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HYUNDAI REVOLUTIONIZES THE COUPE WITH THE ALL-NEW VELOSTER
Hyundai today introduced its cutting-edge Veloster three-door coupe in a world debut at the North American International Auto Show. The 2012 Veloster delivers innovation to the compact coupe segment with a unique third door for easy rear-seat access, Hyundai's Blue Link telematics system, Pandora internet radio with seven-inch touch-screen display, and a new 1.6-liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine mated to Hyundai's first EcoShift™ dual-clutch transmission.
HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2012 VELOSTER
- All-new three-door coupe design
• Coupe design with the functionality of a hatch and a passenger-side forward-hinged rear door
- All-new 1.6-liter GDI Gamma engine paired with proprietary Hyundai six-speed manual transmission and Hyundai's first EcoShift dual-clutch transmission
• Up to 40 mpg highway (estimated)
• Better highway fuel efficiency than Honda CR-Z Hybrid
- Standard multi-function seven-inch touch-screen display
• Pandora® internet radio capability
• Gracenote® display technology with voice recognition
• Video game console connectivity with 115-volt power outlet
• Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with voice recognition
- Standard Blue Link telematics platform
- Blue Link Assurance provides a free introductory period of complementary core safety services including Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) and Assistance, SOS Emergency Assistance, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance.
- Blue Link Essentials provides Voice Text Messaging, Remote Door Unlock / Lock, Remote Horn & Lights, Panic Notification, Remote Vehicle Start, Alarm Notification, Quick Tips, Location Sharing, Automated Diagnostic Trouble Code Notification, Maintenance Alert, Monthly Vehicle Report, Recall Advisor, Web Vehicle Diagnostics, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, Vehicle Immobilization, Valet Alert, Geofence, Speed Alert, Curfew
- Blue Link Guidance provides Turn-by-Turn Navigation, POI Search by advanced voice recognition system, POI Web Search & Download, Daily Route Guidance with Traffic Condition, Traffic, Gas Station Locations & Gas Prices, Eco-Coach, Restaurant Ratings, Weather
Veloster is the sixth vehicle in Hyundai's 24/7 version 2.0 product initiative (seven new models in 24 months), on the heels of the all-new Tucson, Sonata, Equus, Elantra and the soon-to-be released all-new Accent. The 2012 Veloster poses some intriguing questions:
- Why can't a sporty coupe get 40 miles per gallon?
- Why can't a car have the same connectivity as portable electronic devices?
- Why does coupe design dictate only two doors?
- Why can't an affordable coupe offer premium features?
- Why can't Hyundai have two coupes - a playful front-wheel drive model targeting the likes of Mini Cooper and Scion tC to complement the sport-focused, rear wheel drive Genesis Coupe?
MOTORCYCLE INSPIRATION
Veloster's unique design takes inspiration from a high-performance sport bike. Veloster has distinctive black A-pillars that give the glass a motorcycle helmet visor appearance. In the front is an aggressive form of Hyundai's signature hexagonal front grille, hood scoop detailing, and unique Hyundai-signature LED position lights. Optional packages add a chrome grille surround, piano black highlights, fog lights, and a massive panoramic sunroof.
In profile the Veloster features "Fluidic Sculpture" character lines, muscular wheel arches, bodycolor door handles and mirrors, and wraparound headlights and taillights. Veloster comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels and offers two types of 18-inch wheels. The top-of-the-line 18-inch wheel comes with painted inserts, a segment first.
Veloster's dynamic rear design has a distinctive glass hatch, dual centered chrome exhaust tips and black lower fascia that complements the assertive front fascia.
Inside, the center stack and controls resemble a sport bike fuel tank and incorporate an available push-button starter. The air vents are inspired by motorcycle tailpipes, while the floor console mirrors the seat of a bike. Metallic accents abound throughout the interior. Alloy pedals and a leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob are also available.
THE THIRD DOOR
Veloster combines the style of a coupe and the functionality of a hatchback, while also incorporating an additional passenger-side door. In the past, some coupes have used smaller rear-hinged access doors. These coupes have always been compromised by having to open the driver-side door before the rear door could be opened, proving to be inconvenient for both the driver and passenger, and extremely difficult to operate in tight parking lot situations. Hyundai's fresh take here implements a conventionally hinged door on the passenger side of the Veloster, providing safe and ready access to the surprisingly spacious rear seats. The passenger-side rear door handle is hidden to maintain the coupe design.
GAMMA 1.6-LITER GDI ENGINE
The all-new Gamma 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine is the smallest Hyundai engine to use Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI). GDI technology helps deliver estimated highway fuel economy of up to 40 mpg, lower emissions and higher reliability.
"Gasoline-direct-injection technology allowed Hyundai engineers to create an engine that is powerful, fuel-efficient, and has fewer emissions," said Hyundai American Technical Center Inc. (HATCI) powertrain director, John Juriga. "Despite its small size, it generates some big numbers, with both impressive horsepower output and up to 40 mpg on the highway."
Through the use of GDI, the Gamma 1.6-liter engine delivers a peak output of 138 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and maximum torque of 123 lb.-ft. at 4,850 rpm. But GDI is only part of the story as the new Gamma also features Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing, an electronic throttle control, a roller timing chain, variable induction and innovative anti-friction coatings such as CrN Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating and Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating.
Gamma highlights include:
- Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT)
• D-CVVT (intake and exhaust camshaft phaser) camshafts and hydraulic engine mounts provide optimum power, efficiency and refinement. Using CVVT on both camshafts has several advantages when compared to using it only on the intake camshaft including an improvement in performanc (increased volumetric efficiency) and fuel economy (reduced pumping loss), and a reduction in hydrocarbon emissions.
- Roller Timing Chain
• Helps increase the reliability of the Gamma 1.6-liter engine.
- Electronic Throttle Control
• This system accurately controls air intake and engine torque, improving drivability, response and fuel economy.
- Innovative Anti-Friction Coatings
• A Diamond Like Coating (DLC) was added to the tappets to help reduce friction in the valvetrain.
Working together, the complete range of engine technologies produce an engine that offers:
- Best-in-class specific output at 86.3 horsepower per liter
- Excellent fuel economy
- Lower emissions with ULEV certification
- High reliability backed by a 10-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty
NEW SIX-SPEED ECOSHIFT DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION
Hyundai's commitment to making the Gamma engine extremely fuel efficient continues by pairing it with a standard six-speed manual transmission or an all-new, six-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission (DCT) developed by Hyundai.
Hyundai's new EcoShift DCT takes the benefits of a manual transmission, including low fuel consumption and sporty driving, and blends them with automatic transmission benefits, such as high comfort levels and smooth shift quality. In addition, the EcoShift DCT enables direct connection for high efficiency and uninterrupted torque transfer during shifts. Automatic transmissions lose power and fuel economy in the torque converter.
