Used 2012 Hyundai Veracruz for sale 

The 2012 Hyundai Veracruz is available in GLS and Limited trim levels. The GLS comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, heated side mirrors, fog lights, automatic headlights, rear parking sensors, cruise control, an eight-way power driver seat, heated front seats, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, rear-seat climate controls and vents, and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player, satellite radio, an auxiliary audio jack, and an iPod/USB interface.

The Premium package adds a sunroof, auto-dimming mirrors, a windshield de-icer, a power liftgate, and heated front seats. The Veracruz Limited includes the content of the Premium package and adds 18-inch wheels, driver memory functions, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a four-way power passenger seat, heated second-row seats, a 115-volt household-style power outlet, and an eight-speaker Infinity sound system with a six-CD changer.

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The 2012 Hyundai Veracruz is a good suggestion for an SUV in the segment, except for that, the Veracruz GLS buyers will need to bring their own Bluetooth and GPS solutions, but a new Alpine system brings navigation, Bluetooth, streaming audio, a rearview camera and more to the Limited model.

The 2012 Hyundai Veracruz comes with just one powertrain configuration, with an option for changing its front-wheel-drive to all-wheel-drive. It keeps things focused on a competent, family-friendly driving feel--one without much enthusiasm.

The Veracruz powertrain pairs a 3.8-liter V-8 with 260 horsepower and 257 pound-feet of torque with a six-speed automatic. Since the Veracruz weighs about 4,300 pounds, its straight-line performance hits respectable levels, and not much more.

Fitted with optional all-wheel-drive the powertrain is capable of pushing the Veracruz to 60 mph in 8.0 seconds and onto a quarter-mile of 16.3 seconds at 86.5 mph. The six-speed transmission shifts smoothly. The Veracruz's firm suspension and quick steering give the driver confidence when the road begins to curve. The Hyundai Veracruz SUV’s sophisticated powertrain comprises an all-aluminum V6 with continuously variable valve timing, vibration-reducing electronically controlled engine mounts, and a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The EPA's gas-mileage ratings for the Veracruz carry over into the 2012 model year, at 17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway for the front-drive model, and 16/22 mpg for the all-wheel-drive edition. The Veracruz has a combined mileage of 19 mph. With a 20.6-gallon fuel tank, the Veracruz can cruise for 350 miles on city traffic to 453 miles on highways. The 2012 Hyundai Veracruz is only available with one powertrain, and an option for all-wheel drive, and there are no options for more efficient driving.

Compared to other seven-seat crossovers, the Veracruz falls behind by at least a few miles per gallon on the highway cycle. The Toyota Highlander's four-cylinder engine makes the difference even starker with its 20 mpg city and 25 mpg highway ratings. Other cars in the segment have a comparable mileage and a fuel tank capacity not far from what the Hyundai provides.

The Veracruz is spacious in the first two rows of seats, and adults will have enough room in the front four positions, with space in the second-row bench for a smaller person. The third-row seat isn't quite big enough for fully grown humans, though, in proportion with the rest of the Veracruz' body.

Cargo space suffers from that too, the curvy rear end cuts into rear-end space that's a snap to tap in a Flex. GLS models have fabric seats, but the uplevel Limited trim gets leather upholstery. Blue backlighting illuminates the instruments, dashboard controls, and cup holders.

The cabin features wood and faux-aluminum trim and accents, with controls laid out in a clean, minimalist fashion. The Veracruz GLS offers a Premium Package that adds a power tilt-and-slide sunroof, power tailgate, auto-dimming interior mirror with HomeLink and compass, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, heated front seats, windshield wiper de-icer, a power liftgate, and heated front seats.

• The second row can slide forward to aid access to the third row
• The third-row seat folds into the floor
• Air-conditioning controls for rear passengers
• Power tilt/telescoping steering column
• Blue backlighting

2012 Hyundai Veracruz Infotainment System

The standard equipment list of a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz GLS includes a 6-speaker AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system with USB/iPod and an auxiliary audio jack. A new feature this year is an Alpine audio system with satellite and HD radio, streaming radio via Pandora and Bluetooth, DVD playback, and touchscreen navigation, but it's only available on the Limited model.

• AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system
• USB/iPod auxiliary inputs
• 6-speaker system
• Touchscreen navigation
• Bluetooth

Three-tiered headlights wrap around and up the fenders. 2012 models gain the European-market grill and optional 18-inch hyper silver wheels. All its design cues combine to give the looks of a more expensive vehicle.

The Veracruz GLS offers a Premium Package that adds a power tilt-and-slide sunroof, power tailgate, and auto-dimming exterior mirrors.

Like all Hyundais, the Veracruz comes standard with multiple safety features. Six airbags are standard. Also standard are Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control System, Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brake-force Distribution and Brake Assist. The Veracruz is designed with front and rear crumple zones and an energy-absorbing steering column. A Tire Pressure Monitoring System is also standard.

• Four-wheel-disc anti-lock brakes
• Electronic stability system
• Side-impact airbags for front seats
• Side curtain airbags for all three rows
• Active front head restraints

The Hyundai Veracruz is the company's first larger sport-utility vehicle. Hyundai hopes to beat the class benchmarks in powertrain performance, standard safety features, and cargo volume. The Veracruz has instruments that are illuminated with crisp blue backlighting, cup holders that are ringed with glowing blue light, and cubbies that are lined with a soft, velvety material. All Veracruz models will seat seven, with a third row that tumbles flat into the floor.