Article Comments - 2007 Hyundai Veracruz First Drive

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#1 of 30 Article Comments - 2007 Hyundai Veracruz First Drive by KarenS HOST Apr 09, 2007 (7:47 am)
Check out our 2007 Veracruz first drive and tell us what you think. First Drive: 2007 Hyundai Veracruz Replies to this message: pelican19 (Apr 09, 2007 6:45 pm) arumage (Apr 10, 2007 4:25 am) outback08 (Aug 30, 2008 11:37 am) alj77 (Apr 10, 2007 7:51 am) arumage (Apr 10, 2007 8:45 am) cwalton1 (Apr 12, 2007 8:03 am) kerriandwill (Apr 12, 2007 10:30 am) 1487 (Apr 16, 2007 10:11 am) arumage (Apr 16, 2007 11:22 am) kerriandwill (Apr 16, 2007 5:55 pm)
#2 of 30 Re: Article Comments - 2007 Hyundai Veracruz First Drive [KarenS] by pelican19 Apr 09, 2007 (6:45 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Apr 09, 2007 7:47 am) I test drove the Veracruz last week. I was considering trading in the Entourage for it. After driving it I decided against it. Dont get me wrong its very nice but we would lose too much room. Its only a little bigger inside than my 07 Limited Santa. Not worth the extra money IMO. It rides just like my Santa but with much more power. Gas prices was also a factor. The Entourage has the same 3.8 liter engine. Replies to this message: arumage (Apr 10, 2007 4:25 am) outback08 (Aug 30, 2008 11:37 am)
#3 of 30 Re: Article Comments - 2007 Hyundai Veracruz First Drive [pelican19] by arumage Apr 10, 2007 (4:25 am)
Replying to: pelican19 (Apr 09, 2007 6:45 pm) The Veracruz has higher quality materials than the Santa Fe, along with some nice options. A limited Veracruz is $3,900 more expensive than a limited Santa Fe with the same options. The Limited Veracruz also comes with 315 watt stereo, backup warning system, heated mirrors with turn signals and auto-dimming, cooled center console storage, rear spoiler, and power liftgate. Also, the Veracruz gets 1mpg better on the highway with 18 more horsepower. The biggest number is the 31 ft. lbs. of torque and the extra gear on the transmission. Those factors come together to drop more than 1 second off of the 0-60 time. I'm sure passing power is better too. The 2nd row was much improved over the Santa Fe.
#4 of 30 Re: Article Comments - 2007 Hyundai Veracruz First Drive [KarenS] by alj77 Apr 10, 2007 (7:51 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Apr 09, 2007 7:47 am) In the article 2007 Hyundai Veracruz First Drive it was mentioned "Hyundai has made XM Satellite Radio standard across the line of Veracruz models, as well as Bluetooth connectivity" I have read on the Hyundai site about XM, but I have not seen any mention on Bluetooh connectivity. Can anyone confirm if indeed Bluetooh is available? Replies to this message: arumage (Apr 10, 2007 8:45 am) cwalton1 (Apr 12, 2007 8:03 am)
#5 of 30 Re: Article Comments - 2007 Hyundai Veracruz First Drive [alj77] by arumage Apr 10, 2007 (8:45 am)
Replying to: alj77 (Apr 10, 2007 7:51 am) Bluetooth is available as a dealer option, but it's not like other manufacturers. It doesn't turn down the radio when you call or go through the car speakers. It's pretty cheap. I'd look for a real bluetooth system to be available next year some time when nav also becomes available. If you check out the goodies that will be on the Concept Genesis, most of them will be available on the Veracruz probably next year.
#6 of 30 Re: Article Comments - 2007 Hyundai Veracruz First Drive [alj77] by cwalton1 Apr 12, 2007 (8:03 am)
Replying to: alj77 (Apr 10, 2007 7:51 am) Sorry for the delayed response. Hyundai has informed me that Bluetooth is a $295 option and that XM will be standard on the entire Hyundai line by the end of the 2008-model year.
#7 of 30 Re: Article Comments - 2007 Hyundai Veracruz First Drive [KarenS] by kerriandwill Apr 12, 2007 (10:30 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Apr 09, 2007 7:47 am) In regard to the Hyundai Veracruz Article. It was a good article with a lot of truth. I just bought a new Veracruz GLS and love it. I think there has been too much emphasis by Hyundai and others comparing it to the Lexus. Let's get real, most will compare it to the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander and the new GM crossovers. I drove the Pilot LX and compared the two. For one, the interior of the Hyundai was far superior to the the low level cheap looking Pilot and two, the Pilot ride was noiser and rougher. It's great, that it is as quiet as a Lexus and the ride is comparable, but compare the model to it's real competitors. Also, it's getting old hearing the Japanese and American car buyers cutting down Hyundai!! You better check your reliability ratings and re-sale values, I think it is more fear and jealousy than truth. I keep hearing it stacks up well against the Pilot and in the LX to GLS version it crushes it, then I hear about the new GM crossovers. Hey, lets get real, they look good on paper, but after one year, look at the reliability rating????????? Yes, they will be bottom dwellers just like the Trailblazer was!!!! I'd like to think GM could prove me wrong, but I've owned too many 5 recall, 5 trips to the shop, GM vehicles during my first year of ownership, that's why I own one Hyundai and one Toyota!!!! The article was nice and gave some really good points and I think the full tests will bring out even more strengths the Veracruz has on it's competitors. Thanks Edmunds for not blasting Hyundai for just being a Hyundai, I think even the auto websites understand Hyundai's commitment to quality. Replies to this message: 1487 (Apr 16, 2007 10:11 am) arumage (Apr 16, 2007 11:22 am) kerriandwill (Apr 16, 2007 5:55 pm)
#8 of 30 Re: Article Comments - 2007 Hyundai Veracruz First Drive [kerriandwill] by 1487 Apr 16, 2007 (10:11 am)
Replying to: kerriandwill (Apr 12, 2007 10:30 am) I dont see how the Veracruz's reliability is any more known than the GM crossover's reliability. Unless you have some type of proof that they will be problematic I don't see how you can rule them out based on future reliability if you are going to consider an unproven Hyundai. As for recalls, if I'm not mistaken Toyota had far more than GM last year. Replies to this message: arumage (Apr 16, 2007 11:22 am) kerriandwill (Apr 16, 2007 5:55 pm)
#9 of 30 Re: Article Comments - 2007 Hyundai Veracruz First Drive [1487] by arumage Apr 16, 2007 (11:22 am)
Replying to: 1487 (Apr 16, 2007 10:11 am) GM has already released a software update for the transmission in the Lambda triplets, but I can't really say either is going to be more problematic in the long run. Hyundai's recent ('05-'07) quality numbers have been more impressive as a whole though.
#10 of 30 Re: Article Comments - 2007 Hyundai Veracruz First Drive [1487] by kerriandwill Apr 16, 2007 (5:55 pm)
Replying to: 1487 (Apr 16, 2007 10:11 am) I guess I'm relying on reliability ratings from Consumer reports and JD Power. GM SUV's have had some of the worst reliabilty rating among all SUV's. Your right this is a new Hyundai SUV, but even if the first year reliabilty is not good, Hyundai has been able to come back and change this the second year, like they did with the Tucson. GM has not done this the reliabity of the Trailblazer has been poor since day 1.