An all-new Hyundai Veloster and the high-performance Veloster N have been shown at the North American International Auto Show. Take a look at what you can expect from the new Veloster!
Hyundai has unveiled a new iteration of its sporty Veloster hatchback in Detroit and if you never really liked the Veloster, this new version might change your mind. Hyundai has also used the Detroit Motor Show to showcase the new Veloster N, the second N model to follow after the much-praised i30 N.
Key details
The new Veloster now has an extra rear door for easier rear access for passengers.
The front-end features a new large, wide grille and shapely new headlights with LED daytime running lights. The rear now wears new taillights and a roof spoiler while the twin central tailpipes give the Veloster a sporty look. The new rear bumper is also more rounded. The Veloster still features an additional rear door to improve access to the rear seats.
Although the exterior design has been enhanced somewhat, major improvement has taken place inside the Veloster. The sculpted interior features an 8-inch infotainment system that's Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible. A wireless charging pad is fitted as well as a head-up display and reversing camera. The Veloster will offer driver assistance features such as forward collision avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, high beam assist and driver attention warning.
The new interior of the Veloster is seemingly a massive improvement over the current iteration.
Engine power
The Veloster will be offered with 2 engine choices including the familiar 1.6-litre turbopetrol.
As for engines, the Veloster is powered by 2 engines including a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre engine with 110 kW and 179 Nm of torque mated to either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. The more potent turbocharged 1.6-litre engine will offer 150 kW and 264 Nm of torque. This engine will be mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed dual clutch transmission.
All Veloster derivatives feature torque vectoring control in an effort to improve handling. The Veloster Turbo further benefits from an enhanced steering rack as well as a 24mm front stabiliser bar while the rear multilink suspension has a 19mm stabiliser bar to minimise body roll.
The high-performance Veloster N uses the same engine as the i30 N and offers 205 kW and 353 Nm of torque.
Hyundai has also unveiled the Veloster N derivative which borrows the same 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine from the i30 N developing 205 kW and 353 Nm of torque. A 6-speed manual is standard on the Veloster N. The Veloster N is differentiated with beefier front and rear bumpers, a new grille design, roof mounted spoiler and a rear diffuser with dual exhaust pipes. The N-themed interior benefits from sports seats, a sporty steering wheel and gear lever, N-design instrument cluster and N-logos seen on the sill plates. The Veloster N rides on 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels.
The new Hyundai Veloster can be expected in South Africa at the end of 2018 or in 2019 and the Veloster N, much like the i30 N has not yet been confirmed for introduction in South Africa.
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