2016 Hyundai Tucson - Review

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PRICE : For 2016 Hyundai Tucson - $23,595

The Tucson is Hyundai's smallest crossover offering, based on the midsize Sonata in addition to sporting a nearly identical two-row, five-passenger layout.

The Tucson comes inwards 4 cut levels, which accept been re-arranged for the novel model to align it to a greater extent than closely to Hyundai's novel production tiers in addition to simplify purchasing decisions for customers. The base of operations model is the SE; 1 pace upward from that is the Eco model, followed past times the all-new Sport in addition to the range-topping Limited.

SE models are available amongst a two-liter, naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine making 164 horsepower at 6,200 RPM in addition to 151 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 RPM. This engine is paired to a conventional, six-speed automatic transmission. Eco, Sport in addition to Limited models all come upward measure amongst Hyundai's revised, 1.6-liter turbo. This four-cylinder makes 175 horsepower at 5,500 RPM in addition to 195 lb-ft of torque from 1,500 to 4,500 RPM, in addition to is paired amongst Hyundai's novel seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission. All-wheel-drive is available on all trims.

The SE model's powertrain combination is practiced for 23 mpg inwards the city, 31 on the highway in addition to 26 combined inwards front-wheel crusade guise. All-wheel-drive models are rated at 21 mpg city, 26 highway in addition to 23 combined.

The Eco model is the fuel economic scheme all-star, amongst a 26 mpg metropolis rating, 33 mpg highway in addition to 29 combined amongst front-wheel drive. AWD drops those to 25/31/27. Jumping to the Sport or Limited model agency heavier 19" wheels in addition to stickier tires, which pose noticeable drags on the 1.6L's efficiency. Both are rated at 25 mpg city, thirty mpg high in addition to 27 mpg combined inwards the metropolis amongst but the forepart wheels powered or 24/28/26 through all four.

The Tucson's sedan roots also send over inwards its suspension, which is a MacPherson Strut setup inwards the forepart in addition to a conventional multi-link independent configuration inwards the rear.

EXTERIOR

For the 2016 model year, the Tucson receives a consummate redesign, giving the crossover a bolder in addition to to a greater extent than upscale look. Aside from the obvious exterior lighting changes made from Euro- to U.S.-spec, the Tucson unveiled inwards New York is identical to the 1 that debuted inwards Geneva.

Up front, Hyundai added inwards its now-signature hexagonal grille amongst vertical slats. On top of the novel grille, the entire fascia has a to a greater extent than upright look, in addition to the lower apron gains a gear upward of horizontally oriented fog lights in addition to surrounds, which aid give the model a wider look. The LED headlights also add together to the wider look, in addition to the wing-like lower department of the bumper adds a dab of sportiness.

From the profile, you’ll notice that the A-pillar is pushed rearward compared to the 2015 model. This adds some separation betwixt the hood in addition to the A-pillar, helping to lengthen the hold back of the hood. Additionally, a sharp, ascent accent trace of piece of job shoots rearward from the forepart bike arch to eventually run across amongst the outermost piece of job of the taillight.

Around back, slimmer taillights in addition to redesigned tailgate in addition to lower bumper maintain the to a greater extent than adult topic of the pocket-sized SUV.

On the whole, Hyundai basically took its pocket-sized SUV in addition to brought it upward to appointment amongst the remainder of its lineup. With hot-sellers similar the Sonata boasting this new, to a greater extent than refined look, these changes tin forcefulness out hateful alone practiced things for the Tucson.

INTERIOR

The 2016 Hyundai Tucson's interior has a to a greater extent than grown-up hold back than its predecessor, featuring a restrained dashboard pattern amongst sensibly arrayed controls. The materials aren't optimal, however, as hard plastic surfaces stay the norm. That's fortunately less of an number for the Limited, which gets upgraded cut that includes padded dashboard in addition to door inserts amongst accent stitching. In whatsoever event, the Tucson has plenty of storage nooks for your stuff, especially for forepart passengers.

On the engineering scientific discipline front, the measure 5-inch touchscreen won't blow you lot away amongst its size or resolution, but it's quite user-friendly thank you lot to readily accessible virtual buttons in addition to an intuitive layout. Not surprisingly, the Limited's 8-inch version is both to a greater extent than capable in addition to prettier to hold back at; compassion it's non offered on at to the lowest degree 1 of the other trims. On the vivid side, USB connectivity, Bluetooth in addition to satellite radio come upward measure on every Tucson, thence there's no shortage of musical fun to live had.

