[Manic!]

http://images.businessweek.com/ss/07/04/0411_seoul/image/veloster1.jpg

http://www.vipcar.com.vn/media/800x600/Hyundai-Veloster_Concept_2007_1280x960_wallpaper_04.jpg

Lightweight 40MPG 6 speed manual 138HP with a 175HP turbo version coming and rumors of the 274HP Sonata engine also going in there. Looks like a real winner to me.

http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=20623

Hyundai's Veloster will get 40 mpg on the highway without the use of hybrid technology

We've talked about Hyundai's Veloster on a few occasions here at DailyTech. These days, many companies are using expensive electric motors and lithium-ion batteries to achieve 40+ mpg in their vehicles. Hyundai, however, is sticking to lightweight platforms and advanced engines to achieve the same feat.

The latest "40 mpg" addition to the family is the 2012 Veloster, which is quite odd being that it has three passenger doors in addition to a traditional rear hatch. The driver's side of the vehicle has a single door, while the passenger's side of the vehicle has a shortened front door and a small rear door to aid in accessing the rear seat.

When it comes to the vehicle specifications, Hyundai has managed to keep curb weight to a minimum at just 2,584 pounds in 6-speed manual form. The six-speed, dual-clutch transmission (DCT) version weighs in at 2,657 pounds. Power comes from a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that develops just 138 hp.

Hyundai says that a Veloster equipped with a DCT will get up to 40 mpg on the highway. The company, however, has not disclosed EPA city ratings for either transmission or highway ratings for the Veloster equipped with a 6-speed manual.

The Veloster will come standard with a 7" touch screen with integrated Pandora Radio support. Hyundai's new BlueLink telematics system will also be included as standard equipment.

Now we come to the styling. The Veloster is likely to draw love it/hate it comments from people who lay eyes on it. While its style is certainly distinctive, it's asymmetric design, bulges, and gaping front bumper are sure to find a fair share of critics.

However, there are two things that play into the Veloster favor. First off, Hyundai officials state that the vehicle will start at a relatively affordable $17,000, which is not bad for a sporty vehicle with good EPA numbers. The second "plus" for the Veloster won't come until sometime next year. Edmunds Inside Line reports that the Veloster will get the a turbocharged version of the 1.6-liter engine good for around 175hp -- the Sonata Turbo's 274hp, 2.0T engine is also a distant possibility. That should make for quite a little "pocket rocket", but won’t do Hyundai any favors when it comes to EPA numbers.

[Qmx323]

lookin' good hyundai

[vitaminG]

considering the sonata turbo get 34 MPG with the 2.0L turbo i would imagine it would get even better mileage in the much lighter Veloster.

I would also think that 1.6L Turbo in a veloster could get 40 MPG and would expect it to have over 200hp considering the 2.0L makes 275

[Groot]

the ass looks like a crz/370z mix...

[Berzerker]

I hate that I love you Hyundai....

Berz out.

[Jgresch]

in b4 jpark orgasm

[orange7]

wow.

I love that design!

[bloodmack]

nice specs but... the look :Puke:

[Not really racist!]

I think its just the angle on the first pic, anybody have a better shot of the rear? The door + window look pretty mehhh too

[CKLCKL]

the ass looks like shit

[mpr]

I like. cool little car for the kids to play with.

2600lb car with manley piston and h beam rod + gt3076r upgrade = nice sleeper

[rawr]

imo, crz looks better. combine the looks of the crz+specs of this car = epic win

[Shun Izaki]

imo, crz looks better. combine the looks of the crz+specs of this car = epic win

this.

[Culverin]

^
that.

front's not bad. Bad looking tail isn't just angles, it's bad from every angle.

[EmperorIS]

looks liek a squished toyota FT86

[cheapskate]

Looks great but very often production cars look almost nothing like the concept model.

[1990TSI]

Looks great but very often production cars look almost nothing like the concept model.



so show us the concept of this! I've seen it. i'm doubting you have, even though you just mentioned it.


and inb4 mugen_gheyvolutions "honda is best"

[GabAlmighty]

Needs more turbo diesel.

