[ShotgunFacelift]

Rumored for quite a few years now, the 2012 Hyundai Veloster three-door coupe has made its world debut at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. With an exterior design inspired by a high-performance sport bike, the new Veloster is a sporty coupe that delivers an impressive 40 mpg and the same functionality as any hatchback coupe out there.

The 2012 Veloster is powered by an all-new Gamma 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, the smallest Hyundai engine to use Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI). Delivering an impressive 138 HP, the engine is mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission or an all-new, six-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). What’s mpressive about the Veloster is not only the 40 mpg fuel economy, but also its specific output: 86.3 HP per liter, better than any of its competitors.

For anyone that has been waiting for the new Veloster for a long time, the wait was definitely worth it. The equipment list will include technologies that will make the car more fun to drive than any other on the market.

 

[ShotgunFacelift]

In my opinion, it has the makings of a great car EXCEPT the go-kart motor under the hood. Sport suspension and a 6-speed manual or dual-clutch auto with paddle shifters? I would be absolutely sold if hey offered it with their 2.0T. In recent years I've been softening up to the Korean cars but this one almost sold it for me. I was extremely disappointed to hear about the engine and power numbers they're offering. I just couldn't see myself rowing through a 6-speed or slapping some quick-shifting paddles when I'm being pulled along by a measly 138bhp. Seriously, 2.0T in this bitch and I'd look into getting one tomorrow. It would be essentially be a budget-GTI.

 

[chevydude]

I saw the title and I thought it was short for velocity and roadster, as in a fast roadster that was going to be released.
*Insert random dissapoint meme here*

 

[ShotgunFacelift]

Hyundai would be complete win if they released it with a turbo and AWD...

 

[Troux]

I've highlighted the confusing parts:

Rumored for quite a few years now, the 2012 Hyundai Veloster three-door coupe has made its world debut at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. With an exterior design inspired by a high-performance sport bike, the new Veloster is a sporty coupe that delivers an impressive 40 mpg and the same functionality as any hatchback coupe out there.

The 2012 Veloster is powered by an all-new Gamma 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, the smallest Hyundai engine to use Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI). Delivering an impressive 138 HP, the engine is mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission or an all-new, six-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). What’s mpressive about the Veloster is not only the 40 mpg fuel economy, but also its specific output: 86.3 HP per liter, better than any of its competitors.

For anyone that has been waiting for the new Veloster for a long time, the wait was definitely worth it. The equipment list will include technologies that will make the car more fun to drive than any other on the market.

I don't know what it's calling its competitors, but the smallest engine offered in the Chevy Cruze is a 1.4L making the same power - 38hp - and it's not impressive there, either. More fun to drive than any other car on the market? I think at a certain point, opinions can simply be false advertising.

 

[QuickTwinTurbo]

Lfa

 

[11C20]

Veloster Turbo

Looks like the Veloster Turbo is on the way as a 2013 Model with a 1.3L Turbo motor.

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/09/2013-hyundai-veloster-turbo-detroit-2012/

 

[Tatanko]

Still not sold on it, even with the turbo engine. I actually like the quirky styling, but so does every teen/college age girl I've talked to :stickpoke This thing is going to become the Miata of small hatchbacks, mark my words. Women love this thing. They would need to change a lot of things about it (including upping the power even more, adding AWD, and making it look more brutish) before I could buy one without questioning my manhood.

 

[T66Dawg]

It's not a 1.3L turbo, it's a 1.6L turbo (201 HP)

I have seen about 7 or 8 of these things on the road (non turbos) and they are pretty nice looking. Would be a very practical DD.

 

[11C20]

^^^^Ah ok I misread that then either way I like and hate this car at the same time lol.

 

[turbodunn97supra]

I think it has a face only its mother could love. Just awful.

 

[zeeshan66]

looks great prob fun to drive around town in

 

[Beau]

My wife thinks it looks like something an older mother would drive.

There is something about a woman's insight that is not only confusing but something that cannot be ignored.

 

[T66Dawg]

My wife thinks it looks like something an older mother would drive.

There is something about a woman's insight that is not only confusing but something that cannot be ignored.

FWIW the ones I have seen on the road were mostly driven by "older" people. So I wondered about demographics and did a search and found this:

http://www.veloster.org/forum/5-new-member-introductions/1152-official-demographics-thread.html

Considering that older people don't surf forums as much this was very telling.