Hyundai Veloster
The Hyundai Veloster is a compact car which was produced by Hyundai from 2011 until 2022. The car differs from most other hatchbacks with its asymmetrical door configuration, featuring one large door on the driver side and two smaller doors on the passenger side. This configuration is more common on commercial vehicles and minivans.
Development and early concepts
HND-3 concept (2007)
The Hyundai HND-3 concept was the third sport compact concept car styled at Hyundai's Design and Technical Center. It featured a 2.0-liter DOHC Theta inline four-cylinder engine and five-speed automatic transmission.The concept was unveiled at the 2007 Seoul Motor Show, and evolved into the Veloster, with the final production version released on January 11 at the Detroit Auto Show. The Veloster is developed under the codename FS, and is built on a modified version of the Cee'd's front-wheel drive platform.
First generation (FS; 2011)
In most of the world the Veloster production model uses a direct-injected 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine with, and of torque at 4,850 rpm. A six-speed manual transmission is standard while a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters is available as an option. The DCT transmission was developed by Hyundai and is the first dual-clutch transmission from the company. Official EPA fuel economy numbers are city, highway and combined for the manual while the dual clutch does city, highway and combined. For some markets like the Middle East, Chile and Brazil, the car is offered without GDI, making 128 hp.Sales began in South Korea on March 10, 2011, and in Canada and the United States in late 2011. In South Korea, it was marketed under Hyundai's 'Premium Youth Lab'. It was unveiled on January 10, 2011, at the Detroit Auto Show, and fills the void left when Hyundai discontinued the Hyundai Tiburon after the 2008 model year.
In North America, the Veloster was equipped with Blue Link, a new telematics system which will eventually be standard on all Hyundai models. The system is comparable to OnStar in General Motors vehicles, and provides customers with automatic crash notification, vehicle diagnostics, and remote control of vehicle features, among others. Each trim level is available with the DCT or manual transmission.
A Michelin Pilot Super Sport 215/40ZR18 tires option was added to U.S. vehicle models with 18-inch wheels since 2012. European models do not have the option of tech or style packs and are instead split between two trim levels: Veloster Coupe and Veloster Coupe Sport. The sport model adds a panoramic sunroof, 18 inch wheels and full leather interior to the base model car. Cars for the European market come as standard with a 6-speed manual transmission and have the option of a DCT automatic gearbox. The range in Europe also includes a "BlueDrive" option, which adds low rolling resistance tires and stop-start technology to the engine in order to reduce emissions, but only on the entry-level car.
Unlike the Mini Clubman, which features a pair of bi-parting side doors that are always located on the right of the car, the Veloster has different left and right hand drive configurations. The larger single door is always on the driver's side, and the two smaller doors are always on the passenger side. As a result, the rear passenger always exits on the curb side of the vehicle.
Veloster Turbo
The Veloster Turbo uses a 1.6L T-GDi Gamma engine that has different outputs depending on the market. In North America, the engine outputs at 6,000 rpm, and between 1,750 and 4,500 rpm. In other markets, such as Europe, it received a lower-power engine outputting at 5,500 rpm with the same 265 Nm of torque, but altered to come earlier in the rev range at 1500 rpm. The car has three doors making the Veloster Turbo's shooting brake body style both in North America and in Europe a relative novelty.The Turbo further receives new body panels which add LED lights, large twin exhausts, side skirts, a larger front grille to accommodate intercooling, turbo badging and extra equipment as standard, including push button start. The matte grey paint option is also available on the Turbo.
The Veloster Turbo was unveiled at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. The model shown was a concept vehicle with a special graphics package featuring a gray and yellow stripe running the length of the car, yellow trim on the front spoiler, side skirts and rear fascia, as well as a checkered flag theme on the side and roof spoiler and was also unveiled at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show.
The North American model went on sale in summer 2012 as a 2013 model year vehicle, with the choice of either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic. The European version is only available with manual transmission.
The Veloster skipped production for 2017, as Hyundai prepared a new model for 2018.
Veloster RE:MIX (2012)
The Veloster RE:MIX is a version of the Hyundai Veloster inspired by Hyundai's RE:MIX Lab program. It features a unique body kit, gunmetal-finish alloy wheels and a premium audio system. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2012 SEMA show. U.S. models arrived at dealerships in December 2012.Veloster RE:FLEX Edition (2014)
The Veloster RE:FLEX Edition is a limited version of the 2014 Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Gamma GDi with six-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission. It features black or red full leather seating, projector headlights with LED headlight accents, LED taillights, LED illuminated door sills, 18-inch alloy wheels with a PVD chrome finish, chrome hood accents, chrome door handles and RE:FLEX badging on the exterior and floor mats.The vehicle was unveiled at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. U.S. model went on sale for $21,650 excluding freight, and includes all of the Veloster DCT Style Package equipment excluding the panoramic roof.
Veloster Rally Edition (2016)
Source:The Veloster Rally Edition is a limited version of the 2016 model-year Hyundai Veloster Turbo 1.6 Gamma TCi GDi paired with a 6-speed manual transmission featuring a B&M Sport Shifter assembly.
