Tussan 1 generation. Hyundai Tucson, possible malfunctions that car owners say. Engine, CAT and Transmission

South Korean autocontracean Hyundai presented to the world Hyundai Tucson I compact Parquetnik in 2004, the car reached Russia only in 2005. Up to this point, motorists had to go for all sorts of triggered to get a new Korean crossover (imported dealers from the USA, Korea, European countries). And all because Hyundai Tussan 1 generation opened motorists a segment available at the price of crossovers in the middle of zero years. Up to this point, the SUV sector of the Korean car market was only Santa Fe.

Affectionate nickname for beloved car

The name for the new development was, according to the tradition, was borrowed from the American town of Tucson, in Arizona - read as Tucson, but in our country the parckotnik began to call Tussan and even affectionately tuccanchik. The inexpensive, passable car that does not cause, the "modest" appearance turned out to be quite reliable and comfortable in its price category.

Korean quality in the global market

All models of the Korean manufacturer, the average technical capabilities produced since the 2000s, and the established price allows you to call almost every of them "car for the people." Simple, reliable and inexpensive Hyundai Tucson 1 is a vivid confirmation of this expert opinion.


The first generation was produced from 2004 to 2009, during this time the model range updated twice. Sales walked well, only a couple of years after entering the world market, the manufacturer thought about the need to make changes. Hyundai Tucson 1 has undergone a small upgrade: Developers changed in Hyundai Tuxon 2006 technical characteristics (a diesel engine appeared in the ruler), the appearance of the Korean appeared slightly. And two more years later, instead of 113 strong diesel units, two options - 140 and 150-strong motors were offered.

The characteristics of the first generation "Korean"

Consider from all sides the first generation of Hyundai Tucson 2006: Specifications, exterior and interior. As well as changes implemented in the line in 2008 and the peculiarities of the pristine Korean crossover (2004).

Platform, suspension, handling

No matter how they tried the engineers of South Korea to develop a new parckarter from scratch, a lot of Hyundai Tussan 1 took over from the "older brother" (medium-sized Santa Fe). True, this was not related to the platform (Santa Fe was built on the Hyundai Sonata platform, and Tucson - Hyundai Elantra and Kia Sportage).

Hyundai Tuxon suspension (1 generation), according to the unanimous opinion of the owners, tough. Front set Macpherson racks, rear - multi-dimensional, transverse stability stabilizer. Founded too fast. The type of shock absorbers - gas ("knocking", but it makes no sense to change them).

Driving the car is easier than similar zero crossovers: "keeps" the trajectory when performing turning. But the steering wheel is only adjustable, the adjustment in depth depth is not provided.

Engine, CAT and Transmission

The model range of the first generation in different years was distinguished by modifications, the line of power units gradually "robbed" new engines.

2005-2006

Cars that appeared on the territory of our country officially (in 2005) are equipped with 2 l with a capacity of 2 l with a capacity of 141 hp. (inline 16-valve) and "more raw" 2.7 liter capacity of 175 hp (V6). The maximum speed is 180 km / h, until hundreds of cars accelerates for 10.4-11.3 seconds. Fuel consumption in a mixed cycle - 8-10 l / 100 km.

Parketniks are aggregated by a mechanical five-speed box (first) and automatic four-band H-Matic (second), have a four-wheel drive. As practice has shown, the gasoline engines Korean reliable, do not demonstrate chronic problems, "not picky" (as motorists put it, "our gasoline digested without problems).


The only thing that confused users is with the second engine (V6) alternatives, except for all-wheel drive and the 4ACP. In the case of a less powerful engine, you can choose the drive and transmission. To which the experts were hurried to remind: "Six", paired with a "automatic", provides the ability to switch transmission manually. The default torque is transmitted to the front wheels (TORQUE-ON-DEMAND transmission), only if necessary (when slipped), the electromagnetic coupling drops 50% on the rear axle. The coupling can be blocked by a special button, but all four wheels can be involved only at a speed of up to 40 km / h.

