All-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.
Other 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).
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).