Hyundai Debuts New 2007 Veracruz At North American International Auto Show
Veracruz Unites Space, Powerful Performance, Interior Elegance and Safety Satisfying the Most Demanding Customer
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DETROIT, Mich., 01/08/2007 The new Veracruz midsize crossover made its North American debut today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Just as the Hyundai Azera is altering perceptions about premium sedans, Veracruz breaks new ground in premium crossovers. Hyundai has once again made luxury and performance attainable in previously unthinkable ways: with standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC), upscale amenities and more cargo volume than the full-size Mercedes-Benz GL, Veracruz uniquely blends substance with style.
Veracruz takes on the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander and beats them in terms of powertrain performance and standard safety features while adding sophisticated design, high-quality craftsmanship and seating for seven adults.
"Veracruz is an exceptional vehicle at the right time for this developing segment," said Steve Wilhite, chief operating officer of Hyundai Motor America. "The vehicle's designers recognized that the needs and desires of traditional SUV buyers weren't being met and focused on meeting those needs in an elegant and ingenious way. The result is a spacious crossover that delivers both refined style and first-rate performance."
BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL
The Veracruz continues Hyundai's product expansion and global design evolution through the continued use of fluid and organic forms to create a refined, and luxurious exterior appearance.
"We are very proud of Veracruz and feel this design will not only reinforce our design direction as a company, but also greatly enhance our escalating brand image on a global basis," said Joel Piaskowski, chief designer at the Hyundai Design Center in Irvine, Calif. "Fluid lines combined with the integrated headlights and taillights envelop Veracruz to create a unified aesthetic.">
Up front, the sculpted bumper creates the appearance of additional height. Three-tiered headlights complement the design. The grille combines a flat-lined upper chrome bezel and a curved lower bezel which houses the Hyundai flying-H logo. Distinctive character lines and a fast profile enhance the stylish yet functional imagery. The vehicle's seductive beltline ascends from the wraparound headlights and follows the tapering greenhouse to include the prominent taillights. Chrome trim is strategically applied to highlight some of its design features while giving Veracruz an elegant, luxurious presence. The prominent wheel arches house 17- or 18-inch wheels and tires.
Smooth and solid in its stance, the Veracruz even impresses as it departs. The integrated rear fascia has a sculpted section that blends seamlessly into the sides of the taillights. The taillights decisively angle towards the character line highlighting the rounded back glass. Dual chrome exhaust tips, a Hyundai design trademark, allow Veracruz's 3.8-liter V6 engine to breathe freely. A rear spoiler enhances the sporty profile.
INTELLIGENT INTERIOR
Inside, passengers are coddled in a rich, sophisticated environment that was inspired by boutique hotels. The result is an interior that could be found in the finest luxury sedans thanks to Hyundai's intelligent ergonomic engineering, intuitive design, and superior craftsmanship. Hyundai has combined space with elegance including conveniences that exceed expectations. For example, although the Veracruz is 9.7 inches shorter than the Mercedes Benz GL, it has more cargo volume.
Every major component of Veracruz has been designed to reduce cabin noise below the whisper-quiet Lexus RX350. To isolate outside noise, Hyundai applies acoustic dampening sheets to the doors and unibody, a steel plate beneath the engine and four layers of carpet padding. Engine noise is reduced through electronically controlled engine mounts, a multi-curvature dash, custom hood insulation and a pillow tripod joint which lessens vibrations from the driveshaft at idle.
Seating for seven adults is made possible thanks to the standard Hyundai Hideaway™ third-row seat. Access to the third row is just a step away with the flip of a lever to slide the second row forward. Available dual-zone climate controls for driver and front-seat passenger further enhance the Veracruz's luxury credentials. Second- and third-row passengers will enjoy a new level of comfort, thanks to B pillar-mounted adjustable vents, rear HVAC controls and roof-mounted vents.
Brushed metal accents and blue backlighting for all interior gauges, switches and buttons highlight the modern, integrated interior design. Even the front cupholders are ringed with blue light to aid nighttime driving, while a soft blue spotlight in the overhead console provides subdued task lighting. Hyundai's focused attention to detail can be seen throughout the interior - console bins and the glovebox are lined with soft flocking material. Powerpoint caps, seatbelt buckles and cupholder inserts are color-keyed for design harmony. Soft-touch, high-quality materials, low-gloss surfaces and zero-tolerance net-fits are used throughout the interior.
An AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system that includes an internal amplifier and six speakers comes standard in the Veracruz GLS and SE. The 315-watt Infinity® AM/FM/XM/CD-changer/MP3 audio system with subwoofer and external amplifier is standard on the Limited trim and optional in the SE. Audiophiles with even more demanding tastes will be impressed by the available Infinity AM/FM/XM/CD-changer audio system that includes a 605-watt external amplifer, 10 speakers and Logic 7® surround sound available on the SE and Limited trim levels.
Other thoughtful convenience features include a proximity key, rain-sensing wipers, auto dimming exterior mirrors, mirror-mounted approach lights, adjustable pedals, memory settings for the power mirrors, driver seat and steering wheel, backup warning system, power liftgate, and a rear-seat entertainment system that includes a DVD player and eight-inch overhead screen.
