Hyundai aims for the Lexus RX 350, hits the Toyota Highlander.

Handling

Veracruz buyers are probably more interested in ride quality than handling prowess, and the big Hyundai does an OK job. The ride is comfortable and controlled, but sharp impacts like freeway expansion joints are transmitted harshly to the cabin, and it gets annoying fast. Usually that kind of ride sharpness indicates good handling, but the Veracruz lacks that payoff. It’s not a bad vehicle to drive quickly, just not very inspiring, with too much lean in corners, and too-light steering with a too-aggressive turn in.

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