As the world gears up to face the challenges of the on-going fuel crisis, economical downturn and environmental issues, Hyundai strives to meet the challenge with its latest version of the 2010 Tucson. In an effort to stand high as the global leader in the present economy, the new Tucson, despite its few minor shortcomings, is promoted with emphasis on its high EPA rating. After all 23 miles in the city and 31 on the highway per gallon, is not something that every vehicle in the SUV genre can boast off.
Featuring an engine that pumps out 176 hp and 168 lb-ft of torque at 6000 rpm, the Tucson’s figures are not something impressive enough but, the drive is an entirely different story. Sporting MacPherson struts in the front, and a sporty multi-link setup in the rear, the Tucson maneuvers corners like nothing else. It is exceptionally flat on its body, and there is virtually no body roll. With regards to weight, it is relatively lighter than its counterparts. This can be a reasonable explanation for why this is highly agile and fast in the corners. It has a six-speed automatic transmission, which, Hyundai claims, further aids in the high mileage.
Though the shape of the Tucson is not very appealing, there is an element of slight quality in the design. The new sheet metal design and the sloping hood with the highly raked windshield combined with the grille yields a distinctly pleasant sight. From the side this does not look too classy, and the rear is fine but then few SUV’s ever need a different word to be said in that.
