Review: 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec M/T

During the past few weeks I have driven several different Hyundai models, including a Genesis Sedan R-Spec, Azera, Equus and Elantra GT. None were a disappointment – I could see myself owning any one of them if they met my needs. However there was one model that really impressed me – the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec M/T.

On the surface you might just think it’s a two-door coupe version of the Genesis sedan. However, it’s smaller and much sportier than the sedan – about the only thing in common is that both are rear-drive cars. The 2013 Genesis Coupe received a substantial facelift that gives it a more aggressive look than before. Overall it is has handsome lines more akin to the Nissan 370Z than an American pony car.

There are several Genesis Coupe models to choose from; with either a 274 hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine or a 348 hp 3.8-liter V-6, both of which are considerably more powerful than in the 2012 models. Then there’s a choice of a 6-speed manual or 8-speed Shiftronic auto transmission.

The model that’s most appealing to those of us who enjoy driving is undoubtedly the R-Spec model, which is only offered with the manual transmission, but is available with either engine. With the turbo-four it’s a competitor to the Mazda Miata and Subaru BRZ (or Scion FR-S) with which it was compared in a track test a few weeks ago.

I have not drive the four-cylinder model but judging by the comments I suspect most of us would rather drive the R-Spec model with the V-6 engine. In many ways its most direct competitors is the V-6-powered Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger or Ford Mustang. It’s smaller and lighter than them with much the same power. None of these share their name with a sedan so it’s a shame in way that the Genesis Coupe appears, in name, to be just a sleeker version of a sedan. It really deserves its own name.

As soon as I put my foot down on the gas pedal I liked the car, as the engine sounds wonderful. Hyundai has incorporated an intake sound induction pipe to purposely transmit engine sounds into the cockpit. In no time you’re hitting the redline and, sadly, the engine cuts power as a safety measure. At first it’s annoying but since the engine revs so freely it’s good protection – after all you don’t want to blow the engine.

An additional enthusiast’s “tool” is a torque meter in the center stack. Ironically it’s located next to a fuel consumption meter and they both rapidly go in the same direction when you’re driving hard. Talking of fuel consumption the on-board computer showed I averaged 21 mpg, which matches the combined EPA figure.

The R-spec model has stiffer suspension than the base models but I did not find it objectionable even on rough roads. The hydraulic steering was to my liking giving good on-road feel. Although Hyundai has improved the manual transmission I found it was still too rubbery for my liking. On occasion I was not sure which gear it was in and even ended up in reverse a couple of times when looking for first gear.

Part of the R-Spec’s appeal is a nominal amount of complexity has been saved by removing some accessories, such as cruise control. I didn’t miss it as I rarely use cruise control as I don’t like the loss of control. However, I think it’s the first car I’ve driven without that almost standard feature in a long long time.

Bottom line – I liked the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec. It’s fun to drive, it looks good and the engine sounds wonderful. At a reasonable price of $29,625 it’s certainly worth considering as an alternative to a V-6-powered Camaro or Mustang, but not if you hanker after a V-8. Could Hyundai squeeze the 429 hp V-8 from the Genesis Sedan R-Spec in the Coupe? Just a thought.

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Your Monday Maintenance Tip: The Importance of Oil Changes

Having your oil changed on a regular basis is one of the most important things you can do to keep your car in proper running order. Literally speaking, there is no better way to keep your car in tip top performance and have it run for hundreds of thousands of miles than to keep your oil changed whenever it is recommended by the car manufacturer or the oil change shop. Oil changes cost under fifty dollars, even if you choose to have the top of the line oil added into your car, so there is really no reason why you could not afford such a simple and painless procedure. By getting your oil changed on a regular basis, you will not only improve the life of your cars engine, but you will also allow your car to maximize the horsepower it puts on the road; and you can make sure that all of your cylinders are firing and working as properly as when the car was new. 

The benefits of oil changes are not so great as the drawbacks of not getting your oil changed, which are catastrophic. While you do increase the life of your engine and keep your horsepower maximized by getting your oil changed regularly, these are not as significant as the problems that can arise if you do not change your oil when it is recommended to do so. Firstly, not changing your oil often enough can cause significant damage to your engine, as the oil is necessary to keep all of the moving parts lubricated. By not having enough oil or by using oil that has outlived its usefulness (is filled with dirt or has low viscosity), you run the risk of allowing parts to not work as efficiently as they possibly could.

