The 2007 Hyundai Veracruz is a seven-passenger crossover that comes with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive (AWD). The sole engine is a 260-hp V6, the transmission a six-speed automatic with a semi-manual shifting feature called Shiftronic.
Veracruz GLS ($26,305) and GLS AWD ($28,005) come with a respectable quantity of standard features, starting with air conditioning with secondary rear-seat controls; cruise control; AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers and three-month XM trial subscription; tilt-and telescope steering wheel with cruise and redundant audio controls; the common collection of powered accessories; and P245/65R17 tires on aluminum alloy wheels. Front buckets with fold-flat, passenger-side seatback; 60/40-split, flip-and-fold second row; and 50/50-split, fold-into-floor third row comprise the seating arrangement. The sole, factory option on the GLS is a Premium Package ($1950) adding a power, tilt-and-slide sunroof; eight-way power driver's seat; heated front seats; leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; and backup warning system.
SE ($28,005) and SE AWD ($28,705) adds the power driver's seat, auto-dimming inside and outside rearview mirrors, programmable garage/gate remote, automatic headlights, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, roof rack (cross rails available separately), cooled front center console storage bin, fog lights, and P245/60R18 tires on 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels. Options include the Premium & Leather Package ($3350) with leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, sunroof, backup warning system, and an Infinity audio system with CD6/MP3 plus subwoofer and external amplifier. The Entertainment Package ($1600) comes with a DVD-based, rear-seat, eight-inch LCD screen, two wireless headphones and remote and surround-sound audio system, an auxiliary 115-volt power outlet, and a fish-eye conversation mirror.
The Limited ($32,305) and Limited AWD ($34,005) add leather seating surfaces; the heated front seats; a dual-zone, automatic climate control with auto-recirculation; the Infinity audio system and conversation mirror; the sunroof; a powered liftgate; and a windshield wiper de-icer. The Ultimate Package ($2950) adds power-adjustable pedals; powered tilt-and-telescope steering wheel; two driver-memory settings for pedals, steering wheel and outside mirrors; the rear-seat entertainment system and 115-volt power outlet; rain-sensing windshield wipers; lighted door scuff plates; and proximity lock/unlock key fob. Another package adds high-grade, premium saddle leather seating surfaces with black carpeting and interior trim ($3200).
Dealer-installed accessories include carpeted floor mats ($125), composite cargo tray ($100), mudguards ($90), sunroof wind deflector ($85) and wheel locks ($50).
Safety features include the mandated front airbags plus side-impact airbags for front-seat passengers (torso protection), full-cabin side curtain airbags (for head protection), three-point seatbelts and height-adjustable head restraints at all seating positions; active front seat head restraints; and child safety seat anchors and latches in the second-row seats. Wear those seatbelts because they are your first line of defense in an accident. A backup warning system that warns of unseen objects and assists when parking and maneuvering in tight places is optional and we strongly recommend it because it can help the driver avoid a tragic accident. Antilock brakes (which allow the driver to steer the car through panic stops) are standard and augmented by electronic brake-force distribution (which optimizes brake application front to rear) and brake assist (which quickens brake application in emergency stops). Standard, too, are an electronic stability control system (which helps the driver keep the vehicle from spinning out in turns or in emergency maneuvers) and traction control (which limits tire spin in slick conditions).