Other improvements of a EcoShift DCT over a traditional automatic include a five to six percent improvement in fuel efficiency as well as a three to seven percent improvement in acceleration performance.
Veloster's EcoShift DCT can be thought of as two traditional manual transmissions, each with its own clutch operating in parallel and alternating shifts. Veloster is a six-speed with one clutch acting on gears one, three and five and the other used for two, four, six and reverse. This shifting process results in quick smooth transitions with none of the efficiency loss normally associated with torque convertors. The clutch actuator assembly features electric motors for actuation, and an external damper improves NVH.
This powertrain also has an Active Eco mode which modifies engine and transmission control for improved fuel economy that translates into more than a seven percent improvement in real-world fuel economy.
The EcoShift DCT also incorporates Hyundai's Hillstart Assist Control (HAC). HAC is designed to minimize rolling backwards on steep ascents.
EcoShift DCT benefits include:
- High-efficiency operation for improved fuel economy
- Optimal response and shift control
- Compact design for efficient packaging
- Light weight
VELOSTER VERSUS ITS RIVALS
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
The Veloster rides on a 104.3-inch wheelbase, with an overall length of 166.1 inches and width of 70.5 inches.
BEST-IN-CLASS INTERIOR VOLUME
Veloster's versatility and coupe design does not compromise interior volume. Veloster has best-in-class interior volume for the compact sporty car segment. Veloster's total interior volume of 105.3 cubic feet beats the 2011 Honda CR-Z, Scion tC, Mini Hardtop and Mini Clubman.
The abundant interior volume benefits headroom, legroom and shoulder room.
WORLD-CLASS WEIGHT EFFICIENCY
World-class weight efficiency is a program target for all Hyundai models. This strategy delivers outstanding fuel economy and performance simultaneously. At just 2,584 pounds, Veloster is more than 400 pounds lighter than the Scion tC. This priority on weight efficiency allows the Veloster to deliver a great combination of agility, performance, and fuel efficiency.
FUN TO DRIVE
The Veloster is fitted with a McPherson strut front suspension, coil springs, gas shock absorbers and a 24 mm diameter front stabilizer. The rear suspension is a light-weight V-torsion beam, a Hyundai-first with an integrated 23 mm stabilizer bar to allow bracing of the arms for greater stiffness and to further control body roll. The rear suspension also uses monotube shock absorbers for ride comfort.
Veloster features sport-tuned electric power steering that adjusts instantly to changing driving conditions while improving fuel economy over a conventional steering system. A quick-ratio steering rack is used for crisp feel on turn-in. Veloster's turning diameter of 34.1 feet is better than tC's 37.4 feet, CR-Z's 35.4 feet, Mini's 35.1 feet and Mini Clubman's 36.1 feet. Standard are 215/45HR17 tires on 17-inch alloy wheels. There are two optional 18-inch alloy wheels with lower profile 215/40VR18 performance rubber.
ADVANCED STANDARD SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES: PART OF HYUNDAI'S ASSURANCE COMMITMENT
Veloster has an exceptional level of standard safety features for the sporty car segment. Veloster has a Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system which optimally manages ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and the Motor-Driven electric Power Steering (MDPS).
VSM works to control two effects. The first is when a driver accelerates or brakes on a split-mu surface (slippery on one side, dry pavement on the other) and the vehicle wants to pull in one direction. VSM detects this condition and sends a signal to the MDPS to apply steering assist. VSM counters the pull and automatically provides eight Newton meters of counter steering. VSM reacts the same way during sudden lane changes or fast cornering.
Veloster features six airbags--including dual front, front seat-mounted side-impact, and front and rear side curtain airbags.
The Veloster also features a state-of-the-art braking package. The package includes four-wheel disc brakes and an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) including Brake Assist, which provides maximum braking force when a panic stop is detected, and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), to automatically adjust the braking force to front and rear axles based on vehicle loading conditions.
CONNECTIVITY/TECHNOLOGY
In the digital age everyone wants to be connected to their electronics at all times, so Veloster comes standard with a multifunction seven-inch touch-screen display. At engine start-up, the screen comes to life with a Veloster image and a unique sound. There are three interface layouts the user can choose from.
Pandora internet radio is integrated into Veloster. The display screen has a Pandora icon to stream internet radio from an iPhone. Pandora can also be viewed on the display screen and songs can be given the familiar Pandora thumbs up or thumbs down by pressing an icon. (By selecting the thumbs down icon that particular song will never be played again.)
- Pandora, the leading internet radio service, gives people music they love anytime, anywhere, through personalized radio stations available on a wide variety of connected devices.
- According to Nielsen, today Pandora is one of the top five most popular apps across all smartphone platforms.
- Pandora gives people music they love through personalized radio stations, created instantly from a single song, artist or composer "seed." Simple thumbs-up and thumbs-down quickly refine stations to each listener's taste.
- Today, tens of millions of people have a deeply personal connection with Pandora based on the delight of personalized radio listening and discovery.
- Pandora currently has more than 65 million listeners throughout the United States.
Gracenote improves how Veloster drivers access and manage their music through licensed cover art, enhanced voice recognition capabilities and "More Like This" automatic playlisting. Gracenote helps organize song metadata from a driver's music collection, and associates specific genre classifications (e.g. Indie Rock, R&B, Classical) with the identified tracks. This lets Veloster drivers create targeted similar music playlists with a single button or voice command using Gracenote's Playlist Plus™ technology.
Gracenote MediaVOCS® technology improves the accuracy of the system's voice recognition capabilities for music search, letting drivers pinpoint bands, artists and albums with hard-to-pronounce names, irregular spellings and nicknames. For instance, Gracenote MediaVOCS helps the system understand artist names like Beyonce and AC/DC. And drivers can use "The Boss" as a voice command to access tracks from Bruce Springsteen.
Gracenote also powers the Veloster's 3D carousel of album cover art, producing a driver-friendly interface that makes it easy to search for music, select albums and display cover art during playback. The combination of these Gracenote technology features provides Veloster drivers a safe and easy way to manage and enjoy their music on the open road.
One of the display's unique features is an Eco Coach scoring system. This system acknowledges fuel-efficient driving with an eco rewards score and it accumulates points over time for a total Eco Score. The Eco Coach also provides instant fuel economy feedback so drivers can compare their average fuel economy with other Veloster owners on www.myhyundai.com.
With video games being an important element of entertainment, Hyundai integrated a USB jack, RCA jack and 115-volt power outlet in Veloster to support gaming consoles for ultimate gaming sessions when in park.
Veloster is available with two audio systems. Standard is a 196-watt AM/FM/Satellite Radio/CD/MP3 audio system with six-speakers and iPod®/USB/auxiliary input jacks. A 450-watt Dimension Premium Audio system with eight speakers including an eight-inch subwoofer and external amplifier is available. An XM Satellite Radio interface is also integrated into the head unit and features channel logos and XM Data services, such as XM NavWeather®, XM Stock Ticker and XM Sports Ticker.
A Bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice recognition, address book download and audio streaming is standard. Touch-screen navigation is optional. The system also integrates a rear-view camera, which cannot be found on the CR-Z or tC.
HYUNDAI BLUE LINK
"Blue Link combines safety, service and infotainment into a complete package that works to both help simplify Hyundai owners' lives and reduce distracted driving,� said Barry Ratzlaff, director of customer satisfaction and service business development, Hyundai Motor America. "We've carefully studied how drivers rely on smart phones and navigation systems as an innovative link to the outside world. Blue Link brings that seamless connectivity directly into the car with technology like voice text messaging, POI web search download, turn-by-turn navigation, and monthly vehicle reporting. Our agent-assisted advanced voice recognition system offers a 21st century solution to performing POI searches in the vehicle. This unique and innovative approach enables Hyundai to deliver fast, accurate searches and downloads of POIs to vehicles without the unnecessary costs of traditional operator-only type systems of our competitors."
As part of the Blue Link launch, Hyundai also will provide Blue Link Assurance on Blue Link-equipped vehicles, which includes core safety services for an introductory period. These key safety services include: Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) and Assistance, SOS Emergency Assistance, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance. After the introductory period, owners of Blue Link-equipped vehicles can choose to extend these and other services as desired. Blue Link package subscription fees will be announced this spring on Sonata.
Blue Link Assurance further expands Hyundai's industry leadership formerly established by Hyundai Assurance, the industry's most comprehensive suite of new-vehicle protection. Hyundai Assurance already offers a 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable bumper-to-bumper warranty, Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, 5-years complimentary Roadside Assistance, and Buyer Protection - a credit-protecting job-loss vehicle return program.
In typical Hyundai fashion, Blue Link services were developed with targeted packaging options that are tailored to distinct telematics user groups:
Blue Link Assurance package:
- Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) and Assistance - Provides immediate assistance when an accident occurs and an airbag is deployed. In this event, an ACN signal, containing customer and location information, will automatically be transmitted to the response center. Upon receipt of the signal, a response specialist will attempt to establish voice communications with the vehicle occupants and forward any pertinent information to emergency services.
- SOS Emergency Assistance - Customers request emergency 911 assistance by pressing the dedicated SOS button in the vehicle. This action transmits vehicle information and location to specially-trained response specialists, who assist in coordinating the dispatch of appropriate emergency assistance to the customer. The response specialist remains on the line with the customer until advised assistance has arrived.
- Enhanced Roadside Assistance - Enables customers to contact Roadside Assistance via a single in-vehicle button-press. Vehicle information (including location) is automatically transmitted to a response center, enabling the specialist to dispatch assistance more quickly and efficiently for vehicle assistance and retrieval.
Blue Link Essentials package:
Remote Access:
- Remote Door Lock/Unlock - Enables locking or unlocking vehicle doors via a toll-free number, owner's website, or mobile phone application.
- Remote Horn and Lights - Enables activating the horn and/or lights via a toll-free number, owner's website, or mobile phone application.
- Panic Notification - Notifies customers when the panic button on their vehicle key fob has been activated, signifying when a family member or other vehicle occupant may be in danger. Notifications are configured online and occur via email or text message.
- Remote Vehicle Start - Enables customers to start the vehicle via owner's website or toll-free number, or mobile phone application.
Convenience:
- Alarm Notification - Notifies customers when and where the vehicle alert is activated via a text message, email or an automated phone call.
- Quick Tips - Provides quick reference assistance for primary vehicle feature location and function.
- Location Sharing - Enables sending vehicle location to select members of social networking sites, including Facebook - directly from the vehicle.
- Voice Text Messaging - Enables hands-free text messaging to SMS text recipients, including the ability to initiate text messages, rather than only respond to messages, as with some competitive systems.
Vehicle Self Diagnostics:
- Automated Diagnostic Trouble Code Notification - Provides explanation and repair assistance using vehicle data and off-board diagnosis capabilities to better inform the customer of vehicle trouble alerts. A combination of in-vehicle display alerts and guided voice messages provides customers with additional instructions (information also sent to the customer's preferred dealer to assist with the repair process).
- Maintenance Alert - Notifies customers via website, email or SMS message that an upcoming service is due at various thresholds leading up to the event. Configured online, the alerts explain what is included in particular maintenance intervals.
- Recall Advisor - Provides all pertinent recall information should a recall be initiated.
- Web Vehicle Diagnostics - Provides a report of vehicle diagnostics, eco-coach performance and other important information in a monthly email report and web page update, starting 30 days after registering with the service.
Theft Protection:
- Stolen Vehicle Recovery - In the event a customer's vehicle is reported stolen (and a stolen vehicle report has been filed with the appropriate police department), the response center can provide assistance to the police in an attempt to recover the vehicle.
- Stolen Vehicle Slowdown - Used with Stolen Vehicle Recovery, this enables law enforcement to gradually reduce the engine power of the vehicle, thus slowing it down to safe levels. A warning will be transmitted to the driver prior to the slowdown procedure.
- Vehicle Immobilization - Used with Stolen Vehicle Recovery, this enables law enforcement to send a signal to the vehicle which immobilizes the engine management system, thus preventing startup. This capability is only valid when the ignition is off, but the command can be saved by the engine ECU for later immobilization if the vehicle is on or in motion at the time of signal transmission.
Safeguard:
- Valet Alert - Enables alert via text message or automated phone message when the customer's vehicle moves beyond a prescribed region.
- Geofence - Enable monitoring vehicle movement in and out of pre-defined regions configured on the owner's website. When the vehicle enters or leaves a designated region, the customer is notified by email, text message or automated phone message.
- Speed Alert - Notifies the customer via email, text message or automated phone message when their vehicle exceeds the specified speed threshold established on the owner's website. High value for parents of teen drivers and fleet customers.
- Curfew - Alerts owners if the vehicle is being used outside a pre-determined time interval. Alerts are configured online and sent via text message and/or automated phone message.
Blue Link Guidance package:
- Turn-by-Turn Navigation Service - Provides traffic information surrounding the customer's vehicle and in the nearby area, based on preferences established using the owner's website.
- POI Search by advanced voice recognition system - Enables Point-of-Interest searches using an automated voice system. Results can be downloaded to the vehicle navigation system. Live operators provide additional support, if needed.
- POI Web Search and Download - Enables POI search results to be downloaded to the vehicle's navigation system.
- Daily Route Guidance with Traffic Condition - Enables customers to pre-define several routes to a common destination and receive a regularly-scheduled traffic alert for traffic delays along those routes. Results include flow and incident data, along with "Fastest Route" recommendation.
- Traffic - Provides traffic information surrounding the customer's vehicle and in the nearby area, based on preferences established using the owner's website.
