Tag: Hyundai Veloster

  • Hyundai unveils new Veloster N. Here are details!

    2020 Hyundai Veloster NHyundai Motor Company unveiled the newly upgraded Veloster N. Geared with an updated N 8-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox (N DCT), the 2020 model is engineered and designed in order to deliver an enhanced pleasure of driving. Let’s check out more, shall we?

    Hyundai developed the N DCT in order to provide an engaging experience of the manual gearbox with the convenience of an automatic system. With N DCT, the new Veloster N can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in a mere 5.6 seconds. Furthermore, N DCT is geared with electronic actuators that operate the double-clutch, providing comfort, fuel efficiency and driving fun. In fact, unlike the dry double-clutch gearbox, the wet N DCT uses oil in order to improve lubrication and cooling performance, which is typical of higher torque applications.

    Additionally, N Power Shift engages when the vehicle accelerates with more than 90 percent of throttle, therefore mitigating any reduction in torque by using upshifts in order to deliver optimal power to the wheels. This gives the driver a responsive feeling of dynamics when shifting.

    Also, along with numerous more features such as Rev Matching, Launch Control and Overboost, Veloster N is optimized to sense driver’s driving style and therefore adjust to in and optimize shift points. For example, if the vehicle is going downhill, it will use engine brake to reduce the risk of overheating the disc brakes. Should the driver push the car on a racetrack, it will use the full spectrum of available engine revolutions in order to maximize performance.

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    Additionally, Veloster N comes with Hyundai SmartSense safety technologies which include Front Collision-Avoidance Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Lane Following Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, High Bea Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning.

    2020 Hyundai Veloster N

    Source: Hyundai 

  • Hyundai wins prestigious recognition for the new Veloster Turbo vehicle

    2018 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Hyundai has managed to deliver us some outstanding vehicles and technologies. And when we think about it, for the last five or six years the brand has made huge leap forward and has fought for its place among the most prominent automobile brands in the world.

    And here we see this very same team and with yet another successful model unveiling. And not only that – Hyundai team takes home a prestigious Car and Driver’s Editor’s Choice award for the Veloster Turbo. Along with recognitions for Kona, Ioniq and Accent models.

    The Veloster Turbo itself has been recognized for its outstanding performance, sexy exterior design and overall great value for the money. What Car and Driver editors have noticed about this one is the good steering, well-tuned suspension and overall stiff structure. The vehicle itself offers massive power output, measured at 201hp and 195lb-ft of torque and exclusive multi-link rear suspension. Also, all Veloster models are equipped with neat 18-inch alloys, infinity premium audio system, proximity key with push button start and smartphone incorporation – Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Neat!

    SEE ALSO: Hyundai reveals new Veloster units. Check them out!

    As you might know, Driver’s Editors’ Choice awards are selected by testing numerous vehicles and comparing their features with one another. The winner is chosen based on track performance, value and overall pleasure of driving.

    So, do you agree with Editor’s Choice? Write down in the comment section below!

    Source: Hyundai 

  • Hyundai reveals new Veloster units. Check them out!

    2018 Hyundai Veloster Hyundai team reveals new Veloster and Veloster turbo models at the North American International Auto Show. Both vehicles showcase fresh design concept, comprehensive interior packaging, drivetrain upgrades and numerous more goodies that we are going to tell you about.

    Exterior styling

    Veloster comes with the styling of contemporary coupe with neat sporty features. The exterior catches the eye with revised front LED headlights and daytime running lights and revised new grille design. Also, the reshaped proportions and stance contribute for that menacing and confident stance, which make the vehicle instantly recognizable. There are new higher volume fenders and wheel arches, along with A-pillars that are further placed and connected to the hood line. And on top of all, the 18-inch standard alloys contribute to the aggressive and sporty spirit of the vehicle. Sweet!

    Interior styling

    2018 Hyundai Veloster

    Asymmetry is key word as it comes to the cabin of Veloster. The concept is influenced by the exterior styling idea and offers a driver-focused place with contrasting colors and textures. It is more voluminous than predecessor models and as it seems, more comfortable. There are numerous hues and textures that enhance the feeling of comfort and luxury. And on top of all, there is vast cargo capacity that is in fact larger than this in Mini Cooper, Mini Clubman and VW Beetle. In Hyundai’s own words, of course.

