rmc523 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 https://www.autoblog.com/2021/07/12/hyundai-discontinues-veloster-except-for-veloster-n/ Quote we'll be seeing far fewer Velosters on the streets come 2022, because Hyundai is killing off the unconventional runabout save for one trim. After initially confirming to Car and Driver that the Veloster would live on in 2022, Hyundai has now clarified that, after studying each trim level, all Velosters will be discontinued except for the hot-hatch Veloster N. A Hyundai spokesman confirmed the cull to Autoblog. That means the Veloster 2.0, 2.0 Premium, Turbo R-Spec, Turbo and Turbo Ultimate will not see model year 2022. The reasoning, according to the report, is as old as the stars (or at least the original RAV4). Hyundai wants to "prioritize" its compact crossovers, the Venue and Kona. That means, like the Honda Fit, Ford Fiesta, Toyota Yaris and numerous other small cars, the Veloster is going the way of the dodo. Apparently, not enough customers want a beetle-shaped (the insect, not the VW) small car with three doors any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rperez817 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 2 hours ago, rmc523 said: Hyundai wants to "prioritize" its compact crossovers No surprise there. Looks like the non-N Veloster is yet another casualty of the crossover craze that shows no signs of easing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Yep, Hyundai sold 108 Velosters in June compared to over 14k Tucson’s. I’m surprised they are keeping it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.