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HYUNDAI VERACRUZ NAMED “BEST VALUE SUV”
Lori Scholz Public Relations Manager (714) 9653890 [email protected]
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At the 14th Annual Sport Utility Vehicle Competition
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2007 The Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) named Hyundai Veracruz the “Best Value SUV” of the 2007 14th annual Northwest Sport Utility Vehicle of the Year Competition at the Los Angeles International Auto Show today. The twoday test was held at Portland International Raceway. Twentysix members of the NWAPA put 28 vehicles through the series of tests October 35 in Portland, Oregon. The tests included three main elements: pavement testing, which included a slalom, curve handling, and emergency braking maneuvers; offroad testing, which included hillclimbing and descent abilities, in addition to ride comfort and lowrange handling; and testing of the performance, handling and braking of each competing SUV. The overall value for money, packaging and versatility were evaluated through a comprehensive scoring procedure.
The list of SUVs was diverse and ranged in price from under $25,000 to well over $45,000. The Hyundai Veracruz SE with a 3.8 liter V6 engine, equipped with Hyundai’s first 6speed Shiftronic automatic transmission performed exceeding well, both onroad and offroad.
With an “astested” MSRP of only $31,120, the Hyundai Veracruz impressed the panel of journalists with its refined and powerful performance and a longlist of standard features including six air bags, which include tworoof mounted side curtain air bags for all rows of seating, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), active head restraints and 18inch 5spoke alloy wheels. This combination of performance and value put the Hyundai Veracruz at the top of the list as the Best SUV Overall Value for 2007, beating competitors including the Honda CRV, Mazda CX7, Nissan Xterra and the Toyota FJ Cruiser.
The winners were announced today at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
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 more than 750 dealerships nationwide.
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