larger 8-inch infotainment display and
bolstered seats with an illuminated N logo.
Despite the price increase, the Veloster N
is still competitively priced against its competition. For example, the
outgoing Mk7.5 VW Golf GTI is US$ 3,500 cheaper for the entry-level GTI S with a
six-speed manual but doesn’t offer the same kind of performance as the Hyundai.
Meanwhile, the 2021 Honda Civic Type R starts at US$ 38,450, over US$ 5,200 more than
an entry-level Veloster N.
