Hyundai Veracruz

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Hyundai Veracruz (EN)
Powertrain
Engine
Curb weight
1,970–2,115 kg (4,343–4,663 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorHyundai Terracan
SuccessorHyundai Maxcruz/Santa Fe (LWB)

The Hyundai Veracruz (

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It was also imported to Europe and parts of Asia from 2007 to 2011. The Veracruz was discontinued in other countries, except South Korea. Its name refers to the Mexican state of Veracruz; however, despite being named after the Mexican state, it was never actually sold in Mexico.

History

2007 Hyundai Veracruz 3.0 CRDi
2012 Hyundai Veracruz (North America)

The official date of unveiling in South Korea was October 12, 2006, and was made available in the United States as a 2007 model.[4] The Veracruz went on sale in March 2007, and is Hyundai's largest crossover SUV.

It replaced the truck based Terracan that was sold worldwide except for North America. The Veracruz is built on a Hyundai Santa Fe platform. The revamped 2011 Veracruz was based on the same platform as the Kia Sorento.[5]

The

Aisin sourced six speed Shiftronic Automatic transmission
.

In Europe, it was sold only with 3.0 L

Variable geometry turbocharger and 240 hp (180 kW).[6] In 2008, the Veracruz was also sold in some European countries as the ix55.[7]

Features and options

The Veracruz was available in 3 models during its six-year run: the base GLS, the SE and the luxurious Limited, in Front Wheel Drive or All Wheel Drive configurations.

Standard features on all Veracruz models included full power equipment, air conditioning with allergen filter, an AM/FM stereo with

, and colour keyed side mirrors and door handles.

Additional options included a six disc, in dash CD/MP3 changer,

SiriusXM
Travel Link service.

One feature that was not available from the factory on any Veracruz model was a Bluetooth hands free telephone system, though one was available as an accessory through Hyundai that replaced the sunglasses holder in the overhead console.

However, the optional

A2DP wireless stereo streaming of music, as it did not integrate into the Veracruz's audio system, and instead featured its own, integral control panel and speaker.[8]

Discontinuation

The Hyundai Veracruz was discontinued on November 15, 2011, in other countries except South Korea. The last produced models of 2011 were rebadged in 2012, and carried over the extended year.

Hyundai announced on April 6, 2012, that the seven passenger version of the new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe will replace the Veracruz, and that production of the current Veracruz would stop "around November 2012".[9]

In 2015, the South Korean version was discontinued due to Euro 6 emission standards.

Safety

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) said crash results indicated, "... a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity" which is the highest result possible. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found similar results when they tested the Veracruz, awarding it five stars after its frontal crash test for both passenger and driver and in the side impact event.[10]

On November 15, 2007, the IIHS declared Veracruz vehicles built after August 2007 a Best Safety Pick for side, rear, and frontal impact protection.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Hyundai presents Veracruz crossover (VIDEO) | Car News | Auto123".
  2. ^ "Hyundai ix55 - a 'world' car". Uk.autoblog.com. 2008-11-04. Archived from the original on 2012-07-01. Retrieved 2010-09-01.
  3. ^ "Hyundai presents Veracruz crossover (VIDEO) | Car News | Auto123".
  4. ^ Joseph, Noah (2007-01-09). "Detroit Auto Show: 2007 Hyundai Veracruz". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 2010-09-01.
  5. ^ Jablansky, Jeffrey (24 August 2010). "Bring It On: Hyundai to Introduce New Crop of Models by 2011". Automobile. Archived from the original on 27 August 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
  6. ^ (in Italian) (Autoblog.it) Hyundai ix55: per l'Europa solo a gasolio
  7. ^ (in Italian) (Motori.it) Hyundai ix55, SUV “del Calmo Mattino”
  8. ^ "Used 2012 Hyundai Veracruz Specs & Features".
  9. ^ "Autoblog article talking about the Veracruz discontinuation in favor of the 7-seat 2013 Santa Fe". Archived from the original on 2014-08-08. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
  10. ^ [1] Archived December 19, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  11. ^ IIHS News | November 15, 2007

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