Though Hyundai benchmarked the Lexus RX 350 in designing the Veracruz, its real rivals are a little less ambitious.
The Toyota Highlander was redesigned last year, gaining a more fuel-efficient four-cylinder option; compared to the Veracruz, the Highlander has a more spacious interior and drives a bit better, though some might think the Toyota's styling to be more anonymous.
The Ford Edge is another one worth looking at; there's no denying that it breaks from the mold in styling; the Edge is only offered with a V-6 and doesn't get a third-row seat.
The Honda Pilot has truly different styling that's boxy and angular; the strategy translates to a roomy interior and a likable vehicle, if you can get past the garish grille.
Finally, those who want a friskier-feeling vehicle will want to take the Mazda CX-9 for a drive; this three-row vehicle drives like a smaller one, though its cabin doesn't look or feel truly luxurious in a conservative sense.
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The 2010 Hyundai Veracruz doesn’t stand as a common-sense bargain like some of the brand’s other vehicles, but it’s spacious and comfortable. |
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. |
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. |
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 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 | ||||
| $28,145 | $27,695 | $25,735 | $29,400 | $27,500 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy |
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| Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| 2WD Sport Utililty | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
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| FWD 4-Door GLS | 2WD 4-Door LX | 4-Door SE FWD | FWD 4-Door Sport | FWD 4-Door Base (Natl) |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| 4 Door Sport Utility | 4 Door | 4 Door SUV | 4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/manual shift | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic |
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| 2010 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2009 Honda Pilot | 2010 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2008 Ford Edge | 2010 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2008 Mazda CX-9 | 2010 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
