What Changed for 2008:

• LG navigation system optional on Limited


• Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel standard on Limited


• Memory for driver's seat, mirrors and steering wheel standard on Limited


• Adjustable pedals standard on Limited


• Proximity key standard on Limited


• Rain-sensing wipers standard on Limited


• Power tailgate optional on SE


• 115-volt outlet optional on SE, standard on Limited

Introduced last year, the Veracruz is Hyundai's first venture into the big CUV market, where it competes against models like the Mazda CX-9, Ford Edge, Buick Enclave and Honda Pilot. Based on a stretched version of the Santa Fe, the 7-seat Veracruz features car-style unibody construction and a 4-wheel independent suspension. The Veracruz isn't just about size: Hyundai is pitching it as a luxury model, with premium features such as extra sound deadening and "semi-active" electronic engine mounts designed to keep the cabin quiet and vibration-free. To bolster the Veracruz's luxury image, several features which were optional on last year's Limited model are now standard on the 2008 Veracruz Limited.