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So a big pat on the back to Hyundai for making these things standard across the board. I've been disappointed by so many cars out there one way or another. Hopefully this Tucson will do it.
Im pretty sure you get discs on the Honda V6 equipped Vue.
Is the Tuscon going to have seat mounted chest and head protection side airbags or the more desirable seat mounted chest bag and curtain setup?
The only things that turn me off about the Tuscon:
same old, fairly high tech but low output and inefficienct V6 (sorry, but with the auto and AWD -probably going to be outrun by the signficantly lighter yet 4 cylinder AWD RAV4 and CRVs), and where is stability control? Toyota scores big points in my book for ABS and VSC standard. I dont see it as much of an issue in cars (though stability control is still HUGELY beneficial, theres a much lower threat of rolling inherent in passenger cars), but short wheelbase vehicles w/ high centers of gravity.....
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Anybody know when Hyundai really plans to release the Tucson?
Impatient in Pittsburgh...
So even though an Escape will have more power and probably be a little more fun to drive. overall the hyundai will be a better value with price, features and warranty....
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The Escape was originally what i wanted, until I heard about and saw the tucson. I still Love the escapes, but the extra $ in my pocket that I will save might be worth giving up a few hp.
It's heartening to see that both the 2005 Kia Sportage and 2005 Hyundai Tucson are both getting closer to hitting American shores. I want to start peering in at what could be my next purchase!
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Here's a new review of the Tucson from The Independent in London: http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/motoring/tests/story.jsp?story- =542679
It says that the Tucson is rated at 39 mpg... Imperial gallons, I'm supposing, but still that's like 35 mpg in the US. If my math is correct that's pretty impressive!
I'd like to inform you that the Greek dealer already started to sell Tucson. It is available in 4 editions:
2.0 GLS Turbo Diesel
2.0 GLS (27000 Euro)
2.o GLS Full (29000 Euro)
2.7 GLS Full
1. Every dealer in US should have one by Oct 1st... good inventory levels by Oct 31st
2. Every Tucson will be equipped with ABS and stability control... two features not found on another SUV in it's class
3. People who sign up on Hyundaituscon.com are entitled to special deals
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Base engine has CVVT but still an iron block (partially explains the weight on the high side - 3240-3548 lbs). The V6 has an alloy block.
Auto has 4 ratios but it does have Shiftronic.
4 wheel discs are nice and 16" rims, but a donut on an SUV? C'mon guys....
The V6's gas tank is bigger. They should use the same tank on the 4 for better range.
It lacks a full-size spare, stability control, and perhaps a 5th ratio. CR-V will have all 3 next year. RAV4 does too, IIRC.
BTW, the Subaru Forester has had ABS standard since 1998. Side air bags were an option back in 2001 and standard in 2003. Subaru was way ahead of the pack.
-juice
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I saw an ad in today's paper (Minneapolis) from a dealer inviting people to a special unveiling of the Tuscon on August 25 (my birthday, but I'll be out of town). That must mean the new Tuscon is just around the corner (literally)...
What are those special deals if I sign to Hyundaituscon.com?
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It is a good looking car 4x4 but the dealer did not want I test drive the car off-road.
I like the rear seats collapse flat on the floor. The engine compartment looks modern. The inside is not bad.
I would like bigger tires, e.g. 17" 0r 18" as an option. Equally a by-xenon front lights as a option.
I do not like sunroof on a SUV or sport spoiler.
Ground clearance is not impressive.
Could somebody gives some comparison clues of this tucson with the Tuoareg, Nissan Murano other that the prices. I think the Tucson has many of the stuff that these named above cars have, at much less price. For example why should a pay another $10,000 to buy a Tuoareg or a Murano?
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I am a huge fan of the next Sonata, so its not that I dont like Hyundais. It just seems that this is a paltry effort. A better question would be... why not just spend $1000 more and get the Santa Fe?
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As for the Tuscon vs. Touareg and Murano... the Touareg doesn't have an established reliability record in CR as it is too new. The Murano's predicted reliability by CR is above average--the same as the Elantra on which the Tuscon is based. As for better fuel efficiency, the Murano's mpg is 19 on premium fuel per CR, the Touareg 15 on diesel or premium. CR hasn't tested the Tuscon yet, but the larger Santa Fe got 18 with the 2.7L V6, so the lighter Tuscon V6 should at least match the Murano and top it with the 4-banger.
And you're right- the Tuscon is a whopping 1.9 cubic feet larger in passenger usable volume against the Santa Fe. And it only gives up 7.8 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats up, and but 12.2 with the seats down! The trade off seems unimpressive to me.
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No, I am not sure the '05 Santa Fe won't have side curtains. If Hyundai does that, then I'll give up the safety point.
On mpg, I made it clear I was using the fuel economy ratings that CR experienced in their tests, which I think are more real-world than the EPA ratings. If you don't think the considerably lighter Tuscon will get better mpg than the Santa Fe with the same engine, that's fine; I'm willing to bet the Tuscon will have an advantage on the V6 and that the 4-cylinder will do better than the V6. We'll soon see.
(Of course the 4 cylinder will do better than the V6, but do you really expect a 140hp 4 to be able to move 3400lbs? Hyundai needs to get serious.)
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You asked, why wouldn't someone just spend $1000 more and get a Santa Fe? I gave you a few reasons. If you want to quibble about which are "pending" or not, go ahead. Anyway, the 4-banger will definitely move the Tuscon. How quickly it moves the Tuscon is another thing.
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'Fall 2004' means anything. For example in the UK Tucsons were in the show room from August but nobody could order any car until October 2005. What is this? In Australia Tucson are already sold.
Why there is not an official note from Hyundai USA for USA customers? Can somebody give me a rational explanation?
Why I am interested on this is because I am planning to be in the USA at the end of October and buy a 4x4 for an adventure if the Tucson is not there I will have to buy other car, e.g. RAV4 or the Honda.
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Kia expects to sell more than 60,000 car in the USA.
The first day of sales in Korea was 7,000 for the Sportage and 4,000 for the Tucson.
Does sombeody know about this is the USA?
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Side curtain airbags standard
ABS standard
Traction control standard
Stability control standard
Full power equip standard
Cruise control standard
Alloy wheels standard
Gls model adds windshield wiper deicer standard
optional sunroof and in dash 6-disc changer
LX model has leather heated seats standard
only option being the sunroof.
Pricing 4cyl 5sp fwd 17,499 + dest
4 cyl auto fwd 18,299 + dest
4 cyl auto 4wd 18,999 + dest
6 cyl auto fwd 19,999 + dest
6 cyl auto 4wd 21,499 + dest
6 cyl Lx auto fwd 21,249 + dest
6 cyl Lx auto 4wd 22,749 + dest
availability is still not announced but expect within 30 days.
I especially apppreciated the 4cyl, 5-speed manual price of $17,499. That's only $400 more than I paid for my '01 Kia Sportage 4x4 in 2001. It is for FWD, though, not rear and no 4WD on that unit as well.
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