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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Hyundai Veracruz (EN)
| image = 2012 Hyundai Veracruz GL AWD in Boulder Gray, Front Left, 08-22-2023.jpg
| manufacturer = [[Company:Hyundai Motor Company|Hyundai]]
| aka = Hyundai ix55 (Europe and Russia)
| production = 2006–2015
| model_years = 2007–2015
| assembly = South Korea: Ulsan
| class = [[Engineering:Mid-size car|Mid-size]] [[Engineering:Crossover (automobile)|crossover]] [[Engineering:SUV|SUV]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.auto123.com/en/news/hyundai-presents-veracruz-crossover-video/1843/|title = Hyundai presents Veracruz crossover (VIDEO) &#124; Car News &#124; Auto123}}</ref>
| body_style = 5-door [[Engineering:SUV|SUV]]
| layout = [[Engineering:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]] or [[Engineering:Front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout|four-wheel-drive]]
| related = [[Engineering:Hyundai Santa Fe|Hyundai Santa Fe]]<br>[[Engineering:Hyundai Sonata|Hyundai Sonata]]<br>[[Engineering:Hyundai Grandeur|Hyundai Grandeur]]<br>[[Engineering:Kia Optima|Kia Optima]]<br>[[Engineering:Kia Carens|Kia Carens]]<br>[[Engineering:Kia Sorento|Kia Sorento]]
| engine = {{Plainlist|
*'''Petrol:'''
*3.8&nbsp;L ''Lambda'' V6
*'''Diesel:'''
*3.0&nbsp;L [[Engineering:Hyundai S engine#D6EA|''S'']] V6
*3.0&nbsp;L [[Engineering:Hyundai S engine#D6EB|''S II'']] V6
}}
| transmission = 6-speed [[Engineering:Automatic transmission|automatic]]
| wheelbase = {{convert|2805|mm|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4840|mm|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1945|-|1970|mm|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1750|-|1810|mm|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1970|-|2115|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| predecessor = [[Engineering:Hyundai Terracan|Hyundai Terracan]]
| successor = [[Engineering:Hyundai Santa Fe#Maxcruz|Hyundai Maxcruz/Santa Fe (LWB)]]
}}

The '''Hyundai Veracruz''' ({{lang-ko|현대 베라크루즈}}), also known as the '''Hyundai ix55''' in [[Earth:Europe|Europe]] and {{wipe|Russia}},<ref>{{cite web |url=http://uk.autoblog.com/2008/11/04/hyundai-ix55-a-world-car/ |title=Hyundai ix55 - a 'world' car |publisher=Uk.autoblog.com |date=2008-11-04 |access-date=2010-09-01 |archive-date=2012-07-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120701184515/http://uk.autoblog.com/2008/11/04/hyundai-ix55-a-world-car |url-status=dead }}</ref> is a [[Engineering:Mid-size car|mid-size]] [[Engineering:Crossover (automobile)|crossover]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.auto123.com/en/news/hyundai-presents-veracruz-crossover-video/1843/|title = Hyundai presents Veracruz crossover (VIDEO) &#124; Car News &#124; Auto123}}</ref> that was manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer [[Company:Hyundai Motor Company|Hyundai]] from 2006 to 2015. The Veracruz was sold in the {{wipe|United States}}, {{wipe|Canada}}, {{wipe|South Korea}}, China, Morocco, [[Earth:South America|South America]] and the [[Place:Middle East|Middle East]].

It was also imported to [[Earth:Europe|Europe]] and parts of [[Earth:Asia|Asia]] from 2007 to 2011. The Veracruz was discontinued in other countries, except {{wipe|South Korea}}. Its name refers to the Mexican state of Veracruz; however, despite being named after the Mexican state, it was never actually sold in Mexico.

== History ==
[[File:Veracruz crdi 2007.jpg|thumb|left|2007 Hyundai Veracruz 3.0 CRDi]]
[[File:'12 Hyundai Veracruz (MIAS '12).JPG|thumb|left|2012 Hyundai Veracruz (North America)]]
The official date of unveiling in South Korea was October 12, 2006, and was made available in the United States as a 2007 model.<ref>{{cite web|last=Joseph |first=Noah |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/09/detroit-auto-show-2007-hyundai-veracruz/ |title=Detroit Auto Show: 2007 Hyundai Veracruz |publisher=Autoblog.com |date=2007-01-09 |access-date=2010-09-01}}</ref> The Veracruz went on sale in March 2007, and is Hyundai's largest [[Engineering:Crossover (automobile)|crossover SUV]].

It replaced the truck based [[Engineering:Hyundai Terracan|Terracan]] that was sold worldwide except for [[Earth:North America|North America]]. The Veracruz is built on a [[Engineering:Hyundai Santa Fe|Hyundai Santa Fe]] platform. The revamped 2011 Veracruz  was based on the same platform as the [[Engineering:Kia Sorento|Kia Sorento]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Jablansky|first=Jeffrey|title=Bring It On: Hyundai to Introduce New Crop of Models by 2011|url=http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6678959/news/bring-it-on-hyundai-to-introduce-new-crop-of-models-by-2011/index.html|publisher=Automobile|access-date=1 September 2010|date=24 August 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100827023625/http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6678959/news/bring-it-on-hyundai-to-introduce-new-crop-of-models-by-2011/index.html|archive-date=27 August 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The Veracruz gets its name from a state in Mexico, continuing the Western theme from the small [[Engineering:Hyundai Tucson|Tucson]] SUV and mid-size [[Engineering:Hyundai Santa Fe|Hyundai Santa Fe]] SUV. Powering the Veracruz is a 3.8&nbsp;L {{convert|260|hp|kW|abbr=on}} V6 engine with an Aisin sourced six speed Shiftronic [[Engineering:Automatic transmission|Automatic transmission]].

