2008 Hyundai Tucson
Anyone have information on the 2008 Tucson. Colors, body changes, etc. The only thing I could find was on Cars.com which said the following:
"The 2008 model adds active head restraints and an upgraded stereo."
"The 2008 model adds active head restraints and an upgraded stereo."
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Does anyone know when the 2008 models usually do come out? I know over at the Honda CRV forum, the info is posted for the 2008 CRV and will have the 8 way power seat. I am handicapped and the power seat is a definite PLUS for my buying one. I was all ready to get the 2007 Tuscon as the dealer told me it DID have the power seat....and then....when I went there it was not the case. He then tried to talk me into a santaFe (which does have the power seat. I wanted a Tuscon....so I will wait for the 2008 if it has it....if not...i will get the Honda CRV. :mad:
I think that hyundai will not do a serious updated model until 2012. Hyundai will do a few face lift but that will not be enough to prevent sales drop in the near future.
The Hyundai Veracruz hasn't received the projected sales because there are many SUV (or better crossover) in the market (eg. Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, etc). There is a sector in the market that will like to have a compact SUV with real offroad capability similar that the multi-link suspension (rear) like the Kia Sorento. For example the VW Tiguan are sold in three models and the model "Track and field" has superior suspension than the other two making the car a real offroad that can be activated by a switch in the driver's facia.
I think that the Tucson has better suspension that the competition (compact style) for limited offroad capability, however this is not enough for people with real adventure in and out the road. The Kia Sorento, for example has a decent offroad capability but instead of improving this capability Kia will offer the Kia Mesa or Mojave with three row of seats and more engine power. Why more power means more seats?
Most (and I am talking about at least more than 80%) compact crossovers owners DO NOT go off road at all (soft or hard core)
Tucson has been doing fairy well, but has been overshadowed by its brother Santa Fe somewhat. And, since the price range of most entry crossovers (i.e. CR-V, Outlander, RAV4) is comparable to the Santa Fe, the Tucson gets much overlooked by perspective buyers.
That said, Hyundai should be releasing a new Tucson next year, and we should be getting more details soon. Like every other auto manf., Hyundai is spreading out the release of new models, and 2008 is expected to be another busy year:
Hyundai Genesis/BH (RWD luxury sedan)
Hyundai Soanta facelift
Hyundai Elantra Touring (i30)
Hyundai Genesis/BK Coupe
Hyundai Tucson
and more...
The worst new car expeience ever. I certainly won't order a Tucson or any other Hyundai product again.