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No, the Hyundai Veloster at the 2011 Detroit auto show is not the second coming of the Saturn SC. Think of it more as a svelte Mini Cooper Clubman, and the intent of the all-new 2012 Veloster becomes clearer. It uses Hyundai's Fluidic Sculpture design language that we've seen in the new Sonata sedan and is further inspired by runners and sport bikes, with its determined stance that makes it look like it's ready to pounce. The best execution yet of Hyundai's trademark trapezoidal grille helps bestow attitude to the sporty Hyundai. We especially like the black inner grille and optional chrome surround, complemented by hood scoops and LED lighting within the bulging, wraparound headlamps. The headlights extend back over the front wheel arches and flow gracefully into a swooping character line that ends where the C-pillar meets the roof panel. On the passenger side, this character line hides the handle for the coupe's third door.