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Hyundai Veloster
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai Motor Company
Also calledIsuzu Veloster (Vietnam)
ProductionHyundai Veloster 2011-
Isuzu Veloster in Vietnam 2013-
AssemblyUlsan, South Korea
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (IVC)
Body and chassis
ClassSport compact
Body style4-door hatchback/sports coupe
LayoutFF layout
RelatedHyundai Accent
Kia Pro cee'd
Powertrain
Engine1.6 L Gamma G4FC I4
1.6 L Gamma G4FD GDI I4
1.6 L Gamma G4FJ turbo GDI I4
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed dual clutch transmission
6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase104.3 in (2,649 mm)
Length166.1 in (4,219 mm)
Width70.5 in (1,791 mm)
71.1 in (1,806 mm) (Turbo)
Height55.1 in (1,400 mm)
Curb weight2,584 lb (1,172 kg) - 2,741 lb (1,243 kg) (Manual)
2,657 lb (1,205 kg) - 2,813 lb (1,276 kg) (Auto)
2,800 lb (1,270 kg) - 2,917 lb (1,323 kg) (Turbo Manual)
2,888 lb (1,310 kg) - 3,005 lb (1,363 kg) (Turbo Auto)
Chronology
PredecessorHyundai Tiburon

The Hyundai Veloster is a compact three-door car first produced in 2011 by the Hyundai Motor Company, with sales beginning in South Korea in March 10, 2011 and in the United States since the fall of 2011.[not verified in body] It is the first of Hyundai's new Premium Youth Lab sub-brand, which is targeted for the young generation of drivers.[1] It was unveiled on January 10, 2011, at the Detroit auto show, and fills the void left when Hyundai discontinued the Tiburon after the 2008 model year.[2]

The car differs from many competitors with its asymmetrical door configuration, featuring one large door on the driver side and two on the passenger side. In the USA, the Veloster is equipped with BlueLink, a new telemetics system which will eventually be standard on all Hyundai models. The system is comparable to OnStar in GM vehicles, and provides customers with automatic crash notification, vehicle diagnostics, and remote control of vehicle features, among others. In Vietnam this model is called the Isuzu Veloster.

HND-3 concept (2007)

Hyundai Veloster concept

Codenamed HND-3, it was the third concept car styled at Hyundai's Design and Technical Center at Namyang. It included 2.0-liter DOHC Theta inline four-cylinder engine and five-speed automatic transmission.

The car concept was unveiled at the 2007 Seoul Motor Show,[3] with the final production version released on January 11 at the Detroit Auto Show.[4]

First generation (2011–present)

Hyundai Veloster

In most of the world the production model uses a direct-injected 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine with 138 hp (103 kW), and 123 lb⋅ft (167 N⋅m) of torque at 4,850 rpm. A six-speed manual gearbox is standard while a six-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) with paddle shifters is available as an option. The DCT transmission was developed by Hyundai and is the first dual-clutch transmission from the company.[5] Official EPA fuel economy numbers are 27 mpg‑US (8.7 L/100 km; 32 mpg‑imp) city, 37 mpg‑US (6.4 L/100 km; 44 mpg‑imp) highway and 31 mpg‑US (7.6 L/100 km; 37 mpg‑imp) combined for the manual while the dual clutch does 28 mpg‑US (8.4 L/100 km; 34 mpg‑imp) city, 37 mpg‑US (6.4 L/100 km; 44 mpg‑imp) highway and 31 mpg‑US (7.6 L/100 km; 37 mpg‑imp) combined.[6] For some markets like the Middle East, Chile and Brazil, the car is offered without GDI, making 128 hp.[7]

Pricing starts at US$17,300, $23,990 AUD.[8] There is also a $760 destination fee. In the United States 2 option packages are available, a style package and a tech package. Each package is $2000. Purchase of the tech package requires purchase of the style package as well. Options are not available outside the package, thus resulting in three trim levels: base, style, and tech. Each trim level is available with the DCT ($1250 option) or manual transmission.[9]

Michelin Pilot Super Sport 215/40ZR18 tires option was added to US vehicle models with 18-inch wheels since 2012.[10]

2011 SEMA concepts (2011)

ARK Performance Veloster featured a twin scroll turbocharged engine rated 210 hp, green paint scheme.

PM Lifestyle Veloster was developed by Universal Technical Institute. It includes Konig wheels, carbon fiber hood, a custom interior, increased engine power to 163-horsepower.

