I have said that I have driven this car for more than two months almost continuously.
These are the things I have noted so far:
(1)- The facial/dashboard plastic seams just adjacent to the driver door started to detach (~2 inches)
(2)- The leather seats (driver & passenger)base started to give way (stretched)leaving a lot of lines.
(3)- There is a sharp cluck sound (only one time)when reversing (right or left) while the car is in manual 4WD. Is this normal?
(4)- Plastic material inside the car seems to scracht very easily.
(5)- A bit unstable round bends
(6)- Controls are not easily at reach (e.g. radio, A/C, fog light)
(7)- Sometimes the cruise control comes on accidentally.
(8)- Warning lights, for example, hand brakes on light is sometimes masked by the steering wheel. The light color of the warning light the same that the light of the other instrumentation lights.
(9)- A bit noisy going up the hills
I will keep informed because I expect to drive from the Pacific to the Atlantic in this car (Cape Cod)
What does the owner's manual have to say about the type of oil that should be used? I would follow the owner's manual and change the oil at the intervals on the maintenance schedule.
I was told by the dealer that I could bring in any oil I wanted to use and they would install it. In fact they recommended a synthetic or a synthetic blend oil. The only requirement was that it be 5-25 or 5-30 weight to meet the warranty requirements. They also said that Hyundai really didn't care if I used a dealership for oil changes as long as I had the receipts to prove that I maintained their recommended service plan.
The only thing that I can fault with the steering may be the "numbness" referred to. When I leave a freeway into a cloverleaf loop the Tucson does not seem to track the way other cars I have driven do. I think the key here is that this is the first SUV-type that I have driven and it is taking a while to get used to the top heavy feeling in corners. It seems to under steer.
I am looking for assistance or confirmation on an oil change issue. I have had my Tucson GLS since Nov '04 and have had 4700 trouble free miles, and while the recommended service interval for oil changes is 7500, I am not comfortable waiting that long. I will be putting in 5/30 oil, however I cannot find a source of info that tells me what aftermarket filter to use. I am assuming that since the engine appears to be the same as a 2.7 liter Santa Fe, that the aftermarket filters for that vehicle fit the Tucson. Can someone who has already changed their oil with a non Hyundai filter assist me? Thank you very much and have a good day.
Have you called the dealer where you bought the car from? I looked on the Fram web site and the 2005 Tucson is not listed. It may be too early for the after-market makes to have come up with a copy.
You'd be well served to use the dealer's filter until a name brand replacement has come on the scene.
I'd change my oil at the 5K mark. In the early months of breaking in a car, I feel justified in changing out the oil before the recommended interval. That's just me.
All Hyundais used the same oil filter when I last checked. The engine is the same as the 2.7 in the Tiburon, Sonata, and Santa Fe, so one of those should work fine.
You can check www.partsamerica.com for oil filters. They have a Purolator listed for the 2005 Tucson as either L14459 or PL14459. The 4 cylinder and the 6 cylinder take the same filter.
There is not substitute for going into a dealership and taking face to face. Case in point:
I'm going over on Thursday to a local Hyundai dealer to sign the papers for an 05 Tucson for my wife. I had emailed back and forth with them and gotten the price I wanted.
In fact, my initial contact with them came through Edmunds, after I "build" the Tucson I wanted. This web sites TVM pricing is invaluable in helping you deal with the dealerships. But when it came time to talk turkey, and see about the specific model I was quoted on, I had to step into the dealers showroom.
They already know me from my on-line correspondence, looked in their computer for an available GLS 4x4 in Alpine Green, found one 60 miles away, had it delivered to their lot yesterday, agreed on my price, and the deal was done!
These guys know what they are doing and are great to deal with. I highly recommend them. Sunnyvale Hyundai.
I bought my Tucson in Concord Hyundai. I was eager to buy the car. I went first to Sunnyvale. They offered me a red one LX, looked OK and we fixed a price of $24,500 on the road. When I went to sign the papers my wife noticed an imperfection on the door paint. We cancelled the buy. But I must say that the attention was good, unfortunatelly they could obtain another one for another two to three weeks. This was not OK for my plans.
