If your top priority is fun behind the wheel, the 2021 Veloster N was designed to deliver just that. As the high-performance version of the funky three-door Veloster hatchback, the Veloster N brings amped-up horsepower, extra-responsive handling, and sport-inspired styling to the Hyundai lineup. It’s a hot hatch that can hold its own on the track — or deliver a jolt of excitement to everyday driving situations.
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Performance and handling
Under its hood, the 2021 Veloster N packs a 2.0-liter turbo engine that delivers 275 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. For the transmission, choose between the standard six-speed manual with rev-matching or an available new eight-speed wet dual-clutch with paddle shifters. Special DCT settings like N Grin Shift and N Power Shift help to maximize the car’s acceleration and responsiveness.
The Veloster N also provides seven selectable drive modes that adjust chassis and steering response for different driving situations. An electronically controlled limited-slip differential enables tighter cornering. The electronically controlled suspension allows for more composed everyday handling and more aggressive performance on the track.
Exterior features
The exterior of the Veloster N presents plenty of unique N Brand styling touches to emphasize the car’s sporty nature. The 19-inch alloy wheels come wrapped in Pirelli P Zero tires and flaunt red brake calipers. Other key exterior features include enlarged exhaust outlets, an N-specific gloss black rear spoiler, and LED headlights and taillights.
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Interior features
Sport-themed styling dominates the Veloster N’s interior. New bolstered front bucket seats come trimmed in black cloth and feature illuminated N logos. The leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob show off special N designs, while alloy pedals add another sporty element. The cabin also includes convenient features like automatic temperature control with auto defogging, push-button start, and a gauge cluster that displays performance-related driving stats.
Safety and infotainment tech
The Veloster N’s cockpit centers on an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system. This comes equipped with built-in navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and SiriusXM radio. Sound plays through an eight-speaker Infinity Premium Audio system. The car’s extensive standard safety features includes Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning, Lane Following and Lane Keeping Assist, and Blind-Spot Collision Warning.
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A longtime editor/writer and recently transplanted Hoosier, Caleb Cook lives in Xenia, Ohio. His favorite activities are reading and listening to music, although he occasionally emerges from the heap of books and vinyl records in his basement to stand blinking in the sunlight. Once fully acclimated to the outside world again, he can be observed hanging out with his wife, attempting a new recipe in the kitchen, attending movies, walking the dog, or wandering into a local brewery to inquire about what’s on tap. See more articles by Caleb.