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

Rear Comfort

The second row seating in the Veracruz is excellent, with a well shaped bottom cushion, adjustable backrest and soft touch surfaces nearly everywhere you’d wish to rest an elbow. The front seatbacks are hard, but covered in padded vinyl, so if your knees rub it’s not bad. The third row is a different story. Hard to get to despite the tilt-and-slide second-row seats, the seat itself is cramped for adults. If you want to put your kids back there, be warned that Hyundai subtly discourages the practice by not providing a LATCH point for child seats.

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