But at that price, you'll forgo the leather seats that are standard
in the Veloster Turbo, and the Veloster's third door.
The 1.6 - liter turbocharged 4 - cylinder engine
in the Veloster Turbo produces an impressive 201 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 195 lb - ft of torque at 1,750 rpm with regular fuel.
The engine the same 1.6 - litre turbo four that's found
in the Veloster but is has a lower output (137 versus 150kW
in the Veloster) to better meet tax, registration and emissions requirements of the Euro market.
In Veloster SR Turbo and SR Turbo +, it was reduced from 24 mm to 22 mm.
Hyundai says that last item will be standard
in all Veloster models, which begin with a base model powered by a 2.0 L naturally - aspirated engine making 147 hp and 132 lb - ft, nominal increases over the 1.6 L engine that provided motivation in entry - level versions of the outgoing Veloster.
A 1.6 - liter, turbocharged four - cylinder rests between the Hyundai's front fenders where it produces 201 horses and 195 lb - ft of torque.The pace to 60 mph with a hard launch
in the Veloster Turbo is just a few ticks shy of the Mazda6, checking in at 7.7 seconds.
Power comes from the 1.6 - liter turbocharged motor found
in the Veloster Turbo.
According to Hyundai Europe boss Allan Rushforth, the Korean automaker will being considering a hot variant, with the 1.6 gasoline direct injection with turbo (T - GDi), used
in the Veloster Turbo (that also come to Europe) with around 180 - 190 hp.
That said, you still don't want to sit
in the Veloster's rear seat.
While it's a compact coupe, the rear seats are actually useful; a passenger behind the driver will have limited visibility, but there's enough room
in the Veloster for four people above six feet tall.
You'll happily tear through corners
in the Veloster without feeling like you're out of control.
While that automatic mild steering intervention is a very modern technology, it's not more advance than the connectivity technology found
in the Veloster, which has a large 7 - in.
The package runs $ 2,100
in the Veloster and $ 2,700
in the Veloster Turbo.
The heart of the R - Spec is the responsive, aftermarket - tunable 1.6 - liter, direct - injected, turbocharged engine, along with unique design cues, enhanced chassis tuning, a B&M Racing Sport Shifter, and the lowest price point
in the Veloster Turbo lineup.
With video games being an important element of entertainment, Hyundai integrated an RCA cable and an available 115 - volt power outlet
in Veloster to support gaming consoles for ultimate gaming sessions when parked or watch videos on the seven - inch multimedia touchscreen.
The new turbocharged engine will be available
in the Veloster next year.
One of three elements
in Veloster's Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) uses sensors in the steering system and at each wheel to compare where you want to go with where the car is heading.
The base 2.0 L can be mated to either a six - speed manual or six - speed automatic transmission, while the 1.6 L
in the Veloster Turbo gets either a six - speed manual transmission or a seven - speed dual clutch transmission.
In addition to the new BlueLink menus, the entire Hyundai infotainment system has undergone an overhaul before its appearance
in the Veloster's dashboard.
Audio quality is pretty darn good for a vehicle
in the Veloster's price range, offering very full bass with no rattling from body panels or noticeable harshness of the sound.
The tech The cabin technology available
in the Veloster Turbo is identical to what you get in the non-Turbo Veloster trim levels, only with more features listed as standard.
In the Veloster Turbo, it gains — surprise — a turbocharger, which bumps power all the way to 201 hp.
Items like one - touch lane change indicators don't exist
in the Veloster Turbo, and front PDC sensors are optional rather than standard.
Even before turning a single wheel
in the Veloster Turbo, however, our expectations met harsh reality again this summer when product planners at Hyundai's U.S. headquarters revealed that the damping, the spring rates, and the bushings were all left unchanged for the Turbo.
That's far from an issue in this wallet - friendly eco version, but should Hyundai choose to transplant a more interesting engine into the i30's slickly - styled front - end (such as the 184bhp 1.6 turbo petrol due
in the Veloster coupe), then the chassis will need extra verve to keep up.
