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Big Family, Safety? If these are definitely an issue, Veracruz exceeds most of its competitors in terms of power train performance and standard safety features while also adding to the quality sophisticated design.
"It's the right time for perfection and Veracruz is our absolute answer," said Mr abu Nabah. "Our designers acknowledged that the needs and desires of traditional SUV buyers were not completely being satisfied if we combine all of them and focused on meeting those needs in an elegant and creative way. Our confident answer again is a spacious crossover that delivers both refined style and excellent paced performance."
Audacious and attractive
Hyundai's pride - Veracruz is considered to be a global design development as well as an expansion 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 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-litre V6 engine to breathe freely. A rear spoiler enhances the sporty profile.
Intellectual interior
Every major component of Veracruz has been designed to reduce cabin noise below "whisper-quiet: 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.
Brushed metal accents and blue backlighting for all interior gauges, switches and buttons highlight the modern, integrated interior design. Even the front cup holders 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 glove box are lined with soft flocking material. PowerPoint caps, seatbelt buckles and cup holder 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.
Other thoughtful convenience features include a proximity key, rain-sensing wipers, mirror-mounted approach lights, adjustable pedals, memory settings for the power mirrors, driver seat and steering wheel, backup warning system and power lift gate.
Inner power
On the street, the new Veracruz has thrilling performance courtesy of the 3.8-litre DOHC V6 engine. It delivers an estimated 260 horsepower and 35.5 Kg-m of torque. To maximise the power spread, the engine utilises 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 competitive models.
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.
Framework 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.
Upfront, reverse L-shaped lower control arms and high caster angles provide superior steering feel and excellent straight-line stability. Large sub frame 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 18-inch, five-spoke aluminum wheels and 245/60R18 tires.
Electronic all-wheel drive
Hyundai has added an Intelligent Torque Controlled Coupling All-Wheel Drive (4WD) 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 4WD lock mode can be engaged with the touch of a button providing a 50:50 torque ratio when needed.
Sophisticated safety systems
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 analysing road speed, steering input, throttle position, lateral yaw rate and other factors, an onboard microprocessor determines if the vehicle is starting to under steer or over steer, 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 maximises braking force when an emergency stop is detected.
To absorb impacts to the passenger cabin, Hyundai engineers optimise 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.
The difference is in the details
Hyundai made it a priority to enhance every detail in every aspect of Veracruz, as with all Hyundai cars. For example, one touch opens and closes the available power tailgate, which means no more fishing for keys with groceries in hand. That alone should be a problem solver. Just imagine an integrated memory system that returns the driver's seat to a default setting. Parallel parking a mess! No, not with when Veracruz has lining on the rear bumper with rear distance warning sensors. Remarkably clean windshields, yes, Aerodynamic wiper blades improve visibility, and two-way nozzles, each with four streams of fluid, and you'll have the cleanest window shades ever.
Model lineup
The Hyundai Veracruz comes in three distinct trim levels: The well-equipped GL, GLS, GLS Full Option, and GLS Full Option with navigation system.
Veracruz GL
The Veracruz GL is available in 3.8L engine capacity 6-cylinder with 260 hp, 7-seater, automatic transmission, power steering, power windows, central locking, power mirrors with Side repeater, keyless entry and burglar alarm with panic, ABS, EBD, single airbag, CD player + MP3, rear A/C, 18" alloy wheels, rear spoiler, side stepper and fog lights.
Veracruz GLS
Veracruz GLS comes well-equipped with a 3.8-litre V6 engine, six-speed automatic transmission, ABS, rear spoiler, 18-inch alloy wheels, personal IC card, side step, conversation mirror power soon roof, and seating for seven. Also available AM/FM/.CD/MP3 audio system, full 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.
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. A power tilt/slide glass sunroof, power driver seat, heated front seats, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and backup warning system.
Veracruz GLS full option
In addition to what the Veracruz GLS offer , the GLS Full Option comes with six air bags for maximum safety, an EPS system, Xenon lights, smart key, automatic seat controller integrated memory system, CD changer and a full sound system.
GLS Full Option with navigation system
This level is our top line model for the Veracruz, what makes it different from the GLS full option is that this level comes with the UAE first car navigation system that features both languages Arabic and English, in addition to Auto search for Mecca direction by GPS, a local digital broadcast tuner supporting TV broadcasts, DVD/CD player, and mobile Bluetooth.
Posted by Rushika Kheradia, Assistant News Editor