INNER POWER
On the street, the new has thrilling performance courtesy of the same 3.8-liter DOHC V6 engine that powers the Azera. It delivers an estimated 260 horsepower and 257 lb-ft. of torque. To maximize the power spread, the engine utilizes Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) on the intake valves and a Variable Intake System which helps cylinders breathe efficiently at both low and high RPM. The engine uses an aluminum block and cylinder heads for light weight and thermal efficiency, and features timing chains with no scheduled maintenance.
To reduce vibration, the engine rides on newly developed semi-active engine mounts, which consist of three passive mounts integrated with a controllable element, rpm sensor and solenoid valve. The mounts harness engine vacuum to create a dynamic response which offsets engine vibrations. In fact, Veracruz has less idling vibration and noise than the Lexus RX350.
To help put the power to use, the engine is mated to an Aisin six-speed gearbox with SHIFTRONIC® manual control. The transmission offers silky smooth shifts and a wide spread of ratios that ideally suit the engine's capabilities. Drivers can access the SHIFTRONIC® feature by moving the gear selector into a separate gate. Pushing the selector forward or pulling it rearward will shift the transmission up or down sequentially, adding to driver control. A clear LCD readout on the instrument panel shows the gear that's in use. The transmission uses an integrated transmission control unit and low noise gears which reduce friction.
All of this powertrain technology is put to efficient use in the Veracruz, with an EPA highway fuel economy estimate of 25 miles per gallon, exceeding the smaller, less powerful Honda Pilot. Veracruz also delivers clean air, with an anticipated Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle (ULEV) classification.
CHASSIS FEATURES
Hyundai engineers benchmarked the best crossovers in the world before designing Veracruz's unibody and four-wheel independent suspension system. The rigid chassis and suspension geometry were specifically designed to deliver a supple, confident ride and help isolate the passenger cabin from imperfection in the road. The underpinnings are governed by a MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension system.
Upfront, reverse L-shaped lower control arms and high caster angles provide superior steering feel and excellent straight-line stability. Large subframe bushings improve the ride and isolate unwanted noise, vibration and harshness. All four wheels are controlled by coil springs, fade-resistant, gas-charged dampers and front and rear stabilizer bars. The Veracruz GLS uses 17-inch, five split-spoke aluminum wheels and 245/65R17 tires, while the SE and Limited trims ride on 18-inch, five-spoke aluminum wheels and 245/60R18 tires. Add in rack-and-pinion power steering, with a tighter minimum turning radius than the shorter Lexus RX350 and Nissan Murano, and the end result is a vehicle with precise steering and handling, and a well-controlled yet comfortable ride.
ELECTRONIC ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
Hyundai has added an Intelligent Torque Controlled Coupling All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system to propel Veracruz through the elements. Using wheel speed sensors to monitor the road and the driver, this electronic system can sense when and where more torque is required and route it there automatically. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels through a multi-plate clutch without any extra effort from the driver. An AWD lock mode can be engaged with the touch of a button providing a 50:50 torque ratio when needed.
SOPHISTICATED SAFETY SYSTEMS
"The 2007 Veracruz embraces both active and passive safety with a host of leading-edge technologies," said John Krafcik, vice president of Strategic Planning and Product Development, Hyundai Motor America. "Electronic Stability Control, six airbags including side curtain airbags protecting all three rows, and active front head restraints are found standard in Veracruz and are some of the industry's most effective technologies."
Veracruz's advanced engineering provides a high level of precision during all aspects of driving, and is anchored by standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC), the industry's most important new safety technology. By continually analyzing road speed, steering input, throttle position, lateral yaw rate and other factors, an onboard microprocessor determines if the vehicle is starting to understeer or oversteer, and automatically engages one or more brakes. The system also reduces engine output to help the driver maintain the intended path.
In addition, Veracruz adds large four-wheel disc brakes with a 10-inch tandem brake booster and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) for impressive stopping distance for a vehicle of its size. Brake Assist maximizes braking force when an emergency stop is detected.
Veracruz's passive safety features are equally impressive, beginning with six total airbags, including advanced dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags and roof-mounted side curtain airbags for all three rows of seating. In addition, active front head restraints help prevent whiplash. All seating positions feature three-point seatbelts, while the second and third row also have adjustable head restraints. Security is further provided through the standard alarm system and available engine immobilizer.
To absorb impacts to the passenger cabin, Hyundai engineers optimize crumple zones and reinforce the architecture's rails, side sill frame, floor cross-members and center pillars. These reinforcements have been tested thoroughly in laboratory and computer simulations. Veracruz has been designed and tested to receive the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) top five-star crash test rating for front and side impacts.
Convenient Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) points allow child seats to be secured in the second-row seats. Additional standard safety equipment includes a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), which alerts drivers if one or more tires are under inflated. An illuminated readout on the dash lets drivers know the exact tire needing inflation so corrective action can be taken.
