Hyundai today announced the ninth vehicle to join its 2007 model year lineup will be a crossover called ‘Veracruz.’ The moniker comes from, the coastal Mexican state by the same name. Earlier this year, NHTSA documents suggested the automaker might use the name. Previously, the name was thought to be “Hyundai Mesa.” 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. Veracruz will also feature as standard equipment the Hyundai Hideaway third-row seat, a simple-to-use 50/50 split fold-into-the-floor seat, offering flexibility for up to seven passengers.
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.
Veracruz will compete primarily with upper midsize crossovers including Honda Pilot, Nissan Murano, Subaru B9 Tribeca and Lexus RX350.
08/10, 3:07 PM
posted by:
A4
woopee…
08/10, 3:41 PM
posted by:
pennstatevr6
Having lived in Veracruz for 3 years, I certainly wouldn’t buy a car named after that awful place…
08/10, 4:02 PM
posted by:
Dr*Manhattan
If we’re lucky enough the car will also be built in Veracruz. A piece of crap built by the high standards of Mexicans. We would have a sure winner then.
08/10, 4:38 PM
posted by:
Cunits
Maybe it is named after Veracruz in SPAIN, you chodes
08/10, 4:39 PM
posted by:
Dr*Manhattan
Even better – a piece of crap built by Spainiards!!! ROFL!!!
08/10, 4:43 PM
posted by:
Dr*Manhattan
Seriously, though, LLN said it was named after the Mexican region known as Veracruz. Additionally, Hyundai’s other SUVs are named after regions in the SouthWest US – eg SantaFe, and Tucson.
Who’s the chode now?, Cunits?
08/10, 5:25 PM
posted by:
Cunits
You are Dr Manhattan as Hyundai score really well in Satisfaction surveys
08/10, 5:39 PM
posted by:
Dr*Manhattan
Cunits. you idiot!!! Aren’t you a regular reader of LLN? Just yesterday they posted the J.D.Power & Associates 2006 Vehicle Dependibility Survey – Hyundai was WELL below the industry average of 227 problems per 100 vehicles; they scored a dismal 253!!! Look it up for yourself, it’s only 12 articles below this one!
YOU STUPID CHODE!! BWAHAHAHAHA
08/10, 5:54 PM
posted by:
Knob Jockey
Dr Manhattan, do you have a sense of humor or have you had charisma bypass surgery? I find statistics really dull and rarely read them.
You marmite miner.
08/10, 6:05 PM
posted by:
Dr*Manhattan
Funny Mike and Sean and MKBruin also write BWAHAHAHAHA and I’ve never seen that expression anywhere else. I suspect something is afoot
08/10, 6:06 PM
posted by:
roLEXus
dr manhattan is right you know though. HYundai did score really low on the table and cunits said they scord highly, he’s the chod.
08/10, 6:10 PM
posted by:
Cunits
you are very right. I was wrong about the Hyundai JD Power and Associates Survey. I just like the cars. I’m hoping to buy the new Accent this year — it’s a lot nicer than my Hyundai Pony that I drive right now. It’s from 1978 and it’s all rusty.
I just hope that the three jobs I work will allow me to afford the payments.
08/10, 6:18 PM
posted by:
Sandra Bollocks
I am the movie star Sandra Bollocks of Velma and Cheese fame. I will be the arbiter in all arguements on this site. I shagged Dr*Manhattan and found he lied about having 8 inches so I suspect he is lying now. So I rule in favor of Cunits
08/10, 6:25 PM
posted by:
Sandra Bullock
I am the real Sandra Bullock! You spelled my name wrong above!
08/10, 6:41 PM
posted by:
Madonna
OK you two cut it out, I’m the real star here
08/10, 7:04 PM
posted by:
Peace_&_Love_For_All
***shoot for the moon because even if you miss, you’ll still be among the stars***
***we’re all stars in our own special way***
: ) ; ) : ) ; )
08/10, 7:05 PM
posted by:
1c3d0g
You are ALL CHODES BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!
^^ Nice to see Madonna and Mick Jagger posting on car forums.
08/10, 7:07 PM
posted by:
Peace _&_Love_FOR_EVERYONE_EXCEPT_YOU
Speaking of moons, try using a mirror to view Uranus.
08/10, 7:10 PM
posted by:
Sandra Bullock
1c3d0g – you forgot to mention LIL’ OL’ ME!!! I’m still a star too!
08/10, 9:34 PM
posted by:
Anonymous
Stupid name for a Crossover or anything on 4 wheels, as bad as Tour-Egg from VW…..
08/11, 9:08 AM
posted by:
Michael Jackson
al, they are not really chicks and you have to pay for their favors
08/11, 12:00 PM
posted by:
Michael Jackson
But I personally like to pay for favors from your boys.
08/11, 12:00 PM
posted by:
Michael Jackson
*young boys
08/11, 12:07 PM
posted by:
Randal P Coletrain
Right on al! You guys don’t know what you are missing. I live on the Border and Mexican women are freaking hoter than any gringa! Besides you all think all just because you buy a CAMCORD, Hyundaru built in the US has great quality when in reality most of the parts content come from other parts of the world , including Mexico. Some of Mexico’s assembly plant rank higher in quality than in the US. Talk about ignorant…sheesh.
08/11, 2:11 PM
posted by:
al
^
Its true