The exterior of the vehicle features a Rally Edition-only matte blue paint color, RAYS Rally Edition wheels, carbon fiber stylized side accents and front-lip, and most noticeably a full-metal roof for weight savings rather than the standard glass panoramic sunroof of the standard Turbo model. The Rally Edition also features a matte-grey front grill sill, like its standard Turbo counterpart of the 2016 model year.
The interior of the vehicle is nearly unchanged from the standard Turbo model, with the exception of blue colored interior accents. The Rally Edition also comes with Rally Edition floor mats.
Compared to the standard Turbo model, the Rally Edition has reduced equipment and lacks: Proximity keyless entry and start, reverse proximity sensors, side mirror indicators, automatic headlights, navigation.
In terms of performance, the Rally Edition has no difference in engine performance characteristics to its standard Turbo counterpart. The Rally Edition does feature a retuned suspension, and calibrated driver selectable power-steering for stiffer steering response.
Concept Cars
2011 SEMA concepts (2011)
The 2011 ARK Performance Veloster is a modified, rally-inspired Veloster which began as a non turbo model, and was built for the SEMA show. The engine is rated at an estimated 210 hp and features a new twin scroll turbocharger, intercooler, turbo manifold, downpipe and dual exhaust, all developed by ARK. Other modifications include an oil cooler, a lightweight pulley system, bigger 6 piston brakes, anti-roll bars, coilover suspension and new control arms. Modifications to the exterior include a green and black paint scheme, a body kit with new front lip spoiler, side skirts, rear bumper and wide-body fender kit, ARK grille, rear wing mount, custom lights and Rally Armor mudflaps.The 2011 PM Lifestyle Veloster started out as a non turbo Veloster and was developed and modified by students at the Universal Technical Institute. It includes König wheels, a carbon-fiber hood by Seibon, a custom "Peanut Butter" leather interior, an upgraded audio system, a performance intake and exhaust, bigger brakes, a nitrous kit, coilover suspension, a Sequence-X body kit and a bright blue paint job. Power is estimated to be around 163 hp.
The Hyundai Re:Mix Music Veloster is an audio-themed car with a full DJ deck setup installed in the trunk.
The Re:Mix Gaming Veloster featured a video game theme, with an Xbox in place of the DJ booth.
The RMR Global Rallycross Veloster is a race car built by Rhys Millen Racing for 2WD Rallycross race.
2012 SEMA concepts (2012)
The Veloster Velocity concept is a concept vehicle based on the Veloster 1.6 GDi with customized engine modifications by Cosworth, custom exhaust system by CPR Fabrication, Sparco A1 WTX 5H Helmets, gloves, shoes, and seat belts; Race-Keeper Video GPS data acquisition system, Katzkin custom suede leather interior, CPR Integrated Roll Bar, Velocity HATCI design body kit, #1 racing number design motif, HRE P40 model 19 x 9.0" lightweight satin-charcoal wheels, Brembo brakes, Bilstein monotube dampers and spring kit, Kumho Ecsta SPT 275/35R19 high performance summer tires.The ARK Performance Veloster Alpine Edition is a version of the Hyundai Veloster Turbo built by ARK Performance Inc. It features custom pearl white paint by Beyond Coachworks, custom soft-touch interior materials by HEXIS, 2013 ARK/Adro body kit, ARK CF rally wing, 180 Customs headlights & taillights, Seibon carbon hood & deck lid, NRG front & rear tow hook, Beyond Coachworks paint & bodywork, Yakima roof rack QLock with Fatcat 6, PM Coachworks 'Alpine Edition' interior, JPM Coachworks Alpine Edition, NRG short hub, NRG quick release, AIR Motion compression box, Nitto INVO 255/35/18 tires, Kics spacers, Rays Gramlight 57Xtreme wheels, Muteki lug nuts, increased engine power to and of torque, ARK Performance Veloster Turbo DTS exhaust system, ARK test pipe & turbo up-pipes, K&N intake system, custom tuning by BTRcc, Nitrous Express proton kit, ARK oil cooler, BTRcc custom engine bay parts, Koyo radiator, NRG oil catch tank, NRG fuel pressure tank, NRG washer mods, GP Customs engine bay, ARK big brake kit, ARK Performance DTP coilover system, Air Motion Cup suspension kit, ARK Performance upper strut bar, GP knuckles & arms.
The JP Edition Veloster is a concept vehicle based on the Hyundai Veloster and produced in association with John Pangilinan. It features a Mint Green body color, ARK performance exhaust, Lucas Oil, TS Designs metal fender flares designed by Jon Sibal, BASF Mint Green paint painted by Auto Explosion, Brembo big brake kit, KW Coilovers with ARK Performance lowering springs, Whiteline sway bars, anti-lift caster kit and end links; Rays Gram Lights Xtreme57 wheels Toyo Tires Proxes T1 Sport, Recaro Cross Sportster CS seats, Takata harnesses, re-upholstery by Infinite Auto Design, Alpine Electronics System built by BP Auto Sound (MRX-F35 350 watt 4 channel amplifier, 2 MRX-M55 550 watt mono amplifiers, 2 SWS-12D4 12-inch subwoofers, SPR-60C 6.5-inch component speakers, SPR-60 6.5-inch coaxial speakers, Kinetik battery and power supply, V-LEDs lighting.
The vehicles were unveiled at the 2012 SEMA Show.