Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo launched

By Anthony Crawford | August 07th, 2012

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Hyundai Motor Company Australia has launched the Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo just seven months after the launch of the naturally aspirated Veloster.

The top-of-the-range Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo is powered by Hyundai’s own Gamma 1.6 four-cylinder twin-scroll turbocharged direct injection engine that generates 150kW of power and 265Nm of torque.

That translates into a significant 46 per cent increase in power and 60 per cent increase in torque over the standard Hyundai Veloster and Veloster + models.

More encouraging still is that peak torque is available from 1750-4500rpm, meaning the Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo should pull well from minimal engine revs.

The Veloster SR Turbo is equipped with a six-speed close-ratio manual transmission for $31,990 (before on-road costs) in standard guise, or with a traditional six-speed automatic gearbox for $33,990 before on-road costs.

The six-speed double clutch transmission that’s available on the Hyundai Veloster and Veloster + models, is not being offered on the Veloster SR Turbo model due to the engine’s increased torque loads.

Hyundai have not yet published performance figures for the Veloster SR Turbo, but local testing at the Western Sydney International Dragway with the quicker-shifting automatic version has recorded 0-100km/h times of around seven seconds.

The styling of the Veloster SR Turbo while based on Hyundai’s signature fluidic sculpture design language, has been given a more aggressive exterior treatment than the standard Hyundai Veloster.

The most obvious feature of the Veloster SR Turbo is the larger look hexagonal front grille and deeper fascia, which removes the chrome strip for a more aggressive look and stance. There’s also a special front air intake that lowers the intercooler outlet temperature.

The twin exhaust tips are now circular and larger than those on the standard Hyundai Veloster. The Veloster SR Turbo also gets a proper rear diffuser along with more sculptured and more aggressive side skirts.

Unique to the Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo are a set of 18-inch alloy wheels with chrome inserts, but wrapped in the same 215 series tyres as found on the rest of the Veloster range.

The Veloster SR Turbo also gets upgraded brakes that include larger 300mm front discs (up 20mm), which themselves are thicker than those found on the standard Veloster models.

Hyundai has also beefed-up the suspension on the Veloster SR Turbo with specifically tuned dampers to handle the potentially higher cornering speeds the car is capable of.

There’s a quicker 13.9 ratio electrically assisted steering rack, too, with slightly more weight and less turns to lock than it’s naturally aspirated Veloster brothers.

The Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo picks up the same comprehensive list of features found in the Veloster + including highlights such as 7-inch LCD touch screen with satellite navigation, panorama glass roof, rear view camera integrated into the touch screen, daytime running lamps, premium eight-speaker audio system with Bluetooth phone and music streaming, leather seats, proximity smart key and push button start and tyre pressure monitoring system.

The front sports bucket seats in the Veloster SR Turbo feature heavier bolstering than the standard Veloster, and the word ‘Turbo’ is embroided on the seat back.

Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo buyers can choose between 14 exterior paint colours including three metallic, two solid and seven pearl.

The two special order paint colours available are Young Gun – a matte grey and Marmalade – a chameleon colour, which changes colour depending on your angle of vision. Both colours command a $1000 premium.

CarAdvice is currently at the Australian launch of the Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo and will post a full review of the car on Wednesday.

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Sumpguard

Hyundai’s first foray into true sportscar territory and not a bad first effort either.

I am looking forward to your full review.
- dsuhiti
  
  The Genesis Coupe is the first real effort and way better than this!
  - Sumpguard
    
    I meant in OZ but should have been more specific. My mistake.
- bd
  
  The Veloster SR Turbo isn’t a sports-car, it’s a “sporty” car (the Genesis coupe, however, is a sports-car).
  
  In other markets, it’s simply called the Veloster Turbo and has no changes to the suspension (tho, many reviewers have liked that there were no changes).
  
  There is talk that Hyundai may do an R-Spec version with a sport-tuned suspension and maybe even a boost in power.
  - Sumpguard
    
    For all intents and purposes it will be marketed as a sports car.
    