THE DIFFERENCE IS IN THE DETAILS
As with all Hyundai vehicles, Hyundai put a great deal of thought and attention to detail into every aspect of Veracruz. One touch opens and closes the available power tailgate, and the proximity key means no more fishing for keys with groceries in hand. Puddle lamps save your best pair of shoes. An integrated memory system returns the driver's seat to a default setting. Lining the rear bumper with rear distance warning sensors makes parallel parking a snap. Aerodynamic wiper blades improve visibility, and two-way nozzles, each with four streams of fluid, provide for remarkably clean windshields.
MODEL LINEUP
The Hyundai Veracruz comes in three distinct trim levels: The well-equipped GLS, sporty SE and premium Limited.
VERACRUZ GLS
Veracruz GLS comes well-equipped with a 3.8-liter V6 engine, six-speed automatic transmission, ESC, ABS, rear spoiler, 17-inch alloy wheels and seating for seven. Also standard is an AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system (including three months of complementary XM service), air conditioning with cabin filter, steering wheel audio/cruise controls, heated power side mirrors with puddle lights and side turn signal repeaters, front solar glass and rear privacy glass, remote keyless entry, and power windows and door locks. Inside are active front head restraints, dual front airbags, front seat side-impact airbags plus side-curtain airbags. Other useful features include a tire pressure monitoring system, a trip computer and a tilt and telescoping steering wheel. The Hyundai Hideaway third-row seat folds flat into the floor and is split 50/50, and the third row includes its own roof-mounted vents. The optional Premium Package adds a power tilt/slide glass sunroof, power driver seat, heated front seats, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and backup warning system.
VERACRUZ SE - A SPORTIER FLAVOR OF VERACRUZ
The SE features the GLS equipment plus standard 18-inch alloy wheels, power driver seat, electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and HomeLink®, and front fog lights. A streamlined roof rack, center storage console with Cool Box functionality, auto-dimming exterior mirrors and automatic headlights are also standard equipment. An optional Premium & Leather Package adds a power tilt/slide glass sunroof, leather seating surfaces, heated front seats and a 315-watt Infinity™ audio system with CD changer and backup warning system. The available Entertainment Package (requires Premium and Leather Package) features a rear-seat entertainment system with an eight-inch LCD monitor, 605-watt Infinity AM/FM/XM/CD-changer/MP3 audio system with Logic 7 surround sound, 115-volt power outlet and conversation mirror.
VERACRUZ LIMITED - PREMIUM FEATURES, OUTSTANDING VALUE
Veracruz Limited comes standard with all of the equipment found standard on the SE and adds leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, power front passenger seat, automatic temperature control, a 315-watt Infinity™ audio system with CD changer, power tilt & slide glass sunroof, power tailgate, chrome door handles, brushed metal door sill scuff plates, conversation mirror, windshield wiper deicer and backup warning system. For even greater luxury, the available Ultimate Package includes power-adjustable pedals, integrated memory system, power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, blue backlit sill scuff plates, 605-watt Infinity AM/FM/XM/CD-changer/MP3 audio system with Logic 7 surround sound, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system with an eight-inch LCD monitor, 115-volt power outlet, proximity key and rain sensing wipers.
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Hyundai Veracruz Earns Accolades At North American International Auto Show Debut
Veracruz Stands Out Among 22 Production Vehicle Introductions At North America's Largest Auto Show
01/15/2007 The all-new Hyundai Veracruz crossover debuted at the North American International Auto Show this week, earning praise and recognition as a stand-out new model at the 2007 show. Car & Driver Online listed Veracruz among the “Most Significant Vehicle Introductions” at the 2007 show. The editors praised the Veracruz for being spacious and wrote, "Hyundai duped many a focus group into thinking its seven-passenger Veracruz is a Lexus." more>>
U.S. News & World Report Online ranked "Hits and Misses" for the 2007 Show. Crossover vehicles scored a "Hit" because of fast-growing sales in the U.S. market, and "cool" new products. Veracruz joined the Nissan Rogue as one of the "Hit" crossovers of the show. more>>
Editors at MSN Autos named Veracruz to its "Editors' Choice" list at 2007 show. MSN Autos characterized the vehicle as "luxuriously appointed" and "upscale," in distinguishing it from the crowd. Other models receiving the "Editors' Choice" honor included BMW 3-series Convertible, Cadillac CTS, Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Focus, Lexus IS-F, Nissan Rogue, Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe, smart fortwo and Toyota Tundra. more>>
Auto industry insiders, Joe Wiesenfelder, Mike Hanley and David Thomas ranked winners and losers at this year's show on the Cars.com blog, "Kicking Tires." Veracruz was unanimously voted a "winner" and received compliments for fit and finish, standard safety features and seven-passenger seating. Other unanimous winners included the 2008 Cadillac CTS, 2008 Nissan Rogue, 2008 Dodge Avenger, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Caravan. more>>
"Veracruz is the right vehicle at the right time for this emerging segment," said Steve Wilhite, chief operating officer of Hyundai Motor America. "The vehicle's designers recognized that needs of traditional SUV buyers weren’t being met and focused on delivering them in an elegant and unique way. The result is a spacious crossover that delivers both high-class style and first-rate performance."
