2006 Hyundai Tucson Review
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2006 Tucson Review Summary & Specifications
The Hyundai Tucson is fully competitive with the established players in this segment. And we've found the quality to be good. Tucson is no barnstormer as far as performance goes, but then neither are most of its competitors. The V6 engine provides enough power to satisfy most people. Tucson costs hundreds of dollars less than its rivals yet it comes loaded with comfort and convenience features as well as a full complement of safety features.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent John Rettie is based in Santa Barbara.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | John Rettie |
| Model Lineup | Hyundai Tucson GL ($17,495); GLS ($20,395); Limited ($21,695) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.7-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | four-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 140-hp 2.0-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 173-hp 2.7-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | five-speed manual; four-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags; front and rear side curtain airbags, front seat belt pretensioners, anti-lock brake system (ABS), electronic stability control, traction control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | tire pressure monitor |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Ulsan, South Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-633-5151 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.hyundaiusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 17495 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Hyundai Tucson GLS 4WD ($21,895) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning; cruise control; leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear selector; AM/FM/CD/cassette/MP3 audio; trip computer; power door locks; power heated mirrors; power windows; intermittent wipers with de-icer; remote keyless entry; illuminated vanity mirrors; tire pressure monitor; fog lights |
| Destination Charge | 600 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | sunroof, 6-disc CD changer, subwoofer, heated front seats ($1500); mud guards ($75) |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 24070 |
| Horse Power | 173 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 178 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/24 |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 170.3/72.1/68.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 35.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.5/52.4/42.1 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.8/51.2/37.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 65.5 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 2000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link with struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 7.7 |
| Curb Weight | 3548 |
| Stock Tires | 235/60R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 |