Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009--2011-2018 |
Model | Veracruz | Veracruz | MKX |
Trim | GLS | Limited | Base |
Engines | |||
Transmissions | |||
Drivetrains | |||
Tires | |||
Audio Systems | |||
Accessories | |||
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | |||
Unlock the car by entering a code on a door-mounted keypad. | |||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||
Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | |||
Pedals adjust fore-and-aft to provide the optimal relationship with the steering wheel. | |||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | |||
Homelink. | |||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
Rear disc brakes. | |||
Automatically contacts 911 through a linked cell phone in the event of a severe collision. | |||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | |||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | |||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows. | |||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||
Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | |||
Cargo Management | |||
Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | |||
No crossbars. | |||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | |||
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers. | |||
Climate Control | |||
Automatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air. | |||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | |||
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | |||
Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents. | |||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||
A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater. | |||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest. | |||
Engine / Motor | |||
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | |||
Exterior | |||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | |||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | |||
Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof. | |||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | |||
Infotainment | |||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |||
Includes CD player. | |||
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | |||
A DVD player and two front headrest-mounted screens. | |||
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | |||
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | |||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||
Screen-based navigation system. | |||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||
Converts text messages to speech. | |||
Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | |||
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | |||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||
Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported. | |||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||
Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |||
Enables driver to view rear passenger compartment without turning around. | |||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | |||
Front row reading lights. | |||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | |||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||
Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned. | |||
Reports engine speed. | |||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||
All-weather floormats. | |||
For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface. | |||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||
Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area. | |||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | |||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |||
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | |||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | |||
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | |||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2009--2011-2018 Lincoln MKX
6-speed automatic FWD
6-speed automatic AWD