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2008 Hyundai Veracruz Safety Review

July 14, 2008

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Good frontal, side, and rear
IIHS

Five stars frontal and side
NHTSA

matches or surpasses all mainstream luxury vehicle manufacturers
Washington Post

The Veracruz achieved a top five-star rating in all of the federal governments frontal and side crash tests, along with the top Good rating in all of the crash test conducted by the insurance industry (IIHS)—including its seat-based rear-impact test, which gauges whiplash protection.

The Washington Post pointed to its standard electronic stability control, side and head airbags, front active head restraints, and anti-lock brakes, among other features, while Kelley Blue Book summarized, “The Veracruz performed well enough in government crash tests to receive ratings equal to those of its best competitors.”

Cars.com noted that while the Veracruz is available with power-adjustable pedals and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, a much appreciated feature for some SUV drivers, isn’t available.

Conclusion

All the major safety equipment that counts is included, and tests have shown that the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz provided a high degree of occupant protection.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Good frontal, side, and rearIIHSFive stars frontal and sideNHTSAmatches or surpasses all mainstream luxury vehicle manufacturersWashington Post The Veracruz achieved a top five-star rating in all of the federal governments frontal and side crash tests, along with the top Good rating in all of the crash test conducted by the insurance industry (IIHS)—including its seat-based rear-impact test, which gauges whiplash protection. The Washington Post pointed to its standard electronic stability control, side and head airbags, front active head restraints, and anti-lock brakes, among other features, while Kelley Blue Book summarized, “The Veracruz performed well enough in government crash tests to receive ratings equal to those of its best competitors.” Cars.com noted that while the Veracruz is available with power-adjustable pedals and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, a much appreciated feature for some SUV drivers, isn’t available. ConclusionAll the major safety equipment that counts is included, and tests have shown that the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz provided a high degree of occupant protection. 2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ STYLING | [8 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: “Dual chrome exhaust outlets, a rear spoiler and available 18-inch wheels don't impart a sporty appearance as much as they defend against blandness.” MyRide.com: “you’ll be hard pressed to easily distinguish this Hyundai ...

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Although the Veracruz was designed to rival the RX 350, it really takes on more modest, mainstream competition such as the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot. Compared to those models, the Veracruz has a different style that’s not quite as simple and stark. And although it’s closer in appearance to the Edge and CX-9, those two models are sportier than the comfortable, feature-oriented Veracruz.

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