Korean Market Hyundai Veloster Receives Seven-Speed DCT For 2015
The current Hyundai Veloster will gain some new features for this year, but only in its home market for the time being.
Autoblog reports the biggest feature for the hatchback is the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission that will replace the outgoing six-speed unit in the Turbo variant. The DCT will help funnel the 1.6-liter turbo-four’s 204 horses and 195 lb-ft of torque to the front.
Other features include new wheels, Turbo upholstery graphics on the seats, an engine sound equalizer with six sounds from which drivers can choose, and a revised instrument cluster.
Price of admission for the newish Veloster ranges from ₩18.45 million ($18,550 USD) for the base Younique edition, to ₩23.7 ($22,000) for the Turbo model. No word thus far on whether any of these features will be headed to North American showrooms down the road.
Below are the spec/price sheets for those who can read Hangul:
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I had a rental Veloster for a week-long rental. I was very impressed by it - I'd like to drive one with the higher-tier engine and a proper transmission, but even with the DCT and the base engine, it was an enjoyable little critter. The single driver door and two passenger doors is brilliant. I have the comfort of a coupe on my side - thanks to a full size door, there's no giant pillar next to my face and the armrest extends all the way back - but passengers can easily enter and exit from the curb side. My only complaint was the the rear suspension got a touch wonky on D.C.'s sometimes tight cloverleaf ramps.
I made the choice to buy a Veloster four months ago (manual, not dual clutch), and it was one of the best things I ever did. It's peppy, fun to drive, has good traction in the snow, and gives up to 40 mpg on the highway. I love the asymmetrical door arrangement, and the interior is very well finished. Styling is subjective and beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I personally think the regular Veloster is the most attractive and interesting car you can buy today (the Turbo version with its enormous Ford Louisville grille, somewhat less so.) Neither version is very common, though. In my day-to-day commutes, I rarely see another Veloster on the road.