We won't have to wait until the end of the week to find out the full pricing of the 2012 Veloster as Hyundai has just released detailed information.
The three-door sports hatchback will be offered in the States in a single trim level, with the six-speed manual model priced at $17,300 and the six-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) version at $18,550. Neither price includes a $760 freight charge, which lifts the cost to $18,060 and $19,310 respectively.
Standard features include a multi-function seven-inch touch-screen display, Gracenote display technology with voice recognition and Pandora internet radio capability, 17-inch alloy wheels with P215/45R17 tires, ESC with TCS and Vehicle Stability Management, ABS with EBD, Six airbags, air conditioning and more (see the list below).
If you're willing to spend another $2k, Hyundai offers a Style package that adds among other features, 18-inch wheels, a chrome grille surround, a panoramic sunroof, leatherette seat trim and alloy pedals.
Along with pricing, the South Korean automaker announced fuel economy figures for the Veloster that is powered by a 1.6-liter four-pot generating 138-ponies. The manual model is rated at 28mpg city, 40mpg highway and 32mpg combined, while the dual-clutch automatic transmission version, 29mpg city, 38mpg highway and 32mpg combined.
Sales of the new Hyundai Veloster will begin in September.
EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE 2012 VELOSTER
- Three-door coupe design
- Coupe design with the functionality of a hatch and a passenger-side forward-hinged rear door
- 1.6-liter GDI Gamma engine paired with proprietary Hyundai six-speed manual transmission or Hyundai's first EcoShift DCT
- Standard 40 mpg highway with the six-speed manual
- Standard multi-function seven-inch touch-screen display
- Pandora internet radio capability
- Gracenote display technology with voice recognition
- Video game console connectivity with 115-volt power outlet
- Bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice recognition
- Standard Blue Link telematics platform
- Blue Link Assurance provides a free six month trial period of complimentary core safety services including Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and Assistance, SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance and Monthly Vehicle Report
- Blue Link Essentials provides a free three month trial period of Voice Text Messaging, Remote Door Unlock / Lock, Remote Horn and Lights, Panic Notification, Remote Vehicle Start (delayed availability), Alarm Notification, Quick Tips, Location Sharing, Automated Diagnostic Trouble Code Notification, Maintenance Alert, Recall Advisor, Web Vehicle Diagnostics, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, Vehicle Immobilization, Valet Alert, Geofence, Speed Alert and Curfew Alert
- Blue Link Guidance provides a free three month trial period of Turn-by-Turn Navigation, POI Search by advanced voice recognition system, POI Web Search and Download, Daily Route Guidance with Traffic Condition, Traffic, Gas Station Locations and Gas Prices, Eco-Coach, Restaurant Ratings and Weather
Standard and Optional Features
Veloster starting MSRP is $17,300, plus $760 freight, and includes the following standard features:
- 1.6-liter GDI DOHC D-CVVT four-cylinder engine with engine cover and hood insulator
- Six-speed manual transmission
- 17-inch alloy wheels with P215/45R17 tires
- Chrome dual center exhaust outlet
- ESC with TCS and Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- ABS with EBD and four-wheel disc brakes, TPMS
- Six airbags
- Air conditioning
- Seven-inch high resolution LCD video touchscreen
- AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers and iPod/USB/video auxiliary input jacks
- Gracenote Technologies (iPod album cover art and Advanced Voice Recognition)
- Steering wheel mounted audio and cruise control
- Bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice recognition
- Blue Link - Hyundai Telematics System
- Trip computer
- Power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry with alarm and bodycolor power heated mirrors
- Tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel
- Illuminated vanity mirrors with extensions
- Six-way adjustable driver's seat and armrest storage box
- Front LED headlight accents
- Map lights with sunglass holder
- Front passenger seatback pocket
- Rear wiper
Options:
Six-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission with paddle shifters, Hillstart Assist Control, and Active ECO System ($1,250 MSRP)
Style Package ($2,000 MSRP):
- 18-inch alloy wheels with P215/40R18 tires
- Chrome grille surround with piano black highlights
- Front fog lights
- Panoramic sunroof
- Piano black interior accents
- Dimension premium audio with eight speakers, external amp and subwoofer
- Leatherette bolster seats and door inserts
- Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Alloy pedals
- Driver auto-up window
Tech Package ($2,000 MSRP):
- Requires Style Package
- Unique 18-inch alloys with painted inserts
- Backup warning sensors
- Navigation system with rearview camera
- Automatic headlights
- Proximity key entry with electronic push button start
- 115-volt outlet
5 Comments:
So the veloster gets 40 mpg with out a hybrid engine and the ugly Honda CR-Z needs a hybrid engine to match the mpg of a none hybrid Hyundai engine. wow Hyundai has really past their competitors standing in their dust. I wonder how much more it will cost a Honda CR-Z owner to insure their car because of the extra cost of the hybrid the insurance company must factor in and not to mention the cost to fix the hybrid. I hope for those very few CR-Z owners who want their slice of honda's latest ugly will have some extra dollars laying around ..
Great points YoursouglyCR-Z.
You should correct this paragraph:
"If you're willing to spend another $2k, Hyundai offers a Tech package that adds among other features, 18-inch wheels, a chrome grille surround, a panoramic sunroof, leatherette seat trim and alloy pedals."
You combined options from two different packages that are EACH at a cost of 2k- so 4k in options are available, not 2k. I wish you were correct, buy sadly you are not. :(
- Only the name was wrong (we wrote Tech instead of Style), the options we listed are included in the $2k price - according to Hyundai, of course.
It was a nice looking car to me..... untill I noticed the 2ND door on the passenger side.
How RETARDED would you have to be to buy a car with two FRONT doors that are different lengths.
That would look like crap inside the cabin of the car looking out. Saturn did the best "4door" Coupe.
This is a hot hatch from the Drivers side... and Shreks ass from the passenger side! WTF were they thinking.?????????
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