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Hyundai Veloster Transmission

The 2022 Hyundai Veloster uses Automatic (AM-S8), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (AM-S7) and other transmissions, depending on engine and trim.

Latest model year (2022):

The Hyundai Veloster comes with Automatic (AM-S8), Manual 6-spd depending on engine and trim.

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Hyundai Veloster Transmission — All Years

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveMPG Comb.
2022Config 1 of 2Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S8)Front-Wheel Drive22
2022Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive25
2021Config 1 of 6Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 1.6LAutomatic (AM-S7)Front-Wheel Drive30
2021Config 2 of 6Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AM-S8)Front-Wheel Drive22
2021Config 3 of 6Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive30
2021Config 4 of 6Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive29
2021Config 5 of 6Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive28
2021Config 6 of 6Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive25
2020Config 1 of 5Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 1.6LAutomatic (AM7)Front-Wheel Drive30
2020Config 2 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive30
2020Config 3 of 5Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive29
2020Config 4 of 5Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive28
2020Config 5 of 5Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive25
2019Config 1 of 5Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 1.6LAutomatic (AM7)Front-Wheel Drive30
2019Config 2 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive30
2019Config 3 of 5Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive29
2019Config 4 of 5Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive25
2019Config 5 of 5Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive28
2017Config 1 of 4Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 1.6LAutomatic (AM6)Front-Wheel Drive31
2017Config 2 of 4Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 1.6LAutomatic (AM7)Front-Wheel Drive29
2017Config 3 of 4Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive28
2017Config 4 of 4Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive30
2016Config 1 of 4Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 1.6LAutomatic (AM6)Front-Wheel Drive31
2016Config 2 of 4Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 1.6LAutomatic (AM6)Front-Wheel Drive29
2016Config 3 of 4Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive28
2016Config 4 of 4Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive30
2015Config 1 of 4Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 1.6LAutomatic (AM6)Front-Wheel Drive30
2015Config 2 of 4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 1.6LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive26
2015Config 3 of 4Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive29
2015Config 4 of 4Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L4 1.6LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive27

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Hyundai Veloster data analysis

How to read this Hyundai Veloster data

This page lists every 2015 through 2022 Hyundai Veloster record we hold for this measurement — 30 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Hyundai Veloster figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Hyundai Veloster record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Veloster Transmission

What transmission does the Hyundai Veloster have?

The Hyundai Veloster is offered with Automatic (AM-S8), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (AM-S7), Automatic (S6), Automatic (AM7), Automatic (AM6) (2022 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.

Does the Hyundai Veloster come with a manual transmission?

Yes — a manual transmission is listed for at least one Hyundai Veloster configuration. Check the table above for the exact years and trims.

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