Is the Hyundai Veloster N discontinued?

• The Hyundai Veloster N will not return for the 2023 model year, the company announced today.
• Hyundai said the decision is due to the introduction of the Elantra N and Kona N.
• The Accent subcompact sedan is also getting the axe after the 2022 model year.

It's a sad day for driving enthusiasts everywhere as we all learn of the passing of the Hyundai Veloster N. Well, after the 2022 model year, that is. Hyundai today announced that the fun and funky three-door hot hatchback will not return for 2023.

The decision to kill off the Veloster N is due to the introduction of the new Elantra N and Kona N, says Hyundai. Despite our fondness for those new N models, the Veloster version will always have a special place in our hearts, especially after we spent an unforgettable 40,000 miles with a 2019 model. And remember that time we pitted it against the Honda Civic Type R? The Veloster N didn't pull off the upset, but it proved Hyundai could build a legit performance car, and it set the stage for its replacements.

While we hate to see one of our favorite hot hatches head to the graveyard, the writing was on the wall after the non-N Veloster was discontinued last year. That's not the only casualty, either, as Hyundai is also dropping the Accent subcompact sedan after the 2022 model year. The Korean automaker says that decision is to make way for its subcompact SUV, the Venue, which takes over as its least expensive model.

The Accent didn't leave the same mark as the Veloster N, but it has been a staple on our annual Editors' Choice lists thanks to its handsome looks, solid driving dynamics, and excellent fuel economy. It's also always been incredibly affordable. The 2022 model starts at $17,740, which is about $2500 less than the 2022 Venue. Alas, we bid adieu to one of Hyundai's best values and one of its greatest hits.

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What's happening

Hyundai will discontinue several of its small cars for the 2023 model year, the most notable of which is the Veloster N hot hatch.

Why it matters

Hyundai killed the non-N Veloster last year, and says customers should instead consider the Elantra N sedan and Kona N SUV.

What's next

The Hyundai Ioniq hybrid and plug-in hybrid will be discontinued due to the expansion of the Ioniq EV range, and the slow-selling Accent subcompact will be axed, too.

Hyundai announced its 2023 model year changes on Thursday, confirming a handful of cars will be discontinued. The one we're most upset about is the Veloster N hot hatch, but Hyundai will also kill off the subcompact Accent as well as the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the Ioniq hatchback.

The standard Veloster was discontinued last year due to slow sales, so it's no surprise that the hotter N won't be sticking around. Hyundai cites the introduction of the Elantra N and Kona N as the reasons for the Veloster N's demise, and while those cars are plenty of fun in their own right, we'll always have fond memories of Hyundai's original rowdy boi.

Hyundai's reason for killing the Accent makes plenty of sense: Small SUVs like the Venue and Kona are fresher and more desirable, especially as customers move away from sedans and into crossovers. Hyundai used to offer the Accent as a hatchback, but that was discontinued a few years ago. The Venue SUV -- which starts at $20,295 including destination -- is now the entry point into the Hyundai brand. It's unclear if the Accent's corporate cousin, the Kia Rio, will also be axed.

Finally, the Hyundai Ioniq hybrid and plug-in hybrid hatchbacks won't live to see 2023, following the death of the fully electric variant last year. As Hyundai works to expand its new Ioniq lineup -- which includes the Ioniq 5 and recently unveiled Ioniq 6 -- having another vehicle that uses the same name is sort of confusing. Buyers looking for small Hyundai hybrids can instead check out the Elantra HEV and Tucson HEV.

The rest of the Hyundai lineup carries over largely unchanged for 2023. The only exception is the Palisade SUV, which received a light refresh, and is expected to go on sale later this year.

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