Some official photos of the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz have leaked online ahead of its official debut later this month. Veracruz will compete primarily with upper midsize crossovers including Honda Pilot, Nissan Murano, Subaru B9 Tribeca and Lexus RX350.
Equipped with a standard 3.8-liter V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission, Veracruz will offer an “unprecedented combination of styling, safety, comfort and convenience” including available all-wheel drive, standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC), standard side-airbags, as well as side-curtain airbags for all three rows of passengers.
The midsize crossover will be larger than the Honda Pilot and have more cargo volume than the full-size Mercedes-Benz GL, according to the automaker. Gallery after the jump…
10/10, 3:30 PM
posted by:
spykotic
wow.. a Hyundai? not bad
10/10, 3:47 PM
posted by:
Kenny W
Hyundai is good at maximizing their interior volume and offering a long list of standard features. This should do well in the market.
10/10, 4:11 PM
posted by:
bacalao
not bad except for the small wheels which make it ook like a wagon
10/10, 4:13 PM
posted by:
Fatstrat
Hyundai has ‘quietly’ been collecting excellent data while Rally racing etc…
They are learning their lessons every year from the established Asian companies and are conservativly taking baby steps forward. They are doing an excellent job IMHO of meeting market demands and tempering their designs with the right amount of flair. If they keep up the progress they will be a serious force to be reckoned with in the next 5-10 years.
I still dont want one, but with that warranty can see buying one for my daughter when she reaches driving age in 6-7 years.
10/10, 4:29 PM
posted by:
Bush
Hyundai is here to stay. Like Toyota and Honda both of which started out “rough” the good stuff is coming.
10/10, 5:23 PM
posted by:
DaveO
Not bad at all…and much better looking than the new CR-V’s design from Honda. (Although I know they are not competitors.)
10/10, 6:49 PM
posted by:
90Z
All the major players in the automotive world need to keep an eye on Hyundai. This company is a quick study and with the strong warranty that is currently offered, these vehicles will start selling more and more. I can’t believe I’m actually “saying” this, but Hyundai styling just seems to get better with time.
10/10, 8:43 PM
posted by:
1c3d0g
Fugly.
10/10, 9:16 PM
posted by:
Impulsive
Granted the front end is messed up, but I’ll bet it’s solid and with that warranty … for those in the market, it’s a no-brainer.
10/10, 10:53 PM
posted by:
MyGodBeatsYourGod
Toyota grille upside down?
Does the market need another CUV or TWT (tall-wagon-thing)?
10/11, 12:09 AM
posted by:
Sean
Looks like a Subaru.
10/11, 3:52 AM
posted by:
Scott Kempton
Perfectly nice, and boring.
10/11, 6:31 AM
posted by:
peter g
Don’t underestimate this car, how boring it may look…
10/11, 6:46 AM
posted by:
Carnut4ever
Everything is ok but the front grille looks unfinished. Hyundai maybe is in a rush to get it to the market that they left the grille unresolved slapping a mesh covering instead.
10/11, 12:15 PM
posted by:
wetstuff
I just looked at the Jeep 4dr, Dodge Nitro and Mazda ? CUV and they come in close to $30K with the goodies… If this is anywhere close; they win – maybe not Comaro want-its, but in the general market.
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10/11, 12:38 PM
posted by:
Endurancevm
For the type of people who are buying the Pilots this is a perfect car. It looks better, has a better engine and bigger and a better warranty. If i was looking at this vs the Pilot i would get this, but im not so i dont want it.
10/11, 9:50 PM
posted by:
lanapat7
Its impressive how they can revamp their entire lineup and add new vehicles in matter of months.
My niece has owned a Hyundai since 2002 and it has been a completely trouble free vehicle.