- Gas Station Locations and Gas Prices - Locates gas stations by price, brand or fuel type from the vehicle. Results are played back via automated voice, and can be downloaded to the vehicle's navigation system.
- Eco-Coach - Tracks the customer's driving performance habits (MPG and CO2 emissions) on a continual and historical basis. Results and environmentally responsible driving recommendations are provided on the owner's website.
- Restaurant Ratings - Provides restaurant ratings from Yelp.com for local restaurants.
- Weather - Provides weather forecasts and alerts for the immediate area or for customer-defined locations within the owner website. Alerts also appear during navigation routing.
More details on Hyundai Blue Link are available at www.HyundaiBlueLink.com.
COLOR PALETTE
Veloster's light weight, high-efficiency, and "own-it" attitude are all characteristics of a long-distance runner. That spirit lives in the bold color palette Veloster brings to consumers, including Century White, Ironman Silver, Triathlon Gray, Ultra Black, Marathon Blue, Electrolyte Green, 26.2 Yellow, Vitamin C and Boston Red.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 800 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program which now includes the 5-year/60,000 mile fully transferable bumper-to-bumper warranty, Hyundai's 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty and 5-year complimentary Roadside Assistance in addition to the highly acclaimed vehicle return policy introduced in early 2009. For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com.
- All-new three-door coupe design
• Coupe design with the functionality of a hatch and a passenger-side forward-hinged rear door
- All-new 1.6-liter GDI Gamma engine paired with proprietary Hyundai six-speed manual transmission and Hyundai's first EcoShift dual-clutch transmission
• Up to 40 mpg highway (estimated)
• Better highway fuel efficiency than Honda CR-Z Hybrid
- Standard multi-function seven-inch touch-screen display
• Pandora® internet radio capability
• Gracenote® display technology with voice recognition
• Video game console connectivity with 115-volt power outlet
• Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with voice recognition
- Standard Blue Link telematics platform
- Blue Link Assurance provides a free introductory period of complementary core safety services including Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) and Assistance, SOS Emergency Assistance, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance.
- Blue Link Essentials provides Voice Text Messaging, Remote Door Unlock / Lock, Remote Horn & Lights, Panic Notification, Remote Vehicle Start, Alarm Notification, Quick Tips, Location Sharing, Automated Diagnostic Trouble Code Notification, Maintenance Alert, Monthly Vehicle Report, Recall Advisor, Web Vehicle Diagnostics, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, Vehicle Immobilization, Valet Alert, Geofence, Speed Alert, Curfew
- Blue Link Guidance provides Turn-by-Turn Navigation, POI Search by advanced voice recognition system, POI Web Search & Download, Daily Route Guidance with Traffic Condition, Traffic, Gas Station Locations & Gas Prices, Eco-Coach, Restaurant Ratings, Weather
Veloster is the sixth vehicle in Hyundai's 24/7 version 2.0 product initiative (seven new models in 24 months), on the heels of the all-new Tucson, Sonata, Equus, Elantra and the soon-to-be released all-new Accent. The 2012 Veloster poses some intriguing questions:
- Why can't a sporty coupe get 40 miles per gallon?
- Why can't a car have the same connectivity as portable electronic devices?
- Why does coupe design dictate only two doors?
- Why can't an affordable coupe offer premium features?
- Why can't Hyundai have two coupes - a playful front-wheel drive model targeting the likes of Mini Cooper and Scion tC to complement the sport-focused, rear wheel drive Genesis Coupe?
MOTORCYCLE INSPIRATION
Veloster's unique design takes inspiration from a high-performance sport bike. Veloster has distinctive black A-pillars that give the glass a motorcycle helmet visor appearance. In the front is an aggressive form of Hyundai's signature hexagonal front grille, hood scoop detailing, and unique Hyundai-signature LED position lights. Optional packages add a chrome grille surround, piano black highlights, fog lights, and a massive panoramic sunroof.
In profile the Veloster features "Fluidic Sculpture" character lines, muscular wheel arches, bodycolor door handles and mirrors, and wraparound headlights and taillights. Veloster comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels and offers two types of 18-inch wheels. The top-of-the-line 18-inch wheel comes with painted inserts, a segment first.
Veloster's dynamic rear design has a distinctive glass hatch, dual centered chrome exhaust tips and black lower fascia that complements the assertive front fascia.
Inside, the center stack and controls resemble a sport bike fuel tank and incorporate an available push-button starter. The air vents are inspired by motorcycle tailpipes, while the floor console mirrors the seat of a bike. Metallic accents abound throughout the interior. Alloy pedals and a leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob are also available.
THE THIRD DOOR
Veloster combines the style of a coupe and the functionality of a hatchback, while also incorporating an additional passenger-side door. In the past, some coupes have used smaller rear-hinged access doors. These coupes have always been compromised by having to open the driver-side door before the rear door could be opened, proving to be inconvenient for both the driver and passenger, and extremely difficult to operate in tight parking lot situations. Hyundai's fresh take here implements a conventionally hinged door on the passenger side of the Veloster, providing safe and ready access to the surprisingly spacious rear seats. The passenger-side rear door handle is hidden to maintain the coupe design.
GAMMA 1.6-LITER GDI ENGINE
The all-new Gamma 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine is the smallest Hyundai engine to use Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI). GDI technology helps deliver estimated highway fuel economy of up to 40 mpg, lower emissions and higher reliability.
"Gasoline-direct-injection technology allowed Hyundai engineers to create an engine that is powerful, fuel-efficient, and has fewer emissions," said Hyundai American Technical Center Inc. (HATCI) powertrain director, John Juriga. "Despite its small size, it generates some big numbers, with both impressive horsepower output and up to 40 mpg on the highway."
Through the use of GDI, the Gamma 1.6-liter engine delivers a peak output of 138 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and maximum torque of 123 lb.-ft. at 4,850 rpm. But GDI is only part of the story as the new Gamma also features Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing, an electronic throttle control, a roller timing chain, variable induction and innovative anti-friction coatings such as CrN Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating and Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating.
Gamma highlights include:
- Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT)
• D-CVVT (intake and exhaust camshaft phaser) camshafts and hydraulic engine mounts provide optimum power, efficiency and refinement. Using CVVT on both camshafts has several advantages when compared to using it only on the intake camshaft including an improvement in performanc (increased volumetric efficiency) and fuel economy (reduced pumping loss), and a reduction in hydrocarbon emissions.
- Roller Timing Chain
• Helps increase the reliability of the Gamma 1.6-liter engine.
- Electronic Throttle Control
• This system accurately controls air intake and engine torque, improving drivability, response and fuel economy.
- Innovative Anti-Friction Coatings
• A Diamond Like Coating (DLC) was added to the tappets to help reduce friction in the valvetrain.
