But then you're sorely disappointed when you hear
the standard Veloster has a 1.6 - liter four - cylinder engine with just 132 hp and 120 lb - ft of torque.
The suspension geometry has been radically changed relative to
the standard Veloster and Veloster Turbo, and there's a hefty (but apparently «unobtrusive») strut brace for the rear suspension towers.
The standard Veloster is powered by a 138 horsepower 1.6 L, but the Veloster Turbo adds an extra 63 horsepower for a total 201 horsepower and 196 lb - ft.
Standard Veloster N brake rotors are 13.0 inches in the front and 11.8 inches in the rear.
Yet despite all this additional equipment and performance the turbo costs only $ 3,000 more than a similarly - equipped
standard Veloster.
On the inside, the Turbo differs from
the standard Veloster with a set of alloy pedals and unique electro - luminescent gauges.
At the rear,
the standard Veloster features a single centralised exhaust outlet, while the sportier Veloster Turbo retains the familiar twin central pipe layout as that of the current model.
Helping improve on - track handling, Hyundai says
the standard Veloster's suspension was junked for new near - race - spec coil - over suspension.
The standard Veloster models are available in a variety of colors including Ultra Black, Chalk White, Sonic Silver, Thunder Gray, Sunset Orange, Racing Red, and Space Gray with various leather and cloth interior combinations.
In fact, in Hyundai engineering tests, skid pad lateral - acceleration performance increased from 0.82 g with
the standard Veloster Turbo tire to 0.94 g with the Pilot Super Sport, while braking (60 - 0 mph) decreased from 135 ft. to 121 ft., and wet braking decreased from 157 ft. to 136 ft.
Unlike
the standard Veloster, which is available in seven exterior colors, the N model is limited to only four finishes.
Just like
the standard Veloster, you'll find 138 bhp and 123 lb. - ft.
Flick through some esses or hare along some undulations and you'll discover excellent body control, but short, sharp bumps are greeted with quite a thud — as they are in
the standard Veloster.
It should be more fun to whip around than
the standard Veloster, although Hyundai made it clear that it's not a numbers car.
Not exact matches
Hyundai
Veloster Turbo The
standard Hyundai
Veloster overpromises and underdelivers.
Standard equipment on the base
Veloster includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, 17 - inch alloy wheels, a 7.0 - inch touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a rearview camera and two USB ports.
Hyundai says that 35 percent of
Veloster buyers pick the Turbo model rather than the
standard 138 - hp hatchback, and that a full 25 percent of shoppers opt for a manual transmission.
Standard is multi-link rear suspension (the sportier
Veloster coupe, spun off the same platform as the i30, gets a simpler torsion beam setup) and a host of attractive kit including LED running lights, hill start assist, air conditioning and Bluetooth among the equipment.
Moving up to the
Veloster Turbo R - Spec gets you all the
standard features from the
Veloster Premium and builds on it with high beam assist and LED low beam headlights but loses the sunroof and blind spot warning.
Hyundai has released pricing for the 2019
Veloster, with the base model equipped with the
standard six - speed manual starting at $ 19,385 including destination.
A six - speed manual will remain
standard for all turbocharged
Veloster models, while a new seven - speed dual - clutch automatic transmission developed by Hyundai is now available as well.
The idea is to offer a cheaper
Veloster Turbo with less
standard equipment for people who want to modify the hot hatchback as soon as they get it home from the dealership.
Based on the same underpinnings as the
standard i30 N, the Fastback is likely to be the third model to come from Hyundai's ambitious and sporty N sub-brand (the second is the
Veloster N, which is unlikely to make it to the UK).
Its Circuit City - style radio unit likewise seems rather antiquated compared to the
standard LCD touchscreen that comes with a
Veloster.
Now that the N model has dropped a good bit of camouflage, we also get a sense of what the
standard next - gen
Veloster will look like.
