HYUNDAI
VELOSTER
1+2 DOOR COUPE
Press Information
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HYUNDAI VELOSTER
CONTENTS
News Summary Release
All-new Hyundai Veloster 1+2 door sports coupe
Styling & Design
Dynamic form delivers style and practicality
Comfort & Convenience
Sporty yet refined cabin integrating high-tech interior features
Engines & Transmissions
GDi delivers power and economy, plus new dual-clutch transmission
Suspension & Running Gear
Agile handling and smooth ride for a responsive drive
Refinement
New bodyshell and acoustic treatments for high levels of refinement
Safety
Active and passive technologies ensure a Euro NCAP 5-Star rating
Equipment
Standard and optional equipment for the five Veloster models
Technical Specifications
Full details of the 1+2 door coupe
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NEWS SUMMARY RELEASE
All-new Hyundai Veloster sports coupe
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Sleek and distinctive compact coupe design
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Innovative, unique 1+2 door configuration for easy rear seat access
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Powered by efficient 1.6-litre four-cylinder GDi petrol engine, generating 140 PS
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Six-speed manual gearbox or optional new dual-clutch transmission (DCT)
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CO2 emissions from 137g/km and combined fuel economy up to 47.9 mpg
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High level of standard equipment including a 7-inch TFT touch screen media centre
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CAP residual value set at class-leading 35 per cent
The all-new Hyundai Veloster brings innovation to the compact coupe market with a unique
1+2 door configuration for easy rear seat access, while also delivering style, functionality
and economy with a high level of standard specification. It represents a new concept in
automotive design – a car that combines the style of a coupe with the practicality of a
hatchback.
“The new Veloster coupe will enhance the emotional appeal of the Hyundai brand,”
comments Tony Whitehorn, President & CEO, Hyundai Motor UK. “It showcases a sleek
and distinctive design in an innovative three-door form, providing practicality and
individuality, in addition to engaging dynamic performance.
“Veloster also offers a bold new colour palette, bigger wheels with colour inserts, a
panoramic sunroof and the option of a red leather interior on the higher Sport trim level,
encouraging customers to really stand out from the crowd. With competitive pricing,
Hyundai’s 5 Year Triple Care package as standard and a class-leading residual value from
CAP of 35 per cent, we expect the Veloster to re-shape the UK’s coupe segment and attract
new buyers to our brand,” adds Whitehorn.
Hyundai believes that Veloster will drive incremental sales for the brand and anticipates that
it will attract 20,000 customers annually across Europe, including up to 5,000 in the UK
alone.
Veloster is powered by a highly efficient 1.6-litre four-cylinder GDi petrol engine, generating
140 PS, driving the front wheels via the standard six-speed manual gearbox or Hyundai’s
first dual-clutch transmission (DCT), which is available as an option. Applying Hyundai’s
Blue Drive™ technologies – incorporating Intelligent Stop & Go (ISG) technology and low
rolling-resistance tyres – ensures competitive CO2 emissions from 137 g/km and combined
fuel economy from 47.9mpg.
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On sale in the UK from 5th January 2012, prices for the 4.22-metre long Veloster coupe start
from £17,995 on the road. It is available in two derivatives – Veloster and Veloster Sport –
with the option of an additional Media Pack or red leather interior, available on Veloster
Sport.
Standard features of the Veloster include 17-inch alloy wheels, a 7-inch TFT touch screen
media centre (with capability of playing games through consoles and films from
smartphones), Bluetooth® connectivity with voice recognition, climate control airconditioning, reversing sensors, front and rear fog lights and striking LED daytime running
lights. The Veloster also features a stereo RDS radio/CD player with MP3/WMA
compatibility and an iPod connection, with the ability to operate all functions using controls
on the leather steering wheel for added convenience.
The Veloster Sport benefits from 18-inch alloy wheels with colour inserts, black leather
upholstery with heated front seats, a panoramic glass sunroof with tilt and slide function,
cruise control, keyless entry with engine start/stop button and sporty alloy pedals.
As an option on the Sport derivative, the Media Pack combines touch screen satellite
navigation with a rear view parking camera, premium audio with eight speakers (including a
subwoofer), and an uprated amplifier. This pack is priced at £1,100, while for an additional
£300 red leather seat upholstery and front door trim panels can be specified.
