2012 Hyundai Veloster with 155kW at New York: rumour

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By Tim Beissmann | April 11th, 2011

A turbocharged version of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster that would go head-to-head with the Volkswagen Golf GTI could be unveiled later this month at the 2011 New York International Auto Show.

According to enthusiast website Hyundai-Blog, the Korean manufacturer’s all-new 1.6-litre T-GDI (turbocharged gasoline direct injection) four-cylinder engine will produce 155kW of power at 6000rpm and 264Nm of torque between 1600-5000rpm.

Those figures would give it the same power output as the 2.0-litre Golf GTI and 16Nm less torque. The standard Veloster will be powered by a naturally aspirated 1.6-litre GDI engine with 103kW and 167Nm.

An encouraging sign for performance fans is the weight of the atmo Veloster, which comes in at a tidy 1172kg. The three-door Golf GTI weighs 1360kg (188kg more than the Veloster), and accelerates from 0-100km/h in 7.2 seconds.

Hyundai-Blog says the 1.6 T-GDI engine would be available in the Veloster from 2012, and later added to the 2013 Hyundai ix30 and next-generation Kia cee’d ranges.

More information is expected to be revealed at the New York show on April 22.

Hyundai Australia’s Stephen Howard said he had no information about a turbocharged version of the Hyundai Veloster, and could not confirm its appearance at New York.

Mr Howard said the standard Hyundai Veloster, which was confirmed for a local launch earlier this year, was on track to arrive in Australian showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2011.

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Michael

Yes that is one awkward looking vehicle and people who like this knock the new Focus??? crazy…

Sumpguard

I’m a Hyundai fan (I own an ix35) but I don’t like the styling of this car. maybe it will look better in the metal but the pics do nothing for me.

Shak

Now this is the sort of halo vehicle that Hyundai needs to cement their dominance and soar even further up the sales charts in Australia.
Baddass

Put that engine in the Koup and things could get interesting.
Ethan

I am Optimus Prime… Take that you deceptocons… I’m gonna slowly crush all you and take over… Grrrmmm

DANNY

get a life Ethan and get away from the remote and get outside and do something.

Don Quay

I don’t think his hand is on the remote.

Vibe

I think the car looks great, it’s just so different to anything else out there and that’s what helps the appeal for me. A turbo would be awesome, we can only hope Hyundai’s handling department have got this one right.
http://Audi Robj

I dont see how this can complete with Golf? Golf buyers would not look at it. I think the target market is Honda CR-V or Suziki Swift etc.

gasman

I’d consider it. I’m looking for a reliable, affordable to run sports car at that price point. Has to have diesel like drivability (i.e flat torque curve) and economy (small capacity turbo). I think this car and the mini cooper S and golf gti perfectly fit this bill. The other hot hatches, seem to use a little more fuel (eg. Subaru wrx, Ford Focus XR5 etc).

With my mark V gti, there is a superb engine. BUT the dashboard rattles, harsh plastics (i’m not sure how reporters have previously commented on how there was a quality look and feel to this car…vw of this era had harsh shiny plastics even in the passat), cruise control playing up, tyre sensors alarming intermittently and engine stalling once, with a $1000 minor service, I’m starting to think what all the fuss is about german cars.

bangel

HAHAHAH $1000 minor service , another fairy story from the bottom of the garden .

No shiny plastics im my GTI , no problems with cruise or tyre sensors , no dash rattles , maybe mine is a KIA , no thats right its a great drive , its a VW , and no iam not a car dealer .

Sumpguard

I’ve heard similar issues with VW’s Gasman. Which is a shame because I like the cars but wouldn’t own one.

bangel

Correct robj , not on a GTI buyers radar , once again style over kill , they cant help themselves , just another crease , and whats with the dinner plate size badge on the back.

Looks good up to the B pillar then it gets all lumpy .

They will never get the euro plus, of restraint .

No doubt the handling would be a worry
Ectomorphian

Almost an extra 100Nm again from a single turbo? Phenomenal!