Hyundai Motor America has designed another sophisticated, unique and stylish car named 2012 Hyundai Veloster. This small, sporty hatchback car was launched at the North American International Auto Show on 10th January, 2011. It is a four-seat and three doors car: 2 front doors and 1 rear door on the right side. The unique design of Hyundai Veloster is inspired from a high performance sports motorbike. It is available in 9 exterior colors (Marathon Blue, Century White, Triathlon Gray, Ironman Silver, Electrolyte Green, 26.2 Yellow, Ultra Black, Vitamin C (Orange) and Boston Red) and 3 interior colors (black, black+red and gray) with a price tag of $17,300 in just one Veloster trim level.
A high-performance sport bike is the inspiration of Veloster design. To give a bike helmet visor appearance, Hyundai Veloster comes with unique black A-pillars. It has Hyundai’s signature LED position lights, hexagonal front grille and hood scoop detailing. Panoramic sunroof on the top is the most eye-catching part of this car. The sunroof improves your view as well as fills the cabin with air and light with the touch of a finger. It includes a 1.6-liter GDI four-cylinder engine that produces 138 horsepower peak output at 6,300 rpm and 123 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,850 rpm. This engine can be combined to Hyundai’s six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission or manual six-speed transmission.
At the back of the car, there is a rear view camera with backup warning sensors. Buyers can view the live image of vehicle at back with the help of this camera in a 7-inch touchscreen located in the center console. Warning sensors in the car sounds if any obstacle detected behind the vehicle. Veloster boot is too roomy (440 cubic litres of boot space) to keep any type of things you want. The split fold-down rear seats enhance the boot space. There are 18-inch alloy wheels along with color-contrasting inserts, which give strong presence on the road.
2012 Hyundai Veloster includes nice interiors with lots of engineering and technology. This car features proximity key entry which means while you carry its high-tech key it will identify you and unlock the vehicle. As you sit in the driver seat with a push of button you can start the car. GPS navigation system and satellite radio with voice recognition help you to know detailed map (with a suggested route appears in birds-eye view) of any place through the 7-inch LCD touchscreen by just saying the address.
A 7-inch multimedia touchscreen help you to get access to information and entertainment but it is a little small for gaming as well as its colors are also somewhat washed-out while showing auxiliary video. You can download your favorite pics and make slideshows of your latest adventure with 115V outlet in addition to connections for video or flash drive. There is an integrated Bluetooth hands-free phone system along with voice recognition and phonebook transfer to make calls.
This car comes with many safety features such as 6 airbags, Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Remote keyless entry system with alarm, Rear LATCH child-seat-attachment system, Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Front and rear crumple zones, Power window lock-out button and Energy-absorbing steering column.
Features of 2012 Hyundai Veloster:
- Comfort
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player (reads MP3 format), satellite radio
- Six speakers
- Remote power locks
- Element antenna
- Cruise control
- Trip computer: includes average speed, average fuel economy and range for remaining fuel
- Luxury trim: alloy-look
- Cloth upholstery
- Bucket driver seat; details: manual height, bucket front passenger seat:
- Ventilation system with micro filter
- Tilt / telescoping steering wheel
- Power steering
- Front cup holders
- Navigation system with full map and voice
- Driver and passenger power, heated, body-color door mirrors
- Power windows, driver and passenger
- Exterior
- Roof spoiler
- Alloy wheels: 17"x 7.0"
- Front and rear 215 / 45 H-rated tires
- Body-color front and rear bumpers
- Safety
- ABS
- Immobilizer
- Ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
- Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)
- Front side airbag
- Halogen headlights with complex surface lenses
- Intelligent driver front airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
- Anti-theft protection
- Front and rear curtain airbag
- Two height-adjustable front and rear seats head restraints
- Intermittent windshield wipers
- Height adjustable front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
- Rear seat belts for driver and passenger
Technical Specifications of 2012 Hyundai Veloster:
Engine
- 1591 Cc 1.6 Liters In-Line 4 77.0 Mm Bore, 85.4 Mm Stroke, 11.0 Compression Ratio, Double Overhead Cam, Variable Valve Timing / Camchaft, and 4 Valves Per Cylinder
Engine Performance
- Power: 103Kw, 138Hp Sae @ 6300 Rpm; 123 Ft Lb, 167Nm @ 4850 Rpm
- Fuel Economy Epa Highway (|/100Km): Na, Epa Highway (Mpg): Na, Epa City (|/100Km): Na, Epa City (Mpg): Na
Transmission
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Manual 6 Speed Transmission
- Electronic Traction Control Via Abs & Engine Management
Suspension
- Strut Front Suspension Independent with Stabilizer Bar and Coil Springs
Wheels
- Front And Rear Alloy Wheels With 10 Inch Rim Diameter And 7.0 Inch Rim Width Front And Rear Tires With 215 Mm Tire Width, 40% Tire Profile And H Tire Rating
Brakes
- Front and Rear Tires With 4 Disc Brakes Including 2 Ventilated Discs
Steering
- Leather Covered Steering Wheel With Tilt And Telescopic Adjustment Power Steering
Fuel
- Gasoline Direct Injection
- 50 Liter 13.2 Gallon Auxiliary Fuel Tank
Weights
- Curb Weight (Kg) 1172 And Curb Weight (Lbs) 2584
Dimensions
- Internal Dimensions: Front Headroom (Mm/In): 945/Na, Rear Headroom (Mm/In): 897/Na, Front Shoulder Room (Mm/In): 1412/Na, Front Leg Room (Mm/In): 1115/Na, Rear Leg Room (Mm/In): 805/Na, Rear Shoulder Room (Mm/In): 1372/Na, Interior Volume (Liters/Cu Ft): 2543/89.8
- External Dimensions: Overall Length (Mm/In): 4219/166.1, Overall Height (Mm/In): 1400/55.1, Overall Width (Mm/In): 1791/70.5, Wheelbase (Mm/In): 2649/104.3, Rear Track (Mm/In): 1575/62.0, Front Track (Mm/In): 1562/61.5, Curb To Curb Turning Circle (Mm/Ft): 10396/34.1
- Cargo Capacity: All Seats In Place (Liters/Cu Ft): 439/15.5
Photos of 2012 Hyundai Veloster:
Image source: hyundaiusa.com
Video of 2012 Hyundai Veloster, Exterior / Interior Review from youtube:
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