Working together, the complete range of engine technologies produce an engine that offers:
- Best-in-class specific output at 86.3 horsepower per liter
- Excellent fuel economy
- Lower emissions with ULEV certification
- High reliability backed by a 10-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty
NEW SIX-SPEED ECOSHIFT DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION
Hyundai's commitment to making the Gamma engine extremely fuel efficient continues by pairing it with a standard six-speed manual transmission or an all-new, six-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission (DCT) developed by Hyundai.
Hyundai's new EcoShift DCT takes the benefits of a manual transmission, including low fuel consumption and sporty driving, and blends them with automatic transmission benefits, such as high comfort levels and smooth shift quality. In addition, the EcoShift DCT enables direct connection for high efficiency and uninterrupted torque transfer during shifts. Automatic transmissions lose power and fuel economy in the torque converter.
Other improvements of a EcoShift DCT over a traditional automatic include a five to six percent improvement in fuel efficiency as well as a three to seven percent improvement in acceleration performance.
Veloster's EcoShift DCT can be thought of as two traditional manual transmissions, each with its own clutch operating in parallel and alternating shifts. Veloster is a six-speed with one clutch acting on gears one, three and five and the other used for two, four, six and reverse. This shifting process results in quick smooth transitions with none of the efficiency loss normally associated with torque convertors. The clutch actuator assembly features electric motors for actuation, and an external damper improves NVH.
This powertrain also has an Active Eco mode which modifies engine and transmission control for improved fuel economy that translates into more than a seven percent improvement in real-world fuel economy.
The EcoShift DCT also incorporates Hyundai's Hillstart Assist Control (HAC). HAC is designed to minimize rolling backwards on steep ascents.
EcoShift DCT benefits include:
- High-efficiency operation for improved fuel economy
- Optimal response and shift control
- Compact design for efficient packaging
- Light weight
VELOSTER VERSUS ITS RIVALS
| Base Engine | 2012 Veloster |
2011 CR-Z |
2011 Mini Hardtop |
2011 Mini Clubman |
2012 tC |
| Displacement | 1.6L DI | 1.5L HEV | 1.6L | 1.6L | 2.5L |
| HP | 138@6300 | 122@6000 | 121@6000 | 121@6000 | 180@6000 |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) | 123@4850 | 128@1,000~1,750 MT | 114@4250 | 118@4250 | 173@4100 |
| Trans | 6M or DCT | 6M or CVT | 6M or AT | 6M or AT | 6M or 6AT |
| HP/L | 86.3 | 81.3 | 75.6 | 75.6 | 72.0 |
| Curb weights M/T A/T |
2,584 2,657 |
2,637 2,690 |
2,535 2,612 |
2,712 2,789 |
3,060 3,102 |
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
The Veloster rides on a 104.3-inch wheelbase, with an overall length of 166.1 inches and width of 70.5 inches.
BEST-IN-CLASS INTERIOR VOLUME
Veloster's versatility and coupe design does not compromise interior volume. Veloster has best-in-class interior volume for the compact sporty car segment. Veloster's total interior volume of 105.3 cubic feet beats the 2011 Honda CR-Z, Scion tC, Mini Hardtop and Mini Clubman.
| Interior Volume (cu. ft.) | Veloster |
tC |
CR-Z |
Mini Cooper |
Mini Clubman |
| Passenger | 89.8 |
88.4 |
49.1 |
76.0 |
80.0 |
| Cargo | 15.5 |
14.7 |
25.1 |
5.7 |
9.2 |
| Total | 105.3 |
103.1 |
74.2 |
81.7 |
89.2 |
The abundant interior volume benefits headroom, legroom and shoulder room.
Veloster |
tC |
CR-Z |
Mini Cooper |
Mini Clubman |
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| Headroom (f) | 39.0 |
37.7 |
36.9 |
38.8 |
39.0 |
| Legroom (f) | 43.9 |
41.8 |
42.7 |
41.4 |
41.4 |
| Shoulder room (f) | 55.6 |
55.4 |
53.8 |
50.3 |
50.3 |
WORLD-CLASS WEIGHT EFFICIENCY
World-class weight efficiency is a program target for all Hyundai models. This strategy delivers outstanding fuel economy and performance simultaneously. At just 2,584 pounds, Veloster is more than 400 pounds lighter than the Scion tC. This priority on weight efficiency allows the Veloster to deliver a great combination of agility, performance, and fuel efficiency.
FUN TO DRIVE
The Veloster is fitted with a McPherson strut front suspension, coil springs, gas shock absorbers and a 24 mm diameter front stabilizer. The rear suspension is a light-weight V-torsion beam, a Hyundai-first with an integrated 23 mm stabilizer bar to allow bracing of the arms for greater stiffness and to further control body roll. The rear suspension also uses monotube shock absorbers for ride comfort.
Veloster features sport-tuned electric power steering that adjusts instantly to changing driving conditions while improving fuel economy over a conventional steering system. A quick-ratio steering rack is used for crisp feel on turn-in. Veloster's turning diameter of 34.1 feet is better than tC's 37.4 feet, CR-Z's 35.4 feet, Mini's 35.1 feet and Mini Clubman's 36.1 feet. Standard are 215/45HR17 tires on 17-inch alloy wheels. There are two optional 18-inch alloy wheels with lower profile 215/40VR18 performance rubber.
ADVANCED STANDARD SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES: PART OF HYUNDAI'S ASSURANCE COMMITMENT
Veloster has an exceptional level of standard safety features for the sporty car segment. Veloster has a Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system which optimally manages ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and the Motor-Driven electric Power Steering (MDPS).
VSM works to control two effects. The first is when a driver accelerates or brakes on a split-mu surface (slippery on one side, dry pavement on the other) and the vehicle wants to pull in one direction. VSM detects this condition and sends a signal to the MDPS to apply steering assist. VSM counters the pull and automatically provides eight Newton meters of counter steering. VSM reacts the same way during sudden lane changes or fast cornering.
Veloster features six airbags--including dual front, front seat-mounted side-impact, and front and rear side curtain airbags.
The Veloster also features a state-of-the-art braking package. The package includes four-wheel disc brakes and an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) including Brake Assist, which provides maximum braking force when a panic stop is detected, and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), to automatically adjust the braking force to front and rear axles based on vehicle loading conditions.
CONNECTIVITY/TECHNOLOGY
In the digital age everyone wants to be connected to their electronics at all times, so Veloster comes standard with a multifunction seven-inch touch-screen display. At engine start-up, the screen comes to life with a Veloster image and a unique sound. There are three interface layouts the user can choose from.
Pandora internet radio is integrated into Veloster. The display screen has a Pandora icon to stream internet radio from an iPhone. Pandora can also be viewed on the display screen and songs can be given the familiar Pandora thumbs up or thumbs down by pressing an icon. (By selecting the thumbs down icon that particular song will never be played again.)
