Hyundai Veloster To Start At $17,300 For Manual, $18,550 For DCT [Full Pricing Released]

[AutoGuide.com]

While Hyundai CEO John Krafcik didn't give us full pricing on the upcoming Hyundai Veloster, a tweet by Hyundai's head honcho did reveal that the highly anticipated sports coupe will start at $17,300 for a 6-speed manual version, while the Dual-Clutch Transmission will cost $18,550, while delivering 40 mpg on the highway.

In addition to a $760 freight charge, options include a "Style" package (featuring 18-inch wheels, a chrome grill, fog lights, a panoramic sunroof, leatherette and an 8-speaker audio system) and a "Tech" package (which must be ordered with the "Style" package and features different 18-inch wheels, navigation, automatic headlights, keyless start, backup sensors and a backup camera).

The Honda CR-Z starts at $19,345 and is capable of 39 mpg on the open road. The CR-Z hasn't fared well in the marketplace, and Hyundai's massive marketing machine, cheaper base price and superior fuel economy bragging rights may spell doom for Honda's own sports coupe.

We'll be driving the Veloster in early September, so check back for more at AutoGuide.com

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[only1db]

may spell doom for the sporty coupe! hahahah down with honda!

[veloster]

Veloster will be the new Civic. Just wait and see how the Veloster craze will get.
Cheap, fast, great features and options and obviously it looks amazing!

You really can't complain about the price.

[MTD]

You really can't complain about the price.

Unfortunately people will and already have.

[dholcombe]

I complained, mainly because I don't want to spend $2k to get a bunch of crap I don't want (like Nav) just so I can get the push-button start and back up camera. Why they didn't make push-button start standard like in Canada mystifies me.

[MTD]

I dunno. Why does the US have 3 models to choose from including a cheaper real "base" model when Canada has only the Tech and our base which in the same as the US Preferred package? Just because.

[quagmire]

When are they going to hit the showroom floor?

[Newbie]

well. Hopefully this month.. but nobody knows ..until now :P

[dholcombe]

well. Hopefully this month.. but nobody knows ..until now :P

They're selling in Canada now... I suspect my market will be one of the first in the US to get cars so I'll let you know assuming the guy I gave my number to is reliable and calls me. He's a sales guy so I'm assuming he likes to sell things and will.

[only1db]

i'm going to say the weekend i get back from my trip! hahah seriously though...we should see them on the lot come the end of this month.

[dholcombe]

i'm going to say the weekend i get back from my trip! hahah seriously though...we should see them on the lot come the end of this month.

I'm hoping to get to drive one before you. Somebody's got to make sure they survived the trip via boat before they bring in the press, right?

[only1db]

haha you can try to break into the port....

[dholcombe]

haha you can try to break into the port....

Terminal 6 specifically.

Terminal 6 Gate Activity Camera

Gate cam. We can schedule a 24 hour watch to see when trucks roll out...

[Newbie]

If October comes and the car isn't on lots in a 100 mile radius of me.. I might start considering other cars.. it hurts me to say.. but I'm in dire need of a car :P

[stiny24]

I'm, with you on that Newbie. I was hoping it would be out by next week, but I get the feeling that won't be happening :/ And i wanted the DCT and it seems like that won't be out for even longer sooo I don't know what to do or how much longer I should/can wait ):

[SkyriderAR]

+1 I have been needing another car since the end of July. If I don't see light at the end of the tunnel soon, I, too, will bail. Hyundai will still get my money, but the Veloster might not be in the cards.

[only1db]

^ UD is a great car or the RB 5 door?


LOL @ dholcombe

[Russty]

In case any Canadians are wondering (i can get the exact price tomorrow) the base model is about $21,000 and the Fully loaded is around $25,000.

I was not impressed by this as thats not comparable to the US prices at all. However iv still purchased one. They have not been given a brochour on them here yet and as such colour options (although any veloster fan already knows them) and intrest rates are unknown... Rather frustrating.

[LongDono]

Canadian pricing was released by Hyundai two weeks ago. For Canadian pricing and options, you'd want to use the Canadian thread: CAN Info/Pricing/Options...Canucks post here BROCHURE ADDED

Aug 25/11 Canadian Pricing Base $18,999, Tech $22,499

[NotTheGeeks]

Terminal 6 specifically.

Terminal 6 Gate Activity Camera

Gate cam. We can schedule a 24 hour watch to see when trucks roll out...

OMG!! how did you get that live gate camera? Is that real?