In the long run, such parts grinding together without lubrication in such a stressful environment as an internal combustion engine could eventually lead to such parts fusing together, jamming up or altogether failing. This is catastrophic to your engine, as the engine could simply stop working or actually explode if enough parts refuse to work.

When you go to get your oil changed, you really have one of two different options. You can either choose to spend less money and simply purchase whatever oil you want to put into your car from a store and add it in yourself; or you could have a professional do it. Because of all of the major restrictions on what you can and cannot do with oil nowadays, it makes much more sense to have a professional do the oil change, as they have special ways in which they are able to dispose of it. If you do the change yourself, you will have to save all of the oil which you remove from the car and take it to a place like your local fire station to have professionals dispose of it, instead of you simply taking it to the dump or pouring it down the drain. Since there are so many hassles involved in changing the oil yourself, you may want to simply have professionals do it, even though it is more expensive.

 

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Hyundai working on "Fluidic Precision" design for next Sonata

Hyundai North America CEO John Krafcik recently told Automobile magazine that it's popular "fluidic sculpture" design language won't stand still as it evolves with Hyundai's lineup in the coming years.

"You'll see even more maturity with the new Santa Fe, and future cars will feature something we're internally calling Fluidic Precision, where the forms might be a little less extroverted," Krafcik said. "You'll see that with the next Sonata, the design of which has just been frozen."

Krafcik also confirmed that Hyundai will introduce an all-wheel-drive version of the Genesis sedan in its next iteration, which will likely be shown as a concept vehicle later this year. Furthermore, Hyundai is considering upgrading the Genesis coupe to take on the likes of the the BMW 3 Series.

And while most automakers decline to discuss future products, Krafcik pulled the Hyundai's curtain back just a little. We're more than likely going to see a premium crossover in Hyundai's future lineup, but not likely to see a convertible, minivan or pickup truck.

 

Courtesy of AutoBlog

Thank you to all of our happy customers for the rave reviews!

"I bought my 2012 Hyundai Accent hatchback from McGrath City Hyundai in Chicago in July 2011, and from that day onward I have never had anything but grief and aggravation from their sales or service departments. The last straw came when my check engine light came on and the McGrath people just turned the light off and told me nothing was wrong. Of course, the light came back on the very next day! I had had enough of McGrath's BS treatment, so I took my car to O'Hare Hyundai instead. Their service technicians identified the problem, ordered the part, and informed me that some critter had been building a nest in my engine, which they cleared out. The people at McGrath apparently either didn't notice the nest or didn't think it was worth telling me about it, assuming they even bothered to look under the hood at all! O'Hare Hyundai identified and resolved the source of my car trouble in a timely manner and went the extra mile to make sure my Accent kept running smoothly. They're a class act all around."

  - Richard P

"Fast and courteous service at O'Hare Hyundai. Will go again for service needs."

- Mike M

"Excellent service- people were great."

- Claudia

HYUNDAI AND THE WALKING DEAD CREATOR/WRITER ROBERT KIRKMAN UNVEIL ZOMBIE SURVIVAL MACHINE AT COMIC-CON

 Much to the dismay of zombies around the world, a Zombie Survival Machine was unveiled last night at San Diego’s Comic-Con. The customized Hyundai Elantra Coupe Zombie Survival Machine, designed by The Walking Dead creator/writer Robert Kirkman and fabricated by Design Craft, was revealed on the Comic-Con floor at the Future US booth.

Hyundai’s Zombie Survival Machine showcases modifications including: a front-end custom zombie plow with spikes, armored window coverings, a roof hatch to allow passengers to fend off attacking walkers, a trunk full of electric and pneumatic weaponry, front and back end floodlights, spiked all-terrain/rally type tires, a CB radio system and much more. Fans can view a series of behind-the-scenes videos that detail the creation of the Zombie Survival Machine and showcase the car build from start to finish at HyundaiUndead.com and on Skybound.com

“Our custom Elantra Coupe Zombie Survival Machine is the ultimate car for The Walking Dead fans and anyone who wants to survive a zombie invasion,” said Steve Shannon, vice president of Marketing, Hyundai Motor America. “We are excited for fans to come and experience the Elantra Coupe and GT in a unique, post-apocalyptic way.”

