| Korean cars are improving more quickly. In | | | | aesthetic." |
| fact, it is chasing the popularity of its | | | | |
| Japanese rivals. Hyundai, for one, is poised | | | | The bumper of the crossover is sculpted to |
| to take another step in the right direction | | | | make the car appear a bit taller. The |
| by launching its latest crossover named the | | | | three-tiered headlights blend with the |
| Veracruz. The new Hyundai Veracruz made its | | | | extraordinary design statement. Sophisticated |
| debut at the North American International | | | | headlights and tail lights gave the car that |
| Auto Show (NAIAS). | | | | exotic charisma. The striking beltline |
| | | | ascends from the wraparound headlights and |
| According to the Korean automaker, the | | | | follows the tapering greenhouse to include |
| Hyundai Veracruz blends substance with style. | | | | the prominent taillights. The grille combines |
| The luxury and performance offered by the new | | | | a flat-lined upper chrome bezel and a curved |
| crossover have been previously deemed as | | | | lower bezel. It holds the Hyundai flying-H |
| unthinkable. Now, the unthinkable ways are | | | | logo to establish imagery. |
| transformed into indulging auto reality. The | | | | |
| crossover is equipped with the standard | | | | The Hyundai Veracruz is also given prominent |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC), upscale | | | | wheel arches house 17- or 18-inch wheels and |
| amenities and greater cargo volume. The | | | | tires. In addition, the chrome trim boost the |
| Hyundai Veracruz powertrain performance and | | | | car's elegance. Its dual chrome exhaust tips, |
| standard safety features beats the Toyota | | | | a trademark of the automaker, contribute to |
| Highlander and also the Honda Pilot. Its | | | | the efficiency of the exhaust system. Also, |
| cutting-edge design and craftsmanship are | | | | the rear spoiler contributes to the sporty |
| further enhanced by its sophisticated auto | | | | flavor of the Hyundai Veracruz. |
| parts. | | | | |
| | | | Other convenience features of the crossover |
| "Veracruz is an exceptional vehicle at the | | | | include the AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system, |
| right time for this developing segment," said | | | | proximity key, rain-sensing wipers, auto |
| Steve Wilhite who works as the chief | | | | dimming exterior mirrors, mirror-mounted |
| operating officer of Hyundai Motor America. | | | | approach lights, adjustable pedals, memory |
| "The vehicle's designers recognized that the | | | | settings for the power mirrors, driver seat |
| needs and desires of traditional SUV buyers | | | | and steering wheel, backup warning system, |
| weren't being met and focused on meeting | | | | power liftgate, and a rear-seat entertainment |
| those needs in an elegant and ingenious way. | | | | system that includes a DVD player and |
| The result is a spacious crossover that | | | | eight-inch overhead screen. |
| delivers both refined style and first-rate | | | | |
| performance." | | | | To secure safety of the car occupants, the |
| | | | Hyundai Veracruz is engineered with a high |
| The crossover is an aftermath of Hyundai's | | | | level of protection and safety features. "The |
| product expansion and design evolution. It | | | | 2007 Veracruz embraces both active and |
| uses fluid and organic forms to produce a | | | | passive safety with a host of leading-edge |
| bold, refined and luxurious Hyundai Veracruz. | | | | technologies," said John Krafcik, vice |
| "We are very proud of Veracruz and feel this | | | | president of Strategic Planning and Product |
| design will not only reinforce our design | | | | Development, Hyundai Motor America. |
| direction as a company, but also greatly | | | | "Electronic Stability Control, six airbags |
| enhance our escalating brand image on a | | | | including side curtain airbags protecting all |
| global basis," said Joel Piaskowski, the | | | | three rows, and active front head restraints |
| chief designer at the Hyundai Design Center | | | | are found standard in Veracruz and are some |
| in Irvine, California. "Fluid lines combined | | | | of the industry's most effective |
| with the integrated headlights and taillights | | | | technologies. |
| envelop Veracruz to create a unified | | | | |