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through 740 dealerships nationwide.
Hyundai Goes Upscale With Crossover
Make way for the all-new Hyundai Veracruz, a premium crossover utility vehicle from South Korea's largest automaker.
With upscale amenities and impressive power, the seven-passenger Veracruz represents the best of Hyundai, an automaker that a decade ago was struggling to stay afloat in the highly competitive U.S. market.
The South Korean company's reputation for poor - quality vehicles - cheap econoboxes that had little resale value - almost led the company to abandon this market or at least change its name.
But Hyundai has completed one of the most remarkable turnarounds in the history of the auto industry. The company's vehicles now lead the non-luxury brands for quality in J.D. Power surveys, outranking even the Japanese giants Toyota and Honda.
And while the quality of its vehicles has climbed to the top, Hyundai has been able to retain its longtime policy of pricing its products below the competition, making these vehicles among the best values on the market.
Buoyed by its recent successes and high scores for quality, the company is moving upscale.
First came the fall 2005 introduction of the premium Azera full-size sedan, a $25,000-plus car that has the feel of a $30,000-plus Lexus or Acura sedan.
Then last week the Detroit auto show, Hyundai rolled out the Veracruz, a crossover with an "aspirational target" of the Lexus RX 350, according to Miles Johnson, manager of product public relations for Hyundai Motor America, the company's U.S. sales and marketing arm.
The 2007 Veracruz, which Hyundai has already begun shipping to dealers, is the best-equipped, most-luxurious vehicle the company has offered.
With prices beginning at about $27,500 for the base GLS model and ranging as high as $33,000 for the leather-equipped Limited model, the Veracruz is a giant step above the company's midsize Santa Fe crossover, whose prices range from $21,045 to $28,025.
"This is definitely a notch up for us," Johnson said. "The Santa Fe has a 3.3-liter V-6 and optional seven-passenger seating, but the Veracruz comes with a 3.8-liter V-6 and a standard third row."
The Veracruz also comes with Hyundai's first six-speed automatic transmission, which also has manual-shift capability.
The vehicle is quieter at highway speeds than the RX 350, Johnson said, and although it's nine inches shorter than the full-size Mercedes-Benz GL500 sport utility, the Veracruz has more cargo space.
With 260 horsepower, the Veracruz has more power than the competing Honda Pilot (240) and Toyota Highlander (215).
"The Veracruz has a lot of outstanding features, but still has a reasonable price," Johnson said.
"In the past, we weren't known for this level of quality. But people no longer have to justify buying a Hyundai. I think we're going to do quite well with it."
Safety also is strongly emphasized in the Veracruz, which includes such standard features as electronic stability control, driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side air bags, roof-mounted side-curtain air bags for all three rows of seats, four-wheel antilock brakes, active front head restraints, and a tire-pressure monitoring system.
"We have electronic stability control on 70 percent of our line, including some of our lower-end models," Johnson said. "This is one of the most-important new safety features in the industry, and we're making it standard because we don't want our customers to have to choose between buying a sunroof or a safety system."
The Veracruz rides on a lengthened Santa Fe chassis, which itself was derived from the current-generation Sonata midsize sedan chassis. This is the chassis also used for the Azera.
"Veracruz is an exceptional vehicle at the right time for this developing segment," Steve Wilhite, Hyundai Motor America's chief operating officer, said during the Detroit introduction.
"The vehicle's designers recognized that the needs and desires of traditional SUV buyers weren't being met, and focused on meeting those needs in an elegant and ingenious way. The result is a spacious crossover that delivers both refined style and first-rate performance."
Hyundai says the vehicle's sculpted front bumper was designed to create the appearance of additional height. The design also includes three-tiered headlights.
Chrome trim was "strategically applied" to highlight some of the vehicle's design features, the company said, "while giving Veracruz an elegant, luxurious presence."
Base models come with 17-inch alloy wheels, while uplevel versions have 18-inch alloy wheels.
The interior was designed to "coddle" passengers in a "rich, sophisticated environment that was inspired by boutique hotels," Hyundai said. The result "is an interior that could be found in the finest luxury sedans."
As for the quietness, "every major component has been designed to reduce cabin noise below the whisper-quiet Lexus RX350," the company said.
The seats include two front buckets, a three-person middle bench, and a two-person rear bench. But even the rear seat was designed to accommodate adults, unlike the third seat in most of the Veracruz's competitors, which are barely comfortable for children.
The third seat has a hideaway function that opens the cargo area up when the seat isn't needed for passengers. The middle row can be folded, as can the front passenger seat, to further increase cargo capacity.
The vehicle comes with front-wheel drive, but for about $1,000, all-wheel drive is available on any model, Johnson said.
Three trim levels are offered. Besides the base GLS and top Limited model, there is the sporty SE between the two.
All GLS models come with a rear spoiler, the 17-inch wheels, an AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system, air conditioning with cabin filter, steering wheel audio/cruise controls, heated power side mirrors with puddle lights and side turn signals, front solar glass and rear privacy glass, remote keyless entry, and power windows and door locks.
