Hyundai Tucson

[lui]

hello po to everyone! newbie here and seriously considering to buy tucson but cnt make up my mind whether gas at or crdi. primary consideration is fuel consumption. iba iba kc ang feedback re:fuel consumption and konti pa lang and crdi owners na nagpost abt their fuel consumption. Pls help!

sir kung primary concern nyo po is fuel consumption then you should go for the CRDi variant. kaso mejo mas mahal nga lang sya

[jake_sioson]

hello po to everyone! newbie here and seriously considering to buy tucson but cnt make up my mind whether gas at or crdi. primary consideration is fuel consumption. iba iba kc ang feedback re:fuel consumption and konti pa lang and crdi owners na nagpost abt their fuel consumption. Pls help!

I had the same problem before. The points to consider are:
1. The difference with the CRDi and the gas (automatic) is around P130,000. Is that amount comparable to the amount you will save by using diesel instead of gasoline? If so, for how long? less than 5 years?

2. Fuel consumption is highly dependent on driving skills. Are you an "efficient" driver. As for me, I consumed around 9-10 km/liter in my 1 month. Not bad since I used to average 8 km/liter with my Isuzu Fuego before.

3. The interior of the CRDi is black while the interior of the gas versions are beige. Will that matter to you?

I hope this helps.

By the way, I got the CRDi because I'm used to diesel and it looks better with the dual exhaust.

[surg]

I had the same problem before. The points to consider are:
1. The difference with the CRDi and the gas (automatic) is around P130,000. Is that amount comparable to the amount you will save by using diesel instead of gasoline? If so, for how long? less than 5 years?

2. Fuel consumption is highly dependent on driving skills. Are you an "efficient" driver. As for me, I consumed around 9-10 km/liter in my 1 month. Not bad since I used to average 8 km/liter with my Isuzu Fuego before.

3. The interior of the CRDi is black while the interior of the gas versions are beige. Will that matter to you?

I hope this helps.

By the way, I got the CRDi because I'm used to diesel and it looks better with the dual exhaust.

thank you sir! you hit the nail right on the head! your #1 point is exactly what I have in mind: would the 130,ooo difference be comparable to the amt i'll be able to save by using diesel.sabi po kasi 8-9 km/l ang gas while 10-11 km/l ang crdi (both city driving) so konti lang difference and although mas mura ang diesel, mas madalas and mahal ang maintenance e.g # liters of oil and frequency of maintenance. and although I prefer the beige interior (like in the innova), ok lang if black

[number001]

Ala ba CRDi 2WD with ABS, Dual Airbags + Curtain (available abroad), and other safety features? Any guesses by how much will the price go up to get these features?

The current CRDi 2WD is really devoid of any safety features, almost like buying a vehicle ten years ago.

[kantoboy]

By the way, I got the CRDi because I'm used to diesel and it looks better with the dual exhaust.

Hahaha . . . I thought the same thing. I picked a diesel because i am hopeful that a well maintained diesel suv would have a better resale value.

I did test drive the everest and the crv (old versions), and they really felt sluggish whereas the sportronic shifter of the hyundai, gave the drive a little more spirit.

I was considering a tribute also, but again the diesel / sportronic shift won over safety. Personally I tend to drive slow and in the city, so the features didnt seem as important.

[jake_sioson]

To Leovl,

Hello! I have a Tucson CRDi diesel A/T.

As for the Ford Everest - May nagsabi sa akin na mahirap daw ang afterslaes ng Ford kasi mahirap ang mga pyesa. Yung Everest daw parang Ranger na nilagyan ng bubong yung likod. Old models pa ng diesel engine ang ginamit kaya maingay yung makina (parang yung old models ng Isuzu).

As for the CRV - May lumabas na CRV na 2007. Maybe you can chack that out first before you decide. Although, mahal yung 2007 model, nasa P1.4 pataas daw

The only comparable model to the Tucson is the Kia Sportage. Sabi nila, the backbone structure of the Hyundai is the same as with the Kia. I don't know anything on the Sportage.

