Keep in mind value, its not a BMW, Audi or even a Rav 4 but this Hyundai Tucson offers value for money motoring that the other manufacturers should take note for their SUV lower end market vehicles.
Lets go back to the early 1990s in Australia, I recall saying to a motoring colleague " these Hyundai's are the Korean Lada's, give them 3 years in Australia and all we will be left with is rusting relics."
Well I was wrong, Yes wrong those early Hyundai sprints are still going well today with a engine you could not kill with a stick. The harsh Australian climate has been cruel to the poor excuse of paint on the earlier vehicles but they have stood the test.
Moving into the present Hyundai has in Australia developed trust with the consumer, This trust is much sought after by many that have followed and even now the likes of KIA are just a poor second.
Hyundai like it or not is in the new vehicle market, not just cheap runabouts.
Hyundai Tucson 2010 USA
The Hyundai Tuscon 2010 is coming
The new Tucson yet to be seen in Australia is a big move on the previous model of several years. The 2.4 litre engine is good as a engine this size with this weight would be, the suspension and handling are good as you would consider for this price range, the finish and style is very nice. Check out the video (right)
Some USA journalists are saying this is as good as RAV 4 in many ways but time will tell
2009 Tucson Australia
In Australia offers 4 models in 2.0 and V6 2.7
Cast iron block and aluminium head Aluminium alloy block and heads
Cylinder capacity 2.0 litres (1975 cc) 2.7 litres (2656 cc)
Number of cylinders 4 in-line DOHC 6 in “V”
Valve system Twin overhead cam, 4 valves per
cylinder (Twin cam, 16 Valves)
Twin overhead cam shaft per bank, 4
valves per cylinder (Quad cam, 24 Valves)
Maximum power 104 kW @ 6000 rpm 129 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum torque 184 Nm @ 4500 rpm 241 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Fuel System Multi-point electronic fuel injection:
tuned for 91-92 RON ULP
Multi-point electronic fuel injection:
tuned for 91-92 RON ULP
Bore x stroke 82.0 mm x 93.5 mm 86.7 mm x 75.0 mm
Compression ratio 10.1:1 10.0:1
Transmission City V6
Towing
Unbraked trailer 500 kg (Manual) / 600 kg (Automatic) 750 kg
Braked trailer 500 kg (Manual) / 600 kg (Automatic) 1500 kg
Maximum towball weight 120 kg 150 kg
Roof cross bars load limit 75 kg 75 kg
Fuel Figures ADR81/02¹ City
