The Unforgettable Fun of Driving the Hyundai Veloster

The Unforgettable Fun of Driving the Hyundai Veloster Buyers of the Hyundai Veloster have a choice between two different powertrains. The standard engine is a four-cylinder unit that has a capacity of 2.0 liters and produces 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. All of the trims that have the Turbo descriptor have a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. This engine is standard on all Turbo models. Power is sent to the front wheels of all available versions, and transmission options include a six-speed manual gearbox, a six-speed automatic transmission, and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT). We timed a Hyundai Veloster Turbo Ultimate DCT and found that it reached 60 miles per hour in 5.9 seconds, which is an acceptable time for this market category. We tested a Civic hatchback, and it took around a second longer to finish this run than the sedan did. When pushed to its limits, the standard engine offers decent
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