Reminding readers that “Hyundai has gotten in the habit of over-delivering very good cars at underwhelming prices,” Bloomberg—one of the world’s top sources for global business information—has added the Hyundai Veloster to its list of “Best Drives of 2011.” It’s a prestigious honor that this year also went to cars including the Lamborghini Aventador, Audi A7, Range Rover Evoque and BMW 1 Series M Coupe.
Particularly notable for Bloomberg writer Jason H. Harper was the Veloster’s high level of content: “My $22,550 test model was crammed with amenities like touch-screen navigation, automatic everything, Bluetooth and a rear-view camera,” he said.
Also on the Veloster’s spec sheet:
- Two available six-speed transmissions, including the automaker’s EcoShift dual-clutch automatic
- Hyundai’s new 1.6-liter I4 engine, which leverages direct injection and other powertrain technologies to deliver a peppy 138 hp
- EPA ratings of 28 mpg city/40 mpg highway/32 mpg combined with its manual transmission and 29 mpg city/38 mpg highway/32 mpg combined with the automatic
- The Blue Link telematics system, incorporating voice recognition and a seven-inch touchscreen display
- A dramatic design, featuring a unique third door on the passenger side that provides easy access to the Veloster’s rear seats
- Pandora Internet radio
- An MSRP that starts at $17,300
“We recognize that Bloomberg’s reporters and readers are among the most financially savvy and astute car buyers in the world,” said Scott Margason, director, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “With this in mind, it’s a tremendous honor that the publication appreciates all of the Veloster’s outstanding qualities in the compact coupe segment.”
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