    Veloster’s interior comes with numerous technological gadgets that are expected to make the journey smoother and more pleasurable. These include premium infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone incorporation, SiriusXM Radio, seven-inch LCD display and dedicated rear view monitor. Sweet!

    Drivetrain system

    2018 Hyundai Veloster

    Veloster comes with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder power unit that uses Atkinson-cycle for efficiency and boosted power output. It generates a total of 147hp and 132 lb-ft of torque. It also features Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing, which is an electronic throttle control with variable induction and innovative anti-friction coating. This unit can be paired with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission.

    There is also a 1.6-liter turbocharged direct-injected four-cylinder power unit that generates 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. Also, the Turbo model provides 201 hp and features a special boost function that enhances the torque output to a total of 202 lb-ft.

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    Other drivetrain updates include a McPherson front suspension with coil springs and gas shock absorbers and 24-mm diameter front stabilizer bar for the Turbo model. The rear suspension on the same trim level is a lightweight independent multi-link design system with 19mm stabilizer bar for further body control.

    Source: Hyundai 

     

  • 2014 Hyundai Veloster RE:FLEX Is Limited To 3000 Units

    2014-Veloster-RE-FLEX-THUMB2014 Hyundai Veloster RE:FLEX Edition debuted at the Chicago Auto Show in February. What is new around it is that the South Korean company has confirmed that it will be the newest member of the Veloster lineup. In addition, the RE:FLEX is currently available now in Hyundai dealerships, however – in a limited production run of only 3000 units. One-of-a-kind styling and sporty look dominate in its design. The car delivers a combination of unique features, exclusive Ice Pearl color paint scheme, and powerful engine.

    To be more precise, the car is powered by a Gamma 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine, which is mated to a six-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission. It rides on standard 18-inch alloy wheels with a PVD chrome finish, and has chrome accents on the hood and door handles. RE:FLEX badging on the exterior and floor mats is also present.

    Projector headlights with LED headlight accents, LED taillights, LED illuminated door sillswill further aid the exterior styling. Inside, this limited-edition model features black or red full leather seating, piano black accents, 450-watt Dimension premium audio system with eight speakers and a subwoofer. Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, alloy pedals and automatic windows are all standard.

    Next to the Ice Pearl paint finish, Hyundai is offering the choice of Century White, Vitamin C, Ultra Black, and Boston Red color finishes. The car has a starting price of $21 650 USD and is currently available in company’s dealerships.

    Source: Hyundai

  • Hyundai Veloster Midship Concept – 300HP

    Hyundai has unveiled the Veloster Midship Concept this week in South Korea at the 2014 Busan Motor Show. The one-off model comes with mid-mounted engine, wide body-kit and a huge rear wing. There are also racing alloy wheels fitted with performance tires.

    The Veloster Midship Concept is created by the same team that worked on the i20 WRC. The two-seat Veloster has a rear mid-engine layout and the power unit has been installed right after the rear seats within the wheelbase to provide a better weight distribution which should improve handling and make the car more agile around the corners.

    Other special features include a light aluminum suspension as well as a strengthened chassis. The engine is a turbocharged four-cylinder 2.0 liter Theta GDI – 300HP (220 kW).

    Outside, the Veloster Midship features new front and rear bumpers, extended fenders and a big rear wing. The car is fitted with racing exhaust system and a lot of carbon fiber elements. There are no pictures of the interior, but it comes with bucket seats and six-point harness.

    Nothing is mentioned about series production, but the Veloster Midship looks pretty much production ready and will be a perfect track toy.

    Hyundai also presented the all-new AG large luxury sedan at the Busan Motor Show in South Korea.

    Source: Hyundai

  • 2014 Hyundai Veloster RE:FLEX Shown At Chicago Auto Show

    2014-Veloster-RE-FLEX-THUMBAt the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai premiered its brand new addition to its most popular line-up of vehicles – the Veloster. The model is called Veloster RE:FLEX and it is built upon the successful 2013 Veloster RE:MIX.