Car owners not immediately, but recognized the reliability of Hyundai Tuxon (1 generation): test drive showed that the crossover easily overcomes slippery trails and tightly rolled primer, large puddles are passing (the parckarter is not intended to ride in dirt and difficult places, it is all Taki is not an SUV).

2006-2007

Later, after a small upgrade, the developers have enriched a model range with diesel engines. In the Hyundai Tucson 2007 line, the technical characteristics changed as follows: In addition to the already familiar gasoline engines, a diesel 2-liter diesel engine appeared, 113 strong. The maximum possible speed is 168 km / h, overclocking to hundreds - for 13.1-16.1 seconds. Consumption - 7-8 liters per 100 km. Also, buyers were offered monoprifable modifications (only on one axis).

2008-2009

Currently, many Russians can meet Hyundai Tussan of the first generation with new diesel 2 liter engines, 140 and 150 hp. The changed technical characteristics of Hyundai Tucson 2008 allowed car owners to talk about the reliability of its engine, about a small oil consumption (even in cars with high mileage). Although in those years, similar models have observed a clear problem with the mad oil consumption.

Hyundai Tussan 2008 on diesel fuel issues a maximum speed of 179 km / h, accelerated for 11.1-12.8 seconds, consumes (in a mixed cycle) 7-8 liters.

As a result, about 87% of the old Korean crossovers Hyundai Tussan 1 (technical characteristics of 2009) operate on a gasoline engine (13% on diesel fuel), 70% received a four-wheel drive (only 30% spinning the front axle), 60% were produced with automatic transmission (respectively 40% with manual).

Exterior of "Korean"

Although Hyundai Tucson, the 1 generation was developed from scratch, an externally parcate looks like a "older brother" - Santa Fe, but its front part is somewhat simplified (simple lines and forms, without reliefs), and, since Tucson refers to the category of compact crossovers, in length It is much shorter than the middle-sized Santa Fe. Many features (due to borrowed technical solutions - nodes, parts, aggregates) similar to KIA Sportage 2nd generation (2004-2010).

Especially by anything a remarkable exterior and small sizes make Tucson "Machine for Movement", "Machine for every day." This is a simple and practical car. For the sake of bold tricks on nature (without fear damage the body) on the perimeter Tucson is protected by plastic armor. The body itself is painted qualitatively, does not rust up to 10 years (corrosion on its "body" may occur only because of the strike). Claimed discs with a diameter of 16, which for, albeit a compact crossover, but not much (clearance of 195 mm).

Salon

The interior of the pristine Hyundai Tucson is made from the "solid" plastic, from here the many complaints of car owners on the arms inside the car ("squeezed armrests, ventilation nozzles, glove box, trunk walls"). Later, this problem was eliminated by the manufacturer. About Hyundai Tucson 2008 Car owners are already responding otherwise: "Plastic, though oak, but does not creak, there is no complaints about it."

The salon is decorated with combination skin, the interior is quite pleasant. According to some experts, the compact crossover salon is copied with the first generation RX Lexus (although this statement can argue).

Controls

Controls are quite simple (there are no frills in an old Parketnik and "Lamb"): a boards-computer, thermometer, in top versions climate control, windshield heating, ESP and other systems. At Hyundai Tucson of the first generation, the standard Hyundai-Kia number 961752e600 (MP3) is installed. It is believed that in the salon Hyundai Tuxon 2006 lacks cruise control.

The driver's seat (as well as the first passenger) is equipped with the "captain's chair", the armrest was put on a tunnel, in the middle of a large organizer. It is quite convenient to ride, comfortable, but not for long distances (brings the suspension - all blows when driving on the bumps are felt on the back).

Capacity crossover

The 5-seater compact crossover Hyundai Tucson 2004 2010 has the following dimensions:

• length - 4.3 m;
• width - 1.8 m;
• height - 1.68 m.

It can freely accommodate four people. True, with long trips, they will not be very convenient for them. As the owners of Höndai Tussan 2008 are noted, the seats in it are flat, once an hour has to stop and warm up. A similar disadvantage sin with many old cars.