All Hyundai Veloster models are supported by Hyundai’s industry-best, fully transparent Five
Year Triple Care customer assurance package. This offers a five-year warranty with no
mileage limit, five years of roadside assistance and five years of vehicle health checks – free
of charge.
Full pricing details and insurance group ratings are as follows:
Fuel
Type
Emissions
CO2 g/km
Insurance
Group
VED
Band
‘On the road’
Retail Price*
1.6 GDi
P
148
16 E
F
£17,995
1.6 GDi Blue Drive
P
137
16 E
E
£18,345
1.6 GDi DCT
P
145
16 E
F
£19,245
1.6 GDi
P
148
16 E
F
£20,495
1.6 GDiDCT
P
145
16 E
F
£21,745
Models
Veloster
Veloster Sport
* ‘On the road' prices include 20.0% VAT, number plates, delivery, 12 months road fund licence, first
registration fee, and Hyundai’s Five Year Triple Care assurance package.
All models are available with free 7-day drive away insurance.
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Factory Fitted Options
Metallic/Pearlescent Paint
Media Pack (Veloster Sport only)
Red leather upholstery and front door panels (Veloster Sport Only)
RRP
£445
£1,100
£300
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STYLING & DESIGN
Dynamic form delivers style and practicality
The Veloster represents the next evolution of Hyundai’s design language - ‘Fluidic
Sculpture’. Its flowing lines combine to create a distinctive form, with strong proportions and
an immediate sense of movement and balance.
The Veloster’s lines are bold and dynamic creating a form that is very different from existing
coupes and hatchbacks. At the front, the bold bumper design, hexagonal radiator grille and
striking LED lamp clusters create a thoroughly modern expression.
From the side, the Veloster has an aerodynamic silhouette with short front overhang and
sloping roofline. The slim and raked back window graphic and muscular wheel arches add to
the sporty profile Its smooth lines are uninterrupted by the hidden handle on the rear
passenger door.
From the rear, twin central exhausts, reflectors set into the wheel arches, rear combination
lamps curved to follow the bodywork and ‘cutaways’ in the tailgate are distinctive touches
that create a unique combination.
With Veloster, not only does the design create emotional appeal, it also delivers a form that
enhances the aerodynamics of the car. Extensive testing has resulted in drag being
minimised by the addition of a discrete rear spoiler, air-flow deflectors in front of each tyre
and a flat under-floor beneath the engine bay. Aerodynamic drag is a highly competitive Cd
0.32.
The asymmetric 1+2 door configuration for Veloster is adapted for left-hand and right-hand
drive markets, ensuring that customers not only benefit from the great practicality of the rear
door but also from the high levels of occupant safety for which Hyundai is well known.
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In the UK, Veloster is offered with a choice of eight exterior colours. Two solid colours,
White Crystal and Sunflower, and – at an extra cost of £445 – metallic Sleek Silver, Veloster
Red , pearlescent Phantom Black, Vitamin C, Green Apple and Blue Ocean colours are
available.
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Sporty yet refined cabin integrating high-tech interior features
Despite its distinctive coupe styling, the designers were determined that the new Veloster
would also be a practical car for everyday use by a broad range of consumers with widely
varying lifestyles. The interior design has been crafted to meet the demands of younger
buyers with high-tech gadgets and technological features stylishly integrated within the cabin
– ensuring the Veloster is a fun car in which to travel, whether behind the wheel or in a
passenger seat.
Clever packaging of the interior means the Veloster offers class-leading head and leg room
in the front and rear shoulder room and will seat four adults in comfort. Cargo capacity is
440 litres (SAE) with the rear seats upright.
The rear seats are easily accessed through the rear (nearside) door and are sculpted to
accommodate two occupants with a central storage tray and twin cupholders. The backrest
is split 60/40 and folds down flat onto the cushion, enabling up to 984 (SAE) litres of cargo to
be carried.
Hyundai’s new coupe offers an extensive specification with numerous technology features
as standard – including some that are only available as extra-cost options on competitor
vehicles. Veloster comes with 17-inch alloy wheels and LED daytime running lights, plus
climate control air-conditioning, reversing sensors, projection headlamps, Bluetooth
connectivity, electric windows and steering wheel-mounted remote controls among its
comprehensive features.