An optional premium package adds a sunroof, power driver's seat, heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and a backup warning system.
The midlevel SE adds to the GLS features such extras as the 18-inch wheels, power driver's seat, auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, universal garage/gate opener, front fog lights, a roof luggage rack, center storage console with Cool Box, auto-dimming outside mirrors and automatic headlights.
Adding the premium and leather package brings the sunroof, leather seats, heated front seats, a 315-watt Infinity audio system with CD changer, and a backup warning system.
Also available is an entertainment package (which also requires the premium and leather package), which features a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, 605-watt Infinity AM/FM/XM/CD-changer/MP3 audio system with Logic 7 surround sound, a 115-volt power outlet, and a conversation mirror.
The Limited comes with the features of the SE, plus the leather seats, heated front seats, power front passenger seat, automatic climate control, 315-watt Infinity audio system, sunroof, power tailgate, chrome door handles, brushed metal door sill plates, conversation mirror, windshield wiper de-icer and backup warning system.
And the ultimate package adds power-adjustable pedals, integrated memory system, power tilt and telescopic steering wheel, the 605-watt Infinity audio system, the entertainment system, the 115-volt power outlet, a proximity key system, and rain-sensing wipers. The proximity-key system is like that offered on many luxury vehicles, allowing for keyless unlocking and starting of the vehicle.
EPA fuel-economy ratings are 18 miles per gallon in the city and 25 on the highway for the front drive models, and 17 city/24 highway with all-wheel drive.
San Antonio Express-News
Hyundai Goes Upscale With Crossover
G. Chambers Williams
Publication Date: January 19, 2007
Hyundai Prices All-New Veracruz Premium Crossover $11,000 Below Lexus RX350
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 8 -- Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the all-new premium crossover, the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. Hyundai has once again made luxury and performance attainable in previously unthinkable ways with a base price more than $11,000 lower than the Lexus RX350. Veracruz's designers recognized that the needs and desires of traditional SUV buyers weren't being met and focused on meeting those needs in an elegant and ingenious way. The result is a spacious crossover that delivers refined style, a supple ride and first-rate performance at
previously unavailable prices.
The all-new Veracruz is available in three trim levels: GLS, SE and Limited. All models include standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC), a powerful, fuel-efficient 3.8-liter V6 engine, Hyundai's first six-speed automatic transmission, seating for seven, upscale amenities and more cargo volume than the full-size Mercedes-Benz GL.
2007 Hyundai Veracruz Manufacturers Suggested Retail Pricing:
| Model | Engine | Transmission | Driveline | Suggested Retail |
| Veracruz GLS | 3.8L V6 | 6-Speed A/T with SHIFTRONIC® | FWD | $26,995 |
| Veracruz GLS | 3.8L V6 | 6-Speed A/T with SHIFTRONIC® | AWD | $28,695 |
| Veracruz SE | 3.8L V6 | 6-Speed A/T with SHIFTRONIC® | FWD | $28,695 |
| Veracruz SE | 3.8L V6 | 6-Speed A/T with SHIFTRONIC® | AAW | $30,395 |
| Veracruz Limited | 3.8L V6 | 6-Speed A/T with SHIFTRONIC® | FWD | $32,995 |
| Veracruz Limited | 3.8L V6 | 6-Speed A/T with SHIFTRONIC® | AWD | $34,695 |
$690 freight charge included
BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL
The Veracruz continues Hyundai's product expansion and global design evolution through the continued use of fluid and organic forms to create a refined and luxurious exterior appearance.
Up front, the sculpted bumper creates the appearance of additional height. Three-tiered headlights complement the design. The grille combines a flat-lined upper chrome bezel and a curved lower bezel which houses the Hyundai flying-H logo. Distinctive character lines and a fast profile enhance the stylish yet functional imagery. The vehicle's seductive beltline ascends from the wraparound headlights and follows the tapering greenhouse to include the prominent taillights. Chrome trim is strategically applied to highlight some of its design features while giving Veracruz an elegant, luxurious presence. The prominent wheel arches house 17- or 18-inch wheels and tires.
Smooth and solid in its stance, the Veracruz even impresses as it departs. The integrated rear fascia has a sculpted section that blends seamlessly into the sides of the taillights. The taillights decisively angle towards the character line highlighting the rounded back glass.
INTELLIGENT INTERIOR
Inside, passengers are coddled in a rich, sophisticated environment that was inspired by boutique hotels. The result is an interior that could be found in the finest luxury crossovers thanks to Hyundai's intelligent ergonomic engineering, intuitive design, and superior craftsmanship. Hyundai has combined space with elegance including conveniences that exceed expectations. For example, although the Veracruz is 9.7 inches shorter than the Mercedes Benz GL, it has more cargo volume.
Every major component of Veracruz has been designed to reduce cabin noise below the whisper-quiet Lexus RX350. To isolate outside noise, Hyundai applies acoustic dampening sheets to the doors and unibody, a steel plate beneath the engine and four layers of carpet padding. Engine noise is reduced through electronically controlled engine mounts, a multi-curvature dash, custom hood insulation and a pillow tripod joint which lessens vibrations from the driveshaft at idle.
