2010 Hyundai Tucson [ARCHIVED]

[bynnos]

according to our SA, it will be launched by February next year. the price for the CRDi variant is P1.4M while P1.2M for the CVVT variant. not sure how true though.

I was at Hyundai at the Fort just a few hours ago. Two of the SAs there told me that the new Tucson will be launched daw sometime in Dec.

They seemed sure of this. However, they are not aware what the price will be.

[lamborghinione]

TUCSON DELIVERS BETTER FUEL ECONOMY THAN CR-V

The Hyundai Tucson was engineered to be more fuel efficient than its predecessor and chief competitors like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. The 2010 Tucson accomplishes this while being 3.3 inches longer and one inch wider than its predecessor and having a longer wheelbase than Honda CR-V, Ford Escape and Subaru Forester


Hyundai Tucson features the Theta II 2.4-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder engine. The Theta II engine delivers about the same amount of power and acceleration as its predecessor's V6 engine with 20 percent better fuel economy than the old four-cylinder engine. In fact, the Tucson is more fuel-efficient than Honda CRV, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4 and Ford Escape four-cylinder engines boasting an impressive estimated 23 mpg city/31 mpg highway fuel economy rating with the available six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC® and front wheel drive. Tucson features low rolling resistance silica tires to contribute to the 31 mpg highway. With AWD (All-Wheel Drive), Tucson delivers an estimated 21 mpg city/28 mpg highway exceeding the primary competitors AWD versions including Subaru Forester.


The Theta II is rated at 176 horsepower (26 percent more than its predecessor) and 168 lb.-ft. of torque. This high-tech, all-aluminum, 16-valve engine features Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) on both camshafts and a Variable Induction System (VIS) for better engine breathing. In the green states, the 2010 Hyundai Tucson is certified as a Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) which means it is as clean as a hybrid.
For the 2011 model year, Hyundai will introduce a high-mileage Blue model. The Blue model will be powered by a Theta II 2.0-liter engine that delivers better power and fuel economy than the 2009 Hyundai Tucson Beta four-cylinder engine. The 2.0-liter Theta-II has shed over 22 pounds from its previous iteration. For better fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, the 2.0-liter Theta-II also gets Dual CVVT (intake and exhaust camshaft phaser) while Theta-I was equipped with only CVVT on the intake camshaft. Major improvements also begin with the application of a two-stage Variable Intake System (VIS) which enables switching between long and short intake manifold resulting in an across-the-board performance increase. To reduce internal friction, engineers have applied a Diamond-Like-Coating (DLC) to the top surface of the valve tappets resulting in improved fuel efficiency. Engineers also expended considerable time and effort optimizing the oil pressure to achieve an ideal balance between durability and fuel economy.


Hyundai Tucson will join the Blue lineup of vehicles that includes Accent and Elantra. Tucson Blue will deliver outstanding fuel economy without adding hundreds of dollars to the price. In fact, the "Blue" model will be priced lower than other Tucson models, assuring it will be both efficient and economical. Hyundai is focused on achieving an excellent mpg-per-dollar ratio with the Hyundai Tucson Blue model. Fuel-efficient modifications will likely include low-rolling-resistance tires, enhanced aerodynamics, revised engine calibrations and reduced final drive ratios to deliver even higher mileage and lower emissions. The new Tucson high mileage edition will be identified with unique "Blue" badging.


http://www.netcarshow.com/hyundai/2010-tucson/

[alainroyce]

additional info...

POWERTRAIN

To further broaden its appeal, ix35 will get the newest fuel-efficient engines and six-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Powertrain availability will vary according to region.

Western European customers will be offered a choice of two thrifty and clean-burning petrol engines: the Theta-II 2.0 rated at 163ps and 20.1kg.m of torque which emits just 178g/km of CO2 (2WD MT) and the Gamma 1.6 GDI delivering 140ps and 17kg.m of torque, available from November 2010, which delivers only 159g/km of CO2. This 1.6 GDI engine will be available with ISG stop-start technology, further reducing CO2 to just 149g/km.

The European diesel lineup includes two all-new engines: the R 2.0 and the U-II 1.7, which will be available from November 2010. The R 2.0 will come in a choice of two outputs: high (184ps/40kg.m) and low (136ps/32.6kg.m) producing CO2 emissions of just 165g/km (4WD MT), and 158g/km (2WD MT), respectively. The U-II will have a rated output of 115ps with 26.0kg.m and will have class-leading CO2 emissions of just 139g/km when equipped with ISG (2WD MT). Six-speed manuals are standard with both diesels while the R will come with the option of a six-speed automatic.



http://www.auto-power-girl.com/cars-...ndai_ix35-3633

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The first independent reviews of the Tucson are coming in. Here's one from the UK mag Autocar:

http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/...remium/245482/

Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi Premium

Test date 30 November 2009 Price as tested TBA
2.0-litre turbodiesel isn't overawed by car's size

What is it?