- Pandora, the leading internet radio service, gives people music they love anytime, anywhere, through personalized radio stations available on a wide variety of connected devices.
- According to Nielsen, today Pandora is one of the top five most popular apps across all smartphone platforms.
- Pandora gives people music they love through personalized radio stations, created instantly from a single song, artist or composer "seed." Simple thumbs-up and thumbs-down quickly refine stations to each listener's taste.
- Today, tens of millions of people have a deeply personal connection with Pandora based on the delight of personalized radio listening and discovery.
- Pandora currently has more than 65 million listeners throughout the United States.
Gracenote improves how Veloster drivers access and manage their music through licensed cover art, enhanced voice recognition capabilities and "More Like This" automatic playlisting. Gracenote helps organize song metadata from a driver's music collection, and associates specific genre classifications (e.g. Indie Rock, R&B, Classical) with the identified tracks. This lets Veloster drivers create targeted similar music playlists with a single button or voice command using Gracenote's Playlist Plus™ technology.
Gracenote MediaVOCS® technology improves the accuracy of the system's voice recognition capabilities for music search, letting drivers pinpoint bands, artists and albums with hard-to-pronounce names, irregular spellings and nicknames. For instance, Gracenote MediaVOCS helps the system understand artist names like Beyonce and AC/DC. And drivers can use "The Boss" as a voice command to access tracks from Bruce Springsteen.
Gracenote also powers the Veloster's 3D carousel of album cover art, producing a driver-friendly interface that makes it easy to search for music, select albums and display cover art during playback. The combination of these Gracenote technology features provides Veloster drivers a safe and easy way to manage and enjoy their music on the open road.
One of the display's unique features is an Eco Coach scoring system. This system acknowledges fuel-efficient driving with an eco rewards score and it accumulates points over time for a total Eco Score. The Eco Coach also provides instant fuel economy feedback so drivers can compare their average fuel economy with other Veloster owners on www.myhyundai.com.
With video games being an important element of entertainment, Hyundai integrated a USB jack, RCA jack and 115-volt power outlet in Veloster to support gaming consoles for ultimate gaming sessions when in park.
Veloster is available with two audio systems. Standard is a 196-watt AM/FM/Satellite Radio/CD/MP3 audio system with six-speakers and iPod®/USB/auxiliary input jacks. A 450-watt Dimension Premium Audio system with eight speakers including an eight-inch subwoofer and external amplifier is available. An XM Satellite Radio interface is also integrated into the head unit and features channel logos and XM Data services, such as XM NavWeather®, XM Stock Ticker and XM Sports Ticker.
A Bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice recognition, address book download and audio streaming is standard. Touch-screen navigation is optional. The system also integrates a rear-view camera, which cannot be found on the CR-Z or tC.
HYUNDAI BLUE LINK
"Blue Link combines safety, service and infotainment into a complete package that works to both help simplify Hyundai owners' lives and reduce distracted driving,� said Barry Ratzlaff, director of customer satisfaction and service business development, Hyundai Motor America. "We've carefully studied how drivers rely on smart phones and navigation systems as an innovative link to the outside world. Blue Link brings that seamless connectivity directly into the car with technology like voice text messaging, POI web search download, turn-by-turn navigation, and monthly vehicle reporting. Our agent-assisted advanced voice recognition system offers a 21st century solution to performing POI searches in the vehicle. This unique and innovative approach enables Hyundai to deliver fast, accurate searches and downloads of POIs to vehicles without the unnecessary costs of traditional operator-only type systems of our competitors."
As part of the Blue Link launch, Hyundai also will provide Blue Link Assurance on Blue Link-equipped vehicles, which includes core safety services for an introductory period. These key safety services include: Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) and Assistance, SOS Emergency Assistance, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance. After the introductory period, owners of Blue Link-equipped vehicles can choose to extend these and other services as desired. Blue Link package subscription fees will be announced this spring on Sonata.
Blue Link Assurance further expands Hyundai's industry leadership formerly established by Hyundai Assurance, the industry's most comprehensive suite of new-vehicle protection. Hyundai Assurance already offers a 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable bumper-to-bumper warranty, Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, 5-years complimentary Roadside Assistance, and Buyer Protection - a credit-protecting job-loss vehicle return program.
In typical Hyundai fashion, Blue Link services were developed with targeted packaging options that are tailored to distinct telematics user groups:
Blue Link Assurance package:
- Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) and Assistance - Provides immediate assistance when an accident occurs and an airbag is deployed. In this event, an ACN signal, containing customer and location information, will automatically be transmitted to the response center. Upon receipt of the signal, a response specialist will attempt to establish voice communications with the vehicle occupants and forward any pertinent information to emergency services.
- SOS Emergency Assistance - Customers request emergency 911 assistance by pressing the dedicated SOS button in the vehicle. This action transmits vehicle information and location to specially-trained response specialists, who assist in coordinating the dispatch of appropriate emergency assistance to the customer. The response specialist remains on the line with the customer until advised assistance has arrived.
- Enhanced Roadside Assistance - Enables customers to contact Roadside Assistance via a single in-vehicle button-press. Vehicle information (including location) is automatically transmitted to a response center, enabling the specialist to dispatch assistance more quickly and efficiently for vehicle assistance and retrieval.
Blue Link Essentials package:
Remote Access:
- Remote Door Lock/Unlock - Enables locking or unlocking vehicle doors via a toll-free number, owner's website, or mobile phone application.
- Remote Horn and Lights - Enables activating the horn and/or lights via a toll-free number, owner's website, or mobile phone application.
- Panic Notification - Notifies customers when the panic button on their vehicle key fob has been activated, signifying when a family member or other vehicle occupant may be in danger. Notifications are configured online and occur via email or text message.
- Remote Vehicle Start - Enables customers to start the vehicle via owner's website or toll-free number, or mobile phone application.
Convenience:
- Alarm Notification - Notifies customers when and where the vehicle alert is activated via a text message, email or an automated phone call.
- Quick Tips - Provides quick reference assistance for primary vehicle feature location and function.
- Location Sharing - Enables sending vehicle location to select members of social networking sites, including Facebook - directly from the vehicle.
- Voice Text Messaging - Enables hands-free text messaging to SMS text recipients, including the ability to initiate text messages, rather than only respond to messages, as with some competitive systems.
Vehicle Self Diagnostics:
- Automated Diagnostic Trouble Code Notification - Provides explanation and repair assistance using vehicle data and off-board diagnosis capabilities to better inform the customer of vehicle trouble alerts. A combination of in-vehicle display alerts and guided voice messages provides customers with additional instructions (information also sent to the customer's preferred dealer to assist with the repair process).
- Maintenance Alert - Notifies customers via website, email or SMS message that an upcoming service is due at various thresholds leading up to the event. Configured online, the alerts explain what is included in particular maintenance intervals.
- Recall Advisor - Provides all pertinent recall information should a recall be initiated.
