2007 Hyundai Veracruz Review

Paul Eisenstein Paul Eisenstein
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So that raises two critical questions: is the Veracruz worth the money, and can Hyundai win over the sort of buyers who’d cough up that cash, folks who traditionally opt for from more established alternatives, such as the Mazda CX-9, Toyota Highlander, and Honda Pilot?  MORE--

 

 

Shapely and sporty

 

After spending time with the new crossover, we’re convinced that while the Veracruz stretches the perceptive definition of the Hyundai brand, it seems worth the money. Not only will it challenge Mazda’s and Saturn’s new offerings, but it may draw some interest from folks looking even higher up the automotive price spectrum, at products like the Nissan Murano and Lexus RX350.

 

Indeed, at first glance, you might mistake the Hyundai for Lexus’ curvaceous offering, especially from the side. The styling is subtle yet elegant and also brings to mind the new and toned-down remake of Subaru’s Tribeca. The wraparound head and taillights are a particularly nice upscale touch and we appreciate the fact that Hyundai stylists didn’t feel the need to turn those lamps into overly complicated, sci-fi-like exercises in design excess.

 

Hyundai tosses in side mirrors with puddle lighting and built-in turn signals. Roof rails are standard, by the way. So are dual exhaust outlets and a rear spoiler.

 

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All in all, the goal was to give the Veracruz a sporty look, and designers succeeded reasonably well. But let’s face it — like its competitors, what Hyundai is really selling is a thinly-disguised minivan.

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