2011 Hyundai Veracruz SUV to offer ventilated seat system
2011 Hyundai Veracruz SUV to offer optional heated and ventilated front seats!
Amerigon Incorporated, a leader in developing and marketing products based on advanced thermoelectric technologies, announced today that its proprietary heated and ventilated seat system will be available in the forth-coming 2011 Hyundai Veracruz SUV.
Hyundai Veracruz SUV is the largest SUV vehicle sold by Hyundai in North America and provides its customers with a range of luxurious interior features, including the option of Amerigon’s heated and ventilated seat system for added comfort.
“We are pleased that Hyundai has selected our new heated and ventilated seat system for a second vehicle in its product line. We believe this new comfort feature will be well received by Hyundai shoppers,” said Amerigon President and CEO Daniel Coker.
Daniel also revealed that Amerigon Incorporated is working closely with Hyundai engineers to increase the number of vehicles that will offer the system in the near future. The ventilated seat system, which delivers active, individually controlled heated or cooled air to the front seat occupants, will also be available in the up-coming 2011 Hyundai Genesis and Equus luxury sedans, as well as in the 2011 Tucson crossover.
July 9th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
What’s the point? I thought they were going to discontinue this for a longer wheel base santa fe…and then maybe a have a genesis suv down the road…
July 10th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
John, where have you seen it published that Hyundai is discontinuing the Veracruz?
A Google and Yahoo search yielded no confirmed official announcements from Hyundai except for the usual “rumored” postings on various forums and some auto sites. It’s more likely that it maybe completely redesigned.
Otherwise, why would Hyundai go to the trouble of adding ventilated heated and cooled seating?
July 11th, 2010 at 12:14 am
There certainly have been all kinds of rumors about the Veracruz’s demise. The Portico was another option mentioned as a long-term replacement for the Veracruz and also to fill in the hole left by the Entourage. But for right now, I’m sure Hyundai doesn’t want people who bought Sonatas and Santa Fes previously who now need a bigger vehicle abandoning the brand. So for now it makes sense to try to keep the Veracruz competitive, especially when many may be skittish about putting their family in a Toyota or Lexus. Really, all that the vehicle needs is some styling tweaks, a little better suspension/steering setup, and the new 3.5L V6/HPT 6AT to replace the current 3.8/ZF setup and it could be a strong player.
July 13th, 2010 at 2:22 am
The main thing the veracruz need is a nose job. The front just sorry for being so blunt is ugly and boring. The is grill is odd as well..as for the rest of the car, i think it looks great. The inside is a real looker.
July 18th, 2010 at 7:21 am
Honestly, I think the main reason the Veracruz isn’t selling well is due to the name. It’s not memorable in any way. They were just going for the Tucson/Santa Fe trend, but those are places people are familiar with. An updated powertrain would be nice, but the whole SUV needs an exterior refresh, too.
July 18th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
I can now say that according to the HMAservice site that the Veracruz will be keeping the 3.8 for 2011.
July 27th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Who do we need to write…The Veracruz needs to be updated and redesigned badly !!!!
October 14th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
When will the Veracruz add a high tech system like Cords cynic,
December 11th, 2010 at 5:46 am
Was going to buy a 2011 VeraCruz as my 2007 had 140,000km on it. Started having numerous electrical problems with sports gear change, door locks, window control – started to cost me a lot of money. Then I had a fire in the rear left right below the gas tank. Turned out to be the muffler split at the seam, causing hot gasses to melt the harness, and short out my wiring to the backup sensors, melted plastic was dripping down everywhere. Hyundai denied any responsibilty for faulty muffler or any safety concerns, so I spent over $1000 having both replaced as I did not want another fire. Melted bodywork was covered luckily by my comprehensive insurance – bill was over $6,000.
As my 2007 was one of the first models, not many have put as many miles on as I have.
Hyundai’s complete lack of concern for safety or customer satisfaction would make me suggest to any one considering purchase to think twice.
September 16th, 2011 at 6:37 am
Great Stuff do you have a flickr account