Since the Veracruz weighs about 4, pounds, its straight-line performance hits respectable levels, and not much more. When it's cruising, it's fairly serene, but runs out of steam when it's filled with passengers and their stuff.
Some refinement to its transmission programming might help. In previous test drives, we've observed the gearbox hesitates when a downshift is needed, like on a steep hill climb, and shifts themselves aren't as smooth as those in the big Honda and Ford crossovers.
There's a Shiftronic mode with some manual control over gear changes, but even doing so won't let the Veracruz' V-6 run to its redline. The big Veracruz may only rarely encounter really foul weather, and it's already a chunky piece. So if you're outside the usual winter-weather belt, think twice about adding a few hundred pounds of all-wheel-drive hardware. Handling wise, the Veracruz is soft by design, rolling over bumps with little drama.
The adverse effect of its softly sprung suspension is excessive body roll in corners and numb on-center steering feel. Additionally, the Veracruz is equipped with power-adjustable pedals that take away some brake pedal sensitivity. On the plus side, the Veracruz's slightly smaller dimensions versus other class rivals makes it easier to park and tightens up its turning circle. Third-row seats are a funny thing: they're hardly used as much as you think, and are mostly designed for kids, but buyers want them to be capable of toting adults on occasion.
That's where crossovers like the Veracruz lag behind very big vehicles like the Ford Flex and Buick Enclave. The Veracruz has great passenger space in the front row. Head and leg room are good, though the seats don't have enough bolstering for our tastes. The front seats don't swallow up all the second-row leg room when they're moved back on their tracks, though, which makes the middle seats almost as good, in terms of passenger space. Entry and exit is easy, too.
It's the third row where the Veracruz doesn't quite measure up. The curvy roofline slopes down in such a way that head room suffers. Kids will be fine sitting in the rearmost bench seat, but it won't be spacious enough for many adults due to a severe lack of legroom and difficult ingress and egress.
The biggest sacrifice to style is in cargo space. The Veracruz has just With the second and third rows folded nearly flat, it's cargo capability grows to The Hyundai Veracruz has earned good safety scores throughout its life span, and for the model year, it's still hanging on to "good" ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety IIHS.
The IIHS gives it that score in both front- and side-impact crash testing, but doesn't assign it a roof-crush score--which means the Veracruz doesn't earn the Top Safety Pick designation.
We'll update this review if new ratings are published, but since the Veracruz is nearing the end of its life cycle, we don't expect the Feds to re-test it until a new model replaces the current one.
Thankfully, the Veracruz plays host to four-wheel anti-lock brakes, stability control, traction control, active head restraints up front, and numerous airbags--front, side, and curtain--throughout. While the Veracruz only offers a rearview camera as an option on the top-trim Limited model, rear parking sensors are standard across the board.
Other high-tech features available on segment competitors, such as blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise, won't be found on the Veracruz no matter the trim or option package. Infotainment is where the action is, when it comes to standard and optional features. It's a tussle the Hyundai Veracruz is mostly steering clear of, now that it's in its last year or two on sale. In basic trim, the Veracruz is actually pretty well equipped.
To this model, buyers can add on a Premium trim package that bundles in a power tailgate; a sunroof; auto-dimming rearview mirror; and a universal garage door remote. For those wanting more luxury in their family crossover, there's the Veracruz Limited.
Hyundai sells a navigation system on the Veracruz Limited. Unfortunately, Bluetooth functionality is installed at port and lacks the deep integration of some competitors. Test it for yourself first to determine if it satisfies your needs. New this year is an Alpine audio system with satellite and HD radio, streaming radio via Pandora and Bluetooth, a rearview camera, DVD playback and touchscreen navigation--but it's only available on Limited models.
Off the menu entirely are features like in-car Wifi and telematics found on vehicles such as the Ford Flex and Explorer, and Dodge Durango.
The Hyundai Veracruz is a five-door crossover vehicle introduced in the model year. It hasn't been a sales home run, but it does give Hyundai a seven-seat crossover vehicle to offer to folks who find the Santa Fe's seven-passenger model a bit too small. The Veracruz has offered a single powertrain in its four years on the market: it's a 3. The big crossover offers optional all-wheel drive, though for most driver the front-drive edition is a fine choice for all-weather driving, though it's far from exciting to drive.
The Veracruz has a sleek look that's no longer as distinct as it was back in , but still it's nicely executed and detailed, especially inside, where the soft, flowing dash wears soft-touch plastics and big, well-lit instruments. Some of the interior trim doesn't hold up to the highest standards under close scrutiny, but anyone who's driven a Toyota Highlander or the Traverse will see the Veracruz' interior as competitive. The first two rows are comfortable, with enough headroom and legroom for all and plenty of storage spaces for small items; cargo space is sacrifices in the name of form, due to the sloped hatch.
Seat comfort is particularly good, compared with the flatter cushions you'd find in the contemporary Highlander, though the chairs in the Ford Flex are probably the best in the class. Nearly every vehicle in this class is a top performer, and the Veracruz follows that trend.
Crash-test results from the insurance industry-sponsored IIHS are top-notch, and the standard equipment list includes stability control, anti-lock brakes, front side airbags, and side-curtain bags.
The upmarket version offers Bluetooth, a watt audio system and leather seating, along with a sunroof, a navigation system, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system and a power liftgate.
Satellite and HD radio are new additions, but they're in a bundle with a rearview camera and a touchscreen nav system--and only available on the Limited model. Clutch Size NA. Fuel Economy and Range. Fuel Tank. Exterior Dimensions. Wheelbase inches Length inches Width, without mirrors inches Height inches Front Track Width inches Rear Track Width inches Minimum Ground Clearance inches 8.
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