Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson
Overview
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor Company
Production	2004-present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive

The Hyundai Tucson (Korean: 현대 투싼), or Hyundai JM (Joyful Mover) in Japan, is a compact crossover SUV built and marketed by the Hyundai Motor Corporation. Named after a city in southern Arizona, the Tucson is slotted below the Santa Fe and Veracruz in the lineup. Tucson has been one of the most popular Hyundai models with more than 1 million units sold worldwide since its launch in 2004 as a 2005 model.

First generation (2004-2009)

The first generation Tucson launched in 2004. It shares its Elantra-based platform with the redesigned 2005 Kia Sportage. The Tucson is in the same class as the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Ford Escape.

First generation
Overview
Also called	Hyundai JM (Japan) Beijing-Hyundai Tucson
Production	2004-2009 2010-present (Brazil)
Assembly	Ulsan, South Korea Chennai, India Anápolis, Brazil Beijing, China
Body and chassis
Related	Kia Sportage Hyundai Elantra Kia Spectra
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L I4 2.0 L I4 diesel engine 2.7 L V6
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,630 mm (103.5 in)
Length	4,325 mm (170.3 in)
Width	1,800 mm (70.9 in) 1,830 mm (72.0 in)
Height	1,680 mm (66.1 in) 1,730 mm (68.1 in)

Engines

Model	Years	Type	Power,torque@rpm
Petrol engines
2.0	2004-2009	1,975 cc (1.975 L; 120.5 cu in) I4	141 PS (104 kW; 139 hp)@6000, 184 N⋅m (136 lb⋅ft)@4500
2.7 V6	2004-2009	2,656 cc (2.656 L; 162.1 cu in) I4	175 PS (129 kW; 173 hp)@6000, 241 N⋅m (178 lb⋅ft)@4000
Diesel engines
2.0 CRDi	2004-2006	1,991 cc (1.991 L; 121.5 cu in) I4	113 PS (83 kW; 111 hp), 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft)@2000 rpm
2.0 CRDi	2006-2009	1,991 cc (1.991 L; 121.5 cu in) I4 turbo	150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp)@3800 rpm, 305 N⋅m (225 lb⋅ft)@1800-2500 rpm
2.0 CRDi (Italy)	2006-2009	1,991 cc (1.991 L; 121.5 cu in) I4 turbo	140 PS (100 kW; 140 hp)@4000 rpm, 305 N⋅m (225 lb⋅ft)@2000 rpm

Later 2.0 CRDi models include variable geometry turbocharger.

Transmissions

Model	Years	Standard	Optional
2.0	2004-2009	5-speed manual	4-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC
2.7 V6	2004-2009	4-speed automaic with SHIFTRONIC	-
2.0 CRDi	2004-2006	5-speed manual	4-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC
2.0 CRDi	2006-2009	6-speed manual	4-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC

In US 2.0 model, automatic is standard in Limited trim.

Handling

Model	Years	Drive
2.0	2004-2009	FWD, 4WD
2.7 V6	2004-2009	FWD, AWD
2.0 CRDi	2004-2006	AWD
2.0 CRDi	2006-2009	FWD, 4WD

Four wheel drive models include a Borg-Warner torque controller system.

Equipment

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2007–2008 Hyundai Tucson City SX (Australia)

In the United States, the Tucson is offered in base GLS, mid-line SE, and top-tier Limited (formerly LX) trim levels for 2007 models. Earlier 2005 and 2006 models were offered as GL/GLS/Limited. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, cruise control, six airbags, electronic stability control, a CD player, alloy wheels, remote keyless entry, and premium cloth seats. The SE adds to the roster with contrasting gray body cladding, a different alloy design, an AM/FM/Cassette/CD as well as fog lights and a front windshield wiper de-icing grid. The Limited adds leather seating surfaces, a 6-disc in dash CD changer, body-colored cladding, automatic climate control, and heated seats. The SE and Limited are only available with the 2.7-litre V6. The GLS comes only with the 2.0-litre four cylinder.

The Tucson offers modest cargo space but its easy-to-fold seats can expand this volume. Even the front passenger seat folds flat for extra-long cargo.

Safety

There are dual-stage frontal impact airbags, torso side-impact airbags built into the front seats, and curtain airbags for side-impact protection for front and rear passengers.

2009 Hyundai Tucson by NHTSA

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2006

Changes for 2006 were minimal. The LX became the Limited and got color-coded cladding, automatic climate control, and a high-performance sound system . The GLS retained the gray cladding but 'HYUNDAI' is no longer branded into the cladding on the front doors. The GLS also got improved cloth seats with the option of a heating element. Both GLS and Limited got redesigned alloy wheels. The base GL remains unchanged.

2007

Changes for 2007 were also minimal. The GL and GLS trims were renamed to GLS and SE, respectively, to match the standard for all new Hyundai vehicles.

2009

2009 Hyundai Tucson (US))

2009 Tucsons see minor restyling and trim changes.

Tucson FCEV (2005)

Hyundai Tucson FCEV

Tucson Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) is a test vehicle for Hyundai's 2nd generation hydrogen fuel cell. The vehicle includes a 80 kW electric motor by Enova Systems of Torrance, California, UTC Fuel Cells by South Windsor, Connecticut, 152V battery co-developed by Hyundai Motor Co. and LG Chem in Seoul, Korea, 152 litres (33 imp gal; 40 US gal) hydrogen storage tanks developed by Dynetek Industries Ltd. of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The vehicle has range of 300 kilometres (186.4 mi) and top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).