This is a car with a lot on its plate. The ix35 is the replacement for the Tucson, Hyundai’s good-value proposition in the soft-roader market. But at the same time, the firm would love it to steal sales from lifestyle ‘crossover’ models, principally the Nissan Qashqai.


Those parameters have presumably been fed into some Korean supercomputer, which has number-crunched the following result: a car that’s bigger than the Tucson and the Qasqhai, but marginally smaller than a Ford Kuga. It's a decent-looking machine, too; there’s more than a touch of latter-day Infiniti about the multiple creases on the ix35’s flanks, but they do a good job of disguising its bulk.


When the car launches next spring, it will have just half of its eventual engine line-up: a 2.0 petrol and this 2.0 diesel. Hyundai is pinning big hopes to the smaller-capacity units that are due next autumn, a 1.6-litre petrol emitting 149g/km of CO2 and a new 1.7-litre diesel – in effect a bored-out version of the motor already used in the i30 – that will emit 139g/km. They both use stop-start to achieve these figures.


There is a more potent 182bhp 2.0-litre oil-burner, incidentally, but Hyundai UK sources say the firm is “unlikely” to bring it to Britain.
What’s it like?

Make no mistake: this is not a small car. The ix35 is almost 10cm longer than the Qashqai, and it feels every millimetre of that when you’re behind the wheel. In fact, while it’s ever so slightly narrower than a Kuga, it feels bigger; thick C-pillars don’t do all-round visibility many favours, and you sit up high compared with a Qashqai.


Still, the size does come in handy in the cabin, which feels more like a genuine SUV’s than a compromised crossover’s. There’s plenty of head and leg room all round; even with a 6ft driver up front, a similarly sized passenger will be perfectly comfortable behind him. The seats are pretty flat, but comfortable, and fit and finish are acceptable; soft-touch plastics are nowhere to be seen, but it’s durable rather than nasty.


On the road the Hyundai’s 2.0-litre turbodiesel motor doesn’t feel overawed by the car’s size; if anything, it’s a little too easy to light up the front tyres on all but bone-dry roads. Once your right foot learns to compensate for this, though, it’s easy to make rapid progress. The engine is gutsy from about 1500rpm, and while there’s a little more to come at 3500rpm, you’ll be ready to change up by then. The gearbox is a little baggy, but quick enough with a positive throw.


In handling terms, the ix35 feels more like a regular SUV than either the Qashqai or the Kuga. Body control is surprisingly decent, but this has come with a slight cost in ride quality, which is more easily unsettled and less subtly damped than the Ford’s. And while the steering feels accurate on the whole, it’s a little vague around the straight-ahead.


The ix35 is reasonably refined on motorways, where wind and road noise are well suppressed. But sixth gear is perhaps a little too short for British speeds; the engine is a little too noisy beyond 2500rpm, and you’ll be very close to that figure at 70mph.
Should I buy one?

The ix35 fails to nail one category convincingly, without ever causing real offence. With that in mind, its proposition could well come down to value – and it’s well placed to take deliver on that front. Our Premium model came equipped with 18in alloys, climate control, keyless entry and go, automatic headlights, folding door mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, heated seats, leather trim, panoramic sunroof and USB/iPod connectivity – yet when it goes on sale next spring, this variant is confidently tipped to sneak under £20,000.


At that price, and with that much kit, it’s well placed to embarrass the range-topping front-drive Qashqai diesel - which costs £22k – and offer a superior five-year warranty to boot. And when you consider that base ix35s could start as low as £16k, it’s hard to see how the car will not add to Hyundai’s burgeoning sales success in the UK.
John McIlroy"

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Additional British review from What Car? magazine:

http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/hyun...-driven/245530

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Hyundai ix35: driven - Introduction

02 December 2009







Hyundai has been one of the big success stories of the scrappage scheme – so is it worried about what will happen when the scheme finishes at the end of February?

Not a bit of it. The all-new ix35 arrives in March and Hyundai reckons its blend of SUV looks and value will be enough to tempt buyers to open their wallets.

The ix-35 replaces the Tucson but, although it's a similar size (it's 9cm longer and 2cm lower), it's quite a different beast.

It's a lot more stylish, for a start, with its aggressive front end, sharp side creases and an angular rear that give it a much more youthful, dynamic look. It's not the most original design, admittedly – blend a Ford Kuga with a Nissan Qashqai, and it would end up looking pretty similar.

It's hardly surprising, because both are key rivals for the ix35. As with those two, front- or four-wheel drive versions of the ix35 will be available, but most are likely to be front-wheel drives. These aren't mud-plugging SUVs: they're family cars with a bit of added ruggedness.



When it goes on sale, the ix35 will be available with a choice of two 2.0-litre engines; one petrol and one diesel. The petrol is the cheaper entry point, but most buyers are expected to go for the front wheel-drive diesel version that we drove.

It's a very strong engine, with 224lb ft of torque that provides real shove-in-the-back acceleration. In fact, there's so much grunt that it's easy to set the front wheels spinning if you try to pull away too swiftly.

There's plenty of grip though corners, too, and Hyundai says that it's possible that the version that hits the showrooms will have different tyres.

Although it's perhaps not as lithe as rivals such as the VW Tiguan, the ix35 handles well and the steering strikes a decent balance between low-speed manoeuvrability and high-speed control.

The suspension also keeps body movement in check through corners, but it's a little on the firm side. It's a bit jiggly over patchy city streets, and a bit too bouncy over bumpy country roads. Yet Hyundai says that the suspension may also be tweaked before the car goes on sale.

One area that could do with a little more polish is refinement. The diesel engine is noisier than many rivals', and is boomy when pushed – even when you're cruising in sixth, there's a steady drone.

Road- and wind noise also find their way into the cabin at speed, and you might find yourself turning the stereo up uncomfortably loud to compensate.

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Continuation . . .


The ix35 makes a good family car, with lots of head- and legroom all-round. The cabin is usefully wide, too, and a nearly flat floor and large door openings make the rear seat child-friendly.

There are no clever gimmicks to boost versatility; just a large, well-shaped boot and 60/40 split rear seats that fold to leave a flat floor. What more do you need?

The high-spec version we drove had a panoramic sunroof that let in extra light to the cabin but, even without it, the ix35 feels airy and spacious. Up front you sit high in classic SUV style and, although the rear-most side windows are tiny, all-round visibility is good.

The dash is stylish, too, with an angular design that echoes the exterior and it has lots of sporty metallic inserts.

It's a shame that the dash plastics aren't as appealing as its design, though. Everything looks good but, unlike many rivals, there's not a soft-touch plastic in sight.

The built-in touchscreen sat-nav system on our car is likely to be an optional extra. It looks great and is easy to use, but the screen can be hard to read in strong sunlight.



Prices haven't been confirmed yet, but from launch the cheapest model will be the 2.0 petrol in Style trim, which is expected to cost around £16,500.

There's likely to be a £1000 premium for the 2.0 diesel, so the ix35 will undercut many rivals with similarly powerful 2.0 diesels by a healthy margin – the Ford Kuga and VW Tiguan with comparable engines both cost over £20,000, for example.

You get a lot for your money, too. Style trim includes alloy wheels, Bluetooth, electric windows and rear parking sensors.

Upgrade to Premium trim, and you get extras including larger alloy wheels, climate control, leather trim, heated front seats and a panoramic sunroof. All versions have six airbags and stability control as standard.

Later in 2010, two new models will make the ix35 even more affordable. A 1.6-litre petrol version is due in October, followed a month later by a new 1.7 diesel. Both will have an engine stop-start system to keep fuel consumption and CO2 emissions as low as possible.

For now, the 2.0-litre diesel makes the most financial sense, thanks to superior fuel economy and CO2 emissions of 148g/km.

You'll like Cheap, powerful and practical
You won't Hard cabin plastics; gruff engine
We say:
Sharp-looking SUV is great value for money

[washburn]

magstart sa 950k-1m yung manual variant neto according sa SA namin sa fort at malabo pa ata ang crdi neto meron nadin sila pics neto dun

[mazzipino]

Keep the reviews coming! This could be the next Fortuner! :D

[mikmik316]

Keep the reviews coming! This could be the next Fortuner! :D

Probably the Gen 2 Rav4 successor in terms of success in the compact SUV segment.

Montero Sport na pumalit sa Fortuner e...

[INVINZOR927]

Kelan ba kaya ang dating ng CRDI version nito sa Pinas? Mas maangas to sa RAV 4 mga bro. Sana reasonable din ang pricing ng HARI. I'm going to start saving now for the diesel version, he,he,he....