We went to Concord and we agree to buy a silver V6 LX that looked OK. We offered the same price as Sunnyvale, they accepted it. Concord realized that we wanted to buy the car quickly and some things were not done properly, e.g. the pre-delivery inspection papers were not given to us, so we did not know that the car was OK indeed. We checked the car all around and it was fine. The following day we sat down to sign all the papers and were told that the car was in the garage for cleaning. We trusted the dealer and after we practically bought the car the car was given to us with an obvious indentation and scratch in one of the doors. We noted this situation and the following week they called a mobile car painter to do the job. This man said that the door need to be-repainted fully ($600) and the dealer was not interested on this. So we had to take the car with us and drive to our project plan. The learning of this is please do not sign anything without re-checking again your car before signing the papers. Once the dealer has got your money it is very (or impossible) to correct things. They will give you all the excuses for doing nothing.
I took the Tucson to Cluver City Hyundai, LA for a change of oil. Busy garage that services three manufacturers, i.e. Hyundai, Mazda, and Nissan. They changed the oil with Valvoline all weather (mineral). Grade and weight was not given in the invoice. The following day I noticed that something was out of shape in the oil cover underneath the engine. I took again the car to the same garage and the first thing I was told was that everything is OK because the person who did the job has more tha 20 years experience (even without looking). I pointed out the problem and he realized that indeed it was not OK. He called the man who did the job, who took a screwdriver and tried to put in good, he could not do it other that leaving a big indentation in the plastic cover. The man only stopped when I shouted 'man this car is a brand new car, you cannot do that'. The boss had to book the car again for a proper setting. We waited for one hour; they charged nothing and we received a $5.00 bonus for our next service. The half truth of this is that garages are the main culprits for some of your car problems.
Its kind of find it hard to believe a reputable dealer would mess up a simple oil change. I mean, its; take off the drain plug, drain the oil, unscrew the filter, install a new one, put drain plug back in and fill the crankcase with oil. Its not that hard.
You should have taken the car to Jiffy Lube. I find some dealers have an interest in getting you back in for some work later.
I have recently bought a Tucson roof cross rail (kit)and wheel lockset for about $260. It was a pain in the neck to assemble the roof cross rail.
I would like to see more accessories and manuals for this car on the Hyundaiusa web page that can be ordered on line.
I wonder what the two cavities, just below the fog lights,are for. Are these cavities for another set of lights or are they just for decoration. If these cavities are for another set of lights I would like to order the set. This is because when it is raining and in the night the lights including the fog light are not very good for iluminating the road.
My LX does not have the automatic setting which switches on the lights according to the conditions outside the car. The user's manual said this is an option but I thought the only option for the LX was sun roof all the other goodies were included that is why I paid more than $24,000.
"As Hyundai and Kia move closer at an industrial level through shared platforms, their brand images need to get further apart. Pushing Hyundai upmarket and aiming Kia at younger buyers makes a lot of sense — providing the product is good enough."
I've actually heard mixed responses about the seats of the Tuscons. Some folks say they could not get comfortable in the seats while others say there is no they can get uncomfortable. Like i stated before - I sat in a low, leaned back seat of a sports car for 6 years which eventually did a number on my back. The Tuscon seat I thought was a lot more comfortable.
In my opinion, if you have teenagers, a dog, or eat & drink in your car, go with leather. If you spill food or drink on leather and wipe it immediately, you are safe, except perhaps for ink or red wine on a pale colored seat. I have tried both cloth & leather and I would not have anything but leather now.
Heat in the summer? Do you drive in your bathing suit? if not, clothing will absorb most of the sting, or place a blanket on your seat as you leave the car. I did that for seven years in California with good results, even after a day on the beach when the inside felt like an oven. I ran the AC full on for a few minutes before driving off, but I could sit down in my shorts without being burnt.
One last tip, for resale, a used leather seat still looks respectable, a cloth one does not!