Yesterday, there was a new Kia model called Carene which was displayed in Tiendesitas by Kia Pasig. It's a 7 seater unit which can be compared with the Sportage and Tucson. The agent said that it costs around Php 900,000+. You may want to check that out too.

As for me, I am very happy with my Tucson. The CRDi is very quiet as compared to older deisel engines. And the power is much much better.

Hope this helps.

[BlueBimmer]

wow..938k is kinda cheap..well not cheap but very affordable..so tempting...

[niky]

For the price, it's really good. The competition now costs over 1 million.

[glockmeister26]

Got me a 4x2 M/t almost 3 weeks ago. It's in black color. Brought it to the dealership for the first 1k servicing (Change engine oil and gear oil). It's logged 1140 kms and so far I got 8.4kms and 9.2kms/liter for mixed city and highway driving. Am going to find out later how I did with a week-long all city drive later. Got it for 893k (monotone). Haven't had any problems so far. I like the overall styling, the Sound system is nice. I initially didn't like the beige interior which was prone to dirt and smudges, but now I seem to like the classier look the beige interior gives. The ride is better than the '04 CRV (4x2) that we have at home. Rear passenger leg area is good, although the seats are a bit low. The rear compartment is big enough and the rear seats (including front passenger seat) fold flat to give you a bigger cargo area when needed. The only thing I didn't like was the absence of ABS or airbags (to cut costs). Overall, I find the vehicle - great value for your money. I was supposed to get a Mazda 3, V Variant, good thing I saw an ad for the Tucson.

[bryantpark]

Got me a 4x2 M/t almost 3 weeks ago. It's in black color. Brought it to the dealership for the first 1k servicing (Change engine oil and gear oil). It's logged 1140 kms and so far I got 8.4kms and 9.2kms/liter for mixed city and highway driving. Am going to find out later how I did with a week-long all city drive later. Got it for 893k (monotone). Haven't had any problems so far. I like the overall styling, the Sound system is nice. I initially didn't like the beige interior which was prone to dirt and smudges, but now I seem to like the classier look the beige interior gives. The ride is better than the '04 CRV (4x2) that we have at home. Rear passenger leg area is good, although the seats are a bit low. The rear compartment is big enough and the rear seats (including front passenger seat) fold flat to give you a bigger cargo area when needed. The only thing I didn't like was the absence of ABS or airbags (to cut costs). Overall, I find the vehicle - great value for your money. I was supposed to get a Mazda 3, V Variant, good thing I saw an ad for the Tucson.

So far been getting the same mileage with my 4x2 automatic. I'm averaging around 8-9 k.L under similar driving conditions. I probably share the same sentiments with your other comments as well. Funny but I was about to get a Mazda 3V as well. Good thing I saw the Tucson. It may not be as flashy as the Mazda 3 but with a few bucks more, I definitely got a whole lot more.

[glockmeister26]

So far been getting the same mileage with my 4x2 automatic. I'm averaging around 8-9 k.L under similar driving conditions. I probably share the same sentiments with your other comments as well. Funny but I was about to get a Mazda 3V as well. Good thing I saw the Tucson. It may not be as flashy as the Mazda 3 but with a few bucks more, I definitely got a whole lot more.

Topped up my tank with 56 liters of gas. One week of driving through the city with all the traffic gave me a reading of just 7.1 kms/liter, but that includes some hours of just idling away with the aircon and stereo on while waiting in the parking lots. Funny thing is, some people mistake it for something else. Just last Friday, my client was so surprised when I parked a "Cayenne" in their lot, only to find out it was a Hyundai - Teeheehee! Now he's getting one for his son.

[oldblue]

Topped up my tank with 56 liters of gas. One week of driving through the city with all the traffic gave me a reading of just 7.1 kms/liter, but that includes some hours of just idling away with the aircon and stereo on while waiting in the parking lots. Funny thing is, some people mistake it for something else. Just last Friday, my client was so surprised when I parked a "Cayenne" in their lot, only to find out it was a Hyundai - Teeheehee! Now he's getting one for his son.

had the same impression on the ghills promenade parking lot way way back pa, around Oct last year to be exact. it was also a Black Tucson that parked beside us.

