2009 Hyundai Veracruz Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$27,145 to $35,995

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The largest Hyundai on the market, the 2009 Veracruz crossover strives for, and generally achieves, the luxury comfort and smooth ride of more upscale brands like the Mercedes-Benz ML and Lexus RX-350. What distinguishes the Veracruz from these, besides being the largest crossover in its class, is its solid five-star safety profile and a much more affordable pricetag.

The 2009 Hyundai Veracruz drops the SE trim this year, incorporating its features into an option package for the base GLS. The high-end Limited remains the same, but does add optional black leather upholstery for the interior and a new exterior Black Diamond color. Both GLS and Limited get a new USB/iPod port compatible with any music or wireless device.

Built on a Santa Fe platform, the 2009 Veracruz features three rows of seats for seven people. Both rows split-fold, with the third row folding flat into the floor. The second row slides back and forth to ease access to the back seat. Though legroom exceeds that in the Santa Fe, the 31 inches for the third row feels better suited to children. Cargo room with all seats up is a paltry 6.5 cubic feet, good for groceries but not much else. With both rows down, that expands to 87 cubic feet.

Powering both the GLS and the Limited, a 3.8-liter DOHC V6 and 6-speed automatic with manual mode deliver 260 hp and 257 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain can tow up to 3,500 pounds and gets 16/23 mpg. The 2009 Veracruz comes in either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. Lacking low-range gearing, it is not an off-road vehicle, but does perform well in tough road conditions. Traction and stability control, 4-wheel ABS brakes, automatic headlights, and dual-stage front-side and side curtain airbags for all three rows keep safety ratings high. The GLS rides on 17-inch wheels, the Limited on 18-inch. Parking sensors are optional on the Limited, along with rain-sensing wipers.

GLS trims feature a substantial amount of equipment, including wheel-mounted cruise and audio controls, a CD/MP3 player with satellite radio, and rear climate control. One of the most luxurious Hyundais out there, the Veracruz Limited boasts heated power front seats and mirrors with memory settings, power-adjustable pedals, a power liftgate, power tilt and telescopic steering, leather upholstery, a sunroof, and an Infinity sound system with 6-CD changer. Both trims offer a center console with beverage cooler and easy-to-read gauges trimmed in blue light.

An aggressive exterior, with a rear spoiler, wraparound three-tiered headlights, and plenty of chrome accents make the 2009 Veracruz look and act more refined than its price indicates. Owners and critics agree that its powerplant and suspension deliver excellent performance and easy handling. Its roomy cabin consists of high-quality materials and offers a generally quiet ride, though some drivers mention annoying tire and suspension noise.

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by Bob A
Apr 13, 2013
We drove this car nearly two years and had no issues whatsoever. All we did was put gas in it and change the oil and filter. Surprising how much it could carry. For what ever reasons, Hyundai discontinued this model after only a few years of production.Apr 13, 2013
by Rahul J
Aug 18, 2008
Performance is excellent. Quality is better than that of a toyota. I have a toyota but i will never recommend it to anyone. Since it is not a good to park under the sun. But veracruz is an excellent its build quality is good for the temperatures in dubai. Features are good. For 89,900AED you will get everything like cd, wood trim, abs, leather wrapped steering wheel, dual a/c which is a must for dubai. If you pay 188,000 for land cruiser you won't even get a dual a/c (i am talking about the high line in v6 land cruiser). Veracruz is a worth to buy vehicle. I recommend it to all the readers. Thank you!Aug 18, 2008

2009 Hyundai Veracruz Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 172 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Beverage cooler: cooled storage compartment · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather and wood · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: gray · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: gray · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rack: with crossbars · Sunroof: wind deflector

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy

Truck Features

Running boards: step

Wheels

Wheel spokes: multi-spoke

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · IPod auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 172 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Beverage cooler: cooled storage compartment · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather and wood · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: storage organizer · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power

Drivetrain

4WD Type: on demand

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: gray · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rack: with crossbars · Sunroof: wind deflector

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor · Upholstery: premium cloth

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome

Truck Features

Running boards: step

Wheels

Wheel spokes: multi-spoke

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · IPod auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 605 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power · Cargo area power outlet: 115V · Center console: front console with split-level storage · Cupholders: 6 · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: gray · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: gray · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: black · Sunroof: wind deflector

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: fold flat into floor · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome

Truck Features

Running boards: step

Wheels

Wheel spokes: multi-spoke

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 314 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power · Cargo area power outlet: 115V · Center console: front console with split-level storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: on demand

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: gray · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: gray · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: black · Sunroof: wind deflector

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: fold flat into floor · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome

Truck Features

Running boards: step

Wheels

Wheel spokes: multi-spoke

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent

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