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2009 Hyundai Veracruz
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2009 Hyundai Veracruz

The seven-passenger Veracruz was essentially a stretched and more powerful Santa Fe. The 260-hp, 3.8-liter V6 is mated to a six-speed automatic. The powertrain is smooth and the ride comfortable, but suspension noise is evident. Handling is secure, but not particularly agile. Front-wheel drive was standard, with all-wheel drive available. The third-row seat folds into the floor in 50/50 sections, and the second row split in 60/40 sections. The 2012 version was the last model year for the Veracruz, replaced by the long-wheelbase three-row redesigned Santa Fe.

Market value
$4,863
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
7
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Model year 2009
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Midsized SUVs 3-row
Generation began
2007

Pricing

Current retail median
$4,863
Retail value range
$4,425 - $5,850
Original MSRP range
$27,145 - $35,995
Trade-in range
$1,590 - $2,865

Ratings

Road test score
75/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
17 MPG
EPA highway
24 MPG
EPA combined
20 MPG
Tested city
11 MPG
Tested highway
24 MPG
Tested overall
17 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,345
Cruising range
345 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.3 sec
0-60 mph
8.6 sec
60-0 mph braking
138 ft
Avoidance speed
50 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
191 in
Width
77 in
Height
69 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Weight
4,610 lb
Maximum load
1,160 lb
Towing capacity
3,500 lb

Interior

Seating
7 people
Front head room
3 in
Front leg room
39 in
Rear head room
4 in
Rear leg room
29.5 in
Cargo volume
41.5 cu ft
Luggage
0+2+0

Brand context

About Hyundai

From low-cost sedans to three-row EV SUVs, Hyundai has a model for almost every kind of customer. Most new Hyundai vehicles are stylish, functional, and competitively priced, but the brand overall ranks around the middle in Consumer Reports’ Reliability and Owner Satisfaction ratings. Individual models and years vary widely, with some standouts and a few laggards. The core Hyundai lineup includes low-cost subcompacts like the Elantra, and midsized sedans like the Sonata. SUVs include the subcompact Kona and compact Tucson, plus the midsize Santa Fe and larger Palisade, both of which offer three-row seating. Many models are available as hybrids or plug-in hybrids. In our testing, most Hyundai models benefit from a hybrid drivetrain, which adds power and smoothness in addition to improving fuel economy. Hyundai’s EVs are some of the best values among electric cars. The Ioniq models are high-tech, well designed, and can charge quite rapidly at public DC fast charging stations.

Vehicle ID: 8188 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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