2011 Hyundai Veracruz Adds More Premium Content

With Hyundai busy taking care of the Genesis and Equus for its luxury department as of late, the automaker seems to have forgotten about the Veracruz, as it soldiers onto the 2011 model year with only minor changes again. For the 2011 model year the Veracruz GLS premium package has been updated and has the following features: power tilt-and-slide sunroof, power tailgate, auto dimming interior mirror with HomeLink® and compass, and auto-dimming, tilt-in-reverse exterior mirrors.

Pricing remains the same from the 2010 Veracruz, with the GLS FWD starting at $28,145 (plus $750 freight). The Limited AWD model, however, gets a $3,000 reduction from $38,895 of the 2010 model to $35,895 for the 2011 edition. Comparing press releases of both years, the cost cut doesn't appear to be due to de-contenting.

Click HERE for the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz Press Release.

[Source: Hyundai]

Hyundai Veracruz to Offer Amerigon Heated and Ventilated Seat System for 2011

Amerigon Incorporated announced today that its proprietary heated and ventilated seat system will be offered as an option on the front seats of the upcoming 2011 Hyundai Veracruz.

"We are pleased that Hyundai has selected our new heated and ventilated seat system for a second vehicle in its product line," said Amerigon President and Chief Executive Officer Daniel R. Coker. "We believe this new comfort feature will be well received, and we are working closely with Hyundai to increase the number of future vehicle lines that will offer our seat systems."

In addition to the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz, the 2011 Hyundai Tucson will also offer Amerigon's heated and ventilated seat system. Hyundai vehicles featuring Amerigon's proprietary Climate Control Seat® (CCS®) system, which delivers active, individually controlled heated or cooled air to seat occupants, include the Hyundai Equus and Hyundai Genesis.

[Source: Hyundai]