Hyundai Veracruz

Interiors

This 7-seater crossover comes with ravishing interior with a sporty theme. The plush seats are designed to show off luxury and provide comfort to the passengers during any length of drive. The driver's side seat can be electrically adjusted in 10-ways for best driving comfort. Its stylish tilt and telescopic steering wheel can be adjusted upto 30 mm for the comfort of the driver. Wooden inserts are employed at the dashboard and interior trim for an elegant appearance. A mood lamp for appealing ambiance is also employed at the interior. To showcase luxury and comfort of the passengers, some of the controls are on dashboard, some on centre console and the rest are mounted on the roof. A 380 litres of boot space is provided at the rear which can be enhanced by split folding the third row seats in 50:50 ration and second row seats in 60:40 ration. Petty storage pockets are also provided in the cabin area. A good infotainment system is also packed in this crossover with CD player, MP3, radio and navigation system. A 7-inch touchscreen provides the best entertainment and navigation facilities in Hyundai Veracruz.

Exteriors

Hyundai Veracruz is designed in a way which creates a positive impression right from its first glance. The stylish criss-cross front grille placed on the boxy front with leafy head lamps, altogether give an attractive look to this crossover. Also, there are dark side pillars and roof rail which make an addition in the aesthetics and give a sporty look to Veracruz. Not only front but also rear is given same appealing looks. The wrap around tail lamps and dual oval exhausts complete the rear of this crossover. A panoramic sunroof is also given for the aesthetics. This 7-seater stands at 4840 mm x 1945 mm x 1750 mm (L x W x H) along with wheelbase counting to 2805 mm which look decent. 18-inch alloy wheels with tires measuring 245/60 R18 are packed at the exterior for the stability of this family vehicle.

Engine, mileage & variants

Hyundai Veracruz comes packed with a petrol engine for the convenience of the buyers. Talking about the petrol engine, this 3.8-litre V6 DOHC powerhouse knocks out a maximum power output of 260 PS at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque measuring 348 Nm at 4500 rpm. Coupled with 6-speed automatic Shiftronic transmission, this engine has a decent acceleration from a standstill position to reaching 100 kmph of 9.0 seconds with a top speed of 175 kmph. Though the power and acceleration looks satisfactory, the mileage is not so appealing with a consumption of 12 litres/100 kms.

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous

Various active and passive safety features are loaded in Hyundai Veracruz so that you and your family stay safe during the travel. The Anti-Lock Braking System and Electronic Stability Program keeps the vehicle under control and absolutely stable. Airbags and seat belts are employed for the protection of all the occupants of this Hyundai vehicle. Active front headrests of Veracruz prevent any head and neck injuries during any hit or collision. Ventilated disc brakes at front wheels and solid disc brakes at rear wheels are employed for optimum safety of the passengers. For efficient handling of this crossover, McPherson strut suspension on front wheels and multi-link suspension on rear wheels are provided.

Verdict

Hyundai Veracruz is a 7-seater crossover with various striking features. This crossover has overall decent dimensions and appealing features with a sporty appeal which is surely going to fetch it more buyers.