The
standard, 138 - hp Hyundai
Veloster overpromises and underdelivers.
Here's where it gets interesting — the basic
Veloster 1.6 GDI that we drove weighs in at # 17,995 and comes with generous
standard kit.
The
Veloster is pretty well connected as it comes
standard with a multi-function seven - inch touch - screen display, Blue Link telematics, Gracenote Technologies and Bluetooth hands - free phone system with voice recognition.
Inside, the
Veloster Turbo comes with
standard heated front seats and dual TFI screens flanking the speedometer and rev counter, designed to keep the driver informed of what's going on at all times.
Items like one - touch lane change indicators don't exist in the
Veloster Turbo, and front PDC sensors are optional rather than
standard.
EVO - ONE installation on a Hyundai
Veloster 2018
Standard - Key.
Standard models are efficient at up to 35 mpg, while the Turbo
Veloster with its 201 - horsepower engine packs a satisfying punch while still earning 33 mpg.
The
standard engine for the 2017 Hyundai
Veloster is a 1.6 - liter 4 - cylinder with 132 horsepower.
The
Veloster remains a great value thanks to its sub - $ 19,000 starting price,
standard features like Apple CarPlay compatibility, and Hyundai's excellent 10 - year / 100, 000 - mile powertrain warranty.
With 132 horsepower, the
standard model has only adequate acceleration and passing power, and in our eyes this power doesn't do justice to the
Veloster's aggressive looks.
At $ 22,185, it's roughly $ 3,000 more than a
standard model, and priced just under the more powerful Turbo R - Spec
Veloster.
In detail, Hyundai's fourth SR model (and first SR SUV) after the
Veloster SR Turbo, i30 SR hatch and Accent SR hatch is differentiated from lesser Santa Fes by a sports front spoiler, side skirts, a racy rear diffuser with integrated exhaust outlet and matte - black OZ Racing Versilia alloy wheels measuring 19 × 8.0 - inch (the same as the Highlander's
standard wheels) and shod with 235/55 R19 Michelin Latitude Tour tyres.
In terms of functionality, the
Veloster's controls are presented in the sensible way we expect from Hyundai, including even those in the
standard touchscreen interface.
Tailored for the US market, the Mk2
Veloster comes in
standard, Turbo and hot N guises.
Every Hyundai
Veloster comes
standard with antilock brakes, traction and stability control, front side airbags and side curtain airbags.
The
Veloster comes
standard with LED running lights, heated mirrors, keyless entry, cruise control, air - conditioning, a height - adjustable driver seat, a tilt - and - telescoping steering wheel, Bluetooth phone connectivity, a touchscreen electronics interface and a six - speaker sound system with a CD player, satellite radio, an auxiliary audio jack, an RCA audio / video jack, Pandora internet radio capability and an iPod / USB audio interface.
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.
Previewed by a series of concept cars with mid-engined configurations, the high - performance
Veloster debuted alongside the
standard hatchback at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show.
For starters, the 450 - watt Dimension premium audio system is
standard, so every
Veloster that wears the Turbo badge is packing eight speakers including a subwoofer and an external amplifier.
The
Veloster also delivers great value, since its reasonable price includes a truly impressive number of
standard features, plus a great many more are available as options.
The
Veloster is also notable for its
standard electronics and entertainment features.
The
Veloster N is fully differentiated from
standard models on the exterior with an N - design rear spoiler, rear fascia design with integrated diffuser, and high - flow dual exhaust.
The 2019
Veloster also comes
standard with Forward Collision - Avoidance Assist and Lane Keeping Assist.
Six airbags with a front Occupant Classification System (OCS), high tensile strength steel and a sophisticated Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system are all
standard on
Veloster.
The Turbo Ultimate comes
standard with a six - speed manual gearbox, but this tester was equipped with the optional seven - speed dual clutch automatic, which is the most efficient version of the new
Veloster with EPA - rated fuel economy estimates of 28 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway **.