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| 13-02-2012 at 09:00: Cool Coupe Meets Smart Hatch | |
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The Veloster challenges conventional design theories, offering a unique forward-hinged third door for easy rear-seat access located on the passenger side of the car and a single door on the driver’s side. The Veloster echoes the company’s ‘Fluidic Design’ language and marries the style of a coupe with the functionality of a hatchback. Veloster offers an exciting alternative in the sports-car segment. Featuring the latest Hyundai advanced technologies, Veloster balances comfort, space safety and fuel efficiency with a focus on fun. The unique design took inspiration from a high-performance sport bike. Distinctive black A-pillars give the glass a motorcycle helmet visor appearance, while at the front an aggressive interpretation of Hyundai’s signature hexagonal front grille and bonnet scoop detailing complete the look. In profile the Veloster features “Fluidic Sculpture” character lines, muscular wheel arches, body colour door handles and mirrors, and wraparound headlights and taillights. Veloster’s dynamic rear design has a distinctive glass hatch, dual centre chrome exhaust tips, and black lower fascia complementing the assertive front fascia. The Veloster’s commanding exterior is echoed with a powerful and poised in-cabin environment. Inside, the centre stack fascia and controls resemble a sport bike fuel tank with air vents inspired by motorcycle tailpipes and a floor console mirroring the seat of a bike. The interior is finished with modern metallic-look accents around the centre console, door handles, air vents and gear stick. The Supervision Instrument Cluster (Veloster + models), featuring Hyundai’s signature blue back-lighting, provides greater clarity for the driver while a large centre display (blue/white dot matrix) provides a wide array of trip information for the driver. The cabin space reflects a stylish, modern and fun-to-drive feel while remaining practical by delivering conveniences such as a multi-point lighting system and power-touch window controls for all windows, with driver side new ‘anti-pinch’ safety technology. There are numerous stowage options for front and rear passengers. Visual features balance the cabin rather than dominate. A striking two-piece panorama glass roof features in the Veloster + models and becomes the focal point of the light and airy interior. Veloster combines the style of a coupe and the functionality of a hatchback, while also incorporating an additional kerb-side door. Hyundai’s fresh take implements a conventionally hinged rear (third) door on the kerb-side of the Veloster, providing safe and ready access to the surprisingly spacious rear seats. The kerb-side rear door handle is hidden to maintain an uncompromised visual flow. The Veloster is powered by the all-new Gamma 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine, the smallest Hyundai engine to use Petrol (Gasoline) Direct Injection (GDI). The 1.6-litre GDI engine’s solid aluminium block and ladder frame construction ensures improved weight efficiencies, increased rigidity and low levels of vibration. Along with other features such as an offset crankshaft, mechanical lash adjuster and serpentine belt system the combination provides greater fuel efficiency and durability.
Extensive tuning and specific calibration of the suspension system was undertaken in Australia over thousands of kilometres and numerous road conditions to ensure Veloster’s McPherson front strut and V-beam type torsion beam rear axle delivers optimum performance in the unique local conditions. The Veloster is fitted with front and rear Sachs dampers. The front dampers include rebound springs for better front end responsiveness, which allow sharper and more accurate changes of direction, while the rear dampers are high performance Mono-tubes. Speed sensitive Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) is used on Veloster in-lieu of a conventional hydraulic system utilising an electric motor to enable varying degrees of power assist for different situations. MDPS not only minimises weight and fuel consumption, but allows integration with the Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system. Tuning of the MDPS system was performed in Australia to suit local conditions and driver preferences. The Veloster achieves the maximum 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Complete with a comprehensive suite of active safety technologies Veloster comes standard with Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control System (TCS), ABS with EBD & Brake Assist System (BAS), and Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) on DCT models. The VSM system integrally manages the active safety features (e.g. ESC, TCS, ABS and EBD) and Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system. VSM enhances directional stability by applying the active safety features as needed and by providing counter steering assistance for the driver, helping the driver steer the vehicle in the correct direction. The implementation of VSM can alleviate the loss of vehicle control which can be experienced whilst applying sudden braking or rapid acceleration under asymmetric (wet/dry) road surface conditions, as well as sudden lane changes. Occupant safety is heightened in the event of a side collision through the application of an asymmetric dual centre rail roof and pillar structure. For increased protection in a frontal collision, both the dash cross member and dash cross side member have been engineered to increase strength. All variants feature a full host of advanced passive safety features including six airbags as standard; including driver and front passenger, driver and front passenger side (thorax) and full-length curtain airbags, height adjustable front active head restraints, load limiters and height adjustable front seat belts. For parking with safety and ease, the Veloster is fitted as standard with a reverse camera built into the tailgate handle. Images from the camera are relayed into the 7” centre console LCD screen for the ultimate in driver convenience. A rear park assist system is standard on all variants. It operates when parking or manoeuvring the vehicle in confined spaces. Parking sensors mounted on the rear bumper enhance safety by sounding an audible alarm when an obstacle is detected. Key features of the all-new Veloster range:  Projector beam headlamps (Veloster + models)Push button start with proximity smart key (Veloster + models)Heated external mirrors (Veloster + models)Panoramic glass sunroof (Veloster + models)Leather/Leatherette* seats (Veloster + models)Power driver seat (Veloster + models)Supervision cluster (Veloster + models)All-new Veloster is available in two trim levels – Veloster and Veloster + and will be available in a choice of eight modern and vibrant exterior colours including Sunflower, White Crystal, Phantom Black, Vitamin C, Blue Ocean, Green Apple, Sleek Silver and Veloster Red. All interiors are complimented with a black on black cloth/leatherette (Veloster models) or leather/ leatherette (Veloster + models) combination interior. Veloster pricing Veloster Veloster + 1.6-litre Gamma petrol enginesix-speed manual transmission $23,990^ $27,990^ 1.6-litre Gamma petrol enginesix-speed DCT automatic transmission $25,990^ $29,990^ Metallic/Mica Paint Option$375^ $375^ Note: ^All prices are Manufacturer’s List Price. Price includes GST, but excludes dealer delivery and statutory charges. Note: *Figures refer to Veloster 1.6-litre GDI petrol DCT automatic model. Source ADR81/02. Fuel consumption will vary depending on a combination of driving habits and the condition of the vehicle. |
The wait is over as Hyundai Motor Company Australia launched the latest addition to their range. The all-new Veloster is Hyundai show casing their philosophy of “New Thinking. New Possiblities.”
The use of direct injection technology in the Gamma engine helps deliver an estimated combined fuel economy of just 6.4litres per 100kms, with low emissions, and high reliability. Economy does not come at the price of power for an engine of its size, with the Veloster putting out peak power of 103 kW @ 6300 RPM and peak torque of 166 Nm @ 4850 RPM.
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