Check out the latest issue of Motor Trend. Comparison test between the Veracruz and the Lexus RX350. Believe it or not, the Veracruz wins!!!! It's about time. I figured even if the Veracruz was better, that the Lexus would have still won since Toyota pays off the car mags.

Could you please provide us a link to that comparison test.

It might not be online yet.

Unfortunately, it's one of MT's more wishy-washy comparisons. They don't take a strong stand either way. They basically say that the Veracruz is nearly as good as the Lexus, and offers a third row, for a lower price. But if you want to buy the Lexus, you'll be happy with it.

For example, when talking about the interiors:

"The Hyundai uses components of nearly equal quality, assembled almost as well."

The Lexus is an aging design, and one that enthusiasts don't think much of, anyway. I'd rather see a comparison test with the CX-9 and MDX.

Here's the PDF version at http://hyundaimotors.com/images/asset_uplo...le728_15692.pdf :clap: :clap: :clap:

And the OP thought Toyota was the one paying off the mags!

Hyundai had to pay to post the magazine on its site this way. Suddenly the "Comparo Shock! Hyundai Beats Lexus" at the top of the cover makes sense. When I first got the magazine I wondered why the article itself undelivered on the promised shock.

I'm not saying that Hyundai influenced the test. Much more likely, MT ran the test and saw a revenue opportunity. If they added the cover blurb, they probably knew Hyundai would buy the rights to the PDF. There's also a good chance you'll find reprints at Hyundai dealers.

This post has been edited by mkaresh: Jun 12 2007, 10:23 AM

then what are you saying?'
if the dealers had a copy that would be a good idea
if you were selling anything and a top rated mag did an artical
that gave it rave reviews , you wouldnt show it to prospective buyers?
come on. its a good truck just face it

I'm saying that if anyone influenced the outcome of this test that it was Hyundai and not Toyota. But I doubt there was any direct influence.

Indirect is more likely, but I'm not even saying this was probably the case. But just think about this: If the Lexus had one, would Lexus have paid for reprint rights? Highly unlikely, because they aren't going to want people to even know that a Hyundai worth comparing to the Lexus exists.

The dealership already has a custom printed piece featuring the full article. They had a stack of them laying around in the customer lounge. Which by the way, has a big flat screen TV, drink machine, Starbucks coffee, cookies/muffins, bottled water, etc. I was pretty impressed. It was a brand new showroom though. Also, so far the customer service has been better than any other car I've owned. Including the Land Rover dealership.