The Hyundai Undead program celebrates the release of the 100^th issue of The Walking Dead comic. In addition to the Zombie Survival Machine, Kirkman, Skybound and Hyundai also created a Hyundai Elantra GT wrapped in the cover of The Walking Dead 100^th issue by artist Charlie Adlard. All of these events will be celebrated at the private The Walking Dead 100^th Issue VIP Black Carpet Event on July 13.

Robert Kirkman's Eisner Award-winning comic and best-selling graphic novels, The Walking Dead are the talk of Comic-Con already. “Working with Hyundai on this Zombie Survival Machine was a total blast and I am excited to share this stunning vehicle with all the fans,” said Kirkman.

Comic-Con attendees will be able to take pictures with the Zombie Survival Machine at the Future US booth, and get inside the vehicle to check out all of the features, including a limited run illustrated owner’s manual that walks drivers through the machine’s unique features and prepares them for the gruesome realities of the zombie apocalypse. The booth will also feature a Zombie Target practice area and a zombie costume contest.

Visit HyundaiUndead.com to learn more and see all the details at Skybound.com. Enter for a chance to win a 2013 Elantra GT at HyundaiUndead.com, the Skybound booth or the Future US booth at San Diego Comic-Con. Attendees are encouraged to tweet about their experience using hashtag #HyundaiUndead.

ROBERT KIRKMAN

Robert Kirkman's success and passionate advocacy for creator-owned comics led him to become the first person invited to become a partner at Image Comics since the company's inception twenty years ago and he formed his own imprint there, Skybound, in 2010. Kirkman is the creator/writer of the Eisner Award-winning The Walking Dead, long-running Invincible, all-ages Super Dinosaur, The Astounding Wolf-Man, and new title Thief of Thieves, among many others. Kirkman has earned the respect of the comic, writing and television communities and topped the New York Times bestseller list for graphic novels in 2011 and in April 2012, he took the top five spots on both the hardcover and paperback lists. He's the creator/executive producer and writer of the hit television show, AMC's The Walking Dead, the highest-rated basic cable drama of all time in the U.S, also an international success in 120 countries and 250 million households. AMC is developing Thief of Thieves as a potential series with Kirkman serving as creator/executive producer and writer. www.Skybound.com is your destination for all news and merchandise for Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead and all Skybound titles.

FUTURE
Future PLC is an international media group and leading digital content producer listed on the London Stock Exchange (symbol: FUTR). Founded in 1985 with one magazine, today they have operations in the U.K., U.S. and Australia creating 200 specialist publications, apps, websites and events. Future holds market-leading positions in games, film, music, technology, cycling, crafts and automotive. Their biggest-selling products include TechRadar, T3, Total Film, BikeRadar, MusicRadar, Classic Rock, GamesRadar and Official Xbox Magazine. Future sells 2.9 million magazines each month; they attract more than 35 million monthly unique visitors to their websites; and they deliver over 100 digital editions and bespoke apps on tablet. Future exports or syndicates publications to 89 countries, making us the U.K.'s number one exporter and licensor of magazine content. Future is the Association of Online Publishers' Consumer Digital Publisher of the Year.

DESIGN CRAFT
Design Craft Fabrication, owned by Gary Castillo, creates many of today’s top race cars, drift cars and display vehicles. As one of the leading car fabrication shops in Southern California, Design Craft Fabrication works closely with OE manufacturers and enthusiasts to design and develop authentic vehicles from bikes, planes, boats, engines, wheels or wings. Castillo was the technical editor of several auto magazines including Import Tuner and DSPORT. Most recently, his shop has built cars for Lexus, Scion, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, and many others. For more information, please visit www.designcraftfab.com.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 800 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance.

 

Courtesy of Hyundai News

Your Monday Maintenance Tip: Checking Lights and Direction Indicators

Lights are easier to check on a dull day or when daylight is fading.

