Oz pricing for Hyundai Veloster revealed
Hyundai’s second-gen Veloster sports car lands in Oz from under $30,000The new second-generation Hyundai Veloster sports hatch will join the Korean marque’s portfolio later this month priced from $29,490 (plus on-road costs).
The uniquely-styled 2+1 door asymmetric hatch builds on the 'playful spirit' of the original, Hyundai says, and will come highly equipped and with better performance than the outgoing model.
However the Australian line-up will not include the sporty Veloster N offered in other markets, as Hyundai's sports hatch duties will be carried by the i30 N hatch and Fastback.
Available in three model grades, the Veloster range begins with the self-named 'Veloster', the 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol variant (110kW/180Nm) arriving with a choice of six-speed manual or automatic transmissions. The Atkinson cycle engine drives the front wheels and offers quick-ratio electric steering and torque vectoring control according to Hyundai.
The entry model is equipped with Hyundai's Smart Sense suite of safety technologies, a touchscreen infotainment array with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth connectivity, LED daytime running lights, reversing sensors and camera and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Stepping up the range to the Veloster Turbo priced from $35,490 and we find a 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine (150kW/265Nm) matched to a choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch transmissions. The T-GDi unit generates 275Nm on overboost.
The Veloster Turbo offers equipment including a larger, 8.0-inch infotainment array, satellite navigation, digital radio reception, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and high-beam assist. Dual-clutch equipped models also receive an upgraded camera and radar based forward collision and adaptive cruise control system.
Finally, the top-spec Hyundai Veloster Turbo Premium includes heated and air-ventilated front seats, wireless phone charging, head-up display and a full-width glass sunroof.
Priced from $38,990, the Veloster Turbo Premium also adds an eight-speaker Infinity audio system, Michelin Pilot Sport tyres, digital performance gauge display and leather upholstery.
All Veloster variants ride on 18-inch alloy wheels and locally tuned, lightweight multi-link suspension.
Metallic paint attracts a $595 surcharge, while two-tone paint (available on Veloster Turbo Premium only) will set you back $1000.
"The all-new second generation Veloster builds on the unique character and quirky three-door styling of the original, but now with more attitude and driver appeal," said Hyundai Australia CEO, JW Lee.
"Powertrain and chassis upgrades, combined with standard advanced safety technology and driver-focused performance features, create a uniquely compelling package," he added.
Australia is the only right-hand drive market for the Hyundai Veloster.
After more than 19,000 sales of the first-generation car (which held the title of Australia's most popular sports car for until the Mustang rocked up), the new 2020 Hyundai Veloster will be available in showrooms from later this month (September 2019).
How much does the 2019 Hyundai Veloster cost?
Veloster: $29,490
Veloster (auto): $31,790
Veloster Turbo: $35,490
Veloster Turbo (auto): $38,490
Veloster Turbo Premium: $38,990
Veloster Turbo Premium (auto): $41,990
Prices exclude on-road costs
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