Hyundai has begun selling the all new Veloster in Australia. This sports coupe is equipped with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder petrol engine that is mated to either a six-speed manual or six-speed dual-clutch (DCT) automatic transmission. Prices start at $23,990 for the manual Veloster and $25,990 for the DCT option, meanwhile, the Veloster+ starts at $27,990 for the manual and $29,990 for the DCT option. [Car Advice]
The 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo has been unveiled at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. It is a main competitor to the Volkswagen GTI, Honda Civic Si and Mini Cooper S. The car is powered by a 1.6L four cylinder engine with a six-speed manual transmission that produces 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. The 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo also features 18-inch alloy wheels, LED tail lamps, a 7-inch multifunction touchscreen display, Pandora Internet radio capability, Bluetooth audio streaming and a 450-watt Dimension Premium Audio system with a subwoofer. [MotorTrend]
Korean automaker Hyundai has recently released the 2012 Hyundai Eon in India. Priced at $5,496, the Hyundai Eon is actually a competitor to the Maruti Suzuki Alto, which is known as the best-selling car in India. This new hatchback is powered by an 814-cc 3-cylinder engine that produces 55 horsepower and 55 lb-ft of torque. [Autoblog]
Hyundai has issued the first teaser image of the 2012 Genesis Hurricane SC coupe. The carmaker has joined with Magnuson Products, Rhys Millen Racing, Harman International and Torvec Inc. to customize this new coupe. The Hyundai Genesis Hurricane SC is powered by a powerful 3.8 liter V-6 engine with a liquid to air inter-cooler, producing a total output of more than 450 HP. The car also features a revised front grille, a carbon fiber hood, new bumpers, LED headlights, a rear diffuser and 19-inch Enkei wheels wrapped in Hankook tires. The 2012 Hyundai Genesis Hurricane SC coupe will be exhibited at 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. [InAutoNews]
Hyundai has finally announced the UK pricing for their upcoming 2012 Hyundai Veloster Coupe. Coming in both Standard and Sport trim levels, the 2012 Veloster Coupe is equipped with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder GDI petrol engine (w/ either a 6-speed manual or dual-clutch gearbox) that produces a total of 140PS. Prices will range from 17,995 GBP / $28,460 (OTR) for the entry-level Veloster 1.6GDi 4-door model and goes up to 21,745 GBP / $34,390 (OTR) for the top of the range Veloster Sport 1.6GDi 4-door DCT model. [AR]
Hyundai has begun selling their newest medium-sized wagon ‘i40 Tourer’ in Australia. Sharing its platform with the mid-sized i45 sedan, the i40 Tourer comes in three different trim levels including Active, Elite and Premium along with two different engine options: a 2.0-liter direct-injection petrol unit with 130kW of power and 213Nm of torque and a 1.7-liter diesel engine with 100kW of power and 330Nm of torque. Prices ranging from $32,490 for the entry-level Active 2.0 GDI manual model and goes up to $46,490 for the top of the range Premium 1.7 CRDi automatic model. [Car Advice]
