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T h e IF P * H al to n H ill s *W H E E L S N O V 2 7 20 14 4 From pg. 1 That's almost half as much power again, compared to the entry-level naturally aspirated engine. And this turbo makes that power honestly, running thriftily on regular octane fuel. Fuel economy doesn't take much of a hit with the turbo, returning a 9.7/7.0L/100km (city/hwy) rating compared to the starting lineup's en- gine rating of 9.0/6.7/100km (city/hwy). My real world re- sults from mixed driving in a Veloster Turbo, including occasional bouts of insanity and adrenalized acceleration, worked out to 8.4L/100km (comb). Hyundai's lineup of regu- lar 2015 Velosters runs the gamut of trim levels, from the base model to SE and Tech versions. Prices range from $18,299 - $23,799. Two trans- missions are available - a stan- dard six-speed manual gear- box or a six-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) ($1,400). As tested here, the 2015 Hyundai Veloster Turbo starts at $26,749 and, as you'd expect from the price, along with the added power, the Turbo comes with a longer list of included content, items like climate control, a panoramic sunroof, Bluetooth connectivity, a 115V AC outlet and a seven-inch touch screen showing navi- gation and rearview camera images along with an eight- speaker 450-watt Dimension audio system with external amp and subwoofer. The front seats are heated and roomy enough. As in most coupes, the second row seems an afterthought, suitable only for punishing the occasional extra passenger. But the Veloster does man- age one neat trick. It is a three- door vehicle with an almost seamless, forward-hinged third door tucked behind the passenger door. It's easy to pooh-pooh this extra entry to rather cramped rear confines but, the fact is, the third door does allow easier access to the second row for the stuff you normally throw in the back seat, or even for an infant seat, which means that for young couples starting fami- lies, the Veloster is actually a viable bridge between two- door sportiness and four-door practicality. The view back through the split rear window takes a little getting used to but the hatchback opens to 440 litres of luggage room. Along with increased in- terior content, the Veloster Turbo sets itself apart from the rest of the lineup with a bolder hexagonal front grille, sculpted side skirts and bigger 18-inch alloy wheels. Hyundai introduced a new Sunshine Yellow colour for 2015, only available in non- turbo versions, so our tester is resplendent in the Vitamin C shade of orange that has become the iconic colour of Turbo models. The Veloster Turbo also features a rear bumper with prominent diffuser vents in the lower fascia and with wider diameter, noisier ex- haust outlets instead of the standard Veloster's trapezoi- dal centre exhaust. The accel- eration drama gets an assist from an Active Sound Design system that pipes a little ex- tra intake and exhaust sound character into the cabin. Our tester came with the standard six-speed manual, a throwback bone for the nos- talgia crowd, but the more pragmatic six-seed automatic ($1,300) with Shiftronic man- ual mode and steering wheel- mounted shift paddles would make much more sense, es- pecially in quick response to the turbo power. The Veloster comes loaded with a full suite of electronic brake control, Traction Con- trol, a Vehicle Stability Man- agement (VSM) system that manages the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and the Motor-Driven Power Steer- ing (MDPS) and, in the Turbo model, Active Cornering Con- trol (ACC) that uses active individual wheel braking to improve cornering grip and traction. The only other optional thing owners might consider adding to this already unique vehicle is an optional Matte Grey paint job ($1,000), a first for Hyundai and a flat paint finish with the kind of awesome street cred, usually only found on pricey imports. The Hyundai Veloster is worth a look, in regular trim for those who simply like its style, or in Veloster Turbo form for those who prefer a little performance edge add- ed to their fashion statement. One final note - at the time of writing this Hyundai Canada was offering leftover 2014 Veloster Turbo man- ual transmission models at prices slashed by $7,000, an opportunity to acquire extra performance at bargain pric- es. Check it out. (Hyundai Veloster Turbo 2015 at a glance) BODY STLE: compact Three-door coupe/hatchback DRIVE METHOD: Front engine, front-wheel-drive ENGINE: 1.6-litre T-GDI twin-scroll turbocharged four-cylinder (201 hp, 195 lb/ ft). TRANSMISSION: six- speed manual (as tested) or optional six-speed automatic with Shiftronic manual mode and with steering wheel- mounted shift paddles FUEL ECONOMY: 9.7/7.0L/100km (city/hwy); as tested 8.4L/100km (comb) CARGO: 440 litres STARTING PRICE: $26,749, reduced further by - $1,500 price adjustment, not including $1,695 Delivery & Destination, $127.65 taxes and levies WEBSITE: hyundaicana- da.ca Hyundai introduces a whole new bag of goodies The Veloster Turbo blends dark tones with silver highlights and this premium trim level vehicle comes with a full suite of equipment and technologies. The Veloster Turbo's bigger 18-inch wheels mount lower profile, performance- oriented P215/40/VR18 tires.