I shuffled over to my test vehicle through the warm Minnesota air and took a look inside. The vehicle’s interior was inspired by the sleek and modern Terminal 5 at JFK airport, combining premium elements such as ventilated leather seats and a huge panoramic roof with a clean, simple layout and attractive controls. It’s not as bold as the cabin of the larger Santa Fe, but the Tucson’s cockpit is definitely a comfy place to be.
The 2016 Tucson may very well be the best-looking car in its class.
Hopping around to the back to stow my things, the hands-free liftgate sensed my key fob and popped open automatically, a nice touch whether you’re a grocery-carrying parent or just haven’t had your coffee yet.
I didn’t need the extra space, but I was pleased to see that the dual-level floor could be lowered by two inches for tall items like shrubs and furniture. The Honda CR-V still has more cargo volume though, with 70.9 cubic feet of seat-down room compared to the Hyundai’s 61.9; the Toyota RAV4 posts even better numbers with 73.4 cubic feet. The Hyundai’s passenger volume is rated at 102.2 cubic feet however, which is more than a well-equipped CR-V or RAV4, but slightly less than the fun-to-drive CX-5.
Trip odometer zeroed and drive routes locked in, we were off. A 1.6-liter turbo with 175 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque lies under the hood of every Tucson save the base SE trim (it gets the 164-hp 2.0-liter from last year), and it’s mated to a new 7-speed dual-clutch that was developed in-house. The engine is smooth but not particularly impressive from a performance standpoint (it is pulling 3,710 pounds after all). The dry-clutch gearbox is quite adept at finding the optimal gear, however, and the dual-clutch system gives the car a more sporty acceleration feel than a continuously variable transmission. Don’t look for paddle shifters, though, not even on the $26,150 Sport trim.
Crossover buyers prioritize fuel efficiency, and my AWD tester returned 24 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined. With just the front wheels receiving power, those numbers jump to 25 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined, although there is an Eco version ($24,150) with 17-inch wheels, less weight, and more aero with figures of 26 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, and 29 mpg combined.
The Hyundai’s passenger volume is rated at 102.2 cubic feet, which is more than a well-equipped CR-V or RAV4.
On the road, the Tucson is comfortable and planted over a variety of surfaces. The AWD system shifts torque to whichever wheel has the most grip, and we tested its mettle over a section of loose gravel and dirt. We emerged from the dust cloud covered in a layer of silt, but we did so confident in the car’s abilities in light off-pavement conditions. It felt good.
Thanks to an alloy of high-strength steel, the Tucson’s chassis is 48 percent stiffer for 2016, yet its multi-link rear suspension and front-mounted MacPherson struts mitigated Minneapolis’ bumps, potholes, and other imperfections splendidly. That’s with 19-inch rims, mind you. That said, it is a crossover. There’s a fair amount of progressive body roll and the electric steering feels quite numb, but it’s no worse than the other vehicles in the segment.
More impressive yet is the cabin noise. Despite the stiffer body and more vertical windshield, increased sound dampening and insulation mean the Tucson is actually quieter than the CR-V, RAV4, and Ford Escape.
According to Hyundai, the average Tucson buyer is an active and stylish pre-family customer, a modern demographic that yearns for infotainment, safety tech, and unique design. In that category, the Tucson does quite well, though there are a few key elements missing.
Let’s start with the good stuff. Blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking (for vehicles and pedestrians), a 4.2-inch gauge cluster display, and an 8-inch touchscreen are all available on the Tucson, the latter of which boasts the Blue Link 2.0 telematics system. Blue Link includes Google-based point-of-interest searches, navigation, and collision detection, and with the Blue Link app, customers can start their car, operate the door locks, flash the lights, call roadside assistance, and locate the car via smartphone or smartwatch.
2016 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 Limited AWD — это All-wheel drive Sport Utility. вмещает до 5 пассажиров. он имеет двери 5 и приводится в движение двигателем 1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve мощностью 175 hp @ 5500 rpm, работающим в паре с коробкой передач 7 speed automated sequential transmission with manual mode. 2016 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 Limited AWD имеет грузовой объем 878 литров и весит 1587 кг.. Что касается помощи при движении, 2016 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 Limited AWD имеет систему стабилизации и антипробуксовочную систему в дополнение к антиблокировочной тормозной системе (abs).. Автомобиль имеет дополнительный двигатель , а также предлагает Rear parking assist,backup warning sensors и Rear view camera. функции безопасности также включают Driver side front airbag и Passenger-side front airbag. передняя подвеска — Front independant suspension, а задняя — Rear independant suspension. Автомобиль также оснащен , он имеет 19-inch alloy wheels в стандартной комплектации. электронные функции включают круиз-контроль. для удобства в машине установлены электростеклоподъемники и электрические замки дверей. также есть функция удаленного доступа без ключа. кроме того, в машине есть. на руле есть кнопки управления аудиосистемой. с точки зрения производительности автомобиль имеет крутящий момент 191 нм и максимальную скорость 205 км / ч.. он разгоняется от 0 до 100 км / ч за 8.8 и достигает четверти мили за 15 секунды.. расход топлива 9.9 л / 100км по городу и 8.4л / 100км по трассе. цена машины от $ 36,649
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