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2009 Hyundai Veracruz Quality Review

June 17, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

the materials are above and beyond what one would expect from a non-luxury brand like Hyundai
MyRide.com

the leather and vinyl on the seats didn't quite color-match
Truck Trend

There's minimal road noise or engine noise, and the exhaust is as mute as Harpo.
Car and Driver

The old worries about resale value with Hyundais are no longer an issue, Kelley Blue Book reports, as the Veracruz is expected to maintain its value just as well as the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot. Only a couple of reviewers comment that the Veracruz’s price, totaling more than $38,000 for a loaded Limited model, is too high for Hyundai.

Kelley Blue Book also hones in on the premium details that might otherwise only be seen in luxury-brand vehicles, such as “soft-lined bins and consoles and ambient spotlighting,” and further declares that in a variety of uses, the Veracruz “never failed to impress us as effortless and comfortable.” Other reviewers note similarities between the Lexus RX 350 and the Veracruz in the appearance of fine details and are especially impressed with the materials and the upscale feel of the interior.

“The materials are above and beyond what one would expect from a non-luxury brand like Hyundai,” says MyRide.com, which commends the Veracruz for its quiet ride, except for what it describes as “excess wind noise.” Other reviews praise the lack of engine and road noise but don’t corroborate the wind-noise complaint.

Truck Trend, however, lends a more critical eye, as part of a comparison test versus mid-size SUV competitors and points out that “the leather and vinyl on the seats didn't quite color-match, the silver finish on the center stack doesn't appear all that sturdy, and there were a few misaligned bits of trim.”

TheCarConnection.com notes that the Veracruz isn’t in its element even on unpaved roads, where the ride is harsh, nor is it configured for extensive off-roading.

Conclusion

With the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz, you’ll get more than you expect and a quiet, refined experience.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:the materials are above and beyond what one would expect from a non-luxury brand like HyundaiMyRide.comthe leather and vinyl on the seats didn't quite color-matchTruck TrendThere's minimal road noise or engine noise, and the exhaust is as mute as Harpo.Car and Driver The old worries about resale value with Hyundais are no longer an issue, Kelley Blue Book reports, as the Veracruz is expected to maintain its value just as well as the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot. Only a couple of reviewers comment that the Veracruz’s price, totaling more than $38,000 for a loaded Limited model, is too high for Hyundai. Kelley Blue Book also hones in on the premium details that might otherwise only be seen in luxury-brand vehicles, such as “soft-lined bins and consoles and ambient spotlighting,” and further declares that in a variety of uses, the Veracruz “never failed to impress us as effortless and comfortable.” Other reviewers note similarities between the Lexus RX 350 and the Veracruz in the appearance of fine details and are especially impressed with the materials and the upscale feel of the interior. “The materials are above and beyond what one would expect from a non-luxury brand like Hyundai,” says MyRide.com, which commends the Veracruz for its quiet ride, except for what it describes as “excess wind noise.” Other reviews praise the lack of engine and road noise but don’t corroborate the wind-noise complaint. Truck Trend, however, lends a more critical eye, as part of a comparison test versus mid-size SUV competitors and points out that “the leather and vinyl on the seats didn't quite color-match, the silver finish on the center stack doesn't appear all that sturdy, and there were a few misaligned bits of trim.” TheCarConnection.com notes that the Veracruz isn’t in its element even on unpaved roads, where the ride is harsh, nor is it configured for extensive off-roading. ConclusionWith the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz, you’ll get more than you expect and a quiet, refined experience. 2009 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ STYLING | [8 out of 10] Washington Post: “It has a longer, more elegantly sculpted body than the RX350.” MyRide.com: "The curved roofline limits the Veracruz’s rear head room a bit” Kelley Blue Book: “Dual chrome exhaust outlets, a rear spoiler and available 18-inch ...

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The 2009 Hyundai Veracruz is closer in appearance to the Ford Edge than the Mazda CX-9. Both the Mazda and the Ford feel sportier than the comfortable, feature-oriented Veracruz. Compared to the new Honda Pilot, the Veracruz comes across as more comfortable, with safer styling than the Honda's faux-rugged look and a sleeker appearance than the new Toyota Highlander.

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