I find the lighting on my new Tucson to be very effective. If you want to add another set of lights, there are a lot of after market models available. You'd have to wire it yourself through the fuse box and add a toggle switch inside the cabin. All of that takes some expertise; I'd consult a dealer before attempting it.
As far as I know, there is not "auto-on" feature for the headlights that sense when its dark enough to turn them on. I read in my manual that the lights will go off after a time if you don't manually shut them off before exiting the car. That is the only automatic feature I'm aware of on the Tucson lighting system.
How many of you have stored that stiff cargo area cover in your garages already? Its really a dumb design. I wish they had used the pull out - roll up type of cover
In fact, it has a hook and string thing to lift it out of the way, but I don't see the receiver hardware to hook into in the headliner area. Does anyone know how this is supposed to work so the cargo cover sort of lifts out of the way when you raise the back tailgate?
My wife just purchased a Tucson LX AWD and we can't figure out the Cargo Cover either. It's now in our basement in a safe place. There is no mention of what to do with it in the owners manual that I could find. I am also at a loss as to what the hook/string is for. Any other owners have an idea??
P.S. The Tucson is as good... or better than my 4-Runner in the snow.
I looked at The Canadian Drive web site, that has a nice review of the Tucson with good pixs, and I see the cargo cover hook, hooked into the upper edge of the open hatch cover lip. It certainly cannot remain there because it would get pinched and broken when the hatch is closed.
The whole design seems like such an after thought, I guess all in all though, its just a weird aspect of the vehicle.
I have to admit though that the GLS seats are just not that comfortable. I've tried every adjustment on the drivers chair, to no avail. Heck, even my Ford Ranger has more "butt" travel then the Tucson's. The Tucson seats seem to run out of cushioning before I'm ready to hit bottom.
I'm wondering if the LX has more cushioning in their seat design. From the pix I've seen, they seem to be more bolstered, and generous with seat padding. I prefer cloth though in my seating surfaces and am glad the GLS has that.
Thanks for any remarks from the LX drivers.
Can anyone comment on the LS seats, are they OK on seating comfort?
The Tuscon's are on the lots here in Houston (TX) and would like to know actual owner experiences and the Pros and Cons of this vehicle. Seems too good to be true...
I'm always amazed at new visitors to these forums who want to know things about vehicles, good / bad, pricing / incentives etc.
While all they have to do is read through the threads and see all or most of these issues addressed. Then, if there are specific questions needing answers - current owners would be glad to respond.
And yes, the Tucson is too good to be true! The best value in the small SUV market today, IMHO.
I'm still holding onto my Volvo S40 but its been 3 months my wife driving the Tucson LX in Blue with Gray leather interior.
I must say also its all too good to be true. But as an owner, I must say I have to bribe and pry my wife's fingers off the wheel of the Tucson. I've even used the Heated Seats here in Hawaii. The other day it was cold in the morning with some mist and dew on the windows. just a perk in the LX model.
The V6 2.7 engine was a surprise when i am passing other full size SUVs not saying any names {{Cough}} Ford / Lexus {{Cough}}
Ask you local dealer for a Demo/ Borrow if such a thing exists. Maybe if you leave you deposit of 30% [Refundable] I hope
Yes, the driver's seat is not comfortable. Some manoevres want to pull me out of the seat. I have manipulated all the combinations without success. I decided to buy a wooden beaded seat cover and a small cushion and now I feel better.
With regard to the cargo cover I was not aware of this problem (how to) because from the beginning I packed all the cargo with stuff and detached the cover and carried it with me all the time when I was moving from one place to another.
I am now in San Bernardino, Angeleous Oaks (5,000 ft) and the engine is noisy.
So, it's safe to say that it would not be very comfortable for a 6'1 male? I was thinking about test driving this vehicle..... It was either this or the Honda CRV.
I am a 6', 195lb male and it is perfectly comfortable for me. I have an LX with the leather seats and I have no complaints about the seats in this SUV.
I have to admit, as time goes by, either the seats are breaking in, or I am getting used to them. I have adjusted my driving position so my right leg can rest against the side of the center stack and now I feel better.