Seating for seven adults is made possible thanks to the standard Hyundai Hideaway™ third-row seat. Access to the third row is just a step away with the flip of a lever to slide the second row forward. Available dual-zone climate controls for driver and front-seat passenger further enhance the Veracruz's luxury credentials.
Brushed metal accents and blue backlighting for all interior gauges, switches and buttons highlight the modern, integrated interior design. Even the front cupholders are ringed with blue light to aid nighttime driving, while a soft blue spotlight in the overhead console provides subdued task lighting. Hyundai's focused attention to detail can be seen throughout the interior -- console bins and the glovebox are lined with soft flocking material. Soft-touch, high-quality materials, low-gloss surfaces and zero-tolerance net-fits are used throughout the interior.
VERACRUZ GLS
Veracruz GLS comes well-equipped with a 3.8-liter V6 engine, six-speed automatic transmission, ESC with traction control, ABS with Brake Assist and EBD, rear spoiler, 17-inch alloy wheels and seating for seven. Also standard is an AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system (including three months of complementary XM service), air conditioning with separate rear HVAC controls, steering wheel audio/cruise controls, heated power side mirrors with puddle lights and side turn signal repeaters, front solar glass and rear privacy glass, remote keyless entry, and power windows and door locks. Inside are active front head restraints, dual front airbags, front seat side-impact airbags plus side-curtain airbags protecting all three rows. Other useful features include a tire pressure monitoring system, a trip computer and a tilt and telescoping steering wheel. The Hyundai Hideaway third-row seat folds flat into the floor and is split 50/50, and the second- and third-row seats include their own roof-mounted vents. The optional Premium Package adds a power tilt/slide glass sunroof, power driver seat, heated front seats, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and backup warning system.
VERACRUZ SE -- A SPORTIER FLAVOR OF VERACRUZ
The SE features the GLS equipment plus standard 18-inch alloy wheels, power driver seat, electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and HomeLink®, and front fog lights. A streamlined roof rack, center storage console with Cool Box functionality, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, automatic headlights and leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob are also standard equipment. An optional Premium & Leather Package adds a power tilt/slide glass sunroof, leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, a 315-watt Infinity™ audio system with CD changer and backup warning system. The available Entertainment Package (requires Premium and Leather Package) features a rear-seat entertainment system with an eight-inch LCD monitor, 605-watt Infinity AM/FM/XM/CD-changer/MP3 audio system with Logic 7 surround sound, 115-volt power outlet and conversation mirror.
VERACRUZ LIMITED -- PREMIUM FEATURES, OUTSTANDING VALUE
Veracruz Limited comes standard with all of the equipment found standard on the SE and adds leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, power front passenger seat, automatic temperature control, a 315-watt Infinity™ audio system with CD changer, power tilt & slide glass sunroof, power tailgate, chrome door handles, metal door sill scuff plates, conversation mirror, windshield wiper deicer and backup warning system. For even greater luxury, the available Ultimate Package includes power-adjustable pedals, integrated memory system, power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, blue backlit sill scuff plates, 605-watt Infinity AM/FM/XM/CD-changer/MP3 audio system with Logic 7 surround sound, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system with an eight-inch LCD monitor, 115-volt power outlet, proximity key and rain sensing wipers.
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif. is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced by more than 750 Hyundai dealerships nationwide.
Veracruz - Technical Specifications
(Specifications subject to change) (mm/inches unless noted)| ENGINE | |
| Type | DOHC CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) V6 (transverse mounted) |
| Materials | Aluminum block and head |
| Bore & Stroke | 96 mm x 87 mm |
| Displacement | 3.8 liters / 3,778 cc |
| Compression Ratio | 10:4:1 |
| Horsepower | 260 |
| Torque | 257 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| TRANSMISSION | |
| Gear Ratios | 6-speed electronic automatic |
| First | 4.148:1 |
| Second | 2.370:1 |
| Third | 1.556:1 |
| Fourth | 1.155:1 |
| Fifth | 0.859:1 |
| Sixth | 0.686:1 |
| Reverse | 3.394:1 |
| Final Drive | 3.2:1 |
| DRIVE SYSTEM | |
| 2WD | Front-wheel drive |
