Hyundai Veloster 2018

reckoner00 · 15 Gennaio 2018

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The 2019 Veloster's dimensions grow by fractions: Length grows by 0.8 of an inch, width by 0.4, front overhang by 0.8. Height holds steady at 55.1 inches, but rear headroom gets a few hairs' improvement, increasing by 0.6 of an inch. The three-door wears a new face, that wider, hexagonal grille — and especially that hood shutline connecting the headlights — reminding us of the Ford Focus, a competitor. Elsewhere, details work to make the most of massaged sheetmetal, like the rear of the hood and the A-pillar squeezed rearward "to create a long hood profile," and the liftgate handle moved from the rear hatch sheetmetal to the backlight.

Two engines suit up for duty, a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder in the base model, with 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. That's a bonus of 15 hp and 12 lb-ft over the naturally-aspirated 1.6-liter in the current Veloster and Veloster Value Edition. The next trim rung gets the 1.6-liter turbocharged GDI engine, with no increase in output at 201 hp and 195 lb-ft.

The 2.0-liter comes in either standard or Premium trims. The entry-level gets a choice of either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission, the Premium only comes with the automatic. The Turbo comes in three flavors, R-Spec, Turbo, and the new Turbo Ultimate. The R-Spec gets the six-speed manual, Turbo comes with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, Turbo Ultimate buyers get their choice of manual or DCT.

Moments before the reveal of the Veloster at at the Detroit Auto Show, photos leaked of a Veloster N performance version. We've read rumors that the truly hot Veloster N could get anywhere from 250 hp to the same 271 hp as in the i30 N; our guess is that Hyundai wants to leave plenty of room in the middle for revolution at the top of the range.

The interior benefits from an overdue overhaul sprinkling available goodies like a full-featured heads-up display, an eight-inch infotainment screen, wireless charging, and Infinity audio. Forward collision-avoidance assist, smart cruise control, and blind spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert comprise some of the new safety features.

We're told the handling will be sharper, and based on some video snippets, we know the center tailpipes will make more noise. Nevertheless, we'll have to get inside 2019 Veloster, particularly the N model, to see if Hyundai's finally bestowed the funky tri-portal with uncommon thrills to match its uncommon looks.

Specifications

Compare each model side by side.

Veloster

Standard Features:
2.0L Atkinson cycle 4-cylinder
6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission with Drive Mode Select
Torque Vectoring Control (TVC)
Split center exhaust outlet
MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension

Veloster 2.0 Premium

Includes Veloster features:
18-inch alloys with 225/40 R18 tires
Paddle shifters
Wide type sunroof
Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
Proximity Key entry with push button start

Turbo
R-Spec

Includes Veloster 2.0 Premium features plus:
1.6L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder engine
6-speed manual with Hillstart Assist Control
Unique sport-tuned suspension, steering, and exhaust character
Dual centered mounted exhaust outlets
18-inch alloy wheels with summer performance tires

Turbo

Includes Turbo R-Spec features plus:
7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission with paddle shifters
Wide type sunroof
18-inch alloy wheels with all-season performance tires
Exterior mirrors with turn-signal indicators
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) with Rear Cross-traffic Alert and Lane Change Assist

Turbo Ultimate

Includes Turbo features plus:
Two-tone roof (black)
Heads-up Display
Leather seating surfaces
Forward Collision-avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (sensor fusion)
Smart Cruise Control (DCT only)

Topic spy: Hyundai Veloster II (Spy)

Hyundai Veloster N

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Hyundai has finally revealed the first N model to come to the U.S., the Veloster N, and it's basically the i30 N's funkier cousin. Under the hood is the very same turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder cranking out 275 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. That power goes to a 6-speed manual transmission that features an automatic rev-matching system for downshifts, and on to the front wheels by way of an electronic limited-slip differential.

Backing up the power is a suspension that is adjustable for damping via the various drive modes on the car, which also adjust throttle response, rev-matching characteristics, steering, differential settings and the exhaust note. The Veloster N also has standard 225-mm wide high-performance summer tires on 18-inch wheels, which can be swapped for 19-inch wheels with 235-mm wide high-performance summer tires. There are two sets of brakes available, too. The standard front rotors are 13 inches and the rears are 11.8 inches, and the optional set are 13.6 inches in the front and 12.4 inches in the rear.

Of course all of these performance upgrades need more visual flair, which the Veloster N proudly displays. Up front it has a more aggressive front fascia with red accents around the grille. There are vents behind the grilles that direct air toward the brakes for additional cooling. More aggressive side skirts and a faux rear diffuser with split dual-exhaust tips complete the look of the lower body, while a big wing caps it off. That big wing also has a triangular high-mount brake light just like the i30 N. The exterior can be coated in one of four colors, white, black, red, or the trademark light blue of N. The interior gets some updates, too in the way of cloth sports seats, an N steering wheel with buttons in that same blue color, and shift indicator lights appear on the instrument panel.

Production of the Veloster N begins this September, and they will be available at dealers in the fourth quarter of this year. If you can't wait, though, the car will be available for download and virtual driving in Forza Motorsport 7 on January 16.

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Modificato 16 Gennaio 2018 da Beckervdo
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ykdg1984 · 15 Gennaio 2018

Mi piace... Aspetto qualche foto degli interni che sembrano interessanti...

madmaf · 15 Gennaio 2018

Un po' normalizzato ma non male... mi ha fatto venire in mente la Scirocco

*GL91* · 15 Gennaio 2018

Resta stramba, anche se meno della precedente. Non la posso definire bella, non è il mio genere. Vediamo qualche dato tecnico prima di un giudizio finale. Comunque è già positivo che insistano su una sportiva, non pensavo lo facessero anche perchè la precedente non credo sia stato un successone. Da noi non arriva, giusto? E' solo USA?

Modificato 15 Gennaio 2018 da GL91

**MotorPassion** · 15 Gennaio 2018

1 ora fa, GL91 dice:

Resta stramba, anche se meno della precedente. Non la posso definire bella, non è il mio genere. Vediamo qualche dato tecnico prima di un giudizio finale. comunque è già positivo che insistano su una sportiva, non pensavo lo facessero anche perchè la precedente non credo sia stato un successone. Da noi non arriva, giusto? E' solo USA?

No no è stata in vendita anche in Europa.