I really like the handling of the Tucson, and the commanding view of the road it affords. There is great visibility, no blind spots and the side mirrors are big. In addition, there is a tall ceiling inside this vehicle, so those of you who are asking about this should go test drive this gem.
As I spend more time with my "Tuskie" I will update my impressions here for all to review. It will be one week ago today we took delivery.
Does the LX model have Trip computer? I press on it one time, like it says, and nothing changes? anyone had the same problem? what about the noise coming from the cargo cover?
The Trip computer in the US models only resets the trip screen and nothing else. You have to actually press and hold it for a sec for it reset. The europeans models are the ones that actually have different modes since they have to pay tons more for gas than the US folks do....although it may not seem like it!
My understanding is that although the Tucson does not have the full blow trip computer, it's Kia cousin the new Sportage EX version due out any day now will have that feature.
I bought a Tucson (4WD, GLS) for my wife in November. She drives about 70 miles/day, all highway. She was only getting about 260 mile/tank of gas. I told her to wait until she had about 3,000 miles on the car before we can get an accurate check. Now it has 4,000 miles and is only getting 19mpg! Has anyone else measured their mileage? We expected 24 to 27 mpg highway. Thanks
Click back to page 17 to read some comments owners were writing back in early January. About a page full of reports. In a nutshell, this car, with a V6 and 4 wheel drive, does not get too much over 20 - 21 MPG.
I have had a Tucson LX AWD 6V automatic now for a just month and love it. It drives well and the cargo space is great. It looks really cute. I have only read good consumer report reviews on it. It just made the Washington post car pages today, with again, great reviews. So I am writing to this list because my Tux is making a very low gas mileage. The first tank was 16mpg and the second tanks was 13.5mpdg. I have only driven 700 miles so far, and it is cold here. My third tank is looking to be low again. I used the 4x4 a couple times, but not for long enough to count on the low performance. The dealership told me to wait until for the 3000 miles service for a better judgment, and I talked to somebody driving a model car that told me that at about 3000 miles he saw a significant change in the gas consumption. Has anyone experience something like that? I am a little concerned but not too much. I don't drive enough to be worry about how much I spend in gas.
It's a gas powered SUV so we shouldn't be surprised. I just got a new Forester and am averaging around 24-25 mpgs with mostly highway driving although this is a four cylinder automatic and has a lower profile than the Tucson. I have an Elantra GT automatic that averages about 28 with the same type of driving. However, I have a light foot and am rarely in city traffic for more than 10% of my miles. Hyundai sixes are not known for their thriftiness, at least not the current crop. Now...drop a small diesel into the Tucson and then we'll be talking. Also keep in mind that the winter blends of gas in some areas of the country will eat into your mpgs.
All SUVs have really crappy mpgs. I read in another forum about a new Tucson driver who got the diesel model in Europe and was only getting approx 25 mpgs from it and he wasn't too excited about it. I guess he missed out on crappy mpgs reports about the Tuscon....but hell, I'd be happy with 25 mpgs on the Tuscon!
signed by Won Suk Cho, President, after you've owned your Tucs for approximately 3 months. It is a very thorough survey--looking for problems in specific areas--noise, body and trim, hvac, electrical system, steering and handling, interior, brakes, engine, and transmission--and wanting to know your satisfaction in various areas, and whether the vehicle was what you expected. So if you are having problems--take the time and let 'em know about it!
They did goof up the list of colors. Except for the black and white, the color names are different. They show 2 reds and no green. I wrote in my Alpine Frost.
The questionnaire came in the mail. At the end of it, you are asked for your phone and/or email address if case they want to get more detailed information from you.
