Hyundai launches Veloster

Laxmi Intercontinental — the sole authorised dealer of Hyundai four-wheelers in the country — launched the Hyundai Veloster coupe today.

Veloster is Hyundai’s brand-new entry-level sports car which features unique three door styling and high-tech communication systems including the seven-inch touch-screen display. Inspired by concept car design code named HND-3 styled at Hyundai’s Design and Technical Center at Namyang, South Korea, it was unveiled at the 2007 Seoul Motor Show.

The company invested $240.8 million in the car over a 40-month research and development period. The first impression when you look at this car is sleek, tough and sporty. Veloster combines design elements of a coupe and the functionality of a hatchback, while incorporating an additional passenger-side rear door for uncompromised rear-seat access.

The headlamps feature LEDs, projecting a bright, accurate beam focus onto the road ahead. A panoramic sunroof perfectly suits the energetic, active lifestyle of Veloster drivers, letting in plenty of light and fresh air.

A camera in the tailgate handle displays the view to the rear on the 7” LCD screen, to help with parking. Twin-barreled and tipped in chrome, this is sportiness at its most captivating.

The twin tip centre exhaust, stylishly shaped and built into the rear bumper, gives the Veloster an abundance of sporting character. And to add more, the unique 18” alloy wheel with painted inserts gives an aggressive presence on the road and provides personality and a custom touch. Despite its small size, highly-advanced 1.6L four-cylinder MPI Gamma D-CVVT engine generates 130 ps power @6300 rpm and comes with 6-speed automatic transmission.

With a dual airbag system as standard, the Veloster is fully equipped to protect its occupants in case of accidents. Combine this with passive safety measures that come into their own whenever the driving conditions demand, and reassurance is built in. Its showroom price is fixed at Rs 6,096,000 and is available in colours including white crystal, vitamin c, Veloster red, sunflower, sonic silver, sleek silver, phantom black, green apple, clean blue and blue ocean.