[optiblue]

Frack, hyundai's squiggly "H" emblem has more fire than Honda's straight arrow edge H. I hate to say this, but aside from S2K, Type-R, or the NSX, I think I would choose Hyundai over current Honda models.
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[typ.]

too heavy.

[Shun Izaki]

Frack, hyundai's squiggly "H" emblem has more fire than Honda's straight arrow edge H. I hate to say this, but aside from S2K, Type-R, or the NSX, I think I would choose Hyundai over current Honda models.
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lol... okay there...

spend $10k on a car, and see how long it'll last :D

edit: does anyone else see windows xp? /nerd

[Eros250]

another blow to japanese cars ughh... dammit honda step up your game.

[cheapskate]

so show us the concept of this! I've seen it. i'm doubting you have, even though you just mentioned it.


and inb4 mugen_gheyvolutions "honda is best"

What? the pictures above is the concept model is it not? Are you saying you've seen the production model of this car?

[Energy]

But that concept isn't too outrageous either so we can expect the production model to look mostly like that.

It might lose the gimmicky bits like the passenger door or the faux diffuser but that should be close to the real thing. And it looks ok. Not as good as a CR-Z but it should perform way better.

[Tapioca]

another blow to japanese cars ughh... dammit honda step up your game.

Sadly, there's no need for Honda to step up their game. Honda has been living off of their reputation that they built in the 1980s. The Civic still sells like hotcakes and the Accord isn't a sales slouch either. Even if Honda decides to make a somewhat sporty car, they will lose out to luxury brands such as BMW, Audi and Mercedes which have made their cars more "affordable" in the last 10 years with aggressive leasing programs. I see more late model 3-series coupes on the road than RSXs. Heck, I even see more Z4s than S2000s.

[Skyline350gt]

I can't believe you guys think this is nice, looks like shit.

[jpark]

only thing that bothers me the most are the wierd doors.. 2 doors 1 ea/ for passenger and rear passenger on the left side and 1 'coupe' door on drivers side? :S

[MindBomber]

Korea's knocking off CR-Zs now!

[WhiteGen]

not bad at all

[PJ]

Sadly, there's no need for Honda to step up their game. Honda has been living off of their reputation that they built in the 1980s. The Civic still sells like hotcakes and the Accord isn't a sales slouch either. Even if Honda decides to make a somewhat sporty car, they will lose out to luxury brands such as BMW, Audi and Mercedes which have made their cars more "affordable" in the last 10 years with aggressive leasing programs. I see more late model 3-series coupes on the road than RSXs. Heck, I even see more Z4s than S2000s.



^this guy knows.

Civics always have and always will sell. Honda doesn't have to change anything. Why fix something that's not broken?
The competition's just rising, but Honda isn't falling.

[Manic!]

. Why fix something that's not broken?

Isn't that what the big 3 said?

[Tapioca]

Isn't that what the big 3 said?

The Japanese still make decent cars that are borderline appliances.

It took the Big 3 nearly 40 years to catch up in terms of quality and reliability.

[124Y]

The window line reminds me of the 370z/GT-R.

[Kaolinite]

http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/honda-cr-z-ts-1x_100337045_l.jpg


the new CR-Z TS-1X being revealed at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon along with the Modulo NSX

[Lowered_Klass]

imo, crz looks better. combine the looks of the crz+specs of this car = epic win

I still agree with what was said in a recent Motor Trend magazine...

"Honda should just put the Civic Si motor into the CR-Z and call it a day."

Maybe then someone would actually want to buy one.

[Tapioca]

I still agree with what was said in a recent Motor Trend magazine...

"Honda should just put the Civic Si motor into the CR-Z and call it a day."

Maybe then someone would actually want to buy one.

I imagine that Honda has invested a significant amount of money into Hybrid technology and as a result, they're trying to turn the CR-Z into some kind of halo car (i.e. hybrid technology can be sexy.) But, their marketers haven't realized that most enthusiasts appreciate the many quirks of an internal combustion engine - the different sounds, the tunability, etc.

Another reason for the poor sales is that enthusiasts would rather spend money on used cars (that are inherently simpler and more tunable) and save the rest of their cash for mods.

[gloors]

I can't believe you guys think this is nice, looks like shit.