[docSUVfan]

So far been getting the same mileage with my 4x2 automatic. I'm averaging around 8-9 k.L under similar driving conditions. I probably share the same sentiments with your other comments as well. Funny but I was about to get a Mazda 3V as well. Good thing I saw the Tucson. It may not be as flashy as the Mazda 3 but with a few bucks more, I definitely got a whole lot more.

I am impressed with the mileage you get with your 4x2 auto. I drive 2 RAV4s(2001 2004 AWD) and Subaru Forester 2001 AWD and can only achieve 7-8 km/li. inspite of a lighter curb weight (1310 and 1360 kg). For the most bang for the buck, it's a good choice. I test drove this afternoon a 4x2 CVVT automatic and the ride was more comfortable than the RAV4 and equal to the Forester. I could not make the auto shift to 1000-1500 rpm even on a steady foot on the accelerator which I can do on both RAVs and Forester. The Tucson's engine noise at 2,000 rpm was buzzier than the RAVs and Forester. Doing a fast U-turn showed slightly more tilt and some more understeer in the Tucson than the RAVs and Forester. For it's price I think it's still spot on and hope that this vehicle will be as reliable as the RAV4, Forester and CRV.

[bryantpark]

I am impressed with the mileage you get with your 4x2 auto. I drive 2 RAV4s(2001 2004 AWD) and Subaru Forester 2001 AWD and can only achieve 7-8 km/li. inspite of a lighter curb weight (1310 and 1360 kg).

FC update:

1st tankfull = 7.2 km/L
2nd tankfull = 8.8 km/L
3rd tankfull = 8.9 km/L
4th tankfull = 8.85 km/L

I do mostly rush hour city driving but drive up to Sta. Rosa and Tagaytay on weekends.

[theveed]

Mukang sulit na sulit nga ah.

[glockmeister26]

Meet Joe Black:





Am thinking of setting it up for a "Euro look", try to get a rear foglight switch, a rear foglight and a pair of Euro plates. The sidemarkers look good but I'm not too keen on drilling holes on the body just yet.

[garyq]

Guys if anyone is interested: Tucson, silver monotone, A/T, pre-evat price. Isa lang ito, old stock. 9178554454

[orly_andico]

Since I got the tuc last Jan 25, these are the fuel consumption readings that I got:
8.4kms/liter = Mixed Highway and city drive (Tagaytay weekend, all around Manila)
9.2kms/liter = Mixed Highway and city drive (Trip to Angeles, daily trips around Manila)
7.1kms/liter = City driving
All my trips are done with the a/c "on". I consciously try to shift to a higher gear as soon as possible, but sometimes I forget to keep the rpms below 2k to save fuel. At 2k rpm, and on top gear, I get a speed of 70kms/hr.

wow it has exactly the same gearing as the 626.
pero 7.1km/L city is lower. mas mabigat kasi by around 400kg.

[bryantpark]

great looking car you got there glockmeister26. the black one really looks way too cool. sadly i didn't have much choice because there were only two units left at the plant, a white two-tone manual and my warm silver auto. i was also trying to beat the price increase. i also like the aqua silver but my officemate beat me to it (see pic on the first page).

i'm on my third week and second full tank. i got 7.2km/L from my first tankfull but that also includes some hours idling while i tinkered with the interiors. i just had my third full tank and computed 8.8 km/L from my 2nd tankfull. i do mostly city driving but i drove to sta. rosa over the weekend.

it's nice to hear about your positive comments on the tuc. i also share the same sentiments with carolco. this car is really fun to drive. the engine is so quiet and the transmission smooth. i had to get a 72 cd case just so i could listen to my cd's on the 6 speaker sound system. i initially thought of getting a subwoofer but now think that it would just be a waste. i'm thinking of gradually dressing up my tuc. i've so far gotten leather seats from roadstar and ring gutters. i also stumbled upon two korean sites selling accessories - www.dreamka4u.com and www.kspec.com. you guys might want to check it out. i've so far inquired about shipping and handling and might order some stuff depending on their response.

incidentally, i also got the same "cayenne" comment from two friends. some of my officemates test drove it and two of them are getting a tucson.

[pajerokid]

hehe it DOES look like a Cayenne