    However, this model can show-off with its sportier look and one-of-a-kind styling. Precisely, the car will run on exclusive and standard 18-inch alloy wheels with a PVD chrome finish and will be propelled by the Gamma 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that is coupled with a six-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission.

    What is more, the Veloster RE:FLEX is equipped as a standard with projector headlights with LED headlight accents, LED taillights, illuminated door sills, chrome hood accents, chrome door handles, special RE:FLEX badging, floor mats and a choice of black or red full leather seating.

    Hyundai has included also as a standard its popular Style Package, that adds front fog lights, piano black interior accents, 450-watt Dimension premium audio system with eight speakers and with a subwoofer. The package also gives to the model a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, alloy pedals and an automatic up driver’s window.

    The rearview camera, which is in general an optional feature, here comes as a standard. It projects what it captures on the 7-inch touchscreen display, which also shows important vehicle information. At last, RE:FLEX will be offered in a choice of several unique exterior paint finishes: Ice Pearl, Century White, Vitamin C, Ultra Black, and Boston Red paint finishes.

    2014 Hyundai Veloster RE:FLEX will be available in dealerships this Spring with a limited production run of 3000 units.

    Source: Hyundai

  • Hyundai Veloster REMIX Special Edition Now in Production

    Hyundai-Veloster-REMIX-THUMBThe eight SEMA bound vehicle of Hyundai has just been unveiled and it is inspired by the brand’s successful REMIX Lab program. The latter debuted a year ago at the same show and provoked big interest among the car enthusiasts.

    This year Hyundai is showcasing at the show the production vehicle. This special edition production Veloster includes an aggressive sporty exterior appearance with a unique body kit and gunmetal-finish alloy wheels.

    On the other hand the interior here is enhanced with a premium audio system and counts on the premium lifestyle-focused look and feel. Adding to this, the Sprint Gray exterior color is just one of the five offered colors: Century White, 26.2 Yellow, Marathon Blue, Ultra Black and Boston Red.

    This customization represents ultimate style, design and performance. With custom audio, distinctive materials and bespoke components throughout, each REMIX is a pure example of creativity, passion and connectivity.

    At last, Hyundai Veloster REMIX is to be seen at dealerships before the winter holidays and will have a starting price of $19 900.

    The lineup of Hyundai vehicles includes: Hyundai Design and Technical Center “Velocity” Concept, ARK Performance Genesis Coupe R-Spec Track Edition, ARK Performance Veloster Alpine Edition, Bisimoto Engineering Elantra GT Concept, Cosworth Engineering Genesis Racing Series Concept, FuelCulture Genesis Coupe Turbo Concept, JP Edition Veloster Concept

    Source: Hyundai

  • ARK Performance Hyundai Veloster Alpine Concept at the 2012 SEMA

    ARK Performance will present a special tuned version of Hyundai Veloster. The name of the project is Alpine Concept which includes upgrades to the exterior and the 1.6 liter engine.

    Some of the goodies are an ARK oil cooler, a Nitrous Oxide system, &N intake system and BTRcc custom engine bay parts and tuning. All these upgrades lead to a power of 232HP (173 kW) at 5500RPM and 325Nm (240 lb-ft) of torque at 1700RPM.

    The exterior features a complete ARK Performance body kit including a new front and rear bumpers, a new rear wing, modified fenders and a pair of side skirts. The rally wing is also new as well as the 180 Customs headlights and taillights.

    The car is finished in custom pearl white paint created by Beyond Coachworks.

    Powertrain

    • Custom Tuning by BTRcc
    • Horsepower: 232 HP @ 5500 RPM
    • Torque: 240 lb.-ft. @ 1700 RPM
    • ARK Performance Veloster Turbo DTS exhaust system, test pipe and turbo up-pipes
    • K&N Intake System
    • Nitrous Express Proton Kit
    • ARK Oil Cooler
    • BTRcc Custom Engine Bay parts
    • Koyo Radiator
    • NRG Oil Catch Tank
    • NRG Fuel Pressure Tank
    • NRG Washer Mods

