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Radical styling cues for Tucson<br />
I’VE HAD THE good fortune to<br />
view the Grand Canyon, it certainly<br />
is one of the most spectacular<br />
environments on the planet.<br />
As part of the journey to get<br />
there, my wife and I passed<br />
through Tucson, Arizona, a city<br />
nestled below mountains and<br />
on a desert edge. It was hot, dry<br />
and some of the scenery almost<br />
desolate through that area. So it’s<br />
some surprise then Hyundai chose<br />
that city as a name for one its midsize<br />
sport utility vehicles.<br />
However, it must be working for<br />
Hyundai, the Tucson as a name has<br />
been around since 2004, finding<br />
its way to New Zealand then with<br />
the choice of V6 or four-cylinder<br />
engines.<br />
Today, the Tucson has entered<br />
into its fourth generation, and<br />
not a lot has changed in terms<br />
of concept. It is still the mid-size<br />
family wagon that is quality built<br />
and almost borders on the luxury<br />
car class given its level of fitment<br />
and specification, especially the<br />
N-Line model as evaluated.<br />
Long gone is the old V6,<br />
technology has dictated that fuel<br />
efficiency and low emissions are<br />
the catalyst for modern drivelines.<br />
Today, the Tucson arrives with<br />
three engine options, there<br />
are two petrol units – 1.6-litre<br />
turbocharged and a 2-litre naturally<br />
aspirated – and a 1.6-litre turbo<br />
diesel. There are a total of 11<br />
Tucson variants with front and<br />
four-wheel-drive options thrown<br />
into the mix. The range starts at<br />
$46,990 and ends at $72,990.<br />
The evaluation car was a highspec<br />
N-Line variant. It is a fourwheel-drive<br />
model powered by the<br />
1.6-litre turbo petrol engine and<br />
lists at $68,990. I applaud Hyundai<br />
for the vast choice, it’s something<br />
that any prospective buyer will<br />
need to do a lot of homework on,<br />
but with such a wide variety of<br />
options there is a Tucson to suit<br />
every demand and the choice<br />
you make will be one that doesn’t<br />
present you with kit you don’t<br />
really need or want.<br />
In N-Line specification, the<br />
Tucson carries sporty cosmetic<br />
adornments that make it stand<br />
out from the rest of the group. The<br />
interior has a smattering of red<br />
stitched leather, and red accents<br />
and highlights that complement<br />
well the bold design of the new<br />
Tucson.<br />
Its shape is highlighted by<br />
widespread use of geometric<br />
angles and edges. According to<br />
Hyundai, the Tucson has crisp<br />
parametric shapes, creases that<br />
provide a contrast to its wedge-type<br />
lines. The result is a bold, striking<br />
exterior design that flows through<br />
to the interior.<br />
In terms of specification the<br />
N-Line model has everything<br />
you could wish for. Satellite<br />
navigation, leather seat material,<br />
heated and cooling seats with<br />
electric movement, heated<br />
steering wheel, Apple CarPlay and<br />
Android Auto plus a host of other<br />
minor functions too numerous<br />
AGGRESSIVE: Bold wheels on the Hyundai Tucson give it<br />
an adventurous look.<br />
HYUNDAI TUCSON: Shape is highlighted by widespread use of geometric angles and edges.<br />
to mention, many that are<br />
manipulated through a large centre<br />
console touch screen.<br />
The 2<strong>02</strong>2 Tucson has also been<br />
crash tested, returning a five-star<br />
Australasian New Car Assessment<br />
Program safety rating.<br />
Given its design purpose, there<br />
are no surprises with the Tucson’s<br />
occupant and load carrying<br />
potential. The rear passenger space<br />
is spacious, and under the tailgate<br />
there is a cavernous cargo area that<br />
is certainly up to par.<br />
At the other end sits the delightful<br />
1591cc engine. It’s a unit that is used<br />
