The future is now: Hyundai's 2012 Veloster takes center stage at MIAS
Words by Niky Tamayo | Photos by Christopher Kho



Never mind that Hyundai didn’t have any concepts at the 8th Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), because the Veloster is a concept car gone wild. Despite the humble specifications, the Veloster is a delight to the senses. Pent-up demand for this stylish ride is so great that gray-market units have been selling like crazy. But Hyundai’s launch at MIAS now makes this three-dour coupe available to a wider audience... maybe. The official line from Hyundai Asia Resources Inc. (HARI) is that “the Veloster is a preview for Hyundai’s gasoline direct injection technology.” Prices have yet to be finalized, but expect it to cost more than the Elantra and hopefully, less than the Genesis Coupe.

The Veloster is touted as a stylish alternative to the common compact car, being a dynamic mix of hatchback and 2+2 coupe. While it may look strange in pictures, it’s actually incredibly striking in person. The sweptback profile, glass roof, asymmetrical doors, and split-level hatch aren’t just attention-catching; they suck your eyeballs out of their sockets. My favorite detail is the three-dimensional wave pattern in the tail-lights. While other manufacturers may be using LEDs, few are exploiting their freeform potential as well as this....

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