Hyundai is pulling a very neat trick with its Veloster. it is a slightly larger automotive inside than the Scion tC (and Mini Clubman or Honda CR-Z hybrid). nonetheless thanks to a very low 2,600-pound curb weight—400 pounds but the tC— it's said to urge up to 40 mpg from its directly injected, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. that may best Honda's CR-Z numbers while not necessity of hybrid technology, and with the benefit of a bigger cabin. One oddity: Access to the interior could be a bit quirky, with one door on the driver's aspect, however each front and rear doors on the passenger aspect. bear in mind that weight? Fewer doors allow a carmaker to cut back structural reinforcements, which keeps down bulk. And a coffee weight permits a rise in fun factor—indeed, Hyundai is promising bigger sportiness than its rivals. can the Veloster "out-fun" a Mini? Hmm, we're undecided, however Hyundai is promising a tighter turning circle than even a base Mini Cooper and a classy, buttoned-down-sounding suspension. Transmissions include Hyundai's 1st dual-clutch six speed (hopefully with paddles) or a six-speed manual. Pricing should be within the $20,000 range.
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