Hyundai Re:Mix Veloster Music Veloster is an audio-themed car with a full DJ deck setup installed in the trunk.

Re:Mix Gaming Veloster featured a video game theme, with an XBOX in place of the DJ booth.

RMR Global Rallycross Veloster is a race car built by Rhys Millen Racing for 2WD Rallycross race.[11]

Veloster Turbo (2012-)

2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo (US)

The turbocharged model includes 1.6-liter turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine rated for either 186 PS (137 kW; 183 hp) at 5,500 rpm or 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) at 6,000 rpm depending on market, and 27 kg⋅m (265 N⋅m; 195 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750-4,500 rpm, sport-tuned engine intake and exhaust note, sport-tuned steering, unique front fascia, foglights and ground effects, Hyundai-first Matte Gray paint, 18-inch alloy wheels with chrome inserts and Kumho Solus KH25 215/40R18 85V tires, projection headlights with unique LED headlight accents, side mirrors with turn signal indicators, LED taillights, supervision cluster, leather seating surfaces with driver's lumbar support, heated front seats, turbo exclusive Graphite Black interior with Blue accents and headliner graphics.

The Veloster Turbo was unveiled at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. Shown was a concept vehicle with special graphics package featuring a gray and yellow stripe running the length of the car, yellow trim on the front spoiler, side skirts and rear fascia, as well as a checkered flag theme on the side and roof spoiler, was unveiled in 2012 Chicago Auto Show.[12]

The US model went on sale in summer 2012 as a 2013 model year vehicle,[13] with the choice of either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic.[14]

Veloster C3 Roll Top concept (2012)

It is a version of Veloster 1.6 GDi, inspired by the proverb 'A rolling stone gathers no moss'. Designed by Hyundai Design North America, it included a canvas roof that opens to the rear or windshield of the vehicle, fixed-gear bikes, a flat black spoiler, glass close out and convertible top rails, black rear reflector bezels, license plate pocket and badge; upfront flat red mirror housings, black front wheels, fog lamp bezels, front grille and badging; flat teal rear wheels, red reflectors and smoked taillights, Large free flowing circular exhaust pipes, big, bold hexagonal front grille, sculpted side skirts, diffuser vents in the lower rear fascia, 18-inch wheels with chrome inserts, 8 individual headlight LED accents.

The vehicle was unveiled in 2012 LA Auto Show.[15]

Engines

Petrol engines
Model Years Type/code Power, torque@rpm
Veloster Gamma 1.6 MPi 2011- 1,591 cc (97.1 cu in) I4 (1.6 Gamma MPi) 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) @6,300, 16.0 kg⋅m (157 N⋅m; 116 lbf⋅ft) @4,850
Veloster Gamma 1.6 GDi 2011- 1,591 cc (97.1 cu in) I4 (1.6 Gamma GDi)/G4FD 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) @6,300, 17.0 kg⋅m (167 N⋅m; 123 lbf⋅ft) @4,850
Veloster Turbo 1.6 TCi GDi (186PS) 2012- 1,591 cc (97.1 cu in) I4 twin-scroll turbo (1.6 Gamma T-GDi)/G4FJ 186 PS (137 kW; 183 hp) @5,500, 27.0 kg⋅m (265 N⋅m; 195 lbf⋅ft) @1,500-4,500
Veloster Turbo 1.6 TCi GDi (204PS) 2012- 1,591 cc (97.1 cu in) I4 twin-scroll turbo (1.6 Gamma T-GDi)/G4FJ 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) @6,000, 27.0 kg⋅m (265 N⋅m; 195 lbf⋅ft) @1,750-4,500

Australian models include Veloster Gamma 1.6 GDi,[16] Veloster Turbo 1.6 TCi GDi (204PS).[17]

The US, South Korean models include Veloster Gamma 1.6 GDi, Veloster Turbo 1.6 TCi GDi (204PS).