I do not own a Tucson but did own a Tiburon V6 automatic for 1.5 years and 14k. The 2.7 V6 with 4 speed auto is simply not a fuel efficient combo. I think Hyundai is being a bit optimistic with their gas mileage ratings on the front wheel drive version of the Tucson. They rate it at 20/26, which is exactly what my low slung sports coupe was rated at! I consistently averaged 21-22 mpg in 100% city driving but it did dip as low as 18 mpg once. On the highway at 80 mph, my car averaged right at 25-26 mpg but did get 27 one time. Keep in mind, these fuel economy figures were achieved in Florida on flat surfaces with no winter gas mixes. Take into account the higher less aerodynamic stance of the Tucson, its heavier weight, and the short gearing in the automatic, and its really no surprise that most people are getting poorer gas mileage then I did in my car. My mileage improved a few mpg after about 5k, but not a whole lot, so don't expect any huge improvements.
I know this is no consolation for current owners, but at least you know its just the nature of the beast and not a problem per say. For future owners, I would not count on getting 26 mpg on the highway. I wouldn't expect anything more then maybe 24 mpg. Maybe this way fewer owners will be disappointed in the mileage. The V6 is a smooth operator though and reliable in the time I owned it. It also sounded sweet when revved.
The EPA sets the mileage ratings, not the automakers. It's pretty well-known that the way the EPA determines the ratings is out of sync with how people drive.
I recently bought a Tucson GLS with a sunroof. As part of the deal I asked the dealer to install cross bars on the roof rails. The dealer agreed to provide and install them after he received them from the factory. We closed the deal. Two weeks later I called to find out when they would install the cross bars and learned that they can't install the bars on Tucson's with the sunroof. The dealer tells me it causes the sunroof to leak. I'm a bit confused because the Tucson came with roof rails and even has a sticker on the rails warning not to load more than 165lbs on them. I need the roof rack much more that the sunroof. Had I known this before purchasing, I would not have gotten the sunroof. Has anyone else had this problem and do you know of a solution? Thanks.
They tell me that the cross bars don't interfere with the sunroof operation, but can cause it to leak. The cross bars bow up slightly. When a load is placed on them they straighten out and can cause a gap in the sunroof seal. I'll talk to them again to see if I can get better answer. Thanks for the comments.
The Hyundai website www.hyundaiusa.com clearly states that cross rails are not available for the Tucson with a sunroof. I wouldn't be surprised if Hyundai voids some of the warranty if you should install the cross rails.
That seems unlikely, but also too strange to be made up except by a very creative mind. I'll contact my district rep on Monday to see if he can set me straight on this.
I agree with your basic comparison of the Tiuron to the Tucson. I fail to see how the 2.7 V6 engine in each vehicle can be rated at the same mpg 20/26, unless there has been some improvement in the engine itself or a change in the gearing of the 4 speed AT. The Tucson curb weight is 3370 lbs to the Tiburons 3010 lbs or 10% heavier off the line. That alone should take a toll in the city mpg rating, but the EPA sticker rating does not appear to reflect that.
To date there have been a total of 3 posts in this forum reporting mpg greater than 20 mpg, with one (msg #180) reporting 24 mpg and another (msg #278) reporting 22 mpg. Out of a total of 410 posts to this forum only 10 (approximately 2.5%) have provided any actual mpg figures. While this is not enough to draw any relevant conclusions yet, the trend does not look good. We need more members to post their actual mpg figures and mileage on their vehicles to date to get a better idea of what is actually happening out there. Let's keep those mpg figures coming in!
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These are the things I have noted so far:
(1)- The facial/dashboard plastic seams just adjacent to the driver door started to detach (~2 inches)
(2)- The leather seats (driver & passenger)base started to give way (stretched)leaving a lot of lines.
(3)- There is a sharp cluck sound (only one time)when reversing (right or left) while the car is in manual 4WD. Is this normal?
(4)- Plastic material inside the car seems to scracht very easily.
(5)- A bit unstable round bends
(6)- Controls are not easily at reach (e.g. radio, A/C, fog light)
(7)- Sometimes the cruise control comes on accidentally.
(8)- Warning lights, for example, hand brakes on light is sometimes masked by the steering wheel. The light color of the warning light the same that the light of the other instrumentation lights.
