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Hyundai Veracruz

2007-12 models

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

Good Good Acceptable Marginal Poor Poor

Test details:

The Hyundai Veracruz was introduced in the 2007 model year and is derived from the Hyundai Santa Fe. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Hyundai as part of frontal crash test verification.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. After the dummy moved forward into the airbag, it rebounded into the seat without its head coming close to any stiff structure that could cause injury.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Additional features:

Side airbags: head curtain airbags for all three rows of seats and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Electronic stability control
Antilock brakes

Tested vehicle specifications:

2008 Hyundai Veracruz GLS 4wd
Class: Midsize SUV
Weight: 4,431 lbs.
Side airbags: head curtain airbags for all three rows of seats and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase: 110 in.
Length: 191 in.
Width: 77 in.
Engine: 3.8 L V6
EPA ratings: 17 mpg city | 24 mpg highway

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Last updated: October 16, 2012