    Exterior

    • Custom Pearl White Paint by Beyond Coachworks
    • Custom soft-touch interior materials by HEXIS
    • 2013 ARK / Adro body kit: bumpers, side skirts, rear wing, fenders
    • ARK CF Rally Wing
    • 180 Customs Headlights and Taillights
    • Seibon Carbon hood and deck lid
    • NRG front and rear tow hooks

    Exterior Accessories

    • ROME SDS Snowboard, bindings and boots
    • Reverb Rockers Snowboards
    • Gold Snowboards
    • Folsom Boots
    • Memphis Boots
    • Targa G3 Bindings
    • Strut G1 Bindings
    • Yakima Snowboard Rack and custom wind guard
    • Yakima Fatcat 6
    • Rally Armor Mudflaps

    Interior

    • JPM Coachworks “Alpine Edition” interior
      • Custom Seats, Instrument Panel, Shift knob and boot, Armrest, Headliner, Visors and Steering Wheel
      • NRG short hub and quick release

    Suspension/Wheels

    • ARK PERFORMANCE DTP Coilover System
    • ARK Big Brake Kit
    • Air Motion Cup Suspension kit
    • ARK Performance Upper Strut Bar
    • GP Knuckles and Arms
    • Rays Gramlight 57Xtreme Wheels (Silver)
    • Muteki Lug Nuts
    • Nitto INVO Tires

    Source: Hyundai

  • Hyundai Velocity Concept Debuts at SEMA [VIDEO]

    hyundai-velocity-sema-THUMBHyundai Velocity Concept is a vehicle which is to proudly debut at 2012 SEMA show. Originally the car is a Veloster sport coupe, but being a tuning it adds more aggressiveness and exceptional design language.

    This Hyundai runs on 19 x 9.0 inch, HRE lightweight satin-charcoal racing wheels. In addition, the special car is fitted with tarmac-scraping lower body kit with generous front and rear brake cooling ducts, lift-reducing rear diffuser, oversized rear wing, and number one racecar design graphic.

    The concept keeps the original silhouette of the Veloster, however adding a note on exponential performance gains and functional design cues. Furthermore, the 1.6-liter, direct-injected engine underwent some transformations thanks to Cosworth, including performance pistons, rods, turbocharger, intercooler, intake manifold, intake-charging design, fuel system and engine management.

    All this results in more than 400 horsepower (295 kW) and 350 lb.-ft. (475 Nm) of torque. In addition, Velocity’s suspension and braking modifications handle the acceleration capabilities under hood, with Brembo® 4-piston calipers and two-piece rotors, Bilstein® springs with monotube dampers, and Kumho Ecsta SPT 275/35R19 high performance summer tires.

    httpv://youtu.be/ufKu7JY9BgA

    The list of Velocity performance enhancements includes the following:

    Powertrain

    • Cosworth engine upgrades: Pistons, Rods, Turbo, Intercooler, Intake Manifold, Intake charge design, Fuel system, and Engine Management system
    • CPR Fabrication: Custom Exhaust system

    Interior

    • Sparco: A1 WTX 5H Helmets, gloves, shoes, and seat belts.
    • Race-keeper: Race-Keeper Video GPS data Acquisition System
    • Katzkin custom suede leather interior:
    • Raven and scarlet themed suede with red stitching
    • CPR Integrated Roll Bar

    Exterior

    • Velocity HATCI Design Body Kit:
    • Front and rear braking airflow ducts
    • Lift-reducing rear diffuser
    • Integrated front splitter
    • Aero side skirt lip
    • Oversized rear wing spoiler
    • #1 racing number design motif
    • HRE P40 model 19 x 9.0″ lightweight satin-charcoal wheels

    Brakes

    • Brembo: 350x28mm two-piece Rotors and 4-Piston Calipers

    Suspension

    • Bilstein: Monotube dampers and spring kit
    • Kumho: Ecsta SPT 275/35R19 High Performance Summer Tires

    Video Source: YouTube

    Source: Hyundai

  • 2013 Hyundai Veloster Starting from $17,450

    Hyundai-Veloster-Turbo-thumbThe massively popular Hyundai Veloster hits the US showrooms with a 2013 model year that’s pretty well priced – $17,450 for the 1.6 GDI, 6-speed manual. The one we are interested though, is the Veloster Turbo which has the same engine, but well… twin-scroll turbocharged. The prices for it start at $21,950 (6-speed stick) but what you get in return is a real treat – 201 hp, 195 lb-ft. of torque, 38 mpg of highway consumption, sporty looks, sporty notes and sporty equipment.