(9)- A bit noisy going up the hills
I will keep informed because I expect to drive from the Pacific to the Atlantic in this car (Cape Cod)
The good things about the car are:
(1)- Easy to park in crowded car parks
(2)- Very good layout for sleeping in it
(3)- layout is versatile
(4)- Reasonably fuel consumption
(5)- Good number of power inlets
(6)- Cruises quite nicely at 70 miles/hour
(7)- Drives smoothly
(8)- Good acceleration
(9)- Spacious and plenty of little pockets.
B
Is that what you paid out-the-door? Or was that before taxes and fees?
I can appreciate your 72 month financing dilemma, we do what we can do....
I don't see any "deals" on financing right now on the Tucson. I will get my own from my credit union.
I sat co-pilot last night as my wife drove on a test drive, and just could not get comfortable in the front passenger seat.
Anyone care to comment?
Oh, and dolomite - thanks for the reply on pricing!
You'd be well served to use the dealer's filter until a name brand replacement has come on the scene.
I'd change my oil at the 5K mark. In the early months of breaking in a car, I feel justified in changing out the oil before the recommended interval. That's just me.
I'm going over on Thursday to a local Hyundai dealer to sign the papers for an 05 Tucson for my wife. I had emailed back and forth with them and gotten the price I wanted.
In fact, my initial contact with them came through Edmunds, after I "build" the Tucson I wanted. This web sites TVM pricing is invaluable in helping you deal with the dealerships. But when it came time to talk turkey, and see about the specific model I was quoted on, I had to step into the dealers showroom.
They already know me from my on-line correspondence, looked in their computer for an available GLS 4x4 in Alpine Green, found one 60 miles away, had it delivered to their lot yesterday, agreed on my price, and the deal was done!
These guys know what they are doing and are great to deal with. I highly recommend them. Sunnyvale Hyundai.
We went to Concord and we agree to buy a silver V6 LX that looked OK. We offered the same price as Sunnyvale, they accepted it. Concord realized that we wanted to buy the car quickly and some things were not done properly, e.g. the pre-delivery inspection papers were not given to us, so we did not know that the car was OK indeed. We checked the car all around and it was fine. The following day we sat down to sign all the papers and were told that the car was in the garage for cleaning. We trusted the dealer and after we practically bought the car the car was given to us with an obvious indentation and scratch in one of the doors. We noted this situation and the following week they called a mobile car painter to do the job. This man said that the door need to be-repainted fully ($600) and the dealer was not interested on this. So we had to take the car with us and drive to our project plan. The learning of this is please do not sign anything without re-checking again your car before signing the papers. Once the dealer has got your money it is very (or impossible) to correct things. They will give you all the excuses for doing nothing.
You should have taken the car to Jiffy Lube. I find some dealers have an interest in getting you back in for some work later.
Stick with the specialists.
I would like to see more accessories and manuals for this car on the Hyundaiusa web page that can be ordered on line.
I wonder what the two cavities, just below the fog lights,are for. Are these cavities for another set of lights or are they just for decoration. If these cavities are for another set of lights I would like to order the set. This is because when it is raining and in the night the lights including the fog light are not very good for iluminating the road.
My LX does not have the automatic setting which switches on the lights according to the conditions outside the car. The user's manual said this is an option but I thought the only option for the LX was sun roof all the other goodies were included that is why I paid more than $24,000.
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I've actually heard mixed responses about the seats of the Tuscons. Some folks say they could not get comfortable in the seats while others say there is no they can get uncomfortable. Like i stated before - I sat in a low, leaned back seat of a sports car for 6 years which eventually did a number on my back. The Tuscon seat I thought was a lot more comfortable.
Heat in the summer? Do you drive in your bathing suit? if not, clothing will absorb most of the sting, or place a blanket on your seat as you leave the car. I did that for seven years in California with good results, even after a day on the beach when the inside felt like an oven. I ran the AC full on for a few minutes before driving off, but I could sit down in my shorts without being burnt.
One last tip, for resale, a used leather seat still looks respectable, a cloth one does not!
Happy motoring,
AH
As far as I know, there is not "auto-on" feature for the headlights that sense when its dark enough to turn them on. I read in my manual that the lights will go off after a time if you don't manually shut them off before exiting the car. That is the only automatic feature I'm aware of on the Tucson lighting system.