In Europe, it was sold only with 3.0&nbsp;L [[Engineering:Common rail|CRDI]] V6 diesel [[Engineering:Hyundai S engine|S-Line engine]] with Variable geometry turbocharger and {{convert|240|hp|kW|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{in lang|it}} [http://www.autoblog.it/post/17321/hyundai-ix55-per-leuropa-solo-a-gasolio (Autoblog.it) Hyundai ix55: per l'Europa solo a gasolio]</ref> In 2008, the Veracruz was also sold in some European countries as the ix55.<ref>{{in lang|it}} [http://www.motori.it/anteprime/781/hyundai-ix55-suv-e2809cdel-calmo-mattinoe2809d.html (Motori.it) Hyundai ix55, SUV “del Calmo Mattino”]</ref>

==Features and options==
The Veracruz was available in 3 models during its six-year run: the base '''GLS''', the '''SE''' and the luxurious '''Limited''', in '''Front Wheel Drive''' or '''All Wheel Drive''' configurations.

Standard features on all Veracruz models included full power equipment, air conditioning with allergen filter, an AM/FM stereo with SiriusXM Satellite Radio, CD/MP3 player, USB and auxiliary inputs for portable media devices, steering wheel mounted audio system and cruise controls, third row seating, aluminium alloy wheels, a V6 engine, an [[Engineering:Automatic transmission|automatic transmission]], and colour keyed side mirrors and door handles.

Additional options included a six disc, in dash CD/MP3 changer, [[Company:Infinity Systems|Infinity]] [[Surround sound|surround sound]], leather trimmed seating surfaces, heated and ventilated seats, a power sunroof, smart key access (featuring a "Twist to Start" ignition system), chrome accents, and touch screen GPS Navigation with SiriusXM Travel Link service.

One feature that was not available from the factory on any Veracruz model was a [[Bluetooth]] hands free telephone system, though one was available as an accessory through [[Company:Hyundai Motor Company|Hyundai]] that replaced the sunglasses holder in the overhead console.

However, the optional [[Bluetooth]] hands free accessory kit did not support A2DP wireless stereo streaming of music, as it did not integrate into the Veracruz's audio system, and instead featured its own, integral control panel and speaker.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.edmunds.com/hyundai/veracruz/2012/features-specs/|title = Used 2012 Hyundai Veracruz Specs & Features}}</ref>

=== Discontinuation ===
The Hyundai Veracruz was discontinued on November 15, 2011, in other countries except South Korea. The last produced models of 2011 were rebadged in 2012, and carried over the extended year.

Hyundai announced on April 6, 2012, that the seven passenger version of the new 2013 [[Engineering:Hyundai Santa Fe|Hyundai Santa Fe]] will replace the Veracruz, and that production of the current Veracruz would stop "around November 2012".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ca.autoblog.com/2012/04/06/hyundai-veracruz-to-end-production-around-november-replaced-b/ |title=Autoblog article talking about the Veracruz discontinuation in favor of the 7-seat 2013 Santa Fe |access-date=2012-04-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808051443/http://ca.autoblog.com/2012/04/06/hyundai-veracruz-to-end-production-around-november-replaced-b/ |archive-date=2014-08-08 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 2015, the South Korean version was discontinued due to Euro 6 emission standards.

== Safety ==
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) said crash results indicated, "... a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity" which is the highest result possible. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found similar results when they tested the Veracruz, awarding it five stars after its frontal crash test for both passenger and driver and in the side impact event.<ref>[http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap/cars/4291.html]  {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091219193119/http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap/cars/4291.html|date=December 19, 2009}}</ref>

On November 15, 2007, the IIHS declared Veracruz vehicles built after August 2007 a ''Best Safety Pick'' for side, rear, and frontal impact protection.<ref>[http://www.iihs.org/iihs/news/desktopnews/2008-winners-of-top-safety-pick-award--number-of-winners-increases-pickups-eligible-for-first-time IIHS News | November 15, 2007]</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.hyundaiusa.com/vehicle/veracruz/veracruz.aspx Hyundai: Veracruz] Official American Homepage
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20061016154551/http://veracruz.hyundai-motor.com/ Hyundai: Veracruz] Official South Korean Homepage
* [http://searchchicago.suntimes.com/autos/news/483141,srch-auto-EN072607.article Chicago Sun-Times: Veracruz does it right] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111001171118/http://searchchicago.suntimes.com/autos/news/483141,srch-auto-EN072607.article |date=2011-10-01 }}
* [http://www.jbcarpages.com/hyundai/veracruz/ JB car pages: Hyundai Veracruz]
* [http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/08q4/2009_honda_pilot_vs._ford_flex_and_four_other_crossovers-comparison_tests/2008_hyundai_veracruz_limited_awd_page_2 2008 Hyundai Veracruz Limited AWD - Comparison Tests]
* [http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/112_0707_hyundai_veracruz_lexus_rx350/index.html Motor Trend: 2007 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2008 Lexus RX350 Comparison] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110814031432/http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/112_0707_hyundai_veracruz_lexus_rx350/index.html |date=2011-08-14 }}
* [http://www.iihs.org/iihs/news/desktopnews/2008-winners-of-top-safety-pick-award--number-of-winners-increases-pickups-eligible-for-first-time IIHS News | November 15, 2007]
* [https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/05/AR2007040500695.html Washingtonpost: That's No Lexus, It's a Hyundai]
* {{imcdb vehicle|make=Hyundai|model=Veracruz|Hyundai Veracruz}}

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