Front spot comfort is satisfactory, in addition to it's worth noting that the Tucson stands apart from other compact crossovers past times offering a mightiness rider spot (Limited only). The raise spot doesn't slide fore in addition to aft, which strikes us as a missed chance inwards this segment, but it's mounted higher than earlier in addition to tin forcefulness out instantly accommodate a dyad of 6-footers without issue.

Cargo capacity has also improved. With 31 cubic feet behind the raise seatbacks in addition to 61.9 cubes amongst those seatbacks folded down, the Tucson is unopen plenty to the CR-V (35.2 in addition to 70.9 cubes, respectively) to provoke thoughts most how of import that maximum number actually is. Sweetening the bargain is the hands-free mightiness liftgate that comes measure on Sport in addition to Limited. Unlike the Ford Escape's version of this technology, which industrial plant via a human foot sensor that you lot postulate to boot at, the Tucson employs a proximity sensor that opens the liftgate automatically if it senses you're standing inwards the vicinity amongst the substitution inwards your pocket.

SPECIFICATION

► Year:2016
► Make:Hyundai
► Model:Tucson
► Price:$ 22700 (Est.)
► Engine:inline-4 (Est.)
► Transmission:6-speed automatic
► Horsepower @ RPM:164 (Est.)
► Torque @ RPM:151
► Displacement:2.0 L (Est.)
► 0-60 time:8.2 sec. (Est.)
► Top Speed:110 mph (Est.)

FEATURES

Hyundai has slightly revised its cut levels for 2016. The entry-level SE is most notable for a unique drivetrain that combines a direct-injected 2.0-liter four-cylinder amongst a 6-speed automatic transmission. It includes overnice touches similar a tilt-and-telescope steering wheel, automatic headlights, a rearview camera, in addition to special textile upholstery—available alone inwards beige—that resists odors in addition to stains. Standard in addition to optional equipment is otherwise fairly basic.

The Eco gains a direct-injected 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-4 that's matched to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Like the SE, it wears 17-inch wheels.

New this yr is a Sport cut that builds on the Eco's specifications amongst 19-inch wheels, keyless ignition, a multifariousness of driver assists, in addition to heated forepart seats. The Sport also gets an innovative characteristic that opens the liftgate automatically when the substitution play tricks has been inwards proximity for 3 seconds; it volition piece of job alone if the Tucson is locked, in addition to the arrive at of its displace tin forcefulness out live programmed to avoid hitting garage doors in addition to the like.

The range-topping Limited adds a host of luxury features similar leather upholstery, upgraded interior trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, 8.0-inch touchscreen navigation, in addition to Hyundai's telematics system. An Ultimate Package for the Limited throws inwards extras similar a panoramic sunroof, ventilated forepart seats, heated raise seats, HID headlights, in addition to an automatic emergency braking organisation amongst pedestrian detection.

Pricing is by in addition to large competitive. On its introduction, the Tucson had base of operations prices ranging from approximately $23,000 to $33,000. All-wheel drive, available at all cut levels, adds most $1,500, in addition to there's a goal accuse of $895.

PERFORMANCE

Tucson buyers conduct betwixt 2 drivetrains. The base of operations SE is the alone cut bird powered past times a direct-injection 2.0-liter inline-4 that makes 164 horsepower in addition to 151 pound-feet of torque. It's mated to a traditional 6-speed automatic transmission, in addition to rated for 23 mpg city, 31 highway, 26 combined amongst front-wheel drive.

The Eco, Sport, in addition to Limited all utilisation a direct-injection 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-4 paired amongst a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). It's rated for 175 hp in addition to 195 lb-ft of torque. So why the difference when they percentage a drivetrain? According to Hyundai, much of the blame goes to the 19-inch wheels used past times the Sport in addition to the Limited -- similar the SE, the Eco rides on 17-inch wheels.

We drove a few hundred miles inwards Limiteds equipped amongst the turbocharged 1.6 in addition to the DCT. The engine feels adequately powerful inwards most situations in addition to the transmission shifts nearly imperceptibly, but hard acceleration reveals a somewhat surprising sluggishness. Three driving modes (normal, eco, in addition to sport) seem to accept piffling deport upon on performance or behavior.

