2019 Hyundai Veloster N Set to Become Hyundai’s First High Performance Model

Hyundai have officially unveiled its first high performance N model to the North American market with the 2019 Veloster N. The new model, which is based on the also new 2019 Veloster platform that features a new exterior and interior design, was created in Hyundai’s global R&D centre and was honed at its Nurburgring-based testing center in Germany. On the appearance side of things, the Veloster N definitely sports a much more aggressive look than the regular Veloster and features an exclusive N-design front fascia and grille with dedicated front air ducts for enhanced brake cooling. The rear sports a larger rear spoiler, a performance oriented rear fascia design, and a high-flow dual exhaust system. Inside of the Veloster N also features many performance –inspired upgrades such as N-design front cloth sport seats, an N-design steering wheel, shift knob and N-logo door sill plates. An N performance blue accent theme is found throughout, and an N-design center cluster display provides you with a progressive sequential shift indicator as your engine speed approaches redline. Under the hood of the new sports model is a larger 2.0L direct-injected turbocharged engine that boasts up to 275 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque which is paired to a short-throw six-speed manual transmission with downshift rev-matching capability. The Veloster N also features a double-layer facing clutch disc design for increased burst strength and torque capability, and a multi-mode, high-flow active sport exhaust system with a variable exhaust actuator. In order to handle that significant power increase, the Veloster N boasts an N Power Sense axle design that features a zero-scrub radius for more precise steering and a quicker response. The uniquely tuned suspension is derived from a multi-mode electronically-controlled suspension with a track-focused N mode and uses a load transfer control system that reduces dive during braking among other things.