Using the Lexus RX as a benchmark, Hyundai built a surprisingly quiet and comfortable crossover for the money with the Veracruz. Standard features of the base Hyundai Veracruz include 260-hp 3.8-liter V6 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat-mounted airbags, curtain 1st-, 2nd- and 3rd-row overhead airbags, airbag occupancy sensor, air conditioning, 17" alloy wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, and stability control.