Veloster Sport features 18-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic glass sunroof, black leather
upholstery, heated front seats, cruise control, keyless entry and sporty alloy pedals as part of
the £2,500 package of additional equipment.
The Veloster utilises the latest multimedia technology to allow occupants to stay in touch
with news, friends and to enjoy music and films. Top centre of the centre stack is a 7-inch
TFT touch-screen which displays a host of information to the user. The audio/video system
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supports radio, CD, MP3 and a range of external devices thanks to an AUX, USB, iPod,
RCA and Bluetooth® connectivity with voice recognition.
The optional satellite navigation and rear-view camera system also use this 7-inch highresolution screen to clearly display information.
ENGINES & TRANSMISSIONS
GDi delivers power and economy, plus new dual-clutch transmission
All versions of Veloster in the UK market are powered by a 140 PS1.6-litre GDi petrol
engine. This all-aluminium DOHC Gamma unit delivers improved fuel economy and reduced
emissions, plus long-term durability and excellent NVH levels – similar to a multi-point
fuel-injected engine.
Equipped with high-pressure petrol direct injection, the 1,591cc four cylinder engine
generates maximum power at 6,300 rpm and maximum torque (167 Nm) at 4,850 rpm. An
offset crankshaft design reduces internal friction losses and enhances fuel economy.
Rewardingly responsive to the throttle, this new engine accelerates the Veloster to 62 mph in
under 10 seconds for the manual car and only 10.3 seconds for the new dual-clutch
transmission (DCT) version. Top speeds are 125 and 124 mph respectively. Fuel
consumption on the combined cycle is 43.5 mpg (manual) and 44.1 mpg (DCT), with CO2
emissions of 148 and 145 g/km.
The all-new Veloster is also available with Hyundai’s fuel-saving Blue Drive™ ecotechnology, including Intelligent Stop & Go (ISG), low rolling-resistance tyres and an
alternator management system. The manual transmission Blue Drive model achieves fuel
economy of 47.9 mpg (combined) and CO2 emissions of just 137 g/km.
To maximize fuel economy, reduce emissions and enhance refinement, every Veloster
comes with a six-speed transmission. Standard equipment is a maintenance-free manual
gearbox, filled with low-viscosity oil and fitted with a ‘high’ sixth ratio (0.727:1) to minimize
engine revs at cruising speeds, benefitting refinement and fuel economy.
As a £1,250-option, customers can specify Hyundai’s first dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
This six-speed unit offers drivers all the advantages of a fully automatic gearbox together
with the engaging characteristics of a responsive manual when ‘manual mode’ is selected for
clutch-less sequential gear changes. In both modes the shift quality is super-smooth. Other
benefits of DCT include an improvement in fuel efficiency.
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Veloster DCT models are equipped with steering wheel-mounted paddles which enable the
driver to change gear without taking his/her hands off the steering wheel. Pulling the righthand paddle towards the driver changes up, while pulling the left-hand paddle changes
down. The DCT transmission weighs a modest 35kg more than the manual gearbox but this
additional weight (just 2.9% of the car’s kerb weight) has no effect on the coupe’s agile
handling.
SUSPENSION & RUNNING GEAR
Agile handling and smooth ride for a responsive drive
Hyundai’s Veloster chassis engineers have exploited the robust all-new bodyshell structure
and the new model’s long wheelbase (2,650 mm), to ensure that the new coupe’s steering,
handling and ride deliver a responsive drive, with well balanced characteristics and levels of
refinement to rival the best in class.
The rack and pinion steering system is speed-sensitive and features electric power
assistance. It requires just 2.88 turns of the 370 mm steering wheel from lock-to-lock, with a
turning circle of 10.4 metres. The steering’s weight has been engineered to provide good
feel and precise vehicle control, with substantial feedback during out-of-town motoring and
low effort during parking and city driving.
The Veloster’s suspension features fine-tuned developments of well-tried systems. At the
front, compact, lightweight MacPherson strut suspension is employed, with off-set, side-load
springs to reduce friction and rebound settings designed to minimize roll.
