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2011 Hyundai Veracruz

[ Thursday, December 9th, 2010 | by automotiveroom | under CAR, Hyundai, New Cars ]

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The 2011 Veracruz ranks 16 out of 24 Affordable Midsize SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 46 published reviews and test drives of the Veracruz, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

with a 3.8-liter V6 engine, six-speed automatic transmission, ESC, ABS, rear spoiler, 17-inch alloy wheels and seating for seven. Also standard is a 172-watt AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio/CD/MP3 audio system (which includes three months of complementary XM service), air conditioning with cabin filter, steering wheel audio/cruise controls, heated power side mirrors with approach lighting and side turn signal repeaters, front solar glass and rear privacy glass, remote keyless entry, and power windows and door locks.2011 Hyundai Veracruz from Side View Picture 570x314 2011 Hyundai Veracruz

While the 2011 has a lot going for it, it isn’t perfect.  Most car reviewers complain about numb steering and performance that prioritizes comfort over sharp handling.  Of course, when it comes to family SUVs, that’s pretty common. If you’re looking for sporty performance from an SUV, you’ll have to compromise on seating capacity.  If that’s something you just can’t do, most automotive writers say that the will fit your family — and your budget — just fine.

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With a starting price of about $ 28,000, the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz is expensive for a Hyundai. But if you compare with other seven passengers-size SUVs, will start the Vera Cruz, as a better quality look. Although it comes with a high-Hyundai-to-one price tag, it also comes with a luxurious, quiet interior, a long list of standard features, and one of the longest warranties in its class.

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While the Veracruz is a good value, the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia offers more comfortable seats and all-round performance, given that your stomach to their higher prices.

If sticking to your budget is more important, a look at the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot. Both have three rows of seats are available. The Highlander gets a lot more economical than the Veracruz, which has a lower starting price. The pilot has three sets of LATCH connectors on the second row – a big plus for families with three children in car seats – and costs about the same as the Vera Cruz. But neither the Highlander, or the pilot according to Vera Cruz guarantee aos long list of standard features and luxury interior.