A straight comparing amongst the 2.0-liter in addition to 6-speed inwards the SE is difficult, as our small crusade was composed primarily of stop-and-go metropolis traffic, but inwards that setting the SE feels quicker in addition to less hesitant off the line, especially inwards that model's sport mode.

The Tucson uses MacPherson struts upward forepart in addition to a multi-link independent raise suspension. Handling is predictable in addition to prophylactic rather than sporty, in addition to steering experience is as pragmatic—communicating good without encouraging spirited driving. Paired amongst refined ride in addition to a serenely repose cabin at highway speeds, the crossover's driving dynamics in all probability deliver precisely what its buyers want. One caveat, though: The shine ride tin forcefulness out live momentarily jarred when the Tucson's 19-inch wheels come upward into contact amongst pavement joints in addition to the like.

All trims levels come upward amongst front-wheel crusade as standard, but an all-wheel-drive organisation is available across the range. It includes a driver-selectable lock for differentiated torque split upward betwixt forepart in addition to raise wheels inwards off-road in addition to extremely slippery conditions, in addition to torque vectoring that improves cornering performance past times braking the within raise bike in addition to delivering additional torque to the exterior raise wheel.

ENGINE

Two drivetrains are available inwards the 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The base of operations SE model uses the carryover 2.0-liter naturally aspirated (non-turbocharged) 4-cylinder in addition to 6-speed automatic transmission, spell the remainder come upward amongst the fresh 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder in addition to a 7-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission. All-wheel crusade (AWD) is available amongst either engine inwards lieu of the measure front-wheel-drive (FWD) setup. The AWD Tucson has a "lock" characteristic that grants upward to a 50/50 torque split upward betwixt the forepart in addition to raise wheels for ameliorate traction inwards slippery or off-road conditions. While you lot may equate turbocharging amongst speed, the application hither is to a greater extent than for fuel economy, which allows the Tucson's smaller engine to live rated upward to 33 mpg, a 5-mpg gain over the past times 2.4-liter engine. In other welcome news, this turbo engine does but fine running on regular gasoline.

► 2.0-liter inline-4
164 horsepower @ 6,200 rpm
151 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 23/31 mpg (FWD), 21/26 mpg (AWD)

► 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-4
175 horsepower @ 5,500 rpm
195 lb-ft of torque @ 1,500-4,500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 25/30 mpg (FWD), 24/28 mpg (AWD), 26/33 mpg (Tucson Eco, FWD), 25/31mpg (Tucson ECO, AWD)

SAFETY

Standard security items on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson include antilock disc brakes, stability in addition to traction control, active forepart caput restraints, forepart side airbags, side drapery airbags, hill-hold tending in addition to loma descent control.

All trims render a rearview photographic telly camera as standard, spell the Sport gets measure blind-spot monitoring in addition to raise cross-traffic alert. The Limited features all of those items plus measure raise parking sensors in addition to a dyad optional items via the Ultimate bundle (lane-departure warning in addition to a frontwards collision mitigation organisation amongst automatic braking in addition to pedestrian detection).

The Blue Link telematics suite is measure on the Limited but unavailable on the other trims. It includes emergency security assistance in addition to other smartphone-based features via the Blue Link mobile app. If you lot upgrade to the Remote package, you lot also larn stolen vehicle recovery, a machine finder in addition to electronic parameter settings (geo-fencing, speed/curfew alerts in addition to valet alert) in addition to remote ignition in addition to accessory functioning via a smartphone or fifty-fifty smartwatch.

FUEL ECONOMY

Hyundai's updated the powertrains inwards the Tucson crossover SUV, in addition to swapped inwards a novel transmission on the priciest versions, to boost its fuel economy.

Base Tucsons larn a 2.0-liter inline-4 amongst 164 horsepower. Coupled to a 6-speed automatic, this version is rated at 23 mpg city, 31 highway, 26 combined amongst front-wheel drive. All-wheel crusade trims fuel economic scheme to 21/26/31 mpg.

Other versions come upward amongst a turbocharged 1.6-liter 4 amongst 175 hp, in addition to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Sport in addition to Limited versions are rated at 25/30/27 mpg, spell the Eco is rated for 26/33/29 mpg. Hyundai attributes most of the difference to bike in addition to tire sizes.

For comparison, the front-drive Honda CR-V is rated at 27/34/29 mpg.

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