What does Hyundai have to offer in 2012?

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1. James Harley
   

    Hyundai is planning on to bring in the Velociter in 2012. A slightly larger car inside than the Scion tC (and Mini Clubman or Honda CR-Z hybrid). It will be having a 2,600-pound curb weight—400 pounds less than the tC— it's said to get up to 40 mpg from its directly injected, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. That would outrun Honda's CR-Z without necessity of hybrid technology, and with the benefit of a bigger cabin.
   
   One odd thing Hyundai has done is the access to the interior will be a bit of a job, with one door on the driver's side, but both front and rear doors on the passenger side. Hyundai claims that fewer doors allow a carmaker to reduce structural reinforcements, and that keeps down bulk. And a low weight allows an increase in fun factor—indeed, Hyundai is promising greater sportiness than its rivals the new Mini and other Hybrids.Hyundai promises a tighter turning circle than even a base Mini Cooper and a sophisticated, buttoned-down-sounding suspension. Transmissions include Hyundai's first dual-clutch six speed (hopefully with paddles) or a six-speed manual. Prices of the Velociter would be in the $20,000 range.

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