Not like anything else in the Hyundai lineup, the automaker’s new, long-awaited Veloster is set to bridge the gap between two door sporty coupes and practical hatchbacks.
Offering three doors, a dual clutch transmission and Hyundai’s newest Blue Link telematics system, the Veloster ushers the Korean automaker into a whole new era.
Veloster is powered by a 1.6-liter direct-injected gasoline four-cylinder that cranks out 138 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 123 lb-ft. of torque at 4,850 rpm. Coupled to either a six-speed automatic transmission or Hyundai’s first dual clutch automatic transmission, the powertrain will be capable of helping the Veloster achieve more than 40 mpg on the highway – a higher figure than even the coupe’s Honda CR-Z hybrid rival.
Inside, the Veloster draws heavily from its Hyundai Elantra cousin, meaning it features a heavily styled dashboard with a center stack that Hyundai says recalls a sport bike. Unlike the Elantra, the Veloster offers three doors – two traditional coupe-like doors and one short door behind the passenger seat for access to the second row. Unlike the now-departed Saturn coupe, the Hyundai’s rear door is not suicide-style.
Velosters will be available with Hyundai’s new Blue Link telematics system. Like GM’s OnStar, Blue Link can assist with vehicle problems, including crash response and vehicle diagnostics. A Dimension-branded audio system with integrated Pandora Internet Radio will be available on certain trim levels.
Hyundai has not announced pricing for its newest model, but the automaker promises us that it will be competitive with the MINI Cooper, Honda CR-Z and the Scion tC.
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