Hyundai Veloster coupe isn't exactly a coupe
Hyundai's new sporty coupe actually has four doors, but not where you'd expect them to be.
Last month, Hyundai gave us a sneak peek at its upcoming Veloster sport coupe, set to be revealed at the 2011 Detroit auto show. This week, we get a second look at the Veloster that reveals that the coupe isn't exactly a coupe after all. It has four doors, but not in the way that you might expect.
At first, the teaser shot (depicted above) appears to illustrate a five-door hatchback design. However, closer inspection reveals that the Veloster will feature an asymmetrical design with a single door on the driver's side and a pair of doors on the opposite side for passengers. The concept also features a large
As we learned last time, the Veloster should reach an expected 40 mpg, thanks to a direct-injected four-cylinder engine mated to a dual-clutch automatic gearbox. However, the rest of the details remain shrouded in darkness until the Veloster gets a full reveal next week at the 2011 Detroit auto show.