2010 Hyundai Tucson Review
All-new, all-world Euro crossover.
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Summary
With the arrival of the all-new Tucson, Hyundai stands dead center in the mainstream of world vehicles. The Tucson offers a lavishly equipped package, with all the engineering, comfort, and over-the-road advantages demanded of a contemporary crossover utility. Far from being just Korean, this vehicle is nothing less than world class, at a price slightly below world class.
Ted West filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com after his test drive of the Tucson upstate of New York City.
Model Line Overview
| Model Lineup: | Hyundai Tucson GLS 2WD ($18,995); GLS A/T ($19,995); GLS w Popular Package 2WD ($21,695), AWD ($23,195); GLS w Navi Package 2WD ($23,695), AWD ($25,195); Limited 2WD ($24,345), AWD ($25,845); Limited w Premium Package 2WD ($27,195), AWD ($28,695) |
| Engines: | 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve I4 |
| Transmissions: | 6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard): | frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, curtain airbags with rollover sensor, active front head restraints, tire-pressure monitor; electronic stability control with traction control, ABS, EBD, brake assist, downhill brake control, hill-start assist |
| Safety Equipment (optional): | rearview camera; all-wheel drive |
| Basic Warranty: | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In: | Ulsan, Korea |
Specifications As Tested
| Model Tested (MSRP): | Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD PZEV ($25,845) |
| Standard Equipment: | leather upholstery, climate control with dual front zones, heated front seats, power driver seat w lumbar, AM/FM/CD/MP3 w iPod/USB input jacks, XM satellite radio, Bluetooth hands-free phone, steering wheel audio/cruise control, keyless entry, foglights, automatic headlights, lane-change assist, trip computer, power windows w driver's one-touch up/down, heated power mirrors, cargo cover, rear privacy glass, front wiper/de-icer, rear wiper/washer, rear spoiler |
| Options As Tested (MSRP): | Premium Package ($2,850) includes panoramic sunroof, navigation system, rearview camera, premium audio w external amp and subwoofer; PZEV (no charge) |
| Destination Charge: | 795 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax: | |
| Price as tested (MSRP) | 29590 |
| Layout: | all-wheel drive |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm): | 176 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): | 168 @ 4000 |
| Transmission: | 6-speed automatic |
| EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: | 28/21 |
| Wheelbase: | 103.9 |
| Length/width/height: | 173.2/71.7/65.2 |
| Track, f/r: | 62.4/62.4 |
| Turning circle: | 34.7 |
| Seating capacity: | 5 |
| Head/hip/leg room, f: | 39.4/55.5/42.1 |
| Head/hip/leg room, m: | |
| Head/hip/leg room, r: | 39.1/53.4/38.7 |
| Cargo volume: | 55.8 |
| Payload: | |
| Towing capacity: | |
| Suspension, f: | independent |
| Suspension, r: | independent, multi-link |
| Ground clearance: | 6.7 |
| Curb weight: | 4607 |
| Tires: | P225/55HR18 |
| Brakes, f/r: | disc/disc w ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel capacity: | 14.5 |
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