---
title: "Hyundai Teases the New Veloster Ahead of Detroit Debut"
description: "The car is anticipated to initially come with the customer's choice of 1.4-liter or turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engines mated to a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch transmission."
date: "2018-01-12"
modified: "2018-01-12"
authors:
  - name: "Chris Tsui"
    job_title: "Contributor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/chris-tsui"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/article/17629/hyundai-teases-the-new-veloster-ahead-of-detroit-debut"
categories:
  - "Hyundai News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
tags:
  - "compact"
  - "Hatchback"
  - "Hyundai"
  - "NAIAS 2018"
  - "sports car"
  - "veloster"
  - "veloster n"
---

# Hyundai Teases the New Veloster Ahead of Detroit Debut

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Despite its apparent (and financially justified) obsession with [crossovers](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/16129/hyundai-plans-to-release-8-new-crossovers-by-2020>) and [electrification](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/16972/hyundai-will-launch-38-new-electrified-models-over-the-next-8-years>), Hyundai has not forgotten about the fun side of motoring as evidenced by an unveiling scheduled for this Monday at the Detroit Auto Show. No, it's not the [rumored hybrid supercar](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/17488/report-hyundai-will-build-a-hybrid-supercar>), but the next generation of its sporty-ish Veloster hatchback. Before that happens, the Korean automaker is giving us an early glimpse at the redesigned three-door.

In a series of strategically lit shots, we see pretty much what one would expect from a [new Veloster](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/16406/the-new-hyundai-veloster-is-coming-in-early-2018>)—the same funky, hunchback shape updated with Hyundai's current, more intricate design language.

https://twitter.com/_/status/951529972623134724

While the outgoing [Veloster](<https://thestore.thedrive.com/>) found notoriety for its unique design, its lethargic and ultimately uninspiring driving experience kept it off of many enthusiasts' shopping lists.

Given Hyundai has since poached ex-BMW M boss [Albert Biermann](<https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/albert-biermann-why-hyundai-and-kia-are-performance-car-ready>) and come out with some genuinely competitive performance machines in the i30 N hot hatch along with the [Genesis G70](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/14356/genesis-g70-officially-revealed-as-a-handsome-bmw-3-series-alternative>) and Kia Stinger sports sedans, don't be surprised if the new-and-improved Veloster manages to give the sporty compact car establishment a serious run for its money this time around.

The car is anticipated to initially come with the customer's choice of 1.4-liter or turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engines mated to a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. For more on the 2019 Hyundai Veloster, make sure to check back on *The Drive* this Monday, Jan. 15.

![message-editor%2F1515780931772-large-31023-2019velosterrendering.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1515780931772-large-31023-2019velosterrendering.jpg>)
**Hyundai Motor America**

## Author
Chris Tsui is *The Drive*'s former Reviews Editor and current freelance automotive journalist. He's based in Toronto.

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