2008 Hyundai Veracruz Limited

2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ LIMITEDTYPE: All-wheel-drive, five-door, seven-passenger, full-size, crossover sport utility vehicle. PRICE: $36,445 base. WHERE BUILT: Ulsan, South Korea. KEY RIVALS: Mazda CX-9; Volvo XC90; Volkswagen Tourag; Toyota Highlander, Lexus RX350; Honda Pilot. POWER: 3.8-liter, DOHC, 24-valve, 260-horsepower V6; six-speed auto transmission. CHASSIS: Independent suspension with coil springs, stabilizer bars, front strut/rear multi-link; power rack-and-pinion steering; power disc brakes with ABS, EBD, traction control, electronic stability control; 18-inch alloy wheels; P245/60R-18 tires.FUEL ECONOMY: 15 city, 22 highway mpg. WHEELBASE X TRACK: 110.4 x 65.7 inches. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 190.6 x 77.6 x 71.1 inches. CURB WEIGHT: 4,431 pounds. GROUND CLEARANCE: 8.1 inches. TOWING: 3,500 pounds. STANDARD: Leather seating surfaces (premium leather optional); heated front seats (2-mode); power front passenger seat (fore and aft, recline- not height adjustable); dual-zone automatic temperature control with Air Quality System; rear climate manual; Infinity CD/MP3 changer audio system with subwoofer and external amplifier; power tilt & slide sunroof ; power tailgate; chrome door handles; lighted door scuff plates; windshield wiper deicer; backup warning system; integrated memory system (exterior mirrors, power driver's seat, and power steering wheel); power tilt/telescopic steering wheel; 115-volt power outlet; rain sensing wipers; proximity key with immobilizer and keyless drive. OPTIONS: Navigation package includes navigation system, Infinity Logic 7 audio with external 605-watt amp ($1,750); floor mats ($125); sunroof wind deflector ($85).(Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service, http://www.scrippsnews.com)