By Mauricio Lezcano / carsntravel.com / Photos Hyundai Media
For 2016 Hyundai unveiled a new Rally Edition, coupled with significant design, dynamic and connectivity enhancements to its Veloster Coupe.
The Veloster Rally Edition builds upon Veloster Turbo R Spec enthusiast credentials, with a more performance focused suspension, RAYS lightweight wheels with wide 225/40R18 tires, carbon fiber look aero accents, unique badging and floor mats. The Rally Edition is a limited production run planned for 1,200 units, all in a stunning Matte Blue paint, guaranteeing exclusivity to its enthusiast owners.
Exterior
New for 2016, the Veloster Rally Edition leverages the street credibility established by the Turbo R Spec model. It features a higher performance tune for the springs, dampers, and front stabilizer bar, for even more responsive and precise handling capabilities.
Complementing these suspension tuning upgrades, RAYS lightweight alloy wheels have been fitted, reducing un sprung weight by five pounds per wheel for even better dynamic response and a distinctive sports appearance. The aero kit features carbon fiber look accent covers for a sporty appearance, with Rally Edition exterior badging.
The Rally Edition is only available in an exclusive Matte Blue exterior color and black leather with blue accented sport seats and only with the short shifting B&M Racing Sport Shifter and 6 speed manual transmission. Finally, embroidered floor mats round out the distinctive look of this special performance model.
Interior
Inside, leather seating surfaces with Turbo embroidering on the side bolsters help deliver a distinctive appearance while providing higher levels of comfort and support, the electroluminescent gauge cluster has been enhanced, offering the driver information in a larger, clearer and more interactive format, with a larger TFT screen located between the tachometer and speedometer.
Engine & Transmission
The heart of the Veloster Rally Edition is the responsive, 1.6 liter, direct injected, turbocharged engine, along with unique design cues and enhanced chassis tuning. Sport suspension and steering settings have been retuned for optimum responsiveness, with higher spring rates and a more rigid transmission mount. The Veloster Rally Edition is only available with the 6 speed manual transmission with short throw B&M Racing Sport Shifter for a tighter, more direct shift feel.
The 1.6liter turbocharged, direct injected four-cylinder engine produces 201 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 195 lb.ft. of torque from 1,750 rpm. Veloster Rally Edition models feature Active Sound Design, which enhances intake and exhaust powertrain sound character inside the cabin for an even more involving driving experience.
Summary
The Hyundai Veloster Rally Edition model feature cutting edge powertrain technologies like direct injection, optimizing their appeal to youthful customers by combining excellent fuel economy, spirited performance and low emissions without compromise.
Estimated fuel economy is rated at 25 mpg city and 33 mpg highway with the 6 speed manual Transmission with B & M Racing Sport Shifter and the 1.6-liter Turbo GDI 4-cylinder engine, the manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $24,775.00 including destination charges.
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