Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDI-136 4WD Style, now much better

The new Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDI-136 4WD advantage in its third generation position to a higher level of design, performance and equipment.

The new Hyundai Tucson ix35 leaves the designation to resume the name of Tucson, a city of Arizona (United States) and place name used in previous generations of this model in the country of Uncle Sam. The question of nomenclature apparently underlies the difficulty of the general public to differentiate the range of cars ‘i’ Hyundai SUV with ‘ix’.

But most striking is not its name change, but the quantum leap experienced in all sections, with a model that is positioned at a higher level. Unfortunately, this also It has increased its price. For the same reason It grows in size, with a body which increases 6,5 cm its length, while short 3 both in width and in battle. Second only in height, with 2 cm less to improve their drag coefficient, passing from 0.35 to 0.33.

Hyundai Tucson, a striking interior

his inside It conveys a sense of quality, fine adjustments and finishes very pleasing to the eye. However, as soon as we hand over them we realized that hardly any of its plastic coating is fluffy. With electrical regulations seat, which are heated and ventilated something rare in this segment-, it’s easy to find a good driving position almost regardless of the size of each thanks to the breadth in their movements. Of course, as often it happens in other models, the lowest position is slightly higher than in versions with mechanical adjustment. The front seats offer good comfort, but do not protrude subject. Offering space in front is very similar to the ix35, I saved two centimeters winning height. Behind is now 4 cm wider, from being one of the tightest in its class to be around average, while loses 2 in legroom, in line Kadjar smaller Renault, Peugeot 4008, Mitsubishi ASX … Yeah greatly improves its functionality, tilt adjustable backs in a wide range into two asymmetrical parts and to bring them down flush with the boot floor. A winning 55 liters trunk -even 115 liter Honda CR-V, the reference- and fortunately under the floor provides a spare wheel like the rest; with rim 19 “and 245/45 tire, which undoubtedly detracts cargo space.

The instrumentation is simple and clear, with a full onboard computer color in its central area. The Touch Screen 8 “ in the center console it has good quality of both image and its handling response. It includes browser with free updates for seven years and under this a good space to make objects transparent two 12 V sockets, USB and Aux.

Hyundai Tucson, several Diesel to choose

Mechanical supply hardly varies. Diesel three possibilities are offered a 1.7 CRDI with 115 hp, always with manual transmission and front wheel drive, and two 2.0 CRDI with 136 or 186 hp. The first is the more combinations thus offers you can choose front- or all-wheel drive Y Automatic manual transmission 6 speed or by torque converter, also with six speeds and unfailingly associated with AWD by 4297 euros together. The top end, 2.0 CRDI 186 hp, always with AWD and automatic torque converter.

In gasoline continues Atmospheric 1.6 GDI 132 hp, front-wheel drive and manual transmission, which adds one 1.6 T-GDI turbo with 176 hp, AWD and unfailingly automatic dual clutch driven 7 relationships. A gearbox that within a year are optionally offered in the rest of Diesel.

The start-stop system Automatic Stop&Start is only available in versions of front-wheel drive and manual transmission, while automatic are the only ones to have electric parking brake, while the rest is actuated by lever.

Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDI 136 hp, the most balanced

Of engines, the 2.0 CRDi 136 hp version is most appropriate for the spirit of Tucson. It feels gentle, willing and more elasticity expected. He does not excel at anything, but does everything well. It has enough power at low engine speeds, although more convinced after spending the first 1,400 rpm and stretches to about 5,000. While, where you feel more comfortable, it is a medium engine speeds, with high torque figure, with 38.1 mkg officers we have to look more powerful engines, like the Mazda CX-5 2.2 D that superen- that allows you to shoot with some relief developments chosen change. His rumorosidad except at idle, shown quite contained, which makes it go unnoticed.

Improves consumption data ix35, while accelerating and recovery remains very close records; consume 0.9 l / 100 km less in the city and 0.7 highway. And that weighs more and has no system Stop&Start to reduced about 0.2 l / 100 km in the urban cycle. Faced with competition happens to be one of the most tragones to lie somewhat below average, whereas performance also housed half of the table up.

Hyundai Tucson, big wheeler

Behavior is another point where progress is most palpable. Earn high quality rolling, but especially how he feels his foot. Conveys great strength, greater poise, precision and agility. Not surprisingly Hyundai states that its torsional rigidity has increased 50 percent. In this respect it is another car. Better. It is not the most effective of its kind in curve, then in his prime focus comfort, but it is one of the best cushioning and isolated by their lack of impulse noise, even in rough supports. It also seems silent, although the meter says only small improvement in tenths to its predecessor.

The touch address Electric greatly improved. Even it is shown Soft, but is more precise and direct. Has two levels of regulation: Normal or Sport, it is preferable even for everyday use. The breaks They have passed to record the worst marks in its class to constitute itself as a reference; thanks in part to larger disks and the Continental ContiSportContact 5 which equips. At 72 meters you pass 140 km / h to 0, with a good bite, although some drivers has seemed somewhat abrupt in its initial phase. A I do not think so, but it’s a matter of getting used to your touch. I am not convinced both management manual gearbox, with better touch and tours, but not so accurate and fast in sporty driving as desirable. So much sophistication and equipment have led to 60 kg fat, which puts it slightly below the Kuga, among the heaviest in its class.

Hyundai Tucson, where the road ends

Its proportions and driving position feels more terrain than other SUV, although their skills are closer to, but with a good electronic arsenal to get out of most situations you may encounter a user of this type of cars. his angle of attack is limited by the low front spoiler while the 17 cm ground clearance carried undertake obstacles with some caution, although conventional spare wheel contribution peace of mind.

The team shows its weaknesses wheels so the low profile tire and its drawing. Even so, all-wheel drive works with solvency. Normally sends all the torque to the front axle, which sends power to the rear through a multi-plate clutch when it detects a minimal loss of adhesion. Further, the driver can lock the cast 50 percent each axis to a maximum speed of 40 km / h through a set on the center console button next to that we found that of Hill Descent; that regulates a very low speed so that the car down without packaged. Entire system AWD it costs 2,100 euros, increases vehicle weight by almost 60 kg and consumption, according to official figures, 0.4 l / 100 km.

Hyundai Tucson, premium equipment

The Tucson is available with four finishes, While the basic ‘Essence’ only 1.6 GDI engines and 1.7 CRDI is associated. All with: air conditioning, alloy wheels, Bluetooth, rear parking sensors, lights and cruise control. For 1,700 euros more It is preferable ‘Klass’ which adds climate control, fog lights, power folding mirrors and 17 “wheels among others. The ‘Techno’, for 2,300 euros complete the endowment handsfree key, heated seats, touch screen navigation 8 “front parking rain sensor, reversing camera, warning of involuntary change lanes, signal reading, electrochromic interior mirror … The most exotic is the ‘Style’, most likely to include some premium for 4,647 euros: LED lights, leather upholstery, ventilated electric seats, wheels 19 “notice vehicles in the blind spot, electric gate and electric sunroof.

your rate no longer positions it as a cheap option, clearly standing Nissan Qashqai above, Ford Kuga … and even Mazda CX-5, but also its standard equipment is unparalleled for any of its rivals, including premium. The cost of service, but with closely spaced revisions, and five-year warranty represent numbers to also take into account.

Tucson improvement is so great that we could almost say that now plays in another league. It ranks among the most sumptuous generalists and becomes a excellent choice for those who demand something bigger compact SUV average, with a different image and standard equipment that none of his rivals equals.