Hyundai Veloster
The second generation of the Veloster was introduced last year and it impresses with the high-performance Veloster N model. The latter boasts a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine rated at 275 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, making the drive that much more exciting. The base model offers 147- and 201-horsepower engines. As for styling, this unique three-door sports coupe further stands out with a large selection of body colours and two-tone options.
Hyundai Veloster
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$35,049 |
| Fees | CA$2,324 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$659/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 275 hp @ 6,000 rpm (205 kW) |
| Torque | 260 lb·ft @ 1,450 – 4,700 rpm (353 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | Compact Car |
| Assembly | Ulsan, KR |
| Generation | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 10.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.5 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 526 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 226 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/35R19 |
| Rear tires | P235/35R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,265 mm (168″) |
| Width | 1,810 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,394 mm (55″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104″) |
| Weight | 1,409 kg (3,106 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 4 |
| Trunk | 565 l |
| Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.0 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h (155 mph) (estimated) |
| Braking distance | 38 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 80%(view ratings) |