Although he likes to compare the Hyundai Veracruz crossover to luxury models like the Lexus RX 350, shoppers probably the size of the cheapest deals against the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. Veracruz seven seats in three rows and has many standard safety features. The base GLS and Limited deluxe two trim levels are offered, and a 3.8-liter V-6 is standard. All-wheel drive is optional.
Exterior
Plunging curves and two-tone bodywork define the Veracruz, which emulates style themes set by other crossings Hyundai Santa Fe as the Exterior featues include:
- Standard 17-inch
- Chrome Window and Grille
- Standard heated mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Standard rear parking sensors
- Sunroof option
- Optional power liftgate
- Optional 18-inch wheels
Interior
Seating arrangements Veracruz includes front bucket seats, a bench of three second-row and a row of two third person. GLS models have cloth seats, but uplevel Limited model gets leather upholstery. Said blue backlit instrument panel controls and cup holders. Interior features include:
- The second row can slide forward for easier access to third row
- Third-row seat folds into the floor
- Air conditioning controls for rear passengers
- Optional tilt / telescopic steering column (manual tilt / telescoping standard)
- Optional connector
- The optional rear seat entertainment system
Under the hood
The Veracruz's 3.8-liter V-6 seen duty in a series of Hyundai, whose full size Azera sedan. The EPA estimated fuel economy for FWD Veracruz are 17/23 mpg city / highway and four-wheel drive models are rated at 16/22 mpg. Mechanical features include:
- 260 horsepower, 257 lb-ft of torque
- V-6 runs on regular gas
- Six-speed automatic with manual control
- Optional all-wheel drive system includes a lock mode that splits torque 50/50, front to back, at low speed
Security
Standard safety features include:
- Four-wheel disc ABS
- Electronic Stability Control
- Impact on the front seat side airbags
- Side curtain airbags, all three lines
- Active headrests
