Look out Honda CR-Z, the Hyundai Veloster is hot on your tail!
The Veloster was officially unveiled in Detroit today, and I must admit, it looks damned good! The design keeps Hyundai’s attractive design nature of late going with a an aggressive front facia, a swoopy side profile and a wide sporty stance from the rear completed with two tailpipes in the centre.
The Veloster also features a unique third door on the driver’s side for added versatility and easy ingress. It worked for the Mini Clubman, so Hyundai is betting it will work for them too.
Power comes from a 1.6 litre 4 cylinder which produces 138 horsepower and 122 pound feet of torque mated through either a six speed manual or a six speed dual clutch automatic. No 0-100 times available yet, but the Veloster’s 5.8L/ 100 kms highway rating easily beats the Honda CR-Z. And Hyundai was able to do it without hybrid technology. Although we must remember that, traditionally, hybrids get better mileage in the city than on the highway.
No interior shots are available yet, but Hyundai says the Veloster will come with astandard multi-function seven-inch touch-screen display with Pandora internet radio, Gracenote music display, video playback, video game console connectivity. So, I guess you can play video games.
Check out more pics of the Veloster after the jump.
[Hyundai]
