How Much: TBD
Our Guess: $23,000
Right now, the Veloster lacks the performance cred to again up its killer looks. But that may change as soon as this 201-hp version hits the streets. The forty five % enhance in horsepower has most folks taking a second look at the Veloster, and hoping this Turbo is a sign that Hyundai is getting as severe about performance because it has been about quality and design over the previous couple of years.
So far, though, signs remain cloudy—the stonking 1.6-liter motor with dual exhaust notwithstanding. Word is the Veloster Turbo gets the same suspension, which is disappointing. The stock Veloster is fun but stiff-kneed and less refined when compared to better-bred sporty cars like VW's GTI—or the Subaru BRZ, which is only somewhat costlier than what we're expecting to see from the Veloster Turbo. Also, ask Mini engineers about controlling torque steer in a 200-hp car with a short wheelbase. That, too, has probably made Hyundai sweat.
Even if the Veloster Turbo isn't perfection out of the gate, we hope it's a sign of better-performing Hyundais (and Kias) to come
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