SIDELIGHTS Two white at the front; two red at the back. Should be bright and of equal intensity. Look closely at the rear lights to see if there is a dim glow from the brake lights, turn indicators or high-intensity fog lights — this may mean a poor earth to the car body on the nearest sidelight. If the front sidelights are small bulbs set in the headlight reflector these may be dim — these little bulbs tend to overheat and go black inside. Not a MOT fail point as such if they are both equally dim, but it's best to replace them.

HEADLIGHTS Put the headlights on dipped beam. Both should shine with equal brightness — failure to do so means a bad electrical supply or earth at that bulb. The reflection from the lights on a wall or garage door should show the two beams pointing slightly down to the left and level.
There are adjusting screws or knobs behind each headlight, but unless a beam is so far out of line as to cause a hazard, it is probably best to leave adjustment to the MOT tester, who will usually use a beam-setter to set them spot on. Switch to main beam and make the same check —

REAR FOG LIGHT(S) Switch on the high-intensity red rear light(s) — your headlights need to be on dipped beam. If fitted, fog lights must work, so must the interior 'tell-tale' light on the instrument panel.

DIRECTION INDICATORS Turn the ignition on and operate the indicators. Check that there is a flashing 'tell tale' light on the instrument panel. Check that front and rear indicators are flashing.
The flash rate should be between 30 and 90 per minute. If it's just under 30 it may speed up once the engine is running, though not if the flasher unit is an electronic rather than a mechanical unit. Side repeater indicators on the wings must be working if fitted.

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS With the indicators off, switch on the hazard flashers, checking for the warning light and/or tick inside. Walk round the car to ensure that all four hazards are flashing, and that no other lights are glowing dimly. Switch off hazard flashers.

BRAKE LIGHTS Get a helper to operate the foot brake while you check the brake lights. Again, both brake lights must be equally bright, with nothing else glowing. Switch off the ignition.

LIGHTING REPAIRS If a light isn't working, chances are the bulb is blown. Bulbs are standard items, so replacement is easy. Indicators and rear red hazard lamp bulbs are 21 watt; brake light and rear tail light are usually a 21 and a 5 watt combined into one bulb. This only fits one way round to ensure the brake light is the more powerful. If it doesn't slip in easily, don't force it! Ensure that the offset pins match the slots in the bulb holder.
Front sidelights are either small bulbs set in the headlamp reflector, or larger bulbs (around 5 watts) under separate covers. Headlight bulbs come in various fittings and types, so take the old bulb along when buying a replacement. Access to the bulbs is gained by either unclipping the bulb-holder from the back of the light housing (usually after removing a cover) or by use of a number 2 Pozidriv (cross-head) screwdriver to unscrew the coloured lens from the outside.

If you have a vehicle handbook, it may show the correct procedure for removing and fitting bulbs. Other reasons for a bulb not lighting may be broken or badly corroded wiring. If one lamp lights up another, check for broken or corroded wires or a damaged lamp-holder and replace them. Many rear light units are mounted on a printed circuit board. If the circuit strips corrode, a new unit will probably be needed.
Front sidelights are either small bulbs set in the headlamp reflector, or larger bulbs (around 5 watts) under separate covers. Headlight bulbs come in various fittings and types, so take the old bulb along when buying a replacement. Access to the bulbs is gained by either unclipping the bulb-holder from the back of the light housing (usually after removing a cover) or by use of a number 2 Pozidriv (cross-head) screwdriver to unscrew the coloured lens from the outside.
If you have a vehicle handbook, it may show the correct procedure for removing and fitting bulbs. Other reasons for a bulb not lighting may be broken or badly corroded wiring. If one lamp lights up another, check for broken or corroded wires or a damaged lamp-holder and replace them. Many rear light units are mounted on a printed circuit board. If the circuit strips corrode, a new unit will probably be needed.

LENSES & REFLECTORS Headlamp reflectors must be bright and not obviously misted, tarnished or corroded. The headlamp lens should not have any hole or a crack that could let in water. All plastic lenses covering the other lights should be the correct colour and not excessively faded.

 

Courtesy of 2Pass

Hyundai coaches Veloster Turbo buyers on 'flat' paint

These days, owners manuals are so voluminous that some cars come with two or more -- one for the car and one just for the navigation or audio system. Now Hyundai has a third.