| AWD | Electronically-controlled all-wheel-drive system automatically routes power to the wheels that have the best traction. The driver-selectable AWD lock provides a continuous 50-50 torque split between fron and rear wheels |
| SUSPENSION | |
| Front | Independent MacPherson strut design, coil springs, 27 mm stabilizer bar and gas-charged shock absorbers |
| Rear | Independant multi-link design, coil springs, 17 mm stabilizer bar and gas-charged shock absorbers |
| STEERING | |
| Type | Power-assisted rack & pinion |
| Turning diameter | 36.7 feet (curb to curb) |
| BRAKES/TIRES/WHEELS | |
| Front | 321 mm / 12.6 in. ventilated disc, twin piston |
| Rear | 324mm / 12.8 in. solid disc, single piston |
| ABS | 4-channel, 4-sensor with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist |
| Traction Control | Standard (all models) |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard (all models) |
| Tires | P245/65R-17 (GLS) P245/60R-18 (SE/Limited) |
| Wheels | 17x7 aluminum alloy (GLS) 18x7 aluminum alloy (SE/Limited) |
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | |
| Coefficient of Drag | .35 |
| Wheelbase | 2805 / 110.4 |
| Overall length | 4840 / 190.6 |
| Overall width | 1945 / 76.6 |
| Overall height | 1750 / 68.9 |
| Track, front | 1670 / 65.7 |
| Track, rear | 1670 / 65.7 |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 205 / 8.1 |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | |
| Head room | |
| Front | 40.3 inches |
| 2nd row | 39.9 inches |
| 3rd row | 36.1 inches |
| Shoulder room | |
| Front | 60.6 inches |
| 2nd row | 60.2 inches |
| 3rd row | 56.1 inches |
| Leg room | |
| Front | 42.6 inches |
| 2nd row | 38.4 inches |
| 3rd row | 31.5 inches |
| Hip room | |
| Front | 57.5 inches |
| 2nd row | 57.4 inches |
| 3rd row | 45.6 inches |
| Volume | |
| Interior volume | 150.6 cubic feet |
| Cargo - Behind front seats | 86.8 cubic feet |
| Cargo - Behind 2nd row seats (3rd row folded down) | 40.0 cubic feet |
| Cargo - Behind 3rd row seats | 6.5 cubic feet |
| CAPACITIES | |
| Fuel | 20.6 gallons |
| Oil | 5.5 quarts |
| Coolant | 11.1 quarts |
| CURB WEIGHT (lbs) | |
| FWD | 4266 pounds |
| AWD | 4431 pounds |
| MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY | |
| Trailer Weight | 3,500 pounds |
| FUEL ECONOMY (city/highway) | |
| 2WD | 18 / 25 mpg |
| AWD | 17 / 24 mpg |
Veracruz - Features
n = standard o = optional -- = not availible
| FUNCTIONAL FEATURES | GLS | SE | Limited |
| Body Construction: | |||
| Steel unibody | n | n | n |
| Engine: | |||
| 3.8-liter Lambda DOHC V6 engine with dual exhaust | n | n | n |
| Steering: | |||
| Rack-and-pinion, power assisted, engine-RPM-sensing | n | n | n |
| Suspension: | |||
| Front: Independent MacPherson strut w/ coil springs, 27 mm stabilizer bar, gas-charged twin-tube shock absorbers | n | n | n |
| Rear: Independent multi-link w/ coil springs, 17 mm stabilizer bar, gas-charged shock absorbers | n | n | n |
| Transmission/drive system: | |||
| 6-speed electronic automatic | n | n | n |
| OD lock-up torque converter | n | n | n |
| SHIFTRONIC™ manual shift mode | n | n | n |
| Front wheel drive | n | n | n |
| JTEKT electromagnetic clutch AWD system | o | o | o |
| EXTERIOR FEATURES | |||
| Bodyside moldings, dark gray | n | n | n |
| Bumpers, bodycolor with dark gray accents | n | n | n |
| Door handles, bodycolor | n | n | -- |
| Door handles, chrome | -- | -- | n |
| Solar filtering tinted glass | n | n | n |
| Privacy galss, rear | n | n | n |
| Three-beam projector style halogen headlights | n | n | n |
| Backup warning system | o | o | n |
| Automatic on/off headlights | -- | n | n |
| EXTERIOR FEATURES (cont.) | |||
| Fog lights, projector type | -- | n | n |
| Black rear spoiler with center high mount stop light, LED-type | n | n | n |
| Bodycolor side mirror, power remote, heated w/timers, manual folding, with approach lights and LED side repeaters | n | n | n |
| Auto-dimming exterior mirrors | -- | n | n |
| Tinted windshield w/ dark tint sunband | n | n | n |
| TIRES & WHEELS | |||
| P245/65R-17 tires | n | -- | -- |
| P245/60R-18 tires | -- | n | n |
| 17 x 7 in. aluminum alloy wheels | n | -- | -- |
| 18 x 7 in. aluminum alloy wheels | -- | n | n |
| Compact spare | n | n | n |
| SAFETY / SECURITY FEATURES | |||
| Power assisted front vented disc/rear solid disc brakes | n | n | n |
| 4-channel/4-sensor ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with Brake Assist and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | n | n | n |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) w/Traction Control System (TCS) | n | n | n |
| Driver and front-passenger advanced airbags | n | n | n |
| Driver and front-passenger seat mounted side-impact airbags | n | n | n |
| Roof-mounted side curtain airbags for all three rows of seats | n | n | n |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) | n | n | n |
| Front 3-point seat belts w/ adjustable shoulder belt height | n | n | n |
