Hyundai Motor Launches 2020 Veloster N with '8-Speed DCT Added'... Starting Price 29.44 Million KRW

High-Performance Veloster N Adds 8-Speed N DCT Specification
Combining Performance and Convenience with Automated Manual Transmission

'2020 Veloster N' Launch (Photo by Hyundai Motor Company)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] Hyundai Motor Company launched a new model equipped with an 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission (DCT) on the country's first high-performance car, the Veloster N, on the 21st.

Hyundai introduced the '2020 Veloster N,' which improves the product appeal of the existing manual transmission model, expanding the lineup by adding the new N DCT specification. The N DCT specification realizes the three core high-performance elements of the high-performance brand 'N's philosophy of driving enjoyment: ▲cornering rascal (cornering ability) ▲everyday sports car ▲race track driving capability through various specialized functions.

The dual-clutch transmission is based on a manual transmission, adding a clutch and applying an electric clutch actuator to automate gear shifting. This allows for the convenience of an automatic transmission and the dynamic driving feel of a manual transmission simultaneously. The newly added 8-speed DCT differs from the existing dry dual-clutch transmission by using oil during clutch operation, enhancing lubrication and cooling performance, making it capable of handling engines with high torque.

The 2020 Veloster N, with the addition of the N DCT, maximizes the performance of the N-exclusive high-performance gasoline 2.0 turbo engine, delivering a maximum output of 275 horsepower and a maximum torque of 36.0 kgf·m. It reaches 100 km/h from a standstill in 5.6 seconds, 0.5 seconds faster than the manual transmission version.

The N DCT model adds specialized functions unique to N DCT on top of the various high-performance technologies applied to the existing manual transmission model. Notable features include ▲‘N Power Shift (NPS)’ which enhances acceleration feeling during gear shifts ▲‘N Track Sense Shift (NTS)’ which automatically implements optimized shift patterns for dynamic driving situations such as track driving or winding roads to deliver maximum performance ▲‘N Green Shift (NGS)’ which includes an overboost function to temporarily maximize engine and transmission performance for extreme driving.

Functions such as rev matching, which adjusts engine RPM momentarily when downshifting during driving for smooth shifts and quick re-acceleration, and launch control, which optimizes engine torque and wheel spin control from a standstill to provide maximum acceleration performance, previously applied to the Veloster N, have been optimized for the N DCT.

Interior of the '2020 Veloster N' with the N DCT package added featuring 8DCT (Photo by Hyundai Motor Company)

The 2020 Veloster N comes standard with a new infotainment system including the latest 8-inch navigation supporting wireless updates, and enhances product appeal by adding Hyundai Smart Sense intelligent safety technologies as optional features. Customers can choose from class-leading intelligent safety technologies such as ▲Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) ▲Driver Attention Warning (DAW) ▲Lane Following Assist (LFA) ▲Lane Keeping Assist (LKA).

The price of the new Veloster N starts at 29.44 million KRW, including the new infotainment system with 8-inch Blue Link navigation and a multimedia package favored by customers as standard.

A Hyundai Motor official said, "The Veloster N was born to deliver Hyundai's high-performance philosophy and to provide driving enjoyment to more customers," adding, "With the application of the N DCT that satisfies both performance and convenience, we expect more customers to experience a new kind of driving pleasure."

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