NEW HYUNDAI VELOSTER

Hyundai_Veloster_frontAll-new 2020 Hyundai Veloster uses the same 2+1 door sports design that was such a feature of the original model. Now with a low and wide frontal design Hyundai’s signature cascading grille, sculpted wheel arches and sporty rear diffuser.

Veloster is available with a choice of 2.0-litre Atkinson cycle engine (110kW & 180Nm) or 1.6-litre turbocharged (150kW & 265Nm) powertrains, the latter featuring up to 275Nm over-boost function.

The entry 2.0L MPi engine is offered with a choice of six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.
Veloster Turbo and Turbo Premium are offered with a choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Veloster benefits from a comprehensive Australian-specific chassis tune, to maximise the performance potential of the improved body rigidity and lightweight independent multi-link suspension.

Hyundai_Veloster_sideOther notable driver focused upgrades over the first generation Veloster include a quicker-ratio electric power steering system, enhancing steering responsiveness, and Torque Vectoring Control (TVC) which improves performance during cornering.

The range-opening 2020 Veloster features LED daytime running lights, a Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW-R) system, a rear view camera with dynamic guidelines, and tyre-pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Veloster Turbo adds a larger 8.0-inch touchscreen multimedia unit with satellite navigation and DAB+ digital radio, as well as additional SmartSense safety systems, including Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW), and High Beam Assist (HBA).

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The flagship Veloster Turbo Premium model gains leather seat trim, power driver’s seat, heated and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, a wireless (Qi standard) charging pad, full-width glass sunroof, and Head-Up Display (HUD).

About Alistair Kennedy

Alistair Kennedy is Automotive News Service and Marque Publishing's business manager and the company's jack-of-all-trades. An accountant by profession, he designs the Marque range of motoring book titles, operates the company's motoring bookshop on the NSW Central Coast and the associated web site, as well as its huge digital and hard copy database. Whenever we can escape from the office he does so to cover new vehicle releases and contributes news stories. Alistair's other interests include cricket and family history on which he has written three books.
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