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2009 Hyundai Veracruz

2008 Mazda CX-9

2008 Toyota Highlander
  2009 Hyundai Veracruz 2008 Mazda CX-9 Sport 2008 Toyota Highlander Base
MSRP
$27,145
$29,400
$27,500
Invoice $25,766 $27,194 $24,475
MPG
City/Highway		 15/23 15/22 17/24
Rating 7.6 8.6 7.8
Bottomline The 2009 Hyundai Veracruz is an impressive SUV for the price, but it’s no Lexus. The 2008 Mazda CX-9 may be the best-driving full-size seven-passenger crossover out there. It is certainly one of the best looking and appointed. The family-car experts at TheCarConnection.com read the latest road tests to write this comprehensive review of the new 2008 Toyota Highlander. Experts from TheCarConnection.com also drove the Toyota Highlander to offer you a definitive opinion on this mid-size SUV. This review also compares the...
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Numerous conveniences and creature comforts
  • Available in either front- or all-wheel drive
  • Affluent interior appointments and styling
  • Standard third-row seating

Dislikes:

  • Uninspiring driving performance
  • No optional backup camera
  • Limited storage behind third-row seating

Likes:

  • Dynamic feel
  • Anti-bread loaf styling
  • Engaging, useful three-row interior
  • High-quality feel
  • Available all-wheel drive

Dislikes:

  • Not as large as the largest full-size crossovers
  • Small center console
  • May be too sporty for some
  • Some tire/road noise

Likes:

  • Big V-6 power
  • Quiet ride
  • Clever second-row seat
  • Good handling with Sport model
  • “Light” off-road capabilities

Dislikes:

  • Dull electric steering
  • Too-soft suspension
  • Cramped optional third
  • row seat
  • Slow transmission shifts
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