    The 1.6L engine is swift in response, frugal and decently powerful thanks to it’s twin-scroll turbo technology and direct injection. Couple it with the 6-Speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic transmission and you’ll get the top of the line Veloster at the price of just $22, 950 – $1000 more than the manual.

    The front grille is bigger, more pronounced and more hexagonal? LED’s and fog lights make sure the front has a premium luxury feel. The side skirts and the rear diffuser integrated rear bumper result in a more road-hugging stance when compared to the base Veloster. The exhaust pipes are now two round ones instead of a single trapezoidal module and all the while, 18-inch wheels with chrome inserts complete the looks.

    Inside, you get “Turbo” embroiled on the headrests. The gauge cluster is quite 21st century with it’s two TFT displays between the dials, the pedals are from aluminum and the starter is a button. The only non-sporty thing are the standard heated seats – an unnecessary luxury which can only add weight.

    Hyundai Veloster Turbo (2013)
    Hyundai Veloster Turbo (2013)

    Source: Hyundai

  • 2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo EU

    Hyundai will reveal another interesting model at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The turbocharged 1+2 door Veloster Sports Coupe will showcase the latest ideas of engineers at the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany.

    The main updates are the boosted power output and increased low-end torque to best suit European driving tastes and enhance driver enjoyment.

    The Veloster Turbo is powered by a 1.6 liter T-GDI with twin-scroll turbocharger – 186PS (137 kW) and 270Nm (199 lb-ft).

    “UK drivers tend to prefer more torque from a lower engine speed, so our European engineers have specified a set-up that still provides a substantial increase in power – up from 140 ps to 186 ps – while also delivering the desired low-end torque.  The resulting package is very competitive against the performance of competitors such as VW Scirocco and Vauxhall Astra.”, said Tony Whitehorn, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor UK.

    “Veloster has quickly established itself as a fun car and a unique proposition. The enhanced performance will increase the Veloster’s appeal for drivers who want the perfect combination of stand-out design, a fun drive and the practicality of a hatchback.” Mr. Whitehorn added.

    2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo EU
    2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo EU

    In terms of performance, Veloster Turbo is very good – 8.4 seconds 0-100 km/h with manual gearbox – 6-speed. CO2 emissions and fuel economy figures for the car will be announced nearer to launch in the UK.

    The new Veloster Turbo has the same practical appeal as the original model, thanks to the innovative 1+2 door design.  It also now features unique front and rear bumpers and foglights, new rear spoiler and grille, new 18” alloy wheels with chrome inserts, projection headlights with unique LED headlight accents, and unique LED taillights.  These elements further accentuate the car’s eye-catching styling and add a greater emphasis on its performance.

    The Veloster Turbo will come with Hyundai’s industry-best Five Year Triple Care assurance – a combination of a five-year unlimited warranty, five years of roadside assistance and five years of vehicle health checks.

    Pricing for the UK will be announced soon.

    Source: Hyundai

  • 2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo

    Hyundai Veloster Turbo Thumb Hyundai unveiled today the all-new 2013 Veloster Turbo at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Veloster Turbo is armed with 201 horsepower (248 kW). The vehicle is powerful, high-tech and fuel-efficient and all this makes it the ultimate innovation in the sport coupe segment. The 2013 Veloster Turbo will be in dealerships in the summer of 2012 packed with unique sport-tuned steering and suspension hardware set.

