The Hyundai Veracruz is a cross sport utility vehicle produced by the South Korea-based Hyundai Motor Company. From the SUV's inception in 2006 through 2010, the automaker placed Veracruz's frame on the Sonata platform and then placed the 2011 models on a Kia Sorento frame. Hyundai switched from its truck-based Terracan SUV in 2006 to the car-based Veracruz to give the driver and passengers better comfort while maintaining the vehicle's rugged truck-like features.
Under the Hood
The 2009 and 2010 Hyundai Veracruz models are equipped with a 260-horsepower 3.8-liter V6 engine generating 257 foot-pounds of torque. It has a 3.77-inch bore and 3.42-inch stroke and 10.4:1 compression ratio. Fuel feeds from a 20.6-gallon tank via a multiport fuel-injection system. The Veracruz earns 16 mpg in urban driving and 23 in the country for a combined mpg of 18.
Brakes and Suspension
A four-wheel anti-lock braking system, brake assist and all-wheel disc brakes with the front pair ventilated stop the vehicle. The front suspension of the 2009 and 2010 models features MacPherson struts with gas-filled dampers and 27mm stabilizer bar, while the rear is a multi-link system with 17mm stabilizer bar and gas-filled shock absorbers. The final axle ratio is 3.200:1.
Size
Hyundai offers two trim levels for the Veracruz: the GLS and top-line Limited. Both models are on a 110.4-inch wheelbase and are 190.6 inches long. They are 76.6 inches wide and 71.1 inches tall. The frame clears the ground by 8.1 inches. In the cabin, the front headroom is 40.3 inches and the front legroom is 42.6 inches. The front shoulder room is 60.6 inches and the front hip room is 57.5 inches. The rear head, leg, shoulder and hip dimensions lose 1 to 2 inches of space for the passengers. The cabin's cargo volume behind the front seats is 86.8 cubic feet. The GLS rides on 17-inch alloy wheels, while the Limited model is equipped with 18-inch alloys. The Veracruz's curbside weight is 4,266 lbs. and SUV is capable of towing up to 3,500 lbs.
Features
The 2009 and 2010 GLS models feature chrome trim around the side windows, daytime running lights, power heated exterior door mirrors with indicator lights, luxury wood grain trim on the doors and dashboard, roof spoiler and six-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with MP3 adaptability. The Limited has leather seats, an eight-speaker Infinity AM/FM/XM/MP3 with six-disc CD audio system, air quality system and dual front automatic temperature controls.
Safety
Hyundai uses its Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control systems via a computer program to control the braking of each wheel to keep the vehicle from sliding and leaving the road. The unibody construction using high-tensile steel with crumple zones help absorb the impact in a collision, according to Hyundai.
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