Even before turning a single wheel
in the Veloster Turbo, though, our expectations met the harsh reality again as product planners at Hyundai's U.S. headquarters revealed that the suspension dampening, the spring rates, and the bushings were all left unchanged.
When asked to explain the recent decline
in Veloster shattering incidents, Hyundai told CR its recall had solved the original problem.
Not exact matches
The tC's cargo area is similar to hatchbacks like the Volkswagen Golf (15.2 cubic feet) and Hyundai
Veloster (15.5 cubic feet), but the numbers can't be reliably compared with the trunks
in the Civic, Elantra or Forte coupes.
Korean - spec i30s are even available with the same 201 - hp 1.6 - liter turbo - four and seven - speed dual - clutch automatic found
in the Hyundai
Veloster Turbo and
in the upcoming Elantra Sport.
Though some see hints of Elantra and perhaps even Accent
in the new fascia, the overall design reminds us quite a bit of that used on the
Veloster — and seeing as that model is also trying to serve as a (smaller) sporty coupe, we're not too shocked to see Hyundai's giving both cars some common design DNA.
Power delivery is more linear compared with similar - size engines
in the Nissan Juke and the MINI Cooper S, but the
Veloster is also significantly flatter
in response to throttle changes.
In the four years since the Hyundai
Veloster hit showrooms, the car hasn't managed to attract much of an enthusiast following.
Its funky three - door configuration may not be all that sensible
in a two - or four - door world, but as a whole, the
Veloster Turbo certainly is.
Manual - equipped
Veloster Turbos also will get a 1 - mpg better rating
in the city, now at 25 mpg.
The Dakar - inspired stance also induces more body roll than the Beetle and
Veloster, and the steering — though quick — feels numb and a bit too boosted, even
in its heaviest (Sport) setting.
That engine is shared with the Hyundai
Veloster Turbo;
in the Elantra Sport, it's claimed to provide an 8.0 - second run to 62 mph.
Although it's more compliant than previous Hyundai sports cars — notably the Genesis Coupe — the
Veloster Turbo grows perturbed over rough road surfaces, especially when encountered
in the middle of a bend.
Hyundai's next - generation
Veloster is an evolutionary step
in design and promises to be a genuine hot hatch.
In addition, we have numerous
Veloster, Tucson and Equus models available.
As
in 38 mpg, which is what the EPA rates the
Veloster Turbo at on the highway test cycle.
Hyundai says the transmission is engineered to handle the greater amounts of power and torque compared to the six - speed dual - clutch transmission
in the base
Veloster.
Rear - seat passengers will ultimately be rewarded with a little more head and legroom than
in either the Beetle or
Veloster, but will be forced to contort through tight, oddly - shaped door openings.
There are no changes to the 1.6 - liter turbo - four engine, which remains rated for 201 hp and 195 lb - ft of torque
in the 2014 Hyundai
Veloster Turbo.
Hyundai will build 1,200 units of the
Veloster Rally Edition, exclusively
in Matte Blue paint.
We wouldn't try to beat, say, a Volkswagen Golf GTI away from a light, but the
Veloster Turbo is quick
in everyday driving.
In typical Hyundai fashion, the
Veloster Turbo comes pretty well equipped right out of the gate.
In addition to various R - Spec badges, the 2014 Hyundai
Veloster Turbo also gains Torque Vectoring Control.
The most expensive
Veloster model, the automatic - equipped Turbo Ultimate, rings
in at $ 29,035.
Although an exact sticker price has yet to be divulged, expect the 2014 Hyundai
Veloster Turbo R - Spec to command approximately $ 22,000, including destination, when it goes on sale
in February 2014.
Also on display
in Frankfurt will be Hyundai's RM15 concept, a 296bhp 2 - litre mid-engined take on the
Veloster that can accelerate from 0 - 62mph
in a claimed 4.7 sec.