2009 Hyundai Veracruz

The Hyundai Veracruz is a surprisingly luxurious family-friendly ride. However, despite its good value, it can not match the sportier handling of some competitors. For sportier options, consider the Mazda CX-7 and Nissan Murano. USA Today says the Hyundai Veracruz is "worthy of a shopper's - even a luxury shopper's - short list." The seven-passenger SUV may be one of Hyundai's highest-priced models ever, but most still see it as very affordable. Most of the price advantage is due to the fact that the new crossover is better-equipped than its competition. For 2009, the Hyundai Veracruz is unchanged except for a discontinuation of the mid-level SE trim. Trim that's extra features are now part of an option package for the base model. The Hyundai Veracruz is just now available in two trims - the base GLS and Limited - in either front-or all-wheel drive.