The trunk interfers to 644 liters. It is impossible to call it large and roomy, but this volume when traveling around the city is quite enough. In rare cases, more space is required. If you need to carry a lot of things, the rear seats are folded.

For convenience, inside the trunk there is a double-sided shelf, a grid that can be pulled. It opens not only the door, but also separately glass (in some situations this option has to be very much by the way).

Proposals in the secondary market: configuration and prices

The car, appearing on the market in 2005, turned out to be quite popular, so today on the "secondary" many offers for the sale of Tucson with mileage. Prices depend on the year of production and run, but stacked in the range of 420-540 thousand rubles.

• 2004 in. With a mileage of about 130 thousand km - 419 thousand rubles;
• 2005 G.V. (on average 140 thousand km) - 460 thousand rubles;
• 2006 in. with similar mileage - on average 482 thousand (but it can reach 520 thousand);
• 2007 (about 120 thousand km) - 490 thousand;
• Hyundai Tucson 2008 year with mileage up to 100 thousand km will cost 510-560 thousand rubles;
• 2009 (65 thousand km) - 540 thousand rubles.

The most affordable is the basic version with mechanics and diesel engine 2.0, 113 liters. from. (four-wheel drive), with a "automatic" such Tucson will cost 10-40 thousand. more expensive. The "average" configuration is equipped with a gasoline 2-liter engine with a capacity of 142 hp, the drive of the front or complete (MT and AT). Top version - 2.7 4T 4WD - accelerated for 10.5 s, gives speeds up to 180 km / h, consumes 8.2-13.2 l / 100 km.

Major competitors

The main competitors of the old "Tushkanchik" experts call the available and passable crossovers of the same years of release (+/- 2-3 years):

• Suzuki Grand Vitara (2005-2008) - 425-685 thousand rubles;
• Nissan Qashqai (2007-2010) - 450-590 thousand rubles;
• Nissan X-Trail (2000-2007) - 405-825 thousand;
• Chevrolet Captiva (550-620 thousand rubles);
• Mitsubishi Outlander (500-545 thousand);
• Kia Sportage (420-500 thousand).

Distinctive features excreasing "Korean" against the background of competitors

Hyundai Tucson 1 generation line differs from competitors in the following features:

• "Chronic" shortcomings of the car a little and can be eliminated in any local car service for a little money;
• simple in all senses, the car demonstrates high reliability, and in most cases it is she who needs any car owner (not prestige, it is not possible to emphasize your status);
• thanks to a more sensitive accelerator and its correct settings, the Parquarter demonstrates faster acceleration even when compared with competitors (KIA Sportage);
• on the dimensions "Tushkanchik" is more compatible, high than its compact competitors.

The Korean crossover loved the heads of families as a reliable car. Hyundai Tucson 1 serves for many years and retains good technical condition when German and Japanese crossovers come out. The whole secret is that family people (the main category of buyers Hyundai Tussan) take care of the timely maintenance of the car, do not drive the crossover too much (go to the cottage and the countryside, but not on the road, do not "gain a big mileage" on it).

Main complaints to car owners model

As a result of operation, experts and car owners brought the main technical problems and disadvantages of this model.

Condition for 2004-2005 and changes from 2006

First of all, the elements of the chassis fail in the car. All without exception, the owner of the "Tushkanchik" complain about the knocks of the front shock absorbers and the "weak" silent blocks. This is the main drawback of the Hyundai Tucson model until 2006, with which you have to put up, producing a replacement of the gum every two years. The front and rear racks change without waiting for the coming of a mileage mark of 80-100 thousand km.

With neat ride, the rail can not be changed for a long time (driving 150,000 km).

When is the time to change the clutch? In the case of the manual transmission - when a run of 100 thousand km is reached.

The main problem of the pristine "tube" is a defect in an automatic transmission, equipped with a 2.7 liter engine, namely an unsuitable powerful engine V6 "firmware". Dealers had to replace the CAT under warranty. The manufacturer had to even declare an revocation campaign to quietly make refinement. After the Upgrade automatic transmission on the "six" worked even "smoothly", the owners noted.