At the rear, a compact coupled torsion beam axle with the mono-tube dampers and coil
springs mounted separately to more effectively disperse input loads, also minimizes intrusion
into the cabin and luggage bay.
To reduce NVH, the front suspension is mounted on a lightweight hydro-formed sub-frame,
which is attached to the bodyshell by six carefully tuned rubber bushes to help isolate the
cabin and its occupants from irregularities in the road surface.
Every Veloster is equipped with an all-disc braking system, backed up by ESP (electronic
stability programme), ABS (anti-lock braking system) and BAS (brake assist system) as
standard. For maximum stopping power, 280 mm ventilated front discs and 262 mm solid
rear discs are fitted.
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For optimum grip, Veloster comes with generous 215-section tyres mounted on 17- or 18inch diameter alloy wheels – depending on model.
REFINEMENT
New bodyshell and acoustic treatments for high levels of refinement
The foundations for Veloster’s high levels of refinement and responsive handling lie in its allnew bodyshell. This structure features increased use of ultra-high strength steel together
with advanced engineering techniques that have resulted in superior torsional and flexural
rigidity which benefits ride, handling, refinement and crash protection.
Driving enjoyment is heavily dependent on minimising interior noise levels and damping
vibrations before they reach the cabin occupants. To counteract the effects of noise,
vibrations and harshness – from the wind, mechanical components and the road surface –
Hyundai engineers adopted a multi-path approach.
Body vibration and sound resonation were reduced by adopting optimised swelling sealer in
key cavities for sound transmission, thicker damping materials at selected locations
throughout the bodyshell and air-permeable carpets in the cabin.
In addition, the dashboard bulkhead is fitted with a triple layer sound pad, the door handles
are shaped to smooth the airflow, a larger resonator and U-shaped engine air intake duct cut
induction noise and turbulence generated by the open sunroof’s air-deflector is reduced by
adopting a single-mesh design.
SAFETY
Active and passive technologies ensure a Euro NCAP 5-Star rating
The Hyundai Veloster is equipped with the latest active and passive safety technologies to
ensure maximum protection for its occupants at all times.
Active safety features, fitted as standard in the UK, include ESP (electronic stability
programme), ABS (anti-lock braking system), BAS (brake assist system), TCS (traction
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control system), HAC (hill assist control) to prevent roll-back when starting on an incline, and
VSM (vehicle stability management).
VSM is a new ‘active‘ feature which counters the effects of asymmetric grip on slippery
mixed road surfaces and helps the vehicle stay in a stable position by reducing the amount
of steering assistance (if the driver is applying too much steering effort) and increasing the
assistance (if the driver is applying too little effort).
To assist drivers during reversing or parking manoeuvres, three active systems are
available. Reversing sensors in the rear bumper, which give an audible warning when
approaching obstructions, are fitted to all models.
Sport models fitted with the optional Media Pack also feature a new rear-view parking
camera. The camera has a 130-degree, wide-angle lens which transmits images to the
centre stack’s navigation display screen.
In terms of passive safety, every Veloster is fitted as standard with six airbags – front, side
and curtain – and front seat ‘active’ head restraints to minimize whiplash injuries.