The vehicle was unveiled in 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Tucson FCEV completed a 4,300-mile (6,900 km) journey as part of the Hydrogen Road Tour 2008.

Tucson BlueDrive GPL (2005-2009)

It is an Italian version of Tucson 2.0 capable of using both petrol and LPG fuels.

CRTD Xenith (2007-2009)

It is a version of 2.0 CRDi 6-speed manual 4WD for UK market. It included following:

• Colour coded side mouldings and bumpers
• Rear privacy glass
• Two tone leather and Alcantara upholstery
• Alcantara covered instrument cluster surround, gear gaiter, steering wheel, handbrake, armrest, door pull linings and door inserts
• Birds eye black maple wood effect trim on dashboard, console and door pulls
• Leather and alloy sports gear knob
• Luxury stainless steel embossed door entry guards
• Aluminium sports pedal trims
• 19" multi spoke alloy wheels with polished rims

The vehicle has MSRP of £20,670.

25th Anniversary Edition (2008)

It is a version of 2009 Tucson 2.0 GLS FWD model with premium Kenwood stereo system, a Garmin in-dash GPS system, a 2-way power sunroof, body colour door handles and mirrors.

The options cost $1,000.

International markets

In Japan, it was sold as Hyundai JM.

Receptions

The Tucson received accolades from Canadian Car of the Year Best New Crossover award for 2005.

Hyundai Tucson named as one of the most reliable vehicles from 2009 Consumer Reports reliability survey.

Second generation (2009-present)

Second generation (Tucson LM)
Overview
Also called	Hyundai ix35 (Europe, Australia, China) Hyundai Tucson ix (South Korea) Hyundai Tucson ix35 (Egypt)
Production	2010-present
Assembly	Ulsan, South Korea Chennai, India Žilina, Slovakia Beijing, China Cairo, Egypt
Body and chassis
Related	Kia Sportage Hyundai Elantra Hyundai i30 Kia cee'd Kia Forte Kia Forte Koup
Powertrain
Engine	1.6L I4 GDI Turbo 2.0L I4 Theta II 2.4L I4 GDI Theta II 1.7L Diesel I4 2.0L R-Line Diesel I4
Transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,640 mm (103.9 in)
Length	4,410 mm (173.6 in)
Width	1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height	1,655 mm (65.2 in) 1,685 mm (66.3 in)

In Europe, Hyundai ix35 (also called 'Hyundai Tucson ix') replaced Hyundai Tucson name. The ix35 was unveiled in 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The power output, fuel-efficiency, comfort and safety features have been all upgraded. Known by the project name LM, it took 36 months and 280 billion won (approx. US$225 million) to develop. Saeki Yoshikazu, Toyota engineer, who is a chief engineer of Toyota RAV4 said, "I test drove Tucson ix. Even I think Tucson ix is a very good vehicle. It is a very stylish, too."

Design

The ix35's styling was reported to be based on Hyundai ix-onic concept. The ix35 was penned by former BMW designer Thomas Buerkle at Hyundai's Russelsheim design studio in Germany and continues the company's move towards sharper panel creases and a more European design language, which it calls "fluidic sculpture". The compact sports utility vehicle has sweeping coupe-like lines, a premium vehicle feel and comes with features unavailable on its predecessor.

Engines

It comes with a 2-litre engine: either the all-new diesel R or gasoline Theta-II and is fitted with Hyundai’s all-new six-speed automatic transmission. The diesel engine meets the Euro-5 emissions standards and achieves 15.4 kilometers per liter fuel economy with maximum power output of 184 horsepower. The gasoline engine has a fuel economy of 11.7 kilometers per liter with a 166 horsepower. In South Korea, The diesel engine is offered in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel drive configurations, while gasoline engine is available only in front-wheel-drive. The US model will receive a 2.4-liter four-cylinder GDI engine producing 200 horsepower and getting a six-speed automatic transmission. This engine, Hyundai says, gets almost the same power as the previous generation V6 engine while managing 20% better fuel economy than the old four-cylinder.

The North American Hyundai Tucson sold in the U.S. comes in a GLS and Limited trim, with All-Wheel Drive available for both trims. The GLS comes with a standard manual transmission, but a 6-speed automatic transmission is available and is standard on the Limited. Features include an available steering wheel-mounted audio controls, hands-free Bluetooth phone connectivity, navigation system, and a standard iPod interface system with Hyundai's iPod cable included and an array of advanced safety equipment. The Proximity Key and Push Button Start system is not available on the U.S. version, and the American version uses a different gauge cluster design than the Korean version.

Equipment

Some of the notable features of Tucson are as follows:

• Vehicle Dynamic Control: improves the safety of a vehicle's stability by detecting and minimizing skids
• Downhill Brake Control and Hill-Start Assist Control: DBC allows the vehicle to maintain a safe speed on steep declines without having to use the brake while the hill-start assist helps a driver move up a steep or slippery hill without rolling backwards.
• Emergency Stop Signal: In the event of a panic stop, this feature automatically triggers the emergency hazard lights whose flashing alerts the driver behind thus reducing the risk of rear-end crashes.
• Panoramic Sunroof
• Safety Rear-View Mirror: Shifting into reverse gear automatically turns on the rear-view camera which provides a wide-angle view of the rear on a 3.5-inch color LCD built into the rear-view mirror thus reducing the risk of accidents.
• Keyless Entry with Engine Start/Stop Button

External links

• Official website of Hyundai Tucson
• Official website of Hyundai Tucson (US)
• Official website of Hyundai Tucson ix (South Korea)Template:Ko