Hyundai Veracruz – Chee’s Opinion:
After a day spent traveling, I opened up the door to the Veracruz and breathed a happy sigh. It sure looked comfortable, exactly the kind of ride I needed to end my day. The ambiance inside, with the cascading blue light and soft leather seats, reminded me of a Lexus, kinda, and especially so when I looked at the price. Yikes! Almost 40k for a Hyundai? It almost holds up, too, except that the seats are too short and the throttle response slow at times. Otherwise, an excellent luxury-inspired ride, just one that luxury buyers may pass on thanks to the mainstream vibe of the Hyundai brand and the lack of crucial bells and whistles. Hint: navigation system/backup camera...

Brian Chee

Photography courtesy of Ron Perry and Hyundai