How many of you have stored that stiff cargo area cover in your garages already? Its really a dumb design. I wish they had used the pull out - roll up type of cover
In fact, it has a hook and string thing to lift it out of the way, but I don't see the receiver hardware to hook into in the headliner area. Does anyone know how this is supposed to work so the cargo cover sort of lifts out of the way when you raise the back tailgate?
Thanks!
P.S. The Tucson is as good... or better than my 4-Runner in the snow.
The whole design seems like such an after thought, I guess all in all though, its just a weird aspect of the vehicle.
I have to admit though that the GLS seats are just not that comfortable. I've tried every adjustment on the drivers chair, to no avail. Heck, even my Ford Ranger has more "butt" travel then the Tucson's. The Tucson seats seem to run out of cushioning before I'm ready to hit bottom.
I'm wondering if the LX has more cushioning in their seat design. From the pix I've seen, they seem to be more bolstered, and generous with seat padding. I prefer cloth though in my seating surfaces and am glad the GLS has that.
Thanks for any remarks from the LX drivers.
Can anyone comment on the LS seats, are they OK on seating comfort?
While all they have to do is read through the threads and see all or most of these issues addressed. Then, if there are specific questions needing answers - current owners would be glad to respond.
And yes, the Tucson is too good to be true!
I'm still holding onto my Volvo S40 but its been 3 months my wife driving the Tucson LX in Blue with Gray leather interior.
I must say also its all too good to be true. But as an owner, I must say I have to bribe and pry my wife's fingers off the wheel of the Tucson. I've even used the Heated Seats here in Hawaii. The other day it was cold in the morning with some mist and dew on the windows. just a perk in the LX model.
The V6 2.7 engine was a surprise when i am passing other full size SUVs not saying any names {{Cough}} Ford / Lexus {{Cough}}
Ask you local dealer for a Demo/ Borrow if such a thing exists. Maybe if you leave you deposit of 30% [Refundable] I hope
Aloha
RickHawaii
With regard to the cargo cover I was not aware of this problem (how to) because from the beginning I packed all the cargo with stuff and detached the cover and carried it with me all the time when I was moving from one place to another.
I am now in San Bernardino, Angeleous Oaks (5,000 ft) and the engine is noisy.
B
It appears that you and I are similar in size. Is the Tuscon pretty roomy, I notice the length of it is smaller than my Prizm.
I really like the handling of the Tucson, and the commanding view of the road it affords. There is great visibility, no blind spots and the side mirrors are big. In addition, there is a tall ceiling inside this vehicle, so those of you who are asking about this should go test drive this gem.
As I spend more time with my "Tuskie" I will update my impressions here for all to review. It will be one week ago today we took delivery.
Thanks, suzi
They did goof up the list of colors. Except for the black and white, the color names are different. They show 2 reds and no green. I wrote in my Alpine Frost.
I prefer to do stuff on line as much as possible. And, yeah, I'll need to write in my color too, its also Alpine Frost (green) - which I just love!
BTW, last two tank fulls were ~ 19 mpg. I have less then <500 miles.
I know this is no consolation for current owners, but at least you know its just the nature of the beast and not a problem per say. For future owners, I would not count on getting 26 mpg on the highway. I wouldn't expect anything more then maybe 24 mpg. Maybe this way fewer owners will be disappointed in the mileage. The V6 is a smooth operator though and reliable in the time I owned it. It also sounded sweet when revved.
To date there have been a total of 3 posts in this forum reporting mpg greater than 20 mpg, with one (msg #180) reporting 24 mpg and another (msg #278) reporting 22 mpg. Out of a total of 410 posts to this forum only 10 (approximately 2.5%) have provided any actual mpg figures. While this is not enough to draw any relevant conclusions yet, the trend does not look good. We need more members to post their actual mpg figures and mileage on their vehicles to date to get a better idea of what is actually happening out there. Let's keep those mpg figures coming in!