Hyundai Veloster 1,6L T-GDI confirmed for 2012 Detroit Auto Show

Hyundai confirms new Veloster Turbo and Genesis facelift for the 2012 North American International Auto Show!

The long-awaited, high-performance Hyundai Veloster coupe has been officially confirmed for the 2012 NAIAS unveiling. The news came directly from Hyundai Motor Americas’ CEO John Krafcik and was published at carmaker’s Twitter account.

The all-new Veloster will be powered by a 204-horsepower 1.6L turbo engine, which was unveiled to the media during the 11th Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference, which was held in South Korea recently. The 1,6L T-GDI four-cylinder engine produces 152kW of power at 6.000 rpm and 265Nm of torque at 1.750 rpm.

Hyundai’s highly-advanced 1,6L T-GDI powerplant features twin-scroll turbocharger, dual variable valve timing and direct injection technology, and promises to give the Veloster Turbo much needed boost in power.

The long-anticipated Hyundai Veloster Turbo will make its official public premiere at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in January and should reach Hyundai’s U.S. showrooms by spring next year.

Another major news toady is that the 2013 Veloster Turbo will be put on display alongside Hyundai Genesis Coupe facelift, which is also scheduled to make its premiere at the 2012 NAIAS, according to Hyundai.

The facelifted Genesis Coupe is confirmed to receive a mid-cycle styling update along with some power boost. The entry-level 2.0L T-GDI engine is expected to increase its power from current 210+ horsepower to 274-horsepower, while naturally aspirated 3.8L V6 will get a 333 horsepower V6 GDI engine (the same engine as in 2012 Genesis sedan ). [Source: Hyundai via Twitter]