    The new Veloster Turbo is equipped with 1.6-liter turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine in which produces 201 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) of torque from 1750 – 4500 rpm with regular fuel. More importantly the vehicle is estimated to deliver 27 mpg city and best-in-class 38 mpg highway for manual transmission models! The 1.6-liter Gamma turbocharged engine includes a twin-scroll turbocharger that when combined with the GDI system, results in instantaneous power delivery. Although twin-scroll turbochargers have traditionally been used on more expensive high performance engines, Hyundai has brought this technology down its line-up from the Sonata 2.0T. In particular, twin-scroll turbocharger designs have two exhaust gas inlets divided by split walls inside the turbine housing, with both gas passages controlled by a waste-gate. A twin-scroll turbo recovers even more energy from the exhaust than a single-scroll turbocharger, thanks to a divided manifold. The twin-scroll design separates the cylinders whose exhaust gas pulses interfere with each other, and thus resulting in improved pressure distribution in the exhaust ports and a more efficient delivery of exhaust gas energy to the turbocharger’s turbine. Another important result is the improved pressure distribution in the exhaust ports and a more efficient delivery of exhaust gas energy to the turbocharger’s turbine. This in turn allows greater valve overlap, resulting in an enhanced quality and quantity of the air charge entering each cylinder. Additionally the twin-scroll turbocharger design includes other benefits over traditional, single-scroll turbocharging systems, such as improved combustion efficiency, low engine-speed efficiency, kinetic exhaust gas energy is not wasted or trapped, cooler cylinder temperatures, lower exhaust temperatures, leaner air/fuel ratio, better pressure distribution in the exhaust ports and more efficient delivery of exhaust gas energy to the turbocharger’s turbine. Furthermore Veloster’s twin-scroll turbo has great handling of exhaust gas separation at the turbine leading to improved low-end torque and faster transient torque response. Thanks to the integrated stainless-steel turbine housing with the exhaust manifold, not only is the weight and cost of the casting reduced, but also is the durability of the turbine housing also improved. Moreover heat energy recovery and thus turbo efficiency is significantly improved based on the fact that a traditional two-piece design effectively insulates some of the heat energy at the joint/gasket area.

    2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
    2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo

    Furthermore the specific GDI fuel delivery system contributes to improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. The fuel is injected by a camshaft-driven, high pressure pump that operates at pressures up to 2175 psi. Direct injection also utilizes a higher-than-normal 9.5 compression ratios, while achieving a best-in-class 125.6 horsepower-per-liter. The piston heads are “dished” to increase combustion efficiency in the cylinder.

    Veloster Turbo’s is uniquely designed. The inspiration was a custom high-performance sport bike. Moreover Hyundai designers have removed the Veloster’s trapezoidal center exhaust and replaced it with two larger free flowing circular pipes. These new pipes and the new intake manifold also allowed engineers to give the engine a more robust sound. Drivers will also appreciate that the Veloster Turbo will be available in a Hyundai first Matte Gray paint. In addition a set of 18-inch gray wheels with chrome inserts completes the Veloster Turbo’s classy style. Another important feature is that Veloster Turbo includes a quicker ratio steering rack and a revised steering calibration to match, which both give drivers precise cornering, feedback and control. All Veloster Turbo’s ride on Kumho Solus KH25 215/40R18 85V tires designed to extract the best performance out of the car without compromising the ride. Good news is that all Velosters are fitted with a McPherson strut front suspension, coil springs, gas shock absorbers and a 24 mm diameter front stabilizer. Additionally, the rear suspension is a light-weight V-torsion beam, a Hyundai-first with an integrated 23 mm stabilizer bar to allow bracing of the arms for greater stiffness and to further control body roll. In order to bring more comfort, the rear suspension also uses monotube shock absorbers. All Velosters feature electric power steering that adjusts assistance instantly to changing driving conditions while improving fuel economy over a conventional steering system. Veloster’s turning diameter of 34.1 feet is better than Mini’s 35.1 feet and Mini Clubman’s 36.1 feet.

    And if you wonder about the interior, it features full leather seats with the word “Turbo” stitched into the seatbacks. An exclusive Supervision Cluster offers the driver information in a larger, clearer and more interactive format. This is due to the Supervision Cluster’s two TFT screens located between the tachometer and the speedometer. As a standard there are two heated front seats.