Changing the brake pads falls before each second maintenance, brake discs - in front of the fourth.

As for the service, experts advise:

• first, 2 times more often than in the case of other crossovers, rinse the fuel system;
• secondly, changing the oil every 45 thousand km (in the case of automatic transmission), every 90 thousand (in the case of manual gearbox).

Another specific lack of models of 2004-2005 releases - screens in the cabin, which was corrected after the upgrade in 2006.

There were complaints to the "brex" board-computer (reduces the real fuel consumption) and incorrect operation of the thermometer.

2008-2009 release

Technical characteristics of Hendai Tussan 2008 release with pleasure appreciated numerous network users. They noted his "harmful character" ("rushing like a tank in any weather", "always starts, even if the Lad is breathing") and completed their ODD devoted to the Korean auto industry, an inspiring statement - the car is worth their money.

And immediately mentioned about the most unpleasant minus - fuel consumption. For example, a 2-liter gasoline engine consumes as 2.7, and demonstrates the characteristics at the level of 1.6 liter. As a result, we have such consumption in the city - 14-16 liters (10-11 liters at a speed of 50-60 km / h, a lot goes on acceleration) and 8 on the highway.

Experts were identified with the problem with the fuel system: they also noted the problem with nozzles and the pump in the equipment with an aggregate on the "heavy" fuel. The nozzles are enough to clean, and the second will have to be changed, and the acquisition will have to be purchased.
All of the above Hyundai Tucson 2008 (overview of car owners) allows us to conclude that there are no special complaints about the cross. Hard suspension and fuel consumption are all the little things, in general, the car is called reliable and advise not "kill" the suspension on the off-road, for which the "Tushkanchik" is not intended.

Benefits identified over the years of operation

The Hyundai Tucson 1 generation line is favorably different from competitors with the following advantages:

• affordable price (given the high passability of the crossover, its cost can even be called low, similar proposals on the market is not enough);
• a wide range of combinations (different motors, a mono- and all-wheel drive, MCPP and automatic transmission) are available;
• service is not expensive; reliable engine;
• good permeability Korean crossover demonstrates on a dirt road, in rainy weather (good ground clearance);
• a high level of security (according to this parameter, the model has been awarded the maximum assessment of the National Traffic Security Administration).

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On the leading position of the Top sales of crossovers in Russia, Hyundai Tucson has always been and recently updated it in March. The auto show in New York shows a restyling model of 3 generations, which at first glance seems like a new generation.

The changes affected the appearance, the cabin and most importantly, the technical part, which rarely happens on restyling. Even before the review, it should be said that this is a full-fledged job, and not a cheap marketing move to raise interest and increase sales.

Design

The first thing that the buyer pays attention is to appear. Here, when looking from afar, it seems that the bumper and headlights have slightly corrected, but it seems it is clear that the changes are much more.

I observe a high smooth hood in front, underlined by narrow diode optics. Daytime running lights will always be on LEDs, and diode optics with washer appears from the lifestyle configuration.

The center emphasizes the aggressive style of a new chrome radiator lattice, again the chrome will be only in top versions, the basic Hyundai Tussan 2018-2019 will receive a silver plastic edging. Massive bumper has acquired more muscular forms, stylish tumpers, which are already installed in the database and a small plastic protection.

We are noticeable to change the expansion of wheeled arches, changing the style of the upper aerodynamic line and essentially everything. The top line originates from the front arch, passes over the handles of the doors, and near the back handle is divided into two, turning into the upper and central part of the rear optics. The chrome on the handles of the doors also appeared only in expensive equipment, like the lower edging of the glass.

Behind, we see a more familiar shape, but aged. The style of optics has changed, becoming more smooth, but with aggression due to the narrowing. The lid of the trunk swell, and the bumper became flatter. The electric drive of the trunk cover will appear only in top equipment.

