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Hyundai Debuts the 2019 Veloster
Hyundai has unveiled the 2019 Veloster and Veloster Turbo. This year’s models are sporting both interior and exterior redesigns, as well as improved infotainment and connectivity features.

Courtesy of Hyundai.

Courtesy of Hyundai.
Hyundai has unveiled the 2019 Veloster and Veloster Turbo. This year’s models are sporting both interior and exterior redesigns, as well as improved infotainment and connectivity features.
The Veloster will come equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers a peak output of 147 hp and 132 lb.-ft of torque coupled with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The Turbo model will come with a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 201 hp and 195 lb.-ft of torque coupled with a six-speed manual transmission or seven-speed dual clutch transmission.
This year’s Veloster will also come with forward collision-avoidance assist as standard.
Production for the 2019 will begin in March 2018 in Ulsan, Korea. U.S. market availability is expected by the second quarter of 2018.
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