This is one composed crossover. The ride is controlled over all surfaces, with bumps scoring nary a blip on the driver’s radar, and the steering providing its share of road feel. You won’t feel as though your fingertips are tracing every groove in the road, and tight corners won’t be taken (prudently) at excessive speeds, but for the conditions under which a mainstream crossover is intended to travel – lots of traffic and commuting – the Veracruz provides little to complain about. Front-wheel-drive models exhibit slight torque-steer under hard acceleration and a stiffer suspension could offer some sportiness, but that’s not the Veracruz’s game. Finally, thumbs up for the tight turning circle and, with the exception of excess wind noise, a quiet ride.