The sizes of the body practically did not change:

• length - 4480 mm;
• width - 1850 mm;
• height - 1655 mm;
• wheel base - 2670 mm;
• road clearance - 182 mm.

Well, the changes are serious, there are many of them and everyone gave the appearance of freshness. The crossover will now be more noticeable on the road, Hyundai Tucson's aggressive style will help attract the manufacturer of young buyers and is unlikely to upset the adult audience.

A bit affected by the palette of colors. Offered:

• white - basic;
• bright red - basic;
• brown;
• the black;
• red;
• dark green;
• gray metallic;
• light beige metallic;
• silver metallic;
• dark blue metallic;
• dark blue metallic.

All the colors except the basic will cost the buyer at 15,000 rubles.

Highly modified salon

The architecture of the cabin is not touched, but the style became modern. We see the same separated on 2 parts of the Torpedo panel, but now it has become more bloated and muscular. In some grades, the central part of the torpedo is trimmed under carbon.

The seats remained the same, in the database they are adjusted mechanically and squeezed with a cloth. In expensive equipment, leather and electrically regulating appear. The color of the fabric or skin can be chosen, black and beige color is available. Rear is located the usual sofa, free space is enough, plus there is a folding armrest with two cup holders.

Optionally, there is a huge panorama on the roof, which can be fully rear passengers.

Absolutely did not change the 3-spoke steering wheel of Hyundai Tusssan 2018-2019 with leather trim and multimedia control buttons. A little touched the dashboard, visualization changed, and so it all also consists of 2 analog sensors and an informative 4.2-inch on-board computer in the center.

The central console from above was received by a new 8-inch multimedia display with Apple CarPlay and Android AUTO. Below is the same block of separate climate control with the monitor and washers. Changed the tunnel, a playground for a smartphone with a wireless charging appeared before the gearbox selector lever. On the tunnel lever gearbox, two cup holders and several buttons to adjust the ride modes.

The trunk remained unchanged, in the initial state, the volume of 488 liters, and with a folded rear sofa of 1478 liters. Under the floor there is a full-sized spare wheel and repair kit.

Specifications

The line of power aggregates has not changed, three engines are also proposed:

1. R2.0 Diesel - diesel 2-liter turbo motor for 185 horsepower and 400 h * m torque. The engine consumes 8 liters in the city and 5.4 on the highway. The dynamics is 9.5 seconds and 201 km / h of maximum speed;
2. Gamma 1.6 Turbo-GDI D-CVVT - gasoline 1,6-liter unit for Hyundai Tucson 2018-2019, issuing 177 horses and 265 units of torque. Passport consumption is 9 liters in the city and 6.5 liters on the track. Maximum speed at the same mark, and overclocking up to one hundred is 9.1 seconds;
3. NU 2.0 MPI D-CVVT - 2-liter gasoline engine, working without turbines and outstanding 150 horsepower and 192 units of torque. Here the consumption is already more - 10.7 liters in the city and 6.3 liters along the highway. The maximum speed does not exceed 186 km / h, and overclocking up to hundreds of 10.6 seconds.

A 6-speed mechanic, a 6-speed hydromechanical automatic, or a 7-speed robot for a 1,6-liter engine performs a pair for motors. Moment on most of the complete sets is transmitted to the front axle, but there are all-wheel drive modifications operating at the expense of the HTRAC control system.

Suspension, brakes and steering New Tussan

Regardless of the configuration, the machine is on an independent suspension with transverse stability stabilizers on two axes. Front axis - MacPherson, from behind - multi-dimensional. Controllability has become better, in addition to the suspension itself, electronic systems help in control.

The crossover stops at the expense of disc brakes with ventilation on the front axle. Steering Rush with electric power. Informativeness because of this is not the best, but still not bad. The number of steering revolutions is 2.51, the reversal radius is 5.3 meters.

Safety

The manufacturer has set many vehicle safety systems:

• Automatic braking in front of the obstacle, analyzing information through the front chamber;
• Analysis through the rear chamber, automatically stopping the car when traveling from parking, if another machine is rifled;
• Classic control of blind zones;
• Automatic switching optics to the dipped light in the case of a counter machine;
• Adaptive cruise control;
• Control of traffic stripes.

