Hyundai’s Veloster hatchback arrived at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show packing a 138 horsepower engine, leaving some enthusiasts wanting for a little more power. Well, Hyundai won’t keep hot hatch fans waiting for long as a performance version of the Veloster is said to be ready for a New York reveal.
According to the enthusiasts site Hyunda-Blog, the Korean automaker will unveil a turbocharged version of the Veloster at the fast-approaching New York International Auto Show. Following its New York debut, the turbocharged Veloster will arrive on dealer lots with a 2012 model year designation.
Like the naturally aspirated version of the Veloster, the turbocharged version will displace 1.6L, but output will be raised from 138 horsepower to 208. That power will put the Veloster just about on par with the MINI Cooper S and Volkswagen Golf GTI.
No performance figures were leaked, but we expected the Veloster turbo’s performance to be pretty brisk. Despite the added performance, look for the car’s EPA rating to be near the 40mpg mark.
Check back for more details when the New York show kicks off on April 19.
