2008 Hyundai Veracruz: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $26,900 -$35,750
- Invoice: $25,536 -$33,141
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. See if the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (Long Term) |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | Limited |
| Arrival Date: | 11/02/2007 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 6-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 35,750 |
| Price as Tested: | 38,370 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 277 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 14007 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 13730 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 812.072 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 16.91 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Rear Seat Entertainment Package (Rear Seat DVD Entertainment with 8 inch LCD, Infinity Logic 7 Audio), Carpeted Floor Mats, Roof Cross Rails, Auxiliary Jack
From the Back Seat
Chuck Giametta
Korean vehicles sometimes seem as if they are on an accelerated pace of regeneration. Like some alien lifeform scanning Earth's creatures, they identify what's useful, and acquire those traits more quickly than any native species ever could. The 2008 Hyundai Veracruz springs upon the world fully formed after, one suspects, tapping Lexus for cabin refinement, Mercedes-Benz for ride control, and GM for powertrain performance. It should leach a little handling prowess from Honda, but other than that, the Veracruz is out of this world.
David Hogan
Veracruz has a lot going for it, particularly a willing, quiet engine mated to an effective automatic transmission, and very nice materials and fit and finish. But our test Veracruz, at nearly $38,400, might be a hard sell for Hyundai.
Ed Piotrowski
For powertrain refinement, quietness, and interior ambiance, one could easily argue that Veracruz is superior to the Lexus RX. For all its strengths, though, the Hyundai¿s asking price is its Achilles heel. It¿s certainly a bargain compared to the RX. Against the GMC Acadia or Mazda CX-9, vehicles against which it¿s more likely to be cross shopped, however, Veracruz is a less compelling value due to its subpar ride control and fuel economy.
Jack Stewart
Veracruz is a comfortable SUV at a reasonable price on GLS and SE models, but the price increases quickly with options. The drivetrain is refined, but chassis refinement lags.
Jennifer Geiger
My passengers were pleasantly surprised with Veracruz's level of refinement and comfort. Veracruz's affordability and high features-per-dollar factor also added greatly to its appeal. Our thirsty tester needs to work on its fuel consumption, however.
John Biel
The interior quiet, cargo and incidental storage space, and ride are all to the good on the Veracruz. All the better is the fact that it doesn't require spending for the costliest model to enjoy these benefits. To the not-so-good is the fact that some of CG testers' early rides in this long-term test vehicle have produced unimpressive mpg figures. Fuel mileage will bear watching as this Veracruz "loosens up" while in our hands.
Lynne Richman
Roof does not have stiffening ridges, which implies that Hyundai has used thicker steel than most manufacturers.
Rick Cotta
Our loaded Limited stickers for upwards of $38,000, and that doesn't include a navigation system. Compared to many other midsize SUVs, that's a bunch. But with its refined powertrain and lavish interior appointments, the Veracruz crosses the border into premium territory, at which point its price tag looks like a bargain.
Tim Healey
Hyundai is trying to out-Lexus Lexus with the Veracruz, and they nearly succeed. The two major drawbacks here are the dismal fuel economy and the high sticker price. It's hard for buyers to wrap their minds around the notion of an almost-$40,000 Hyundai, which is too bad, since the Veracruz is a competent SUV with a car-like ride and a well-done interior. It's not hard to see why we gave it a Recommended nod.
Tom Appel
The hype is well founded. Hyundai has built a road-going Lexus knock off that undercuts the original by thousands of dollars. What's the catch? A little chassis sophistication and not much else. $38,000 is a lot of money for a Hyundai, its a bargain for a well-equipped RX350.
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