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2012 hyundai tucson review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Upgrades add more value to compact suv. introductionhyundai continues to refine and upgrade the tucson, its compact-crossover suv. Features such as turn-signal repeaters and sophisticated sachs amplitude-selective shock absorbers, previously reserved for the top-end limited model, are now standard on the mid-range gls as well. And those are only the highlights. the 2012 hyundai tucson lineup begins with the value-priced, front-wheel-drive tucson gl. Power is provided by a 176-horsepower 2. 4-liter engine. Hyundai’s superb 6-speed automatic is standard, and for 2012 comes with new active eco technology, which makes the response of the engine and transmission smoother to changes in throttle position over time. Hyundai says this can yield as much as a 7-percent gain in real-world fuel economy. Epa ratings for the 2. 4-liter tucson with active eco are 22/32 mpg with front-wheel drive and 21/28 mpg with all-wheel drive. New low-rolling-resistance silica tires contribute to those numbers. inside, the cabin is a model of straightforwardness and simplicity. It's excellent ergonomically, meaning everything is easy to reach and operate. The materials are nice. The seats are supportive and comfortable. Tucson skillfully tricks the eye, to its benefit. Just as the huge audi q7 manages to appear smaller and more athletic than it is, the tucson does just the opposite. Its high beltline and squinty side-window configuration make the tucson appear larger and more capacious than it really is. For 2012 solar glass becomes standard also, with privacy glass in rear windows. Tucson gl comes standard with the 5-speed manual but is available with hyundai's 6-speed automatic transmission 20,245), which includes cruise control. The gl is front-wheel drive only. tucson gls 2wd 22,295) upgrades with leatherette upholstery with cloth inserts, leather-wrapped wheel and shifter, bluetooth hands-free phone, illuminated vanity mirrors and glovebox, cruise control, steering wheel audio and cruise controls, faux leather inner door trim, soft-touch interior paint, black garnish moldings, silver roof rails, 17-inch alloy wheels, bodycolor door handles, heated fold-away outside mirrors, and an engine cover. New for 2012 are low-rolling-resistance tires, turn-signal repeaters in the outside mirrors, and asd shock absorbers from sachs. The gls comes standard with the 6-speed automatic; it is available with awd and heated front seats 23,945). tucson limited 24,995) and limited awd 26,495) upgrade to leather seating, heated front seats, eight-way adjustable driver's seat, power lumbar support for driver and front passenger, dual-zone automatic temperature control, cargo cover, chrome grille and door handles, automatic headlights, front foglights, front wiper de-icer, an auto-dimming inside mirror with homelink, and 18-inch alloy wheels. All-wheel drive is optional. walkaroundthe hyundai tucson takes advantage of the current european taste for dynamic thrusting forms and aggressive angularities. It has swoopy lines darting to and fro along its flanks, nose and tail. A huge, deeply slanted windshield provides excellent forward perspective for the driver, but for rear seat passengers, looking out of the tucson's narrow side windows is a little like peering out the gun slit of an armored car. there will be those who find the tucson's exterior a little busy looking, while others will find that standing next to the tucson and looking down its door sides, it looks oddly slab-sided, bigger and heavier than it really is. as always, there is ample room for debate about the tucson's styling. The one point that is not debatable is this crossover's high expectations. Its styling is up to the minute, as aggressive as any crossover in the world market. The front seats are excellent both in terms of firm support and quality leather. This hyundai gets an a-plus in the avoiding annoyances category. the dashboard's black pebble-grain covering is handsome and anything but econo class. The dashboard instruments are straightforward and dignified, with a water temperature and fuel gauge delivered in electronic readouts. To the left of the steering column are controls for hill assist, a stability-control off switch and the differential locker control. Cruise control and audio switches are provided on the steering wheel, with phone controls partially hidden inside the wheel rim. the center console is simply laid out, offering audio controls, a navigation system and bluetooth mp3 capability. Here we encountered one weakness in the tucson, its forward-slanting navigation screen was all but blinded by glare on sunny days. On the other hand, it is blessedly straightforward to use, with a proper radial knob provided for tuning the audio. Defrost front and rear and individual seat-heater controls are easily selected, while xm is the satellite server of choice, and it should be. Life should always be this easy. But in too many other cars, it isn't. The 2. 4-liter engine is rated 176 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 168 pound-feet of torque at 4000 rpm. Although hyundai claims larger real-world gains for the new active eco function, epa-estimated fuel economy for the 2012 2. 4-liter tucson engine is up only slightly over last year’s model, from 22/31 to 22/32 mpg city/highway with front-wheel drive. the hyundai-designed 6-speed automatic transmission is smooth-shifting and excellent, giving the tucson a big advantage in efficiency over other vehicles in its class. Additionally, its manual shifting capability is particularly good. The 2. 0-liter produces 165 horsepower at 6200 rpm and 146 pound-feet at 4600. We haven't driven the tucson gl with the 2. 0-liter engine. As the gl is not significantly lighter than the gls, we have to suspect that performance suffers accordingly. The automatic 2. 0-liter is also equipped with the new active eco system, but its epa ratings remain the same as last year’s, at 23/31 mpg city/highwa. Cruise Control✔ AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Air Conditioning✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels
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