HYUNDAI CONFIRMS 2.0 SONATA TURBO FOR VELOSTER!!
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 9,188
Likes: 0
From: The News Room
Vehicle: Hyundai
HYUNDAI CONFIRMS 2.0 SONATA TURBO FOR VELOSTER!!
According to <span>Edmunds</span>, Hyundai will place it's 2.0 Turbo from the Hyundai Sonata that pumps out 274 HP and 269 ft lb of torque. Hyundai will give it's Veloster subcompact coupe it's own hotted version.
<a name="more"></a>
<div></div>
View the full article
<a name="more"></a>
<div></div>
View the full article
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 12,515
Likes: 2
From: Lacey, WA
Vehicle: Two Accents, Mini, Miata, Van, Outback, and a ZX-6
As much as this would be amazing, I doubt it'll happen. A turbo 1.6l has been talked about, but I haven't heard any whispers of a 2.0t Veloster.
But, I would love for this to happen.
But, I would love for this to happen.
Administrator
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 13,943
Likes: 0
From: ɯooɹpǝq ɹnoʎ
Vehicle: ǝdnoɔ sısǝuǝƃ
The articles from the unveiling at the Detroit Auto Show are saying a 1.6L Gamma engine with 138hp, the same that's in the Elantra. You know, in old Tiburon fashion, copying the Elantra.
Administrator
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 13,943
Likes: 0
From: ɯooɹpǝq ɹnoʎ
Vehicle: ǝdnoɔ sısǝuǝƃ
Here's the Edmunds article:
http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...confirmed.html
http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...confirmed.html
And so this is the new 2012 Hyundai Veloster. Finally. And it's powered by a 138-horsepower 1.6-liter direct-injected four-cylinder backed by a dual-clutch transmission.
Don't buy it.
Wait for the turbo. That's right, the turbo. In less than a year after this car hits the road, Hyundai will add a turbo model to the Veloster lineup. Today, Inside Line has confirmed that the a turbocharged engine, maybe even the 2.0 liter used in the Hyundai Sonata, will become an option on the Veloster.
That engine makes 274 hp in the Sonata and 269 pound-feet of torque, which is more than enough to give the front-wheel-drive Veloster claim to Pocket Rocket status. Some expect a detuned version to power the Veloster. Remember, the turbocharged Genesis Coupe is only packing 210 hp.
But, really, our money is on a turbo version of Hyundai's direct injected 1.6 liter, which they say is rated at 175 hp in the Curb Concept unveiled today.
Whatever. Wait for the boost. It'll be the one to have.
Don't buy it.
Wait for the turbo. That's right, the turbo. In less than a year after this car hits the road, Hyundai will add a turbo model to the Veloster lineup. Today, Inside Line has confirmed that the a turbocharged engine, maybe even the 2.0 liter used in the Hyundai Sonata, will become an option on the Veloster.
That engine makes 274 hp in the Sonata and 269 pound-feet of torque, which is more than enough to give the front-wheel-drive Veloster claim to Pocket Rocket status. Some expect a detuned version to power the Veloster. Remember, the turbocharged Genesis Coupe is only packing 210 hp.
But, really, our money is on a turbo version of Hyundai's direct injected 1.6 liter, which they say is rated at 175 hp in the Curb Concept unveiled today.
Whatever. Wait for the boost. It'll be the one to have.
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 11,992
Likes: 0
From: Washington D.C.
Vehicle: Hyundai Tiburon FX
If it was designed after a motorcycle helmet, it's going to get a turbo. A few other articles mentioned it.
It will then be one ugly, fast car. Imagine if the Original Tiburons came turbocharged like this... Jjjjjjjjjjjjjjj ulia Roberts!
It will then be one ugly, fast car. Imagine if the Original Tiburons came turbocharged like this... Jjjjjjjjjjjjjjj ulia Roberts!
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 4,185
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta, GA
Vehicle: MC + RD2 + AW11 + 944 = 4x Win
I think the color is nice. 
And yeas, all the reports I have seen say 1.6L Turbo. I doubt it'll get the 2.0T as that might cut into the Gen Coupe's market even thought it's FF, and Kia's eyeballing that engine for the Koup turbo
And yeas, all the reports I have seen say 1.6L Turbo. I doubt it'll get the 2.0T as that might cut into the Gen Coupe's market even thought it's FF, and Kia's eyeballing that engine for the Koup turbo
Administrator
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 13,943
Likes: 0
From: ɯooɹpǝq ɹnoʎ
Vehicle: ǝdnoɔ sısǝuǝƃ
From Tropic Green to Lime Rock Green. Just Don't Do IT!
It's impossible for dealerships to push these cars. When I was looking for my Genesis, they tried their best to sell me a Lime Rock Green coupe, because they got two GCs in and wouldn't get more until they sold what they had.
The salesman actually told me, "How much would I have to pay you to make you color blind?" He meant, how much could he discount the car for me to buy it. They actually had a $1,000 salesman incentive to get THAT car off their lot.
When you're trying to push into a market and gain a presence on the road, why not stick to the primary colors? It doesn't have to be boring, make a beautiful red like Lexus did to draw customers in. You don't have to go green, and you don't have to make it uglier!
edit: okay, green IS a primary color, so I mis-typed in my tangent. My opinion still stands - hyundai should can the green or make it appealing.
It's impossible for dealerships to push these cars. When I was looking for my Genesis, they tried their best to sell me a Lime Rock Green coupe, because they got two GCs in and wouldn't get more until they sold what they had.
The salesman actually told me, "How much would I have to pay you to make you color blind?" He meant, how much could he discount the car for me to buy it. They actually had a $1,000 salesman incentive to get THAT car off their lot.
When you're trying to push into a market and gain a presence on the road, why not stick to the primary colors? It doesn't have to be boring, make a beautiful red like Lexus did to draw customers in. You don't have to go green, and you don't have to make it uglier!
edit: okay, green IS a primary color, so I mis-typed in my tangent. My opinion still stands - hyundai should can the green or make it appealing.