St. Peters, MO -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/17/2011 -- St. Charles Hyundai is proud to announce that the 2012 Hyundai Veloster is now available for purchase at the St. Louis Hyundai dealer. The unique, three-door coupe offers a distinct style and great features for drivers.

Owners of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster will enjoy the great performance the coupe offers. Powered by a 1.6-liter gasoline direct injection engine, the Veloster is powered by 138 horsepower and achieves great fuel economy of 40 mpg. The sport-tuned suspension is designed to offer great handling and plenty of spunk to offer a great, sporty ride.

The Veloster sets itself apart from the coupe world with a third door. Owners access the third door on the passenger side and it allows for easy entrance into the rear seats without having to move front seats at all. The rear hatch design of the Veloster and split fold-down rear seats offer plenty of flexible cargo space. With dual-centered chrome-tipped exhaust, LED headlight accents, and a beveled hood with dual scoops, the Veloster has the ultimate sporty attitude.

Consumers will also enjoy the additional style options to make their Veloster stand out. Owners can pump up the Veloster style with an available panoramic sunroof, 18-inch alloy wheels with matching paint inserts, and a rearview camera with backup warning sensors to keep the Veloster damage free.

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster comes loaded with the best safety features Hyundai has to offer. The Veloster comes designed with high tensile strength steel and six airbags to protect front and rear passengers in case of a collision. Hyundai’s Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system on the Veloster includes anti-lock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist, traction control system, and electronic stability control. The VSM technology helps to keep the vehicle gripped to the road in all weather conditions and the driver in control with the ability to safely avoid accidents.

About St. Charles Hyundai
St. Charles Hyundai is proud to serve St. Louis, MO. Carrying a full line of new and used Hyundai cars, St. Charles Hyundai offers the ultimate selection when it comes to purchasing a vehicle. The knowledgeable and award-winning service department is ready to assist with all repairs and maintenance needs. The parts department offers the latest and best variety of Hyundai parts and accessories. St. Charles Hyundai strives for 100 percent customer satisfaction for each visit.