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Think back to the origins of Hyundai's largest utility vehicle, the Veracruz, and you'll remember the pronouncements from major auto news and opinion sources that the Hyundai Veracruz may well be better than the Lexus RX350. If it wasn't the better vehicle; it surely was the better value.Â
- Hyundai Ix55 Debuts In Paris, Available With New 3.0 V6 Diesel
If you haven’t noticed it already, the iX55 is the European spec version of the North American market Veracruz SUV. Hyundai claims that the 7-seater ix55 has been extensively re-styled and re-tuned to match European requirements and driving styles....
- 2007 Hyundai Veracruz Suv Picture Update
Oh, boy, those "annoying" camera-phones did it again: they caught the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz with its pant's down... showing off its interior beauties. Too be honest though, I can't say that I’m aroused by the looks of it. Looks too simple,...
- The Godfather: Hyundai Christens Its Upcoming Mid-sized Suv, Veracruz
Hyundai is getting ready to broaden its car line-up according to a announcement made by a company spokeswoman. The ninth vehicle in Hyundai's 2007 line-up will be called "Veracruz" -after the Mexican state, and it's a mid-sized 7seat SUV that...
- Hyundai Veracruz Sales Figures
Here you will find monthly and yearly Canadian and U.S. sales figures for the Hyundai Veracruz. Use the dropdown at the top right of this page or at GCBC's Sales Stats home to find sales figures for any other vehicle currently on sale in North...
- U.s. Sales Of Midsize Suvs - May 2010
One of the first things you probably heard about the Hyundai Veracruz was its victory over the 2008 Lexus RX350 in Motor Trend magazine. You'd think this would result in enormous amounts of positive attention on the part of the U.S. midsize SUV/crossover-buying...
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VERACRUZ ACROSS THE POND - The Hyundai ix55
Think back to the origins of Hyundai's largest utility vehicle, the Veracruz, and you'll remember the pronouncements from major auto news and opinion sources that the Hyundai Veracruz may well be better than the Lexus RX350. If it wasn't the better vehicle; it surely was the better value.Â
In North America, the Hyundai group has given the Veracruz a tag-team partner in the large three-row SUV segment. Allow the Veracruz to be the softie while Kia picks up customers looking for a tough SUV with the Borrego. On the other hand, in Europe people are very uninterested in something as brutish as the Borrego 4x4 but, despite narrow streets and high fuel prices and emissions regulations and image problems, crossovers still hold appeal.
Finally then, Hyundai has decided to send the Veracruz to Europe. Ah, but not as the Veracruz. The large Hyundai will become the ix55. Mated to a six-speed automatic, the 3.0L turbodiesel in the ix55 will generate 237 horsepower and 333 lb-ft of torque. Contrasted with the 3.8L gas-fired V6 we see in North America, that's a loss of 23 horsepower but a gain of 76 lb-ft of torque. Better news is on the economical front: the diesel should help the ix55 travel about 25 miles on a US gallon of gasoline. That's about 7mpg better than the 3.8L Veracruz.
Like most manufacturers sending a vehicle into the European market, Hyundai says the package has been re-tuned. The dynamics should better reflect what customers Across The Pond are looking for, "with updated suspension and a more direct and feel some steering set-up resulting in engaging and spirited ride and handling characteristics".
Imagine the 3.0L diesel in the Genesis. Now that's more like it.
- Hyundai Ix55 Debuts In Paris, Available With New 3.0 V6 Diesel
If you haven’t noticed it already, the iX55 is the European spec version of the North American market Veracruz SUV. Hyundai claims that the 7-seater ix55 has been extensively re-styled and re-tuned to match European requirements and driving styles....
- 2007 Hyundai Veracruz Suv Picture Update
Oh, boy, those "annoying" camera-phones did it again: they caught the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz with its pant's down... showing off its interior beauties. Too be honest though, I can't say that I’m aroused by the looks of it. Looks too simple,...
- The Godfather: Hyundai Christens Its Upcoming Mid-sized Suv, Veracruz
Hyundai is getting ready to broaden its car line-up according to a announcement made by a company spokeswoman. The ninth vehicle in Hyundai's 2007 line-up will be called "Veracruz" -after the Mexican state, and it's a mid-sized 7seat SUV that...
- Hyundai Veracruz Sales Figures
Here you will find monthly and yearly Canadian and U.S. sales figures for the Hyundai Veracruz. Use the dropdown at the top right of this page or at GCBC's Sales Stats home to find sales figures for any other vehicle currently on sale in North...
- U.s. Sales Of Midsize Suvs - May 2010
One of the first things you probably heard about the Hyundai Veracruz was its victory over the 2008 Lexus RX350 in Motor Trend magazine. You'd think this would result in enormous amounts of positive attention on the part of the U.S. midsize SUV/crossover-buying...