With its stiffer, stronger all-new bodyshell and new dual centre rail roof and B-pillar bracing
cross-members, Hyundai engineered the Veloster to continue the company’s excellent
safety record. Subsequently, Veloster was awarded a five-star rating in Euro NCAP safety
tests – the maximum score. Across the four main test categories, Veloster rated 96%
(Adult), 89% (Child), 49% (Pedestrian) and 71% (Safety Assist), with scores in the ‘adult
occupant’ and ‘child occupant’ categories putting Veloster ahead of segment rivals such as
the Volkswagen Scirocco, Vauxhall Astra GTC and Citroen DS4.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Veloster
Exterior
17-inch, 5-spoke alloy wheels with 215/45 R17 tyres
Body-colour door handles
Body-colour bumpers
Tinted glass with windscreen header band
Front and rear fog lights
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LED daytime running lights
Projection headlamps
Comfort & Convenience
Remote central locking with deadlocks
Electric windows front & rear
Auto-down electric window (driver’s side)
Twin 12-volt power outlets
Electric heated door mirrors
Bluetooth® connectivity with voice recognition
Luggage bay lamp
Remote fuel flap release
Automatic headlights
Interior
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Black cloth upholstery
Climate control air-conditioning
RDS radio/C player with 4 speakers & 2 tweeters
MP3/WMA compatibility & iPod connection
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Trip computer & Outside temperature display
Roof mounted map lights and sunglass holder
Interior courtesy lamp delay
Instrument panel rheostat
Height adjustable driver’s seat
60/40 split folding rear seat backrest
7-inch touch-screen media centre
Lockable illuminated glove box
Twin cup holders front & rear
Centre console storage box with armrest
Twin covered, illuminated sun visors
Safety & Security
ESP electronic stability programme
HAC hill startassist (DCT only)
ABS anti-lock braking with BAS
VSM vehicle stability management
Front, side and curtain airbags
‘Active’ front seat head restraints
Engine immobiliser
Anti-theft alarm
Reversing sensors
Veloster Sport
...additional equipment over Veloster model
18-inch, 5-spoke alloy wheels with colour inserts and 215/40 R18 tyres
Panoramic glass tilt & slide sunroof
Black leather upholstery
Heated front seats
Cruise control
Keyless entry with engine start/stop button
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Sports alloy pedals
Optional Equipment
Metallic or Pearlescent exterior paint
Red leather upholstery and front door trim
Media Pack (available on Veloster Sport only)
Satellite navigation system
Rear view safety camera
Premium eight speaker audio system with external amplifier and subwoofer
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Hyundai Veloster
1.6-litre 140 PS
Type
Capacity
Power
Torque
Fuel type
Gamma GDi, four-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve
1.6-litre, 1591 cc
140 PS (103 kW) @ 6300 rpm
167 Nm (17.0 kgm) @ 4850 rpm
petrol
Transmissions
Standard
Optional
6-speed manual
6-speed DCT (dual clutch transmission)
Gear ratios
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Reverse
Final Drive
Manual
3.615
1.955
1.370
1.036
0.839
0.727
3.545
4.267
DCT
3.615
1.955
1.303
0.943
0.939
0.743
4.531
4.813 (1, 2, 3 and 4 ratios)
3.667 (5 and 6 ratios)
Suspension & Damping
Front
Fully independent subframe-mounted MacPherson struts, with coil
springs and hydraulic twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers. 24 mm
diameter anti-roll stabiliser bar.
Rear
Coupled torsion bean axle and hydraulic mono-tube gas-filled shock
absorbers.
Steering
Type
Gearing
Steering wheel
Turning radius
Turning circle
MDPS – electric power-assisted rack & pinion
2.88 turns of steering wheel lock-to-lock
370 mm diameter
5.2 metres
10.4 metres
Brakes
Front
Rear
Vacuum booster
280 x 23 mm ventilated discs
262 x 10 mm solid discs
10-inch diameter
Wheels & Tyres
Standard
Sport
17 x 7.0J
18 x 7.5J
215/45 R17 tyres
215/40 R18 tyres
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Dimensions (mm)
Exterior
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Front overhang
Rear overhang
Front track
Rear track
Ground clearance
Aerodynamic drag
4220
1790 (excluding door mirrors)
1399
2650
830
740
1561 / 1557 (17 / 18-inch wheels)
1574 / 1570 (17 / 18-inch wheels)
143
Cd 0.32
Interior
Head room
Leg room
Shoulder room
Hip room
Front
990**
1114
1412
1351
Capacities (litres)
Fuel tank
Luggage
Rear
896
805
1371
1337
50
440 (SAE, rear seats up)
984 (SAE with seats down)
Performance*
Top speed
0-to-62 mph (sec)
0-to-400 m (sec)
62-to-0 mph
Manual
125 mph
9.7
16.9
41.8 metres
DCT
124 mph
10.3
17.4
41.8 metres
Economy
Urban (mpg)
Extra urban (mpg)
Combined (mpg)
CO2 (g/km)
Manual
34.9
53.3
43.5
148
DCT
35.3
53.3
44.1
145
Weights
Kerb (kg)
Maximum (kg)
Manual
1236
1700
DCT
1279
1700
Blue Drive
39.8
53.3
47.9
137
* Figures stated are manufacturer’s estimates
** Front headroom with panoramic roof = 945
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