- Web Vehicle Diagnostics - Provides a report of vehicle diagnostics, eco-coach performance and other important information in a monthly email report and web page update, starting 30 days after registering with the service.
Theft Protection:
- Stolen Vehicle Recovery - In the event a customer's vehicle is reported stolen (and a stolen vehicle report has been filed with the appropriate police department), the response center can provide assistance to the police in an attempt to recover the vehicle.
- Stolen Vehicle Slowdown - Used with Stolen Vehicle Recovery, this enables law enforcement to gradually reduce the engine power of the vehicle, thus slowing it down to safe levels. A warning will be transmitted to the driver prior to the slowdown procedure.
- Vehicle Immobilization - Used with Stolen Vehicle Recovery, this enables law enforcement to send a signal to the vehicle which immobilizes the engine management system, thus preventing startup. This capability is only valid when the ignition is off, but the command can be saved by the engine ECU for later immobilization if the vehicle is on or in motion at the time of signal transmission.
Safeguard:
- Valet Alert - Enables alert via text message or automated phone message when the customer's vehicle moves beyond a prescribed region.
- Geofence - Enable monitoring vehicle movement in and out of pre-defined regions configured on the owner's website. When the vehicle enters or leaves a designated region, the customer is notified by email, text message or automated phone message.
- Speed Alert - Notifies the customer via email, text message or automated phone message when their vehicle exceeds the specified speed threshold established on the owner's website. High value for parents of teen drivers and fleet customers.
- Curfew - Alerts owners if the vehicle is being used outside a pre-determined time interval. Alerts are configured online and sent via text message and/or automated phone message.
Blue Link Guidance package:
- Turn-by-Turn Navigation Service - Provides traffic information surrounding the customer's vehicle and in the nearby area, based on preferences established using the owner's website.
- POI Search by advanced voice recognition system - Enables Point-of-Interest searches using an automated voice system. Results can be downloaded to the vehicle navigation system. Live operators provide additional support, if needed.
- POI Web Search and Download - Enables POI search results to be downloaded to the vehicle's navigation system.
- Daily Route Guidance with Traffic Condition - Enables customers to pre-define several routes to a common destination and receive a regularly-scheduled traffic alert for traffic delays along those routes. Results include flow and incident data, along with "Fastest Route" recommendation.
- Traffic - Provides traffic information surrounding the customer's vehicle and in the nearby area, based on preferences established using the owner's website.
- Gas Station Locations and Gas Prices - Locates gas stations by price, brand or fuel type from the vehicle. Results are played back via automated voice, and can be downloaded to the vehicle's navigation system.
- Eco-Coach - Tracks the customer's driving performance habits (MPG and CO2 emissions) on a continual and historical basis. Results and environmentally responsible driving recommendations are provided on the owner's website.
- Restaurant Ratings - Provides restaurant ratings from Yelp.com for local restaurants.
- Weather - Provides weather forecasts and alerts for the immediate area or for customer-defined locations within the owner website. Alerts also appear during navigation routing.
More details on Hyundai Blue Link are available at www.HyundaiBlueLink.com.
COLOR PALETTE
Veloster's light weight, high-efficiency, and "own-it" attitude are all characteristics of a long-distance runner. That spirit lives in the bold color palette Veloster brings to consumers, including Century White, Ironman Silver, Triathlon Gray, Ultra Black, Marathon Blue, Electrolyte Green, 26.2 Yellow, Vitamin C and Boston Red.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 800 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program which now includes the 5-year/60,000 mile fully transferable bumper-to-bumper warranty, Hyundai's 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty and 5-year complimentary Roadside Assistance in addition to the highly acclaimed vehicle return policy introduced in early 2009. For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com.
| 2012 Veloster | |||
| ENGINE | |||
| Type | Gamma DOHC D-CVVT (Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing) GDI (Gasoline Direct Engine) | ||
| Materials | Aluminum block and head | ||
| Displacement | 1.6L / 1,591 cc | ||
| Horsepower | 138 @ 6300 rpm | ||
| Torque | 123 @ 4850 rpm | ||
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | ||
| Bore & stroke | 77.0 X 85.4 (mm) | ||
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | ||
| TRANSMISSION | |||
| 6-speed manual Clutch type: Dry single plate with diaphragm 6-speed dual clutch transmission, gate-type, paddle shifters Clutch type: Dry Double Plate with Double Diaphragm Spring |
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| Gear ratios | MT/DCT | ||
| First | 3.615/3.615 | ||
| Second | 1.955/1.955 | ||
| Third | 1.370/1.303 | ||
| Fourth | 1.036/0.943 | ||
| Fifth | 0.794/0.939 | ||
| Sixth | 0.688/0.743 | ||
| Reverse | 3.545/4.531 | ||
| Final drive axle | 4.267/4.813 | ||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Front | Independent, MacPherson struts with coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, and 24mm stabilizer bar | ||
| Rear | V-Beam torsion axle with gas-filled, monotube shock absorbers, coil springs, and 23mm stabilizer bar | ||
| STEERING | |||
| Type | Rack-and-pinion Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) | ||
| Overall Ratio | 14.2:1 | ||
| Turns, lock to lock | 2.88 | ||
| Turning Diameter (curb to curb) | 34.12 ft. | ||
| BRAKES/TIRES/WHEELS | |||
| Front | 11.0 in. ventilated discs | ||
| Rear | 10.3 in. solid discs | ||
| ABS | 4-wheels and 4-channels with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||
| Tires | Standard: P215/45HR17 tires Optional: P215/40VR18 tires |
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| Wheels | Standard : 17 x 7.0J Alloy Optional: 18 x 7.5J Alloy / 18 x 7.5J Alloy w/ painted inserts |
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| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in. | ||
| Overall length | 166.1 in. | ||
| Overall width | 70.5 in. | ||
| Overall height | 55.1 in. | ||
| Tread Width (front/rear) -- 17" | 61.5 in. / 62.0 in. | ||
| 18" | 61.3 in. / 61.8 in. | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.6 | ||
| Coefficient of Drag | 0.32 | ||
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | |||
| Head room w/o sunroof | |||
| Front | 39.0 in. | ||
| Rear | 35.3 in. | ||
| Head room w/ panoramic sunroof | |||
| Front | 37.2 in. | ||
| Rear | 35.3 in. | ||
| Leg room | |||
| Front | 43.9 in. | ||
| Rear | 31.7 in. | ||
| Shoulder room | |||
| Front | 55.6 in. | ||
| Rear | 54.0 in. | ||
| Hip room | |||
| Front | 53.2 in. | ||
| Rear | 52.6 in. | ||
| VOLUME | |||
| Passenger volume | 89.8 cubic ft. | ||
| Cargo (trunk) volume | 15.5 cubic ft. | ||
| Total volume | 105.3 cubic ft. | ||
| CAPACITIES | |||
| Fuel | 13.2 gallons | ||
| CURB WEIGHT | |||
| 6-speed M/T | 2,584 | ||
