2011 Hyundai Veracruz Crossover

Hyundai Veracruz

Hyundai Veracruz Reviews-Conservative to a fault, the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz crossover represents the point on the age/value equation that the Toyota Highlander had just a few years ago.

It's also a spacious place, at least in the front rows; the third row seat's as proportionally small as the Veracruz is to the bigger crossovers with seven seats (Highlander, Flex and Traverse), and so is the space available when all three rows are taken.

Hyundai Veracruz GLS comes with a 3.8-liter V6 engine, six-speed automatic transmission, ESC, ABS, rear spoiler, 17-inch alloy wheels and seating for seven. The optional Premium Package adds a power tilt/slide glass sunroof, power driver seat, heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and backup warning system.

Hyundai Veracruz Limited includes all of the equipment found standard on the GLS and adds standard leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, power front passenger seat, automatic temperature control, a 315-watt Infinity audio system with CD changer, power tilt and slide glass sunroof, power tailgate, chrome door handles and brushed metal door sill scuff plates.

The 2011 Hyundai Veracruz is unchanged from the 2010 model, save for some package and option updates. Also, a factory-installed rear-seat DVD entertainment system is no longer available on the Hyundai Veracruz .

The 2011 Hyundai Veracruz lives up to its manufacturer's track record in this respect — it's a pleasant, reasonably upscale, midsize crossover SUV offered at an appealingly economical price.

The 2011 Hyundai Veracruz steps into the ring armed with attributes more commonly associated with entry-level luxury models than a model built to a price point. The deal is further sweetened by the Veracruz's long warranty and lengthy list of standard features.

The 2011 Hyundai Veracruz is a seven-passenger crossover SUV available in GLS and Limited trim levels. The Premium package adds a sunroof, auto-dimming mirrors, a windshield de-icer, a power liftgate and heated front seats (for the front-wheel-drive model).

The Hyundai Veracruz Limited includes the content of the Premium package and adds 18-inch wheels, driver memory functions, leather upholstery, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column, a four-way power passenger seat, a 115-volt household-style power outlet and an eight-speaker Infinity stereo with a six-CD changer. Bluetooth is a stand-alone option on both Veracruz trims.

EPA fuel economy estimates are 17 mpg city/22 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined for the front-drive model and 16/21/18 for the all-wheel-drive model.

Each Veracruz trim level comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and active front head restraints.

The 2011 Hyundai Veracruz is a serene boulevard and highway cruiser. Overall, the Veracruz drives adequately but does little to leave any lasting impressions.