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2008 Hyundai Tucson Review
Versatile, economical alternative to CR-V.
2008 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 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 | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Hyundai Tucson GLS FWD manual ($17,235), GLS FWD automatic ($19,335), SE V6 FWD ($21,035), SE V6 4WD ($22,735); Limited V6 FWD ($22,885), Limited V6 4WD ($24,585) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.7-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 140-hp 2.0-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 173-hp 2.7-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | four-speed automatic |
| 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, front seat active head restraints, anti-lock brake system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control, tire pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| 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 | 17235 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Hyundai Tucson SE V6 4WD ($22,735) |
| Standard Equipment | upgraded cloth upholstery; air conditioning; cruise control; leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter; AM/FM/CD/cassette/MP3 audio; XM Satellite Radio; trip computer; power door locks; power mirrors; power windows; intermittent wipers; remote keyless entry; illuminated vanity mirrors; tire-pressure monitor; fog lights |
| Destination Charge | 660 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 23395 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 173 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 178 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/23 |
| 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 | 40.3/52.4/42.1 |
| 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, gas-charged shocks, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link with struts, coil springs, gas-charged shocks, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 7.7 |
| Curb Weight | 3548 |
| Stock Tires | 235/60R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD, BA |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 |
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