Hyundai has been slowly moving upscale with each new model introduction. The latest example is the Veracruz, which is the first Hyundai SUV to exceed $30K. As expected, the Veracruz is a comprehensively equipped SUV that is an affordable alternative to American and Japanese competitors.
The seven-passenger Hyundai Veracruz has raised the bar on what consumers expect in the premium, midsize crossover segment. For 2009, Veracruz adds Hyundai's USB/iPod auxiliary inputs, making it easier for customers to operate and listen to their iPods through the vehicle's audio system. Veracruz is available in two trim levels, GLS and Limited. The SE trim level has been deleted for 2009 and simplified into the new GLS Preferred Package, which adds the most popular SE...
The new Veracruz midsize crossover made its North American debut today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Just as the Hyundai Azera is altering perceptions about premium sedans, Veracruz breaks new ground in premium crossovers. Hyundai has once again made luxury and performance attainable in previously unthinkable ways: with standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC), upscale amenities and more cargo volume than the full-size Mercedes-Benz GL, Veracruz uniquely blends substance with style. Veracruz takes...