Hyundai Veloster N Spotted With a Dual Clutch Transmission
Hyundai‘s new hot hatch is supposed to only offer a manual transmission, but that may not be the case in other markets.
Posted on Instagram are photos of what appears to be a Hyundai Veloster N prototype with either an automatic or dual clutch transmission, instead of the manual six-speed that debuted with the car. It’s more likely it’s a dual clutch unit rather than a traditional automatic, since other Veloster models do offer a dual clutch transmission.
The 275-horsepower Veloster N made its debut earlier this year at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show, with power sent to the front wheels through a short-throw, six-speed manual transmission.
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It’s unclear if the dual clutch transmission will be offered in North America, or if the Veloster N will stay exclusive with a six-speed manual transmission. But the Korean automaker has been testing all-wheel drive and automatic transmissions, knowing that those may be necessary to attract more buyers in the future. Hyundai did say it sees paddle-shift transmissions as a necessity going forward.
The good news is, the manual transmission is here to stay on Hyundai N models, at least for the foreseeable future.
[Source: Instagram, Reddit]
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Hyundai has been in development of a wet DCT for its higher performance (FWD) models for some time now with the i30N slated to be the first model to get it. The first model slated to get it is the i30N where certain markets (like Australia) have very low take-rates for manuals.
Yea, I am 55 and don't want a manual anymore too. So I want a dual clutch AND AWD here in Minnesota