Hyundai Plans to Make a Turbo Version of the Veloster!

Hyundai is going to fire up the power on its hot little sports mobile, giving turbo power to its new, little Veloster three-door.

The hottest version of the car will come with a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine, Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik told reporters gathered last night in Las Vegas on the eve of the SEMA aftermarket parts show. Interesting timing: The Veloster -- one of the most novel new cars to hit the market -- has barely landed in showrooms, and already Hyundai is talking about a hotter version.

Good for Hyundai. Drive On has been predicting that the Veloster could become a breakout hit with its sporty, menacing looks, two doors on the right and one on the left, and affordable pricing. Hyundai is loading up the SEMA show with custom versions of Veloster, trying to show what customizers can do with the car. That's one possibility in the photo, above.

Krafcik also revealed that some tweaks are on the way for Veloster's pricier corporate sibling, the Genesis coupe. Hyundai appears to be saving that announcement for the auto shows in the next three months.

Source: usatoday.com