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| January 30 |
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Hyundai Expands Line With All-New TUCSON SUV |
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| (Seoul, Korea) Continuing to expand its model line, Hyundai Motor Co. today introduced the Tucson sport utility vehicle at the Chicago Auto Show. The vehicle is the company's first entry into the small SUV segment. The Tucson is smaller than Hyundai's hot-selling Santa Fe SUV and will go on sale worldwide in the second half of 2004. |
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The four-door Tucson is the second Hyundai sport utility vehicle to be named after a city in the southwestern U.S.
Tucson styling provides a masculine, athletic appearance and delivers lots of utility. As Hyundai's newest SUV, the Tucson is designed to be a versatile companion to the buyer's lifestyle and to provide the best value in the market place in equipment, style, image and value.
The Tucson features a spacious, well-configured interior that provides
lots of room and comfort for the driver and passengers and all their cargo. The Tucson also provides a large, versatile and durable cargo area with fold-flat rear seats, and folding front passenger seat. The seat can be folded forward to provide extra storage room or a workspace for the driver. It can also be fully reclined as a seat. The rear mat is removable and exposes a durable, easy-to-clean plastic floor with multiple tie down locations for everyone's "gear." |
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(Seoul, Korea) Continuing to expand its model line, Hyundai Motor Co. today introduced the Tucson sport utility vehicle at the Chicago Auto Show. The vehicle is the company's first entry into the small SUV segment. The Tucson is smaller than Hyundai's hot-selling Santa Fe SUV and will go on sale worldwide in the second half of 2004. |
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Tucson buyers from petrol and gasoline engines. The base model GL features Hyundai's proven 2.0-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine fitted with Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) matched to a 5-speed manual transmission or available Shiftronic automatic transmission. A 2-liter turbocharged diesel with will be supplied as standard in the Korean market and will also be available in the European and other markets.
Hyundai's 2.7-liter DOHC V6 is standard on the GLS and LX models and it is matched to the Shiftronic automatic transmission. The 2.7-liter V6 as used in the Tucson is fitted with a variable length, tuned intake system for smoother delivery of power across the entire rev band. Four-wheel-drive is available with either engine.
Tucson uses the state-of-the-art Borg-Warner Electronic InterActive Torque Management four-wheel-drive system that routes up to 99 percent of the available power to the front wheels. As road conditions or torque demand changes, the system automatically diverts up to 50 percent of the available power to the rear wheels. The system monitors throttle position, front wheel angle and slippage.
As surface conditions change, power is automatically routed to the wheels with the best traction. There is also a dashboard-mounted 4WD lock button that allows the driver to manually "lock" the driveline into 4WD for a 50/50 torque split
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Standard features on the Tucson include: four-wheel disc brakes, 16-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, seat-mounted side-impact airbags for the driver and front seat passenger, side-impact protection (side curtain airbags) for the front seat and rear-seat passengers and remote keyless entry alarm system. Additional standard features include: heated outside rear view mirrors, front windshield de-icer (V6 only), tinted glass, roof rack side rails, rear intermittent wiper, tire pressure warning system (V6 only), AM/FM/CD stereo system with six speakers and more.
Available features include leather seating surfaces, anti-lock brakes and ABS with traction control. A power sunroof with tilt is also available along with front-seat warmers, fog lamps, remote keyless entry with alarm, AM/FM/Cassette/MP3 with six speakers (standard on GLS), AM/FM/Cassette/CDC with six speakers and woofer (standard on LX), roof rack cross rails and rear privacy glass.
The new Hyundai Tucson is designed to compete with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander. It is expected to be on sale later in 2004 as a 2005 model.
PRODUCT COMPARISON
Hyundai Tucson vs. Competitors
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Hyundai
Tucson |
Honda
CRV |
Toyota
RAV4 |
Mitsubishi
Outlander |
| Wheelbase |
103.6-in. |
103.4-in. |
98.0-in. |
103.3-in. |
| Length |
170.3-in. |
178.6-in. |
166.2-in. |
179.1-in. |
| Width |
70.7-in. |
70.2-in. |
68.3-in. |
68.9-in. |
| Height |
66.1-in. |
66.0-in. |
65.7-in. |
