The Hyundai Veloster Turbo SE will go on sale in Britain next month, priced from £21,995. The Veloster Turbo will compete against performance versions of the Volkswagen Scirocco and Vauxhall Astra GTC.
Adding a twin-scroll turbocharger to the standard Veloster’s 1.6 GDI engine has produced power and torque figures of 184bhp and 195lb ft. Hyundai claims a 0-62mph time of 8.4 seconds and a top speed of 133mph. The combined fuel consumption figure is 40.9mpg and the Veloster Turbo emits 157 g/km of CO2.
The Turbo features fitted firmer dampers than the standard Veloster, a change made by Hyundai to improve body control and optimise the car for European tastes.
The Veloster Turbo is identifiable from the naturally aspirated model by a raft of external changes including new bumpers, front grille, rear diffuser and exhaust. New 18-inch alloy wheels and ‘Turbo’ badges complete the visual modifications.
Inside, the Veloster Turbo receives new leather seats and standard equipment including sat-nav with a 7-inch touchscreen and an upgraded sound system.
Matt Bird
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I've seen a couple of Velosters on the road...
...God, I wish I hadn't. Ghastly thing.
Lighten up people!
Yes it's not the last word in performance, or dynamics but I still rather like it.
Dont get me wrong, I'm not about to spend £22k on one but I'd rather see one of these on the road than a Mini Coupe (that's prob not saying much though is it).
Bizarrely I'm 6' 1" and sat in the back of one at the geneva show and was amazed at how good the packaging was. My head was recessed in the rear window somewhat and I didn't sit in the front so can't comment.
Anyway, I like it - asymmetric door thing is also weird - but I like it. Diversity is good, as long as its not a Mini Coupe!!
Did that make any sense? Sorry just got back from a Newcastle-Bristol drive.
Still like it though
Only if?
Only if they put some serious grunt under the bonnet will it sell nxt month,it's in reach of warm hatchbacks.
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Ugly and slow. Well done, Hyundai.
As Kia have said that this engine will make its way into the 3 door C'eed at least we have a chance of that car looking ok to balance out the performance shortfall.