I'm really diggin' this car, could make a good replacement for the xD....

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2012 Veloster features Hyundai’s 1.6L GDI engine
-1.6L four-cylinder engine
-40 mpg
-138 horsepower at 6.300 rpm
-maximum torque of 123 lb.-ft. at 4,850 rpm
-curb weight for M/T 2,584
-base-price is rumored to be ~17k and ~22k fully loaded
-also rumored that hyundai will release a turbocharged version next year with 208 hp


Also...

Shark performance ECU dynoing at 240hp from the new Veloster power plant

http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/04/01/2011040101764.html?news_Head2

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Depending on how the turbo version is priced this will probably replace the xD...kinda sad when Hyundai is outperforming Toyota.

Well in general if you factor in the cost of gas the xD does not look so good. This is an interesting read http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2011/05/whats-the-most-affordable-new-car.html The Accent and Veloster share the same powerplant.

I like it

I like the direction Hyundai is going! This thing has potential!

This was a really good read http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2011/05/2012-hyundai-veloster-suspension-walkaround.html

that rear view angle viewing area has me concerned. It kind of looks like a smaller version of the Infinity FX (not that thats bad or good). Price sounds iffy. I'd have to drive one, and check my mirrors (not for lip-stick smear either ;-)

Maybe the same motor as the accent but transmission is an in-house dual-clutch automatic, a first for Hyundai.

http://www.insideline.com/hyundai/veloster/2012/2012-hyundai-veloster-first-ride-and-video.html
I see that dual clutch.. just like the VW DSG.. should be sweet

The fact that the two front doors aren't the same size would drive me absolutely crazy.
Otherwise, it's kinda cool.

it is an excellent car... what about the price?