    I certainly agree it won’t be the most sporting car out there but it will fill a void for those that don’t necessarily want a 86 or BRZ.
    
    I’ve read a couple of local reviews and the overall consensus seems to be favourable with comments promising on the steering and ride unlike the Euro models. Hyundai appear to be learning from their sister company.
Noddy of Toyland

Looks cool and catches my eye on the street, but I couldn’t buy one knowing the 86 existed.
Blair Waldorf

I test drive the non-turbo, it’s a disappointing drive and not fun at all. Judging by overseas reviews the SR Turbo isn’t much better. The styling also aging quickly and starting to look tacky. I don’t know why everyone kisses Hyundai’s behind so much, they aren’t even good value in comparison to rivals anymore, they’re not particularly good to drive and their styling is a fussy mess thats aging badly.
- Sumpguard
  
         I spoke to someone who actually owns one of these and he loves it . And it certainly hasn’t aged at all. The elantra, i40 and new i30 look fantastic also imo.
  
       People are kissing their behind because they have shaken up the establishment and forced a rethink by the likes of toyota. The winners are all of us whether you buy a hyundai or not. They have a way to go in some areas but so do the so called established marks. Corolla is a crap car compared to the i30 for example.
  
     One of the rival sites to CA has done their test and say it is a good car.
  
      Anyone looking for a WRX however should go and buy a WRX rather than try to make a comparison. They didn’t intend for it to be an all out sports car, rather a daily commute with a bit of flair and from the review I read the yhave succeeded . Hyundai didn’t set out to challenge anyone with this car. it is unique afterall.
- Legnab
  
  Agreed the styling is polarising , will date quickly , KIA seems to have a much better direction with better detailing , this is bordering on ugly .
  - Garrywhopper
    
    I disagree, I think the styling is great, and the descision not to use a dual clutch transmission on a higher power engine is a good idea. VW are you listening?
    - horsie
      
      I have not seen a Turbo but the standard Veloster looks fantastic on the street and turns heads. Way better than any KIA par maybe the Coupe.
  - BP
    
    Optima looked good in the brochure, but in real life it is pretty ugly too.
    - Sumpguard
      
      Describing the Optima as ugly is ridiculous. Sure we are all entitled to our own opinion but I smell troll! It’s one of the best looking sedans available.
Tuzii

this car is hella better then a ft86 and brz.
- Kennyboye
  
  How?
  An extra door?
- Schn
  
  I’m at a loss as to how you came to that conclusion…
  - horsie
    
    Some people just love that turbo rush.
    - Buddy
      
      what rush? a Renault Clio would eat this car for breakfast
      - horsie
        
        the comment was compairing it to the Toyota not the Renault.
        I was simply saying some people would rather have a turbo hyundai than a NA toyota. no matter how good the toyota is. Just like love V8′s even though i know there are faster cars out there.
      - Crownleyian
        
        … and Lunch and Dinner and burp at it in the end with staisfaction.
- choco
  
  HOW? Why do you compare this 2 cars?
  Let say, 86 is from toyota and subaru
  toyota,
  Previous sport cars,
  Supra ,MR2, Celica
  Subaru
  WRX, Sti
  Let see what hyundai got,
  ……. maybe Tiburon as i know
  In my opinion, Hyundai getting popular so quick because all cars are cheaper than other companies and they added more equip, i30( the best sale) = $19990 driveaway, can you plz tell me are there any car cheaper and better equip than this?
Morpheus

I have seen a couple of these on the road (probably not the turbo) and while they look ok from the from, the back is absolutely hideous. It looks like a 80′s Astra has mated with a Renault Megane but the offspring is a tad retarded.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Karl-Sass/100000921334936 Karl Sass
  
  I’ve heard that description was actually Hyundai’s design brief for the Veloster.
GIG

Koreans are doing better and better job with no doubt. Even me personally like the 86 more, but Hyundai is truely designing nicer cars than some of Japanese these years.
Jerrycan

How is it that most of the pro-Korean comments have no idea of correct English grammar?.
I think the PR department of a certain Korean brand may have infiltrated this site.
- Laureta Janus
  
  FYI this page is not an online grammar school and we’re talking about cars here. BIG DEAL. MOVE ON.
- Zbaz
  
  Yeah the Korean PR personnel are all over the World-Wide-Web..
  
