2009 Hyundai Veracruz vs. Its Competition

2008 Hyundai Veracruz SE
Trevor Wild Trevor Wild Author

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.

2008 Hyundai Veracruz SE2009 Hyundai Veracruz
Browse Used Listings		2009 Honda Pilot2009 Honda Pilot
Browse Used Listings		2008 Ford Edge 4-door SEL FWD Angular Front Exterior View2008 Ford Edge
Browse Used Listings		2008 Mazda CX-9 FWD 4-door Sport Side Exterior View2008 Mazda CX-9
Browse Used Listings		2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2008 Toyota Highlander
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Quick Specs
7.6
The 2009 Hyundai Veracruz is an impressive SUV for the price, but it’s no Lexus.
8.0
The 2009 Honda Pilot looks more SUV-like in its second edition, but it has the room of a minivan, along with some notable styling miscues and expensive choices to make from the options list.
8.2
If you don't require a third-row seat, the 2008 Ford Edge is a fashionable, satisfying alternative in the crowded pack of mid-size crossovers.
8.6
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.
7.8
The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid offers the same room and amenities that the nonhybrid Highlander does, only with better fuel economy and the badge of honor that comes with driving something that's trying to be green.
MSRP From    
$27,145$27,695$25,735$29,400$27,500
Gas Mileage    
15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy15 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy15 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy
Engine    
Gas V6Gas V6Gas V6Gas V6Gas V6
EPA Class    
2WD Sport Utililty2WD Sport Utility Vehicle2WD Sport Utility Vehicle2WD Sport Utility Vehicle2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Style Name    
FWD 4-Door GLS2WD 4-Door LX4-Door SE FWDFWD 4-Door SportFWD 4-Door Base (Natl)
Drivetrain    
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity    
78577
Passenger Doors    
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style    
4 Door Sport Utility4 Door4 Door SUV4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle4 Door
Transmission    
Automatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2009 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2009 Honda Pilot2009 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2008 Ford Edge2009 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2008 Mazda CX-92009 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander