Hyundai hasn't given the Veloster the exterior
overhaul that we expected, but it has outfitted the quirky, oddly doored
hatchback with some new tech, at least in the Korean market.
The
biggest change for the Veloster
is confirmation that the previously rumored seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox
will replace the current six-speed unit in the Turbo. It's mated to the same
1.6-liter, forced-induction four-cylinder featuring 201 horsepower and 195
pound-feet of torque.
The
exterior receives a few tiny tweaks, too, with new wheel designs and slightly
different silver trim around the grille, but the bigger changes are found in
the cabin. Those alterations aren't limited to new materials: Hyundai has included a new
engine sound equalizer for the Veloster
that lets drivers select from six different engine soundtracks. The instrument
cluster also gets slightly altered, and there are new two-tone looks for the
seats, as well.
According
to a blog post by Hyundai,
the price for the Turbo with the seven-speed dual clutch starts at 23.7 million
won ($22,000). Unfortunately, there's no official word whether these changes
are going to make it across the Pacific to the US market. We've got an inquiry
in with Hyundai Motor America, and will let you know if we hear more.
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