Affordable & compact - the 2006 Hyundai Tucson SUV
Thu, December 22 2005
Korea's Hyundai Motor Company is on a roll with an ever, well engineered and value for money range of award winning vehicles. Not content with resting on its laurels, Hyundai has now released an all new 2005 compact SUV called the Tucson.
The Tucson's styling is harmonized by a svelte curvaceous body, sleek looking front fascia, hood line and a neat elegant rear. Add decent fuel economy, interior room and a great warrantee and it should be on your shopping list if a small SUV is needed in your life.
GREAT EQUIPMENT LEVELS
The Tucson has an excellent range of standard features with niceties such as air conditioning and full equipment including electric windows, power steering and brakes. On the safety front; four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, traction control, stability control system and front airbags aid. Also standard on all Tucson's is Hyundai's 5 year/100,000-mile warranty.
A unique split folding rear seat means you can create a flat cargo floor and doesn't even require removal of the head restraints.It has an economical 2.0 litre, inline four cylinder engine or a slightly less fuel thrifty, but more powerful 2.7 litre V6 engine.
| “The Hyundai Tucson appeals to a people who are value conscious, not status led. It's very well equipped for the price and the Hyundai warranty really attracts people who plan on keeping their vehicle for a long time.” |
ON FOUR WHEELS
The Tucson interior is a very nice place to be in with firm supportive seats and a variety of textures on the dash and doors to create an interesting ambience. The controls and instruments panel is well laid out with a very efficient heating and ventilation system. The rear cabin is equally comfortable with good hip and leg room for passengers. Rear cargo room is generous.
The Tucson has great feeling of poise and stability on the road. Good low speed manners and ease of parking mean it's a practical everyday vehicle. Official fuel consumption is around the 12.3L/100 km (City) and 8.8L/100km on the highway. The Tucson will surely provide formidable competition in its class.
| “I need something small, parking is tight in Vancouver, but I have to travel to markets in Richmond and Steveson too to buy seafood. The Tuscon is on my list, because I need the cargo space and its the cheapest SUV I can find, I'll probably end up buying it.” 2006 Hyundai Tucson GLS V6 AWD |
Base price (GLS): $28,725 
Freight: $730
A/C tax: $100
Price as tested: $29,555
Type: 4 door, 5 passenger compact SUV
Engine: 2.7 liter V6, DOHC, 24 valves
Horsepower: 173 @ 6000 rpm
Cargo area: 644 liters (22.7 cu. ft.) (rear seats up) 1856 liters (65.5 cu. ft.) (rear seats down)
Fuel consumption:
Freight: $730
A/C tax: $100
Price as tested: $29,555
Type: 4 door, 5 passenger compact SUV
Engine: 2.7 liter V6, DOHC, 24 valves
Horsepower: 173 @ 6000 rpm
Cargo area: 644 liters (22.7 cu. ft.) (rear seats up) 1856 liters (65.5 cu. ft.) (rear seats down)
Fuel consumption:
City: 12.3 L/100 km (23 m.p.g.)
Hwy: 8.8 L/100 km (32 m.p.g.)
Warranty: 5 yrs/100,000 km
Powertrain Warranty: 7 yrs/120,000 km
Hwy: 8.8 L/100 km (32 m.p.g.)
Warranty: 5 yrs/100,000 km
Powertrain Warranty: 7 yrs/120,000 km
