2020 Hyundai Veloster

This 2020 Hyundai Veloster Turbo R-Spec is finished in Ultra Black over a black interior and represents a chapter of affordable performance that is already beginning to disappear.Before every quick compact became heavier, more computerized and less connected to the driver, Hyundai built the R-Spec around a simple formula: turbocharged power, a proper manual transmission, carefully tuned suspension and just enough technology to make it usable every day.The Veloster itself was never designed to blend in.Its low roofline, wide stance, rear hatch and unusual three-door layout gave it an identity that no Civic, GTI, Focus or conventional sport coupe could duplicate.The Turbo R-Spec took that unmistakable design and sharpened it for enthusiasts who cared more about steering feel, shift action and chassis response than luxury trim or unnecessary comfort features.Under the hood is Hyundai's turbocharged 1.6-liter GDI four-cylinder engine producing 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque.More important than the numbers is the way the R-Spec delivers them.Power is sent through a 6-speed manual transmission fitted with a factory B&M Racing sport shifter, giving the driver the direct, mechanical connection that has become increasingly rare in modern performance cars.Hyundai also gave the R-Spec its own sport-tuned suspension, steering and exhaust character.It was not simply a standard Veloster with a larger engine and a badge added to the rear.The steering is quicker, the suspension is more responsive and the entire car feels engineered around the driver.Drive Mode Select and Hillstart Assist make it manageable during everyday commuting, but the personality of the car comes alive on a winding road where the short shifter, turbocharged torque and compact dimensions can be fully appreciated.The Veloster Turbo R-Spec also carries some of the DNA that eventually led Hyundai into its modern performance era. Cars such as the Genesis Coupe, Veloster Turbo and later Veloster N helped pr