2009 Hyundai Veracruz Reviews and Buying Tips
2009 Hyundai Veracruz Reviews and Buying Tips
The 2009 Hyundai Veracruz is no Lexus and an impressive SUV for the price
The 2009 Veracruz is a 4-door, 7-passenger sport-utility, available in 4 trims, ranging from the GLS to the Limited AWD.
Upon introduction, the GLS is equipped with a standard 3.8-liter, V6, 260-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway. The Limited AWD is equipped with a standard 3.8-liter, V6, 260-horsepower engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.
The 2009 Veracruz is a carryover from 2008.
Index of Hyundai Veracruz Reviews
- Thecarconnection—STYLING:The interior styling of the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz might fool you, at first, into thinking you’re in a more expensive vehicle;PERFORMANCE:The 2009 Hyundai Veracruz doesn’t dazzle anyone with its sport-sedan performance or off-road prowess, but it does possess enough gusto for most people;QUALITY:With the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz, you’ll get more than you expect and a quiet, refined experience;SAFETY:Safety tests confirm that the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz is one of the top picks in its class;FEATURES:Compared to other vehicles in its class, the Veracruz comes loaded.
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Buying Tips:
To save a lot of money, purchase the base GLS model Veracruz instead of the Limited model. You’ll still get the third-row seating along with the same powertrain and refinement for thousands less.
About Hyundai
Founded in 1968, Hyundai Motors Company set foot in Canada in 1983. Its current network of 169 dealers offers a diversified range of vehicles, from the tiny Accent to the new Genesis full-size sedan and including the Elantra, Sonata, Azera Tiburon. Let’s not forget the trio of SUVs comprised of the Tucson, Santa Fe and Veracruz as well as the minivan called Entourage.
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Jethro on 26 June 2009:
I purchased a new Veracruz several weeks ago and have very much enjoyed the quality/price ratio. This was hard to pass up with the leather, high quality stereo, sunroof, smooth ride, 3rd row fold down seating, smooth transmission, fain censor wipers, tire pressure monitor system, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, 100K warranty, friendly dealer and smooth transaction….Ive owned over 25 cars through my years but this one for the price paid is the best value with the highest quality and trim package ive seen….highly recommended
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peter on 26 June 2009:
We bought this Limited AWD last year after looking at some more “luxury” SUV’s that cost more, and had way more miles. With Hyundai we were able to buy new, with a great warranty and style. I am often driving and think I see another Veracruz, then eventually realize..no it’s a Lexus. The ride is so smooth and I love the keyless entry…put my keys in my purse and run 10 errands without ever getting them out.
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Terri on 26 June 2009:
We also have a 2006 Sonata – what a fantastic car. So far we have 43K on that auto with absolutely nothing wrong. We liked the Veracruz during the test drive but almost didn’t buy it due to the rougher than expected ride. Seemed to me like we we’re riding on a rock road with solid rubber wheels. At the dealership I noticed that all Veracruz’s are shipped from the factory with 55 lbs of air pressure in the tires – so they won’t flatten when sitting at the dealership lot for extended periods. I lowered the pressure to the recommended 30 lbs and the thing was like another car – rode almost as well as our continental. I found I had to do this myself after driving off the lot, so for those who thing the ride may tend to be a little rough – check the pressure!!!
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MichaelB on 26 June 2009:
Traded in a ‘06 Tribeca. Wonderful car, gas mileage was great, no real problems for 60K. Subaru dealer very nice.
Veracruz: wife found this ‘08 at $9500 off list. Had everything including bluetooth and gas/brake/steering/seat memory adjustment, her biggies. It had 2K on it and was given $450 off for that. Bigger car, must hop up into seat. This had my options (trailer hitch – for a slide on carrier only) and decent stereo. No IPod hookup ! Currently getting 17.5 mpg (checked manually too) when Tribeca would be getting 19/20. Much heaver car but this is also a 7 passanger. So far we only have 3500 on it. Bought from different dealer where I already own a ‘07 SF. Nice, gets 22mpg mixed without air.
Dealer: The dealer I go to for the SF considers all cars are under “severe use” and is trying to convince me (been fixing my own car since ‘70) that I need hundreds of dollars of service (trans flush at 30K and axle flush too) to “maintain my car”. Sorry dude I don’t keep cars after 75K, factory maintenance says I don’t need a $400 service at 30K. So already I have a severe difference with this dealer. Wrote to Hyundai and stated if I have to pay $3000 just to “maintain” my car to 60K, I’ll buy another Audi or maybe a BMW and pay that money up front on a nicer car that includes regular service rather then $300 me every other oil change !
So see what the dealer is suggesting for service.
I would have never paid the $38K for the sticker price, yet. Not sure what the “trade in” is for these. We traded in an ‘02 Audi with 50K for the Tribeca and got a ton of money back. The $32K Tribeca with 60K we got $10.5K, but new cars at this time are going for many thousands below list. So that hurts resale.
The Veracurz is big inside, so is the 20gal gas tank. Last year’s gas prices would put this out of my market at a $77 fill up. Under $2 gal. is fine. Especially since I’m seeing 17.5 mpg with a LOT of 55+ driving. As stated the Tribeca needed Plus gas but long trips it would go 21+ mpg. I have yet to see this go past 18.4mpg.
As a web guy I found out there are some “listed” problems with Hyundai cars: Some that shake and some that eat the rear right pads down to the rotors. Then Hyundai won’t warranty them at 18-22K.
READ the warranty, 100K for power train, not radio, windows, power trunk and lots of other parts that can cost you hundreds to fix after the 3 year/36K expires.
My wife likes the car, she’s the driver. I like my SF, no problems at 30K except the front rotor was shaking the wheel when stopping. I just replaced them with drilled/slotted rotors. Not worth the hassle with the dealer as that would be an “adjustment” and that’s only good for 12K. My wife’s front rotor had to be ground (under warranty) already, at 2500 ! But for years we owned Chryslers and the rotors/brakes went every 20K. So kind of use to that. Only replaced pads on the Tribeca, yep.. that’s all for 60K
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