Hyundai has released local pricing for its quirky Veloster sports hatchback.
The distinctive Veloster, with its unconventional three-door layout, has been on sale overseas for a good few months, but is only available on our market as of this month.
The local Veloster line-up will initially comprise manual- and auto-equipped models powered by a 1,6-litre petrol engine developing 103 kW at 6 300 r/min and 167 N.m at 4 850 r/min. At present there are no plans to introduce the 1,6 Turbo GDI model, which delivers a more welcoming 137 kW at 5 500 r/min and 265 N.m at 1 500 r/min, but we suspect that it will make an appearance further down the line.
Pricing for the current model offering:
Veloster 1,6 GDI Executive manual R259 900
Veloster 1,6 GDI Executive automatic R276 900
Look out for a driving impression of the new Veloster later this week.