Featured in the November issue of their monthly magazines, Kiplinger's Personal Finance published its annual "Best List" of the year, with awards going to mutual funds, credit cards, consumer deals and of course, cars. For the "Best Crossover" segment, the editors of Kiplinger tested more than a dozen new crossovers on the market. The honours went to the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz.According to those who evaluated the crossover, "Among crossover SUV’s, the Hyundai Veracruz can be accessorized to compare with much pricier luxury crossovers." The Veracruz packs a 3.8L 260 horsepower V6 and is equipped with standard amenities like Electronic Stability Control. The fully-loaded 2007 Veracruz stickered $34,995 which is sub-par to the base prices of many of the Veracruz's competitors.
For 2008, more premium goodies such as memory seats and power tailgate all come standard in the range-topping Limited model and a new LG touchscreen navigation system can be added.
[Source: Hyundai Motor America]
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PRESS RELEASE: 2007 Hyundai Veracruz Listed As Best Consumer Deal In Kiplinger's 2007 "Best List"
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 11/06/2007 -- Kiplinger’s Personal Finance named Hyundai Veracruz the “Best Crossover SUV” in its 2007 “Best List” featured in the November issue.
The Kiplinger’s Personal Finance “Best List” features more than 50 favorites, from mutual funds, retirement-planning tools and credit cards to travel and consumer deals. The editors and analysts evaluated a dozen crossover SUV’s to name the Veracruz as the “Best” for consumers shopping in the crossover SUV market.
According to Kiplinger editors’, “Among crossover SUV’s, the Hyundai Veracruz can be accessorized to compare with much pricier luxury crossovers.” The all-new Veracruz combines a sleek exterior design and upscale interior amenities with 3.8-liter DOHC V6 engine performance and standard safety features including Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
“Hyundai is honored to receive this recognition as it continues to elevate the brand by reinforcing Hyundai’s commitment to providing quality vehicles,” said John Krafcik, vice president of strategic planning and product development, Hyundai Motor America. “The Veracruz is the ultimate in affordable luxury offering consumers the sophistication they would expect of any premium crossover.”
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 750 dealerships nationwide.
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