| 6-speed DCT | 2,657 | ||
| FUEL ECONOMY | City | Highway | Combined |
| 6-speed manual (estimated)* | TBD mpg | TBD mpg | TBD mpg |
| 6-speed DCT (estimated)* | TBD mpg | 40 mpg | TBD mpg |
| 2012 Veloster | |
 = standard  = optional  = not available |
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| FUNCTIONAL FEATURES | Base |
| Body construction: | |
| HighTensile Steel unibody | |
| Engine: | |
| 1.6L GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder with 6-Speed EcoShift Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT) |
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| Steering: | |
| Rack-and-pinion type steering gear | |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) | |
| Suspension: | |
| Front: Independent, MacPherson struts with coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers and stabilizer bar (24mm) | |
| Rear: V-Beam torsion axle suspension with coil springs and gas-filled monotube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar (23 mm) | |
| Transmission/drive system: | |
| 6-speed manual transmission Clutch type: Dry single plate with diaphragm |
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| 6-speed EcoShift dual clutch transmission with paddle shifters, Hillstart Assist Control Clutch type: Dry Double Plate with Double Diaphragm Spring |
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| Front wheel drive | |
| EXTERIOR FEATURES | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Automatic headlights | |
| Headlights with LED accents, escort function | |
| LED Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | |
| Dual heated bodycolor power outside mirrors | |
| Front bumpers, bodycolor | |
| Rear bumper, glossy black | |
| Rear spoiler w/ LED HMSL | |
| Grille, bodycolor w/ black intake grille | |
| Grille, chrome grille surround with piano black highlights | |
| Door handles, bodycolor | |
| Windshield shade band | |
| Tinted glass | |
| Front 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers with mist function | |
| Panoramic Sunroof | |
| TIRES & WHEELS | |
| 17-in. alloy wheel and P215/45HR17 tires | |
| 18-in. alloy wheel and P215/40VR18 tires | |
| 18-in. alloy wheel and P215/40VR18 tires w/ painted inserts | |
| INTERIOR FEATURES | |
| Roof trim, non-woven | |
| Door trim, black plastic | |
| Door trim, leatherette inserts | |
| Door handles, chrome | |
| Door armrest, integrated | |
| Door map pockets, front | |
| Illuminated Driver Vanity Mirror w/ extension | |
| Passenger Vanity Mirror w/ illumination | |
| Shift knob, urethane | |
| Shift knob, leather | |
| Parking brake handle | |
| Floor covering, needle punch carpeting | |
| Door scuff, step plate | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Heater | |
| Cabin air filter | |
| Rear window defroster w/timer | |
| Urethane steering wheel | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel | |
| Steering wheel audio controls | |
| Cruise control | |
| INTERIOR ILLUMINATION | |
| Center room light | |
| Front map lights with sunglass holder | |
| Cargo area light | |
| I/P switch illumination (hazard) | |
| CONVENIENCE FEATURES | |
| Cruise control, steering wheel mounted | |
| Trip computer (Range, Avg. MPG, Avg. MPH, Elapsed time)) | |
| Power windows (front and rear passenger-side window) | |
| Power windows with driver's auto-up | |
| Power door locks (ignition key reminder, 2-turn unlocking, inside handle override) | |
| Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic | |
| Remote fuel filler door and hood | |
| Cargo cover | |
| Center console, fixed armrest storage box | |
| w/ 115V outlet | |
| Dual cupholders, front center console-mounted | |
| Rear cupholders | |
| 12-volt outlet (2) | |
| Front assist grips (2) w/o sunroof Front assist grips (0) w/ sunroof |
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| Rear coat hook (1) | |
| Glove compartment | |
| Inside rearview mirror, manual day/night | |
| Proximity key entry with electronic push button start | |
| SEATS | |
| Premium cloth seating surfaces | |
| Cloth insert w/ leatherette bolsters | |
| Driver seat with 6-way adjustment with height adjustment | |
| Front passenger slide/recline | |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback with adjustable head restraints | |
| SAFETY/SECURITY FEATURES | |
| Driver and front passenger advanced airbags | |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) | |
| Driver and front passenger side-impact airbags (2) | |
| Front and rear passengers side air curtains (2) | |
| Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors | |
| Front seatbelt pretensioners | |
| Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors (LATCH) | |
| Power window lock-out button | |
| Child safety locks (rear passenger side) | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes | |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | |
| Brake Assist | |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | |
| Anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry and panic | |
| Immobilizer | |
| INSTRUMENTATION | |
| Meters/gauges: Speedometer, tachometer, fuel level, digital odometer, trip odometer, digital clock and external temperature | |
| Indicators: Digital PRND (DCT only), turn signal/hazard, high beam, and EcoShift indicator (M/T only) | |
| Indicator: Cruise control | |
| Indicator: Active Eco system (DCT) | |
| Indicator: EcoShift Indicator (M/T) | |
| Indicator: Front foglight | |
| Indicator: Immobilizer | |
| Warning lights: Oil pressure, battery charge, door ajar, airbag, seatbelt, low fuel, hatch lid open, parking brake, brake oil, check engine, ABS, MDPS, TPMS, ESC and Rheostat | |
| Warning chimes: Key operation warning and driver seatbelt Reminder |
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| Adjustable illumination level | |
| AUDIO/CONNECTIVITY | |
| LG high resolution 7" touchscreen 196-watt AM/FM/XM® Satellite Radio/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers (two front-door-mounted speakers, two tweeters and two rear speakers) | |
| LG 450-watt Dimension Premium Audio system with AM/FM/XM® Satellite Radio/CD/MP3 audio system and external amp and subwoofer, eight speakers | |
| Navigation system with rearview camera | |
| 7" High resolution touchscreen functions: Pandora internet radio capability, Gracenote album cover art and voice recognition, Eco-Coach, photo slideshow |
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| Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with voice recognition | |
| Auxiliary input jacks and iPod®/USB/MP3 port | |
| Speed-sensitive automatic volume control | |
| In-glass AM/FM antenna | |
| Blue Link Mobile Telematics System | |
| External temperature | |
| Roof-mounted shark fin XM® antenna, bodycolor | |
| OPTIONAL FEATURES | |
| Style Package - 18" alloy wheels w/ P215/40R18 tires - Chrome grille surround w/ piano black highlights - Front fog lights - Panoramic sunroof - Dimension premium audio w/ 8 speakers, external amp & subwoofer - Leatherette bolster seats & door inserts - Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob - Alloy pedals - Driver auto up window |
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| TechPackage - Requires Preferred Package - Rear backup warning sensors - Unique 18" alloys w/ painted inserts - Navigation system w/ rearview camera - Automatic headlights - Proximity key entry with electronic push button start - 115V outlet |
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