Since the summer Hyundai will launch the Veloster’s marketing, coupe with asymmetrical four-door body given only in conjunction with the 1.6 petrol engine with 140 hp. The four-seat coupe will be officially presented to the now upcoming Detroit Auto Show (open January 10 to 23). The Veloster refers to the concept that debuted at Frankfurt in 2007.
TWO RIGHT DOORS, ONE LEFT: The most innovative feature of Hyundai Veloster is in the door with a large and single on the left side and two on the right, in order to facilitate access to rear seats. Other distinguishing features are the front grill with hexagonal shape, the curious “groove” of the bonnet with vents, well-defined wheel arches and the unusual rear window divided into two parts. This unique sport, 4.22 meters long and 1,170 Kg of weigh, will later be offered with four-cylinder 1.6 GDI gasoline direct injection, with a power not yet official, but that should reach about 140 HP and ensure good qualities of fuel efficiency and low emissions, also will debut a new dual-clutch gearbox with six gears. When took decision on the project, the Korean leaders paid particular attention to the economy uses, as the reported valuse in highway driving (6l/100km). The only other officially data of the Veloster revelaed by South Korean carmaker regards on the European warranty, triple for 5 years and unlimited kilometers.
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