    In order to handle the power enhancements Veloster Turbo is paired with a standard six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission. The manual features a wider gear ratio spread (5.71 vs. 5.25) to handle the additional torque output. The high-revving turbo helps during acceleration, especially at highway speeds. The Veloster Turbo is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle-shifter and and Shiftronic® controls rather than the base Vesloster’s EcoShift DCT. This is due to the increased torque output from the 1.6-liter Turbocharged-GDI engine. The gear ratio spread on the automatic transmission is slightly narrower than the DCT (6.0 vs. 6.38). A narrower spread maintains the engine in the power band when going from one gear to the other. The base Veloster’s EcoShift DCT is tuned for fuel efficiency and not for the performance feel needed for the Veloster Turbo.

    At just 2,800 pounds, Veloster sets priority on weight efficiency, whcih allows the car Turbo to deliver a great combination of agility, performance, and fuel efficiency. The overall dimensions of the vehicle are 104.3-inch wheelbase, 167.3 inches long and 71.1 inches wide.

    Of course, all Velosters have an exceptional level of standard safety features for the sporty car segment highlighted by a Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system, which optimally manages ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and the Motor-Driven electric Power Steering (MDPS). First of all, VSM works to control two effects. The first is when a driver accelerates or brakes on a split-mu surface (slippery on one side, dry pavement on the other) and the vehicle wants to pull in one direction. In addition VSM detects this condition and sends a signal to the MDPS to apply steering assist. It counters the pull and automatically provides up to eight Newton meters of counter steering and reacts the same way during sudden lane changes or fast cornering. Further advantages concerning the safety are the six airbags—including dual front, front seat-mounted side-impact, and front and rear side curtain airbags; a state-of-the-art braking package – the package includes four-wheel disc brakes and an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) including Brake Assist, which provides maximum braking force when a panic stop is detected; and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), to automatically adjust the braking force to front and rear axles based on vehicle loading conditions.

    The vehicle also comes standard with a multifunction seven-inch touch-screen display, which now makes it more interactive and entertaining. In addition there is included Pandora internet radio , Gracenote MediaVOCS® technology, a standard 450-watt Dimension Premium Audio system with eight speakers including an eight-inch subwoofer, external amplifier and iPod®/USB/auxiliary input jacks; XM Satellite Radio interface; a Bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice recognition, address book download and audio streaming; onboard navigation. And at last but not least it also features the unique Hyundai Blue Link Technology. As part of the Blue Link launch, Hyundai also will provide Blue Link Assurance on Blue Link-equipped vehicles, which include core safety services for an introductory period. These key safety services include: Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) and Assistance, SOS Emergency Assistance, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance.

    Eventually Veloster Turbo’s is painted in an exclusive Matte Gray. Later all 2013 Velosters will be available in colors that fit the cars “own-it” attitude and characteristics of a long-distance runner, including Elite White. There will also be interior color choices such as Graphite Black Graphite Black with Blue accents and headliner graphics for non-panoramic sunroof models.

    VELOSTER TURBO VERSUS ITS RIVALS

    Base Engine

    2013
    Veloster Turbo

    2012
    Civic Coupe Si

    2012
    GTI

    2012
    Cooper S

    2012
    Clubman S

    Displacement

    1.6-liter Turbo

    2.4-liter

    2.0-liter Turbo

    1.6-liter Turbo

    1.6-liter Turbo

    Horsepower (est.)

    201 @ 6000

    201@ 7000

    200@ 5100

    181@ 5500

    181@ 5500

    Torque (lb.-ft.) (est.)

    195 lb–ft @ 1750 – 4500

    170@4400

    207@1800

    177@1600–5000

    177@1600–5000

    Specific Output

    125.6

    83.8

    100.0

    113.1

    113.1

    Transmission

    6 M/T or A/T

    6 M/T or A/T

    6 M/T or DCT

    6 M/T or A/T

    6 M/T or A/T

    Fuel Economy

    M/T
    A/T

    27/38 (est.)
    TBD/TBD

    22/31
    N/A

    21/31
    24/33

    26/34
    27/35

    26/34
    27/35

    Curb Weights
    M/T
    A/T

    2,800
    2,888

    2,877
    N/A

    3,034 (2D)
    3,080 (2D)

    2,668
    2,712

    2,833
    2,877

    Weight-to-Power Ratio
    M/T
    A/T

    14.0
    14.4

    14.3
    N/A

    15.2
    15.4

    14.7
    15.0

    15.7
    15.9

    Source: Hyundai