Road TestCar reviews - Hyundai - Veloster - + CoupeHyundai modelsOverviewThe quirky and value-packed Hyundai Veloster + is a surprisingly sharp handler22 Jun 2012 FOR about the same price as a mid-specced Mazda3, buyers can choose an array of Veloster models from Hyundai, complete with head-turning styling and the novelty of three doors plus a hatchback. Not for the wallflower, this Korean front-driver is a welcome addition to the moribund sporty coupe market, offering distinctive design, practical packaging, and undeniable value for money. Tested in up-spec Veloster + guise, it is a dynamic drive to boot, but a bit more oomph wouldn’t go astray. Model release date: 1 February 2012 to 1 April 2015 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelDesigned in-house in Korea but with a chassis honed by Porsche (allegedly), the Tiburon was Hyundai’s serious tilt at the floundering Honda Prelude/Toyota Celica segment, featuring very direct steering, front-wheel drive, and a choice of two petrol engines. Most buyers went for the 127kW/245Nm 2.7-litre V6 in either six-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, though a 102kW/181Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder base car (with five-speed manual or four-speed auto) was available until midway through 2004. A facelift was released in 2007 utilising a slightly detuned V6, but by then the Tiburon looked passé despite very respectable dynamics and a roomy and comfy interior. |
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