Hyundai Calls Big UteVeracruz

Hyundai says the new, larger-than-Santa-Fe crossover SUV it plans to sell as a 2007 model will be called the Veracruz. The mid-size vehicle, Hyundai promises, will be larger than a Honda Pilot, roomier inside for cargo than the big Benz GL, and outfitted with a hideaway third-row seat, giving it seven-passenger capability. A 3.8-liter V-6 and six-speed automatic will be standard, along with stability control, while all-wheel drive will be an option.