:fullofwin: Thank you I'm not the only one that think this shit is ugly

[hamhead]

so this is a 3 seater but its the same weight as a corolla...

[Manic!]

so this is a 3 seater but its the same weight as a corolla...

4 seater

[1990TSI]

What? the pictures above is the concept model is it not? Are you saying you've seen the production model of this car?

where does it say it's a concept? The concept pictures look different than this, leading me to believe that this is what we'll get in a few months.
Sure it says 2012 model, but that's how hyundai rolls. My 2010 coupe was bought in february 2009 with a janurary build date, some US owners have an 08 build date for their 2010 coupe.

[punkwax]

lol every Hyundai thread turns into vs. Honda debate

[Timpo]

nah

[Timpo]

I still agree with what was said in a recent Motor Trend magazine...

"Honda should just put the Civic Si motor into the CR-Z and call it a day."

Maybe then someone would actually want to buy one.
I think what Honda wanted to prove was that hybrid cars can be sporty and fun to drive...

if they just put K20 or whatever...that would just be another Civic hatch kind of thing.

[delSol97]

Honda used to do both: CRX Si and HF, no reason they can't do it with CR-Z if they wanted to. I'd have bought a CR-Z already if it had a backseat ... I'd buy the Veloster if it weren't for that Hyundai badge on it.

[freakshow]

lol every Hyundai thread turns into vs. Honda debate

Unfortunately, there isn't much of a debate anymore..

[TL_99]

test drove the car. Its got all the gadgets such as heated seats, push button start, panaromic moonroof, bluetooth, 7" touchscreen.
Looks awesome on the road as well. Powerwise, not so much. Wait a little longer and hopefully they come out with the turbo version.

[jlenko]

^ Saw one on the road the other day.

Definitely looks like a bag of ass.

[bcrdukes]

To compare a Hyundai Veloster to a Honda CRX is just morally inexcusable.

The CRX had such a major influence on import compact car culture.

[optiblue]

Hyundai continues to drive honda to its grave!
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[Energy]

And honda deserves it for getting complacent. I saw one of these yesterday and it looks pretty good actually. Stands out in regular traffic.

[unit]

http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/honda-cr-z-ts-1x_100337045_l.jpg


the new CR-Z TS-1X being revealed at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon along with the Modulo NSX

what in the actual fuck is going on with the back of that car

[BaoTurbo]

Gundam Mode :troll:

[- kT]

here's some updated photos for you guys

http://www.hyundaicanada.com/Veloster/en/images/veloster_home_image.jpg

http://www.hyundaiveloster.org/uploads/seccion/img-602.jpg

lookwise, not bad imo. and like somebody above mentioned, it's all about the gadgets. i test drove one courtesy of my friend who works at hyundai, and for a DD it's pretty cool. standard features like push start, backup cam/sensor, navi, the works. also stated above though, the thing has almost no torque. but it's supposed to be a low fuel consumption vehicle so that probably isn't much of a surprise

[asian_XL]

the third door is weird

[GG]

fugly as sin

[death_blossom]

I just checked it out on Hyundai's website. it appears that only the n/a 1.6L engine is available right now.

[HondaGuy]

I wouldnt say hyundai would be my first choice when purchasing a car but this veloster does seem to turn heads. Spotted a few on the road already and the rear end does look pretty good for a hyundai.... Definitely a design thats rarely seen. Has some good options like bluetooth, moonroof, somewhat sporty look... The rear black diffuser and center exhaust tips are unique.

The 3rd door would come in handy indeed... Hahah anyone old enough to remember when saturn came out with a 3 door coupe but located on drivers rear side years ago? :pokerface:

[roastpuff]

^lol my friend had one of those. Sc2 iirc?

IMO I do like the Veloster. Very unique car.
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[DirtySanchez]

Rear is too bubbly

[TRDood]

Saw it on the road couple nights ago. I only saw the driver's side and rear, thought it looked very nice. Now that I know it's a 3 door..................... :heckno:

[dasani604]

I saw one tonight and it definitely stands out from the other cars. When I say stand out, I'm not very confident that it's in a "whoa that looks awesome" way.