| Front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters | n | n | n |
| 2nd row 3-point seat belts (3) | n | n | n |
| 3rd row 3-point seat belts (2) | n | n | n |
| 2nd row LATCH lower anchors and upper tether anchors | n | n | n |
| Active front head restraints, adjustable | n | n | n |
| Power window lock-out button | n | n | n |
| Shift interlock system | n | n | n |
| SAFETY / SECURITY FEATURES (cont.) | |||
| Child-proof rear door locks | n | n | n |
| Remote keyless entry system w/ alarm | n | n | n |
| Hood buckling creses and safety stops | n | n | n |
| Bodyside reinforcements | n | n | n |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | n | n | n |
| 2.5 MPH bumpers | n | n | n |
| Tamper-proof doork lock key cylinder | n | n | n |
| INTERIOR FEATURES | |||
| Air conditioning with separate rear HVAC controls | n | n | n |
| Air conditioning w/ dual front automatic climate controls | -- | -- | n |
| Ash trays, front illuminated & single rear | n | n | n |
| Assist grips (3) | n | n | n |
| Carpeting, full cut-pile including cargo area | n | n | n |
| 12V outlets: cigarette lighter, center console front storage box, rear of center console and cargo area | n | n | n |
| 115V power outlet, cargo area | -- | o | o |
| Clock, digital mounted in center stack | n | n | n |
| Cupholders, front center console (2), 2nd row center console (2), 3rd row seat (1) | n | n | n |
| Electric rear window defroster w/ timer | n | n | n |
| Door trim, simulated leather | n | n | n |
| Floor mats, carpeted | o | o | o |
| Glovebox, illuminated and lockable | n | n | n |
| Rearview mirror, manual day/night | n | -- | -- |
| Rearview mirror, electrochromatic auto-dimming w/ compass and HomeLink® | -- | n | n |
| Trip computer | n | n | n |
| Rear coat hangers | n | n | n |
| Deluxe front center console w/ dual-level covered storage | n | n | n |
| Overhead console w/ maps lamps and sunglass holder | n | n | n |
| Conversation mirror | -- | o | n |
| Steering wheel, leather-wrapped 4-spoke | -- | n | n |
| Cool box center console | -- | n | n |
| INTERIOR FEATURES (cont.) | |||
| Steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls | n | n | n |
| AUDIO SYSTEM | |||
| AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system w/ 6 speakers | n | n | -- |
| Infinity® AM/FM/XM/6-CD Changer/MP3 audio system with 8 Infinity® speakers (315 watts) | -- | o | n |
| Infinity® Logic7® surround sound AM/FM/XM/6-CD Changer/MP3 audio system with 10 preium Infinity® speakers (605 watts) | -- | o | o |
| Rear seat entertainment with 8-in. LCD screen, DVD player, wireless headsets and remote control | -- | o | o |
| INTERIOR ILLUMINATION | |||
| Central dome light w/delay out | n | n | n |
| Illumination ignition | n | n | n |
| Front map light | n | n | n |
| 2nd row reading lights | n | n | n |
| Glove compartment and ashtray lights | n | n | n |
| I/P switch illumination (hazard) | n | n | n |
| Cargo area | n | n | n |
| POWER / REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES | |||
| Cruise control | n | n | n |
| Power door locks | n | n | n |
| Power dual remote-control heated mirrors | n | n | n |
| Power liftgate | -- | -- | n |
| Power tilt & slide sunroof | o | o | n |
| Power windows w/ driver's auto-down | n | n | n |
| SEATS | |||
| 7-passenger seating | n | n | n |
| Heated front seats | o | o | n |
| 2nd row 60/40 split seats, with fold-flat driver side and flip-fold flat-fold passenger side | n | n | n |
| 3rd row 50/50 split fold-into-floor seats | n | n | n |
| Multi-adjustable front bucket seats | n | n | n |
| Active font head restraints (adjustable) | n | n | n |
| Driver's seat power adjustable lumbar support | -- | n | n |
| SEATS (cont.) | |||
| Driver's seat manual adjustable lumbar support | n | -- | -- |
| 8-way power driver's seat | o | n | n |
| 4-way power passenger seat | -- | -- | n |
| Cloth seats | n | n | n |
| Leather seating surfaces | - | o | n |
| Premium Black and Saddle leather seating surfaces | -- | -- | o |
| METERS / GAUGES | |||
| Speedometer, odometer, dual trip computer, tachometer, coolant temperature, TPMS,& fuel level | n | n | n |
| Compass | n | n | -- |
| Outside temperature display | n | n | n |
| Indicators: A/T position, cruise control, ESC, TCS, turn signal/hazard, fog lights, trunk open, high beam and TPMS | n | n | n |
| WARNING LIGHTS | |||
| Oil pressure, charge, door ajar, airbag, seatbelt, low fuel, trunk lid open, brake, check engine and ABS | n | n | n |
| WARNING CHIMES | |||
| Key in ignition w/door ajar, seatbelt | n | n | n |
| WIPERS | |||
| Front windshield, 2-speed with variable intermittent | n | n | n |
| Rear windshield, intermittent | n | n | n |
| WARRANTY | |||
| Bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles | n | n | n |
| Powertrain, 10 years/100,000 miles | n | n | n |
| Corrosion, 7 years/unlimited miles | n | n | n |
| Roadside assistance, 5 years/unlimited miles | n | n | n |