  Every single Korean brand, which basically consists of hyundai, samsung, kia & lg.. Is always over mentioned and appears prominent in every website..
  
  For example if there’s a website/review talking about the Toyota-86, then I’ll always see many comments mentioning the Veloster and why you ‘should’ get the veloster..
  
  Where as the opposite doesn’t happen..
  - TomW
    
    I think you’ll find it’s the VW fanbois who turn up everywhere.
    - Sumpguard
      
      I think you’ll find reps from all brands turning up everywhere. Get used to it.
Wep Csia4

the FR 86 is a sports car – and handles really well by all accounts , which it should as this was its purpose in life. This is a hatch it will appeal to those looking for something a little more interesting than an Accent or Elantra GT. As many have said it does turn heads – and feels ” sporty” even if the dynamics at the limit aren’t what a GTI can provide in terms of refinement. Here in Canada it is definitely cheaper than a GTI though. The Toyota is the real deal sports car but SMALL – and I like that but not as my only car. This is a practical and economical car with some ability to stand out from the ordinary – its good that it exists because we are talking about it more than the regular 1.6 accent which just says it is succeeding. Probably a better choice than a CRZ. if you are looking at an FR 86 though the competition is more MX 5. Oh and the next MX 5 will have an Alfa Romeo Variant built off of it for a bit more $.
O123

Wonder if the GTI will be cheaper next gen, 35/36k?
Mitch Subishi

I reckon the styling is great, its different and challenging. Japanese styling these days is off the mark, well done to the Koreans [ incl Kia ].
Guest

Hyundai is on a roll here. Took only 7 months to launch the Veloster Turbo variant after the regular Veloster launch early this year. If only other car manufacturers were only this efficient. Toyobaru 86/BZR took a long time coming after some early media hype. Ford launching the Fiesta Metal 3-4 years after initial Fiesta launch with the ST version yet to come. Holden doing nothing to boost their new unexciting Barina range with the available 1.4 Turbo EcoTec engine when the US is already having it. Like I say, Hyundai is creating positive momentum with their cars – excitement, emotion & styling – though the latter may be not everyone cup of tea.
- Lukaas
  
  Lol
  
  tell that to the people who ordered and bought Non-turbo Veloster… bet they feel bad inside.
  
  More likely, Hyundai planned this all along… marketing tactic that will pee off a lot of people who bought the initial veloster.
  
  Toyota atleast will wait 2 years before the force induced 86…. yup its coming.
Robinmccrae

FT-86 is not a sports car – it is cheaper then a sports car and has less power then. If you call the FT-86 a sports car then all of a sudden its being compared to top pedigree sports cars and people call it underpowered. Just because the FT-86 is extremely well designed does not make it a sports car.
The FT-86 and Velocoraptor fall into a new class of inexpensive ‘sporty car’ class. I know which car i’d rather be in and i think 1st and 2nd placing at the 24hr Nurburgring event says enough.
info

i used velostar + i find it ok look is good performance not so good i will change it to turbo to see the different in performance.
http://www.facebook.com/martin.barber.182 Martin Barber

Is picking my Veloster Turbo in Young Gun Matte Grey tomorrow – sorry couldnt wait for the review heheh.
Argus Tuft

When I ordered mine here in Australia was told 3 months before delivery, got a phone call a few days back saying add another month…must have trouble filling orders or boats outta Seoul a lil slow…
Nicolebruckner73

I have the Veloster Plus in the gorgeous Ocean Blue! I love it!!! I do majority of highway driving and don’t feel the need to have waited for the turbo! It has enough power to get me from A to B and overtakes extremely well! Can’t fault the car and everyone who sees it wants to know all about it!