Hyundai has announced the official details of the 2021 Veloster N US market, which will be available only with the most powerful 275 HP performance package and will introduce the company’s new eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The 2021 Hyundai Veloster N will also benefit from a number of other updates, including the new ‘N Light Sport Seats’, a new eight-inch infotainment system with navigation, as well as a host of new driver assistance features. .
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The new N Light Sport Seats will be offered as standard on the Veloster N 2021, dressed in fabric and synthetic leather. The new seats are also thinner and lighter, saving a total of 4.4 lbs. (2 kg) over previous seats, and feature an illuminated N logo on the seatback.
275 hp turbo engine as standard
The now standard performance package includes not only the full 275 HP of the 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine, but also a limited-slip electronic differential, 19-inch wheels with stickier tires, and bigger brakes. Hyundai estimates that the 2021 Veloster N with the eight-speed DCT will complete 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds.
New 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission
The new eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with shift paddles on the steering wheel will be an option; The unit was developed internally with a focus on performance. The new gearbox is a wet clutch unit that uses oil for better cooling and lubrication performance through an electric oil pump. Hyundai claims this makes its new transmission better at coping with high temperatures than a dry-clutch DCT and reduces parasitic drag on the powertrain.
The new transmission will also come with a number of cool features, including ‘N Grin Shift’ mode, which increases maximum engine torque from 260lb-ft to 278lb-ft via a temporary turbocharger supercharger and tunes the case. of changes in their maximum expression. Aggressive setup of up to 20 seconds, making tasks like passing another vehicle more fun.
Additionally, the 2021 Veloster N eight-speed DCT features the ‘N Power Shift’, which is activated when the vehicle accelerates with more than 90 percent throttle, mitigating torque reduction by shifting up to deliver maximum power to the wheel. Owners will have more customization options through a special ‘Custom’ screen on the infotainment.
Finally, the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N will come with a range of new driver assistance systems as standard; These include Front Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Tracking Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning.
The first examples of the Hyundai Veloster N 2021 will hit dealerships in the United States this October, and prices will be announced at a later date.
No change for the rest of the range
Hyundai will also launch regular versions of the Veloster 2021 in the United States, though without any changes from the 2020 model.
