New Hyundai Veracruz [Merged]

**nestordreamin'** · May 24th, 2006 11:20 AM

CRDi? Hmmm...

**basti08** · August 11th, 2006 09:28 PM

up...

hindi na sya Hyundai Mesa... another rather odd-sounding name for Hyundai's SUV.

Hyundai Announces Name of Future Upper Midsize Crossover

All-New 2007 Veracruz Continues Hyundai's Geographic Naming Convention

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Beautiful Gulf of
Mexico waters, serene beaches and Mexico's grandest port -- all reminiscent
of the Mexican state and the meaning behind the latest addition to the
Hyundai lineup: Veracruz.
The ninth vehicle to join Hyundai's 2007 model year lineup, the midsize
Veracruz will be larger than Honda Pilot, have more cargo volume than the
full-size Mercedes-Benz GL and offer sleek styling, a car-like ride and
premium features. Veracruz will also feature as standard equipment the
Hyundai Hideaway(TM) 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.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a
subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed
throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and
serviced through 725 dealerships nationwide.

SOURCE Hyundai Motor America

**theveed** · August 11th, 2006 09:42 PM

Parang Porsche yung headlight hehe.

**Horsepower** · August 11th, 2006 10:12 PM

probably 2.5L or 3.0L CRDi Turbo ilalagay dito.

baka Hyundai version of new Sorento.

**basti08** · August 11th, 2006 10:32 PM

actually it competes with more upscale SUVs namely Lexus RX350, Honda Pilot, Subaru B9 Tribeca, Nissan Murano etc.

so, its definitely not in the league of the Kia Sorento.

**Horsepower** · August 11th, 2006 10:39 PM

Whoever is designing their SUVs right now should get a lot of bonus. Galing ng designs e.

**mikmik316** · August 11th, 2006 11:47 PM

I think reason for the Tucson, Sta. Fe & Mesa names e dahil sa California ang design center ng hyundai.... and of course they use popular "cali" names i believe they think sounds upscale....

**Jun aka Pekto** · August 11th, 2006 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by mikmik316

I think reason for the Tucson, Sta. Fe & Mesa names e dahil sa California ang design center ng hyundai.... and of course they use popular "cali" names i believe they think sounds upscale....

Yeah. But Tucson is in Arizona and where I live. Santa Fe is in New Mexico, and Mesa..... mesas are found mostly in New Mexico as well.

They're all in the US southwest which normally denotes "rugged country". Of course, times have changed. As you can see, I own a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. No need to go off-road for me.

**dinan** · August 12th, 2006 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by Jun aka Pekto

Yeah. But Tucson is in Arizona and where I live. Santa Fe is in New Mexico, and Mesa..... mesas are found mostly in New Mexico as well.

They're all in the US southwest which normally denotes "rugged country". Of course, times have changed. As you can see, I own a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. No need to go off-road for me.

he he.. I got confused on what the other guy said about california names. good thing you noted that. And right, its for the ruggged part of the US they used city names.. that has rugged areas around. quite fitting. But with regards to names ok din hyundai. I know most designs are US based. cool nga is they use the same name for the car whether US, Europe or Asian release. Not like the toyota's one name in US, another in asia, so as europe. then slight differences pa on the car.