Over the years, Hyundai has become known for hits you so, and this compact crossover it is not an exception to this rule. But in addition to the strengths of the brand that Asians have built a reputation, Hyundai Tucson 2012 offers something more unexpected bonuses that make it attractive choice for a crossover SUV. View all 20 images gallery Unlike the impression you get when you drive a compact crossover, namely that you're in a van is disturbing you shaken and the road extended, time spent at the wheel of Tucson can be very pleasant.
And this is due to Euro-tuned suspension and steering as can be weighted. Engine choices are not as special cheat: an engine with 165 horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder or a 2.4 liter 176 horsepower. However they are generally competitive for this segment. If there is an area where Tucson is not shining, this cabin would be relatively small compared with larger rivals. Honda, for example, has completely redesigned the new CR-V cabin. The same Toyota RAV4. If Tucson, rear seat offers less space. In addition, cargo space is also significantly lower than other crossover SUVs.
Style, trim levels and options 2012 Hyundai Tucson compact crossover SUV is a five passengers, which is offered in three trim levels: GL, GLS and Limited. The base GL comes standard with 43 cm steel wheels, privacy glass, keyless entry, air conditioning, cloth upholstery, height-adjustable driver's seat, rear seat can raise to 60/40, accessories power, a trip computer, sound system with six speakers and CD player, satellite radio, auxiliary audio jack and an iPod interface / USB. GLS is in addition to 43 cm alloy wheels, improved suspension, self-ceiling, heated side mirrors with incorporated turn signals, cruise control, telescopic steering wheel leather, cloth and leather upholstery, Bluetooth and audio controls GLS direcţie.Modelele were also heated front seats. The Limited is equipped with alloy wheels of 45 cm, automatic headlights, foglamps, a front wiper for thawed, automatic climate control dual-zone, driver seat with lumbar adjustment, heated front seats, leather upholstery, roof for cargo and a mirror against blindness. An optional Premium package only available for Limited also includes a panoramic sunroof, touch screen navigation system, a rearview camera and a sound system with seven speakers. Engines and performance 2012 Hyundai Tucson offers two different engine options.
Entry-level GL models come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces 165 horsepower. Five-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive is standard, but an "automatic" with six-speed is optional. This includes Active Eco system that changes the engine and transmission response to increase efficiency. If the model fuel estimatin speed automatic is 10.23 l/100 km, city / 7.59 l/100 km, and 9.05 L/100 km highway combined. To speed manual consumption are slightly larger: 11.76/8.71/10.23 liters per 100 km. GLS and Limited models are equipped with engines of 2.4 liter four cylinder producing 176 horsepower.
The only transmission offered is the six-speed automatic, but buyers have a choice front-wheel drive or all wheel. In performance testing, a GLS with all wheel drive went from zero to 100 km / h in 9.6 seconds, which does not mean much, but on an equal footing with other models its class. Safety The list of standard safety features of the Hyundai Tucson in 2012 include: disc brakes (with brake assist), stability and traction control, front active headrests, front side airbags, side airbags curtain airbags, Hill Holder and control the descending hill. In brake tests, Tucson came to a stop from 100 km / h in 123 meters, which is close to mediainregistrata of crossover SUVs. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the U.S. called Tucson's one of the safest vehicles, Hyundai received the rating "Good" in frontal impact, side impact and roof strength tests.
Interior Design and Special Features Inside you will find a 2012 Hyundai Tucson cab attractive, functional and spacious. Interior for five passengers is more stylish than many of its competitors, and functions are well placed and easy to handle. In front telescopic steering wheel of GLS and Limited models make it possible for all drivers (no matter how big they are) to be comfortable. Tucson gives ground to his rivals but in terms of cargo space. There are only 0.7 cubic feet behind the 60/40-split rear seats and 1.5 cubic feet with rear seats rabatate.Comparativ CR-V, Subaru Forester or RAV4 is a space with about 0.4 cubic meters lower. And it's pretty much if we consider that these represent a volume 0.4 cubic meters close to the trunk of some popular medium sedans. Some personal considerations Engine 2.0-liter four-cylinder base model GL is rather small. We can say that, besides its lower price, there is really no real advantage of this engine, if we consider that the 2.4 liter has a strong and powerful acceleration about the same fuel economy. However, for those who care estor should be noted that the engine has a more raw sound in comparison with 2.0-liter engine