The 2007 Hyundai Veracruz is a seven-passenger crossover that comes with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive (AWD). The sole engine is a 260-hp V6, the transmission a six-speed automatic with a semi-manual shifting feature called Shiftronic.Veracruz GLS ($26,305) and GLS AWD ($28,005) come with a respectable quantity of standard features, starting with air conditioning with secondary rear-seat controls; cruise control; AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers and three-month XM trial subscription; tilt-and telescope steering wheel with cruise and redundant audio controls; the common collection of powered accessories; and P245/65R17 tires on aluminum alloy wheels. Front buckets with fold-flat, passenger-side seatback; 60/40-split, flip-and-fold second row; and 50/50-split, fold-into-floor third row comprise the seating arrangement. The sole, factory option on the GLS is a Premium Package ($1950) adding a power, tilt-and-slide sunroof; eight-way power driver's seat; heated front seats; leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; and backup warning system.
SE ($28,005) and SE AWD ($28,705) adds the power driver's seat, auto-dimming inside and outside rearview mirrors, programmable garage/gate remote, automatic headlights, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, roof rack (cross rails available separately), cooled front center console storage bin, fog lights, and P245/60R18 tires on 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels. Options include the Premium & Leather Package ($3350) with leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, sunroof, backup warning system, and an Infinity audio system with CD6/MP3 plus subwoofer and external amplifier. The Entertainment Package ($1600) comes with a DVD-based, rear-seat, eight-inch LCD screen, two wireless headphones and remote and surround-sound audio system, an auxiliary 115-volt power outlet, and a fish-eye conversation mirror.