Inner Space

Kids will be comfortable as far as space is concerned but won’t be able to see much to the side of the car due to the small, high-set rear-side windows. Then again, they have that giant sunroof to peer through. [18]

Transmissions

Petrol engines
Model Years Types
Veloster Gamma 1.6 MPi 2011- 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
Veloster Gamma 1.6 GDi 2011- 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, 6-speed EcoShift dual clutch
Veloster Turbo 1.6 TCi GDi (186PS) 2012- 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic with Shiftronic
Veloster Turbo 1.6 TCi GDi (204PS) 2012- 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic with Shiftronic

Motorsports

Rhys Millen drove a version of Veloster race car with a 2-litre engine rated 500 hp with all wheel drive in the Summer X Games during 2011 US Rallycross Championship Series.[19][20] The partnership between Rhys Millen Racing and Hyundai Motor America continued for 2012 Global RallyCross Championship season.[21]

Marketing

Hyundai partnered with the Rhys Millen Red Bull Rallycross team in the 2011 U.S. Rallycross Championship. During the six planned races in 2011, the on-site activations focused on the performance tuned production vehicles, Genesis Coupe and Veloster, and local brand managers gave attendees tours of the cars and collecting attendee data via surveys on buyer interest and brand consideration. Large flat screens played race footage and rallycross highlights. In the pit area, which is a free place for all ticket holders, consumers could sit in the vehicles, pick up some swag and meet the drivers. The attendee area of the pit was housed in a 53-foot Featherlite spread axle trailer that the race team operates on one side, with an on-site Hyundai activation area functioned on the other.[22]

A TV commercial titled 'Cheetah', featureing a caged cheetah set to race a new 201 horsepower Veloster Turbo on a long stretch of open road, was premiered during the first quarter of 2012 Super Bowl.[23]

In Brazil the car has been the subject of controversy as Hyundai advertised the GDi injection but only brought the MPI DUAL injection to market. Consumers who pre-ordered the car were forced to accept the non-GDi vehicle without any compensation or cancel the transaction forfeiting the 10% reservation deposit. Despite the fact that the motor is the same 128 hp (95 kW) of the Veloster commercialized in Chile, the vehicle's license specifies the car as having 138 hp (103 kW; 140 PS). Other advertised options were also not included in the vehicles sold in Brazil. This has led the Brazilian Public Ministry to start investigating Hyundai for fraudulent behavior.[24][25]

Safety

Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, 3-door hatchback variant on a 2011 registration:

publisher=Euro NCAP |date= |accessdate=2012-11-19}}</ref> Score Points
Overall: 101
Adult occupant: 96% 35
Child occupant: 89% 43
Pedestrian: 49% 18
Safety assist: 71% 5

Appearances in Media

In January 2012, Turn 10 Studios announced on the official Forza Motorsport 4 website that the 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo as well as Rhys Millen's Veloster Rally Car are available as a free downloadable content.[26]

References

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  4. ^ Phillips, Tom (2010-12-01). "Hyundai Veloster revealed". autoexpress.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
  5. ^ "2012 Hyundai Veloster".
  6. ^ "2012 Hyundai Veloster Fuel Economy". fueleconomy.gov. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
  7. ^ "2012 Ficha Técnica Hyundai Veloster (Specifications)". www.hyundai.cl. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
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  9. ^ "Hyundai Veloster". Hyundai USA. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
  10. ^ Hyundai Veloster getting summer tire option
  11. ^ Hyundai Veloster Storms The Show Floor: 2011 SEMA Show
  12. ^ Phillips, Drew (2012-02-09). "Hyundai adds more spunk to Veloster Turbo with graphics package". autoblog. AOL.com.
  13. ^ Paukert, Chris (2012-01-09). "2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo is a mighty mite". autoblog. AOL.com.
  14. ^ Ewing, Steven J. (2012-06-06). "2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo priced from $21,950*". autoblog. AOL.com.
  15. ^ Hyundai drops the top on Veloster C3 Roll Top concept for LA
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  19. ^ Rhys Millen's new 500-hp Hyundai Veloster rallycross machine drifts into Chicago
  20. ^ New Hyundai Veloster is Ready to Rallycross - 2011 Chicago Auto Show
  21. ^ Hyundai Veloster And Rhys Millen Racing Renew Partnership To Compete In 2012 Global RallyCross Series - Continuing Partnership with Rhys Millen Racing Focuses on Fun-to-Drive Performance and Durability of Hyundai's Innovative Three-door Sporty Coupe
  22. ^ Hyundai Launches New Motorsport Sponsorship to Promote Veloster
  23. ^ Hyundai premieres trio of Super Bowl commercials
  24. ^ "Hyundai Caoa - Pôneis nascem no navio?". vrum.com.br. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
  25. ^ "Veloster e Elantra: Ministério Público de MG investiga Hyundai por propaganda enganosa". carplace. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
  26. ^ "Hyundai Veloster Bonus Pack".
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