widely through Hyundai’s line-up<br />
and that of its Korean partner Kia.<br />
I’ve driven with this engine up front<br />
many times before and I’ve always<br />
delighted in its honesty and lively<br />
nature.<br />
It’s easily a match for the Tucson’s<br />
1538kg kerb weight, with 132kW at<br />
the top end and a healthy 265Nm<br />
of torque available all of the way<br />
from 1500rpm to 4500rpm. The<br />
latter figures promote that feisty<br />
nature, it is a true dynamo from<br />
standstill, ushering in acceleration<br />
with a free and easy manner.<br />
A Tucson buyer with this engine<br />
can expect a standstill to 100kmn/h<br />
acceleration process of 8.8sec,<br />
and for that highway overtake it<br />
will accelerate from 120kmh from<br />
80km/h in 6.6sec.<br />
These are peace of mind figures<br />
that give some indication as to the<br />
ability of this engine and it works<br />
away without showing signs of<br />
fatigue or sounding angry. Drive is<br />
• Price – Hyundai Tucson<br />
N-Line, $68,990<br />
• Dimensions – Length,<br />
4500mm; width, 1865mm;<br />
height, 1650mm<br />
• Configuration – Fourcylinder,<br />
four-wheel-drive,<br />
1591cc, 132kW, 265Nm,<br />
seven-speed automatic<br />
• Performance –<br />
0-100km/h, 8.8sec<br />
• Fuel usage – 6.9/100km<br />
channelled through a seven-speed<br />
dual clutch automatic transmission,<br />
shifts are noticeable but very<br />
quick in their action. Of course, in<br />
N-Line form the driver has access<br />
to changes through steering wheelmounted<br />
paddle shifters should he/<br />
she so desire.<br />
Like most modern vehicles<br />
there are normal, sport and eco<br />
drive modes through a consolemounted<br />
flick switch, however, I<br />
used normal mode for most of my<br />
driving time.<br />
As mentioned, I’ve experienced<br />
this engine many times before and<br />
have always been intrigued by its<br />
fuel use, or rather its lack of. In the<br />
Tucson Hyundai claim a 6.9-litre<br />
per 100km combined cycle average,<br />
at times I’ve come close to meeting<br />
that figure. During my evaluation<br />
time the Tucson was constantly<br />
listing around 8l/100km with<br />
4l/100km showing instantaneously<br />
at 100km/h (engine speed<br />
1800rpm). They are similar figures<br />
to those I achieved in Hyundai’s<br />
sports car, the turbocharged<br />
Veloster, when I evaluated it last<br />
year, which just serves to prove you<br />
can have fun with this engine but<br />
at the same time knowing that it is<br />
not scoffing fuel unnecessarily.<br />
The day I took the Tucson on<br />
my inland highway loop a fierce<br />
nor’wester was blowing across the<br />
Canterbury Plains. That makes<br />
those fuel usage stats even more<br />
remarkable, a head wind going<br />
west was making the engine work<br />
harder than it should have been,<br />
also bearing in mind that heading<br />
in that direction from the city is a<br />
long uphill climb.<br />
In terms of handling, the Tucson<br />
has traditional SUV qualities. Being<br />
four-wheel-drive it has the benefit<br />
of a fully independent suspension<br />
system which provides not just<br />
comfort but good compliance,<br />
movement and subsequent stability<br />
in a corner. N-Line models also<br />
have the benefit of high quality<br />
Michelin tyres (235/50 x 19in),<br />
resulting in direct steering and<br />
accuracy in and out of a corner.<br />
First and foremost, though,<br />
the Tucson in all forms is the<br />
quintessential sport utility vehicle.<br />
It is family-friendly, yet it is also<br />
an invigorating drive. It’s also a car<br />
that’s stood the test of time, only<br />
good vehicles have longevity and<br />
that’s something Hyundai can take<br />
a lot of credit for and I guess with<br />
so many variants on offer they are<br />
confident of satisfying the market<br />
for many more years to come.<br />
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