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By Hyundai

It's only for buyers of the new Veloster Turbo three-door coupe if they order the new matte finish. Basically, the car's finish is like flat wall paint. There's a little bit of a glisten, but it's not the kind of look you would ever want to polish. No matter how hard you try, it won't take a deep shine -- and you'll mess it up in the process.

So Hyundai has printed up an 11-page manual, including an agreement that the customer has to sign in which they acknowledge they are buying a car that has a paint job requiring special treatment.

Like, for instance, you can't take it through an automatic car wash.

The manual warns buyers not to "use wax, detail spray, Armor All, or any products made for normal paint. Use only products specifically developed for matte finish paint." No polishes, cloth or paper towels. Pressure washing is best, but for quick jobs, you can employ only a soft mitt with window cleaner, as long as it doesn't contain ammonia or vinegar.

"Matte finishes are different from other automotive paints. Typical gloss paints
use a clear-coat finish that reflects light and gives a shiny appearance. A matte
finish uses a different coating that diffuses light, providing its unique 'flat' finish," the manual explains.

We think we're starting to understand why matte finishes haven't exactly caught on outside of the customized car crowd.

 

Courtesy of USA Today

2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo First Drive

Exactly What the Doctor Ordered

Yet another tight uphill hairpin looms as we storm up our favorite mountain road in a 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
with a full head of steam. Upon arrival we breathe off the throttle, turn in toward the apex and roll back on the gas
without ever once thinking of dropping a gear in search of the grunt necessary to continue our uphill charge.
The same corner in last year's normally aspirated machine would have demanded that downshift, and after
complying we'd still have cursed the grade and gravity for conspiring to hold the Veloster's well-sorted chassis by
the tail as we attempted to claw back our lost momentum.
That was last year. The 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo has a ready answer in the form of 63 additional horses and 72
extra pound-feet of torque. The funky and unique three-door Hyundai hatchback known for having more chassis
than motor now has equal shares of each.
Yo Gamma Gamma
Hyundai's new Gamma engine is the key, and it hides several increasingly familiar tricks up its 1.6-liter sleeves.
Intake and exhaust cam timing is independently variable, and gasoline enters the picture via direct injection, which
allows a 9.5:1 compression ratio despite a force feeding in the form of 18 psi of turbo boost.
The turbocharger in question is a twin-scroll unit, and the hot side of the
turbine housing is fully integrated into the stainless-steel exhaust manifold
— it's all one casting. An air-to-air intercooler brings down the
temperature of the freshly pressurized intake charge before it gets sent off
to meet the fuel.
Taken together, the resulting choreographed explosions produce 201
horsepower and an impressive specific output of 125.6 horsepower per
liter. Peak torque of 195 lb-ft comes on strong at 1,750 and stays there out toward 4,500 rpm.
It does all this on 87-octane unleaded regular, and the consumption rate of that fuel slips by just 2 mpg relative to
the standard Veloster engine. The manual-equipped turbo we drove is expected to earn 26 city and 38 highway mpg,
or 30 mpg in combined driving. Estimates for the six-speed automatic are still pending.
A Rush and a Push
Once under way, the rush of torque is self-evident, even if the exhaust note does sound more like a coin-operated
pressure washer than a power-dense turbo-4. Noises aside, Hyundai's new Veloster Turbo comes across as
impressively stout, whether connecting the dots on a twisty road or pulling out to pass a semi-truck on the highway.
Helping in this regard is the Turbo's relatively low curb weight of 2,800 pounds, which bests the rival Honda Civic
Si, VW GTI and Mini Cooper Clubman S. The smaller Mini Cooper S and Fiat 500 Abarth undercut it some, but the
Hyundai's power-to-weight ratio of 14 pounds-per-horsepower trumps them all.
All of this suggests a beat-down of the 6.9-second 0-60 time
recorded by the last 2010 Volkswagen GTI and 2012 Honda Civic
Si coupe we measured, but Hyundai is claiming nothing. We think
we know why: The Veloster Turbo may fall short because of
lackluster acceleration through the 1-2 upshift. Our butt-o-meter
suggests the low-to-mid 7-second range is more likely.
We're basing this estimate on the palpable chasm between 1st and
2nd gears, where a full 46 percent of the revs drop away during the 1
-2 upchange. A look at the transmission and final-drive ratios reveals