All these technologies, durable body and 6 airbags made it possible to get the maximum evaluation on Euro NCAP 5 stars. All these systems are already familiar to the owners.

Price Hyundai Tucson

The cost of the new crossover increased slightly. A lot of complete sets are proposed, the price of each of which you can see in the table. You can look equipped with the equipment on the manufacturer's website, we will tell you about the minimum and maximum version.

Basic equipment PRIMARY costs 1,444,000 rubles, its equipment:

• air conditioning;
• tire pressure sensor;
• cruise control;
• 17-inch discs;
• fabric lounge salon;
• leather steering wheel;
• fog optics;
• heated front seats;
• light sensor;
• audio system with USB, AUX and Bluetooth.

The top version of High-Tech Plus costs 2,144,000 rubles, it is replenished:

• blind zone control system;
• using the start of the hill;
• collision prevention system;
• separate climate control;
• adaptive cruise control;
• rear view chamber;
• becameless access;
• electrically regulating chairs;
• electric trunk cover;
• 19-inch discs;
• leather salon;
• seat ventilation;
• hatch with panorama;
• rain sensor;
• lED optics;
• 8-inch multimedia with navigation.

New Hyundai Tussan 2018-2019 became really better and more attractive as a purchase. Studying the review, you light up very much, because the car is cool for a small price tag, but carefully examine the package before buying. Unfortunately, even visual circulation in the basic version is not as in the top, and it is already much more expensive.

Video Overview Tukson

The turn of two millennia is the most interesting time in the history of the automotive industry. In the middle of the nineties of the last century, the class of crossovers appeared and rushed into an attack, and it became clear to the beginning of two thousands that any self-respecting brand is simply obliged to have such cars you are your lineup if, of course, she claims to be a major market share.

Naturally, the Hyundai Korean brand was not to stay and the Korean brand of active technological development and expansion into export markets just entered into an era. As a result, in 2001, the first crossover of the brand appeared, Santa Fe, and in 2004, on the roads of the planet, his younger brother rushes, a pretty lu-nagged animal named Tucson. The Russians fell like a good equipment, endurance and affordable price of the Korean crossover, who quickly earned the nickname "Tushkan". And you should not consider this nickname offensive, because its very presence testifies to popularity.

But in 2009, when the second generation of the model appeared, she lost both the name, and the nickname, at least in the old world. In the US market, the car was still sold like Tucson, and we have both IX35. Nevertheless, the name of his own "Tushkan" did not lose his popularity, and in the crisis of 2015, the sales indicators of the model only slightly reached the leader of the Toyota RAV4 segment. But the deficiencies in the IX35 were enough: experts are in a friendly foam and on not the best sound insulation, and on a breakdown suspension, and "Eastern beautifulness" in the body architecture were far away.

Return time name

The world premiere of the crossover took place in March, at the Geneva Motor Show, and in November, the official sales of new items started and in our country. The reaction to the appearance of a beginner was expected to be stormy: what else should it be if a clear contender for the title of World Bestseller appeared? Worldwide - because it was immediately announced that on all continents and in all countries the car will be called the same. But then, as they say, "the opinions of scientists were divided." Some said that Tucson is essentially the same IX35 with a modified appearance, others - that Hyundai has gone off a completely new car. Let's deal with and start, as usual, with appearance.

Beast Mother

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The body has grown 65 mm in length and 30 mm wide, 30 mm has grown a wheeled base. Accordingly, there are several and sinks somewhat, but here you can not do anything ... But the coefficient of aerodynamic resistance was reduced from 0.37 to if not recorded, then certainly excellent value 0.33. Increased and ground clearance: now it is 182 mm. Also not a record, but it is clearly better than absolutely "passenger" 175 mm of the predecessor. Actually, some confidence in Tucson's ability to move not only on the roads with a solid coating should be a protective belt from black