63.4-in./66.3-in. |
| Track, f/r |
60.6/60.6-in. |
60.4/60.6-in. |
59.3/58.9-in. |
60.4/60.6-in |
| Curb wt |
3548 lbs. |
3347 lbs. |
2943 lbs. |
3461
lbs. |
| Engine, L4 |
2.0-liter |
2.4-liter |
2.4-liter |
2.4-liter |
| Engine, V6 |
2.7-liter
V6 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| Tires, L4 |
215/65-16 |
205/70-15 |
215/70-16 |
225/60-16 |
| Tires, V6 |
235/60-16 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| Head Room |
Front |
40.2-in. |
40.9-in. |
41.3-in. |
38.9-in. |
| Rear |
38.8-in. |
39.1-in. |
38.3-in. |
38.2-in. |
| Leg Room |
Front |
42.1-in. |
41.3-in. |
42.4-in. |
42.3-in. |
| Rear |
37.2-in. |
39.4-in. |
32.6-in. |
35.5-in. |
| Volume:Passenger Compartment |
102.6 cu. ft. |
106.0 cu. ft. |
82.0 cu. ft. |
96.1 cu. ft. |
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| 2005 Hyundai Tucson Technical Specifications (preliminary,
subject to change) |
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| ENGINE |
| Type |
Hyundai
Beta 2.0-liter DOHC 4-cylinder, inline with CVVT
(transverse mounted) |
| Materials |
cast iron
block/aluminum cylinder head |
| Displacement |
2.0 liters
(1975cc/120.5 cubic inches) |
| Bore x
stroke |
82.0mm x
93.5mm (3.23 inches x 3.68 inches) |
| Compression
ratio |
10.1:1 |
| Horsepower |
(estimated) 140 @ 6,000 RPM |
| Torque |
(estimated) 136 lb-ft @ 4,500 RPM |
| Valves per
cylinder |
Four |
| Fuel
system |
Electronic
multi-port fuel injection, in-tank fuel pump |
| Emission
controls |
Three-way
catalyst |
| Exhaust |
Single |
| Type |
Hyundai
Delta DOHC V6 (transverse mounted) |
| Materials |
aluminum
block/aluminum heads |
| Displacement |
2.7 liters
(2656cc/162 cubic inches) |
| Bore x
stroke |
86.7mm x
75.0mm (3.41 inches x 2.95 inches) |
| Compression
ratio |
10.0:1 |
| Horsepower |
(estimated) 173 @ 6,000 RPM |
| Torque |
(estimated) 178 lb-ft. @ 4,000 RPM
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| Valves per
cylinder |
Four |
| Fuel
system |
Electronic
multi-port fuel injection, in-tank fuel pump |
| Emission
controls |
Three-way
catalyst |
| Exhaust |
Dual |
| TRANSMISSIONS |
| 5-speed manual |
1st |
3.636:1 |
| 2nd |
2.056:1 |
| 3rd |
1.333:1 |
| 4th |
1.061:1 |
| 5th |
0.821:1 |
| Reverse |
3.455:1 |
| 4-speed Shiftronic automatic |
1st |
2.842:1 |
| 2nd |
1.529:1 |
| 3rd |
1.000:1 |
| 4th |
0.712:1 |
| Reverse |
2.480:1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
GL, manual trans |
4.533:1 |
| GL, auto trans |
4.626:1 |
| GLS & LX auto
trans |
4.407:1 |
| SUSPENSION |
| Front |
Independent:
MacPherson struts with coil springs, hydraulic
shock absorbers and 21mm anti-roll bar |
| Rear |
Independent: strut
with multi-links, coil springs, hydraulic shock
absorbers and 14mm anti-roll bar |
| STEERING |
| Type |
Power-assisted rack and pinion |
| Overall ratio |
16.2:1 |
| Turns, lock to lock |
3.1 |
| Turning
circle |
35.6 feet (curb to
curb) |
| BRAKES |
| Front |
Power-assisted
11.0-inch (280mm) vented disc with floating
two-piston calipers and pad wear sensor |
| Rear |
Power-assisted
10.3-inch (262mm) solid disc (FWD) 11.2-in (284mm)
solid disc (4WD) |
| ABS |
Optional,
four-wheel, four channel |
| WHEELS |
5-spoke, 16 x 6.5
alloy (4-cyl)
6-spoke, 16 x 6.5 alloy (V6) |
| TIRES |
P215/65R-16
(GL)
P235/60R-16 BF Goodrich Traction T/A(GLS
& LX)
Compact spare tire, T155/90R16 |
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
| Wheelbase |
103.5 inches
(2630mm) |
| Overall
length |
170.3 inches
(4325mm) |
| Overall
width |
70.7 inches (1795mm)
72.1(1830mm) with cladding |
| Overall
height |
66.1 inches (1680mm)
68.1inches (1730mm) /w roof rack |
| Tread
width, f/r |
60.6/60.6 inches
(1540mm/1540mm) GL,
61.0/61.0 inches
(1550mm/1550mm) GLS & LX |
| EPA
passenger volume |
102.6 cubic
feet |
| EPA cargo
volume |
rear seat up: 11.5
cubic feet;
rear seat down: 28.4 cubic
feet;
Total: 39.9 cubic feet |
| EPA total
volume |
110.5 cubic
feet |
| CAPACITIES |
| Fuel tank |
15.3 gallons (58
liters) L4
17.2 gallons (65 liters) V6 |
| Engine oil |
4.2 quarts (4
liters) L4, 4.8 quarts (4.5 liters) V6 |
| Engine
coolant |
3.1 quarts (2.95
liters) L4, 4.8 quarts 4.5 liters) V6 |
| CURB WEIGHT |
| L4, FWD, manual trans |
3240 lbs. |
| L4, FWD, auto trans |
3265 lbs. |
| L4, 4WD, manual trans |
3425 lbs. |
| V6, FWD, auto trans |
3370 lbs. |
| V6, 4WD, auto trans |
3548 lbs. |
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About Hyundai Motor Company
Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor
Co. has grown into the Hyundai Automotive Group which includes Kia
Motors Corp. and over two dozen auto-related subsidiaries and affiliates.
Employing nearly 50,000 people worldwide, Hyundai Motor posted US$21.94
billion in sales in 2002. Hyundai motor vehicles are sold in 166
countries through 4,504 dealerships and showrooms. Further information
about Hyundai Motor Co. and its products is available on the Internet
at http://www.hyundai-motor.com |
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