a shorter effective 1st gear than the standard Veloster — this despite more available power and torque. On paper it
seems the 3.615:1 1st gear could and should be 10 percent taller, maybe more.
The available six-speed autobox is a true automatic that promises to get out of the hole with far more punch than the
last EcoShift DCT-equipped normally aspirated Veloster we tested. This one has a sport mode and paddle shifters
but lacks the smarts to execute rev-matched downshifts.
Chassis Tweaks
Hyundai engineers tell us that the suspension tuning of the 2013 Veloster Turbo is identical to the regular Veloster.
Springs, shocks, stabilizer bars, the rear twist beam — even the standard 215/40R18 Kumho Solus KH25 all-season
tires have been carried over. This is good news because the original Hyundai Veloster didn't have many problems
that horsepower couldn't solve.
But crucial changes have nevertheless been made to the steering and brakes. Our 2012 Veloster suspension
walkaround revealed a unique (OK, weird) front brake placement behind the axle centerline on the same side as the
steering arms. This idea is history, replaced here with conventional front suspension knuckles that locate the brakes
up front, opposite the steering arms.
This frees up space needed to optimize the steering geometry — the bumpsteer
curve is now more favorable and the overall steering ratio is a tad
quicker at 13.9:1 instead of 14.2. There's also room for bigger brakes, and
our Veloster Turbo stops via 11.8-inch ventilated front rotors instead of 11
-inch ones. But the key point here is that even more massive Brembo-style
aftermarket calipers are now possible. With the old knuckle design there
was no room for anything bigger.
And so the pressurized Veloster works even better on our favorite back road. Push it hard and the well-balanced
chassis remains reassuringly neutral, with minimal body roll. The revised steering carves through the relentless
The original Hyundai
Veloster didn't have many
problems that horsepower
couldn't solve.
corners accurately and loads up predictably as the lateral g's rise — until, that is, you creep up to the comparatively
modest limits of the Kumho all-season treads, the new weak link in this chain.
But this more potent Veloster isn't just for going fast. It works in cruise mode, too, where the recalibrated steering
provides a confident dose of self-aligning torque and on-center feel. Meanwhile, the well-equipped Turbo's extra
mass (100-200 pounds relative to the base car) settles the ride somewhat by filing the hard edges off rough sections
of pavement.
Let's Get Visual
Outside, a prominent gaping grille with extra cooling capacity distinguishes the front fascia of the Turbo from
standard Velosters, and it's flanked by foglights and unique projector headlights with LED accents. The lower side
sills feature ground effect styling and the unique Turbo alloy wheels contain subtle chrome accents.
Farther back, more exaggerated diffuser styling makes the car look lower, wider and tougher, even though such
dimensions remain unchanged. You'll find LED taillights back here, and the rear fender flares appear more
smoothly integrated into the bumper. The signature central exhaust ports are now round instead of trapezoidal.
Inside there are standard leather sport seats with contrasting accents,
power lumbar support and front seat heaters. Also present are
electroluminescent gauges, push-button start and a distinctive headliner.
The engine premium for the 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo works out to
$1,600, but it's not a stand-alone option. The Veloster Turbo comes nearly
loaded, so you'll pay $22,725 for one, including the required destination
charge. The automatic transmission costs $1,000 more, and the only other
option is the unfortunate pairing of a navigation system, much-needed back-up camera and back-up sensors with the
panoramic sunroof for $2,500.
Available Matte Gray paint is a Hyundai first, but you'll pay dearly ($1,000) for that. And we never realized how
tricky it is to care for matte paint until we saw the 13-page Matte Finish Paint Owner's Guide/warning.
But Wait, There's Probably More
A significant performance boost has elevated the 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo from mostly funky to absolutely
fun. We can safely say that the major horsepower and torque infusion brought about by Hyundai's new Gamma 1.6-
liter turbocharged engine has failed to expose any deal-breaking flaws.
Instead, the Veloster Turbo begs for stickier summer tires and a rortier exhaust, and those revised knuckles open the
door to track-friendly Brembo brakes. Whether you bolt that stuff on yourself or wait for Hyundai to announce the
inevitable R-spec in-house example is up to you, but we know where we're going with ours when we eventually lay
our meat hooks on one.