Hyundai Veracruz – Buglewicz’s Opinion:
When I first got into the Hyundai Veracruz, I was impressed. The interior is great despite the small seats and upright driving position. The driving experience is good thanks to the powerful V6 engine, six-speed automatic transmission and comfortable – if not sporty – suspension. But at $38,000, Hyundai is in for a tough fight. If it’s competing against vehicles like the Lexus RX 350 and Acura MDX, it’s a bargain. But I think it loses out against vehicles like the Honda Pilot, which can be had with pretty much all the Veracruz’s goodies, plus a navigation system not even available on the Hyundai, for the same money. In my mind, the higher-content Honda trumps the Hyundai, faux Lexus interior notwithstanding.

Keith Buglewicz