2016 Hyundai Tucson Review: Hyundai’s Medium SUV Finds Its Groove
The skinny: Hyundai’s Tucson nameplate returns, but this time in a bigger, more mature package that’s sure to make an impact in the booming medium SUV segment. A rewarding drive and a strong standard features list really make the Tucson shine.
Vehicle Style: Medium SUV
Price:
Active 2.0 MPi 2WD manual $27,990
Active 2.0 MPi 2WD automatic $30,490
ActiveX 2.0 GDi 2WD manual: $30,490
ActiveX 2.0 GDi 2WD automatic: $32,990
Elite 2.0 MPi 2WD automatic $35,240
Elite 1.6 turbo AWD automatic:$38,240
Elite 2.0 CRDi diesel AWD automatic: $40,240
Highlander 1.6 turbo AWD automatic: $43,490
Highlander 2.0 CRDi diesel AWD automatic: $45,490
Engine/trans:
2.0 petrol 4cyl | 6spd manual / 6spd auto (final specifications to be confirmed)
121kW/203Nm 2.0 petrol 4cyl | 6spd manual / 6spd auto
130kW/265Nm 1.6 turbo petrol 4cyl | 7spd auto
136kW/400Nm 2.0 turbo diesel 4cyl | 6spd auto
Fuel Economy claimed:
2.0 GDI - 7.9 l/100km | tested: 8.3 l/100km
1.6 Turbo - 7.7 l/100km | tested: 9.7 l/100km
2.0 CRDI 6.8 l/100km | tested: not recorded
OVERVIEW
Hyundai’s Tucson SUV has returned. The name was first seen here between 2004 and 2010 on a small ‘city SUV’ - an almost unheard-of concept at the time.
The one that followed it might be more familiar to you as the ix35 - and certainly a success for Hyundai here. But with this third-generation car the Tucson name returns.
The car also steps up a size. It now sits in the 'Medium SUV' segment where it wages war against the perennial favourites, RAV4 and CX-5.
Once the full range launches, buyers will be able to pick from three petrol engines and one diesel, auto and manual transmissions, and front or all wheel drive. making it Hyundai's most comprehensive SUV line-up yet.
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