Hyundai Tucson

[NighthawkGT]

Kasi diba mas exclusive talaga ang Forester at Hamak na mas maganda sa Tucson Premium

i beg to disagree. on performance wise siguro sibak yung tucson sa forester.

but on sheet metal, tucson wins by a mile.

check out the foresters design, its too plain and boring.

[Starex_Gold]

i beg to disagree. on performance wise siguro sibak yung tucson sa forester.

but on sheet metal, tucson wins by a mile.

check out the foresters design, its too plain and boring.

hmmm. actually tama ka.

Pero mahirap na ok na yung dalawa kami ni denki na may Premium

Sama ka na sa Maspro sa Friday ah

[mykol]

Hi mga sirs:

Getting a SUV this month or latest by Sept. Narrowed it down to either the Hyundai Tucson 2.0R Premium eVGT or Kia Sorento 2.2R eVGT FWD or the Subaru Forester 2.5XT.

I've had the CRV, X-Trail, and Outlander before and wanna try a different brand. Don't really need all the space for now since its just me, the wifey, and our Golden Retriever. Considering the Sorento because I like the way it looks and read many ggod things about the new Hyundai diesel engine. As you may notice, price is not really an issue among the 3 choices. I do mostly city driving but go up north every weekend. Ave. trip per day is only about 20kms. on weekdays. Although fuel consumption is important, I'm more particular with safety, reliability, durability. Resale value is not a big consideration since I'll probably keep this vehicle for 3-4 yrs. I read the thread of the new Tucson issues and I consider this alarming for a brand new vehicle. (ECU reset, knocking sounds at the rear, fogging up fog lights, etc.) I sure hope these are exemptions to the rule. 2WD or 4WD is ok but I notice the Tucson diesel only comes in 4wd (although not a full 4wd).

Unlike most in my family, I am one of those who truly believe that Korean made vehicles now rival the Japs. However, since I've yet to own one I don't have the credibility. Will the Tucson or Sorento prove me wrong?

Pls share your experiences and comments especially on the points above.



Thanks.

if i had the money i'd go for this:

http://www.bmw.com.ph/asia_dl/ph_en/...roduction.html

hehe otherwise, subbie rin ang vote ko! safety features pa lang, unparalleled imho

[d2lak]

*Dennis818 - I'm no expert here although let me share my two cents. I got a tucson GL M/T last May 2010. Prior to that, I had the same doubts with Korean made cars. However, the recent models of Hyundai (e.g. Starex, Santa Fe and Tucson) have drawn me in to reconsider my predisposition against such manufacturer and took the jump. I could honestly say (at least for the first 5000kms) that I was not disappointed. The car has met my needs very well (We have almost the same distance for a daily commute) and have completely changed my perspective on our Korean brothers' ingenuity and engineering.

I understand that your concern is more on three aspects, namely, safety, reliability and durability. Here are my thoughts:

Safety:

Although the model I have lacks safety features (abs, dual airbags, etc.), the model you're after (premium) has them all. Its got the standard abs-ebd and dual airbags. I also think it has traction control and hill assist. Its just a matter of comparing if the Kia Sorento or the Subbie have these as well. In terms of safety, I do think the Koreans have equipped their cars well enough. I also haven't read of any news/bulletin of these models suffering massive recalls in other countries.

Reliability/Durability:

On these points, only time will tell. The Tucson as well as the Sorento are pretty young models. Whether or not they will develop problems later on remains to be seen but so far, my tucson has been a reliable daily driver and has not complained for the first 5000kms. Yes, I also had to do an ECU reset for the aircon and I also have the irritating knocking sound at the rear. Note, however, that there are solutions already available to these issues which are being implemented by most service centers. Apart from these, the thing drives well.

Other factors:

Quality wise, I do believe Hyundai has improved a lot. The interiors for one, are well-crafted. The materials may not be the plushest but the feel and the design are top-notch (at least on my book). The factory audio system can actually hold its own if you're not such an audiophile, but an upgrade of the front speakers will reward you well The exterior is also light years away from the deisgn of olden Hyundai's (circa elantra period). Maybe not everyone loves the design but I do think that the majority does. Its no box.

As for the engine, I can only speak for the 2.0 Theta-II. I can say that it does the job properly. The power is felt in the lower rpm band thus, you really don't need to rev to high heavens (at least in my experience). The downside is that its not rev-happy as Hondas but for a CUV, I doubt if thats a big consideration. Fuel consumption, as you may have read, is not stellar but could compare with the CUV lot today. So its fairgame here. On power, it could hold its own. Overtaking with the car can be done with confidence and the speedo can reach the 140kph mark without so much fanfare. After that, the climb becomes slow and steady.

I don't think you'll be humiliated in getting such a Korean made vehicle. In fact, you may end up being a convert yourself. However, as what the others have posted above, the Subbie is still something. Your drives up north on the weekends may be more spirited with a Subbie rather than the Tucson or the Sorento. Its hard to beat a turbo-driven engine on all-wheel drive! As for its design, it could be better but I think its pretty decent. I myself would not complain to have one if I have the budget.

Hope this helps. Good luck with your future ride.

[Starex_Gold]

My Premium has six srs airbags.

6 speaker system with 400W ampli & 8" or 10" sub. So no need to upgrade in my honest opinion. Minsan pa nga sobra sa bayo eh.

If you're after the performance, quality and exclusivity, get the Forester XT. Seriously.

[Starex_Gold]

My Premium has six srs airbags.

6 speaker system with 400W ampli & 8" or 10" sub. So no need to upgrade in my honest opinion. Minsan pa nga sobra sa bayo eh.

If you're after the performance, quality and exclusivity, get the Forester XT. Seriously.

[mykol]

pampagulo lang..

less than 10 seconds ata nag 0-100kph ako twice sa slex. saraaap

[Starex_Gold]

oo brad. less than 10 seconds lang..

mga 8 something lang :clap: :diablo: :evil:

Sino lalaban? :hysterical:

[mykol]

haha oonga e. alam ko nasa 6-7 yun. nagsports mode ako e. pitik pitik lang sa "+"

[poknet]

*Dennis818 - I'm no expert here although let me share my two cents. I got a tucson GL M/T last May 2010. Prior to that, I had the same doubts with Korean made cars. However, the recent models of Hyundai (e.g. Starex, Santa Fe and Tucson) have drawn me in to reconsider my predisposition against such manufacturer and took the jump. I could honestly say (at least for the first 5000kms) that I was not disappointed. The car has met my needs very well (We have almost the same distance for a daily commute) and have completely changed my perspective on our Korean brothers' ingenuity and engineering.

I understand that your concern is more on three aspects, namely, safety, reliability and durability. Here are my thoughts:

Safety:

Although the model I have lacks safety features (abs, dual airbags, etc.), the model you're after (premium) has them all. Its got the standard abs-ebd and dual airbags. I also think it has traction control and hill assist. Its just a matter of comparing if the Kia Sorento or the Subbie have these as well. In terms of safety, I do think the Koreans have equipped their cars well enough. I also haven't read of any news/bulletin of these models suffering massive recalls in other countries.

Reliability/Durability:

On these points, only time will tell. The Tucson as well as the Sorento are pretty young models. Whether or not they will develop problems later on remains to be seen but so far, my tucson has been a reliable daily driver and has not complained for the first 5000kms. Yes, I also had to do an ECU reset for the aircon and I also have the irritating knocking sound at the rear. Note, however, that there are solutions already available to these issues which are being implemented by most service centers. Apart from these, the thing drives well.

Other factors:

Quality wise, I do believe Hyundai has improved a lot. The interiors for one, are well-crafted. The materials may not be the plushest but the feel and the design are top-notch (at least on my book). The factory audio system can actually hold its own if you're not such an audiophile, but an upgrade of the front speakers will reward you well The exterior is also light years away from the deisgn of olden Hyundai's (circa elantra period). Maybe not everyone loves the design but I do think that the majority does. Its no box.

As for the engine, I can only speak for the 2.0 Theta-II. I can say that it does the job properly. The power is felt in the lower rpm band thus, you really don't need to rev to high heavens (at least in my experience). The downside is that its not rev-happy as Hondas but for a CUV, I doubt if thats a big consideration. Fuel consumption, as you may have read, is not stellar but could compare with the CUV lot today. So its fairgame here. On power, it could hold its own. Overtaking with the car can be done with confidence and the speedo can reach the 140kph mark without so much fanfare. After that, the climb becomes slow and steady.

I don't think you'll be humiliated in getting such a Korean made vehicle. In fact, you may end up being a convert yourself. However, as what the others have posted above, the Subbie is still something. Your drives up north on the weekends may be more spirited with a Subbie rather than the Tucson or the Sorento. Its hard to beat a turbo-driven engine on all-wheel drive! As for its design, it could be better but I think its pretty decent. I myself would not complain to have one if I have the budget.

Hope this helps. Good luck with your future ride.

+1 Very sensible advice