NAIAS Preview: Hyundai Veloster

Despite constant denials during the press event attended by Ed and I ("If you want a Veloster Turbo," Hyundai's John Krafcik said, "go buy a Genesis Coupe,") Hyundai will debut a turbocharged version of their Veloster coupe at the Detroit Auto Show.

The lack of power may have been a demerit for the original car, and Hyundai has remedied that with a 201 horsepower 1.6L turbocharged engine making 195 lb-ft of torque. But weight is up from 2,584lbs to a supposed 2,800lbs – can the turbo and its associated hardware really weight over 200 lbs? Fuel economy is said to come in at 27/38 mpg, better than the Mini Cooper S and its 27/35 rating, which is likely attributable to a very tall 6th gear – or the awful dual clutch option being tuned for fuel economy rather than performance, just like on the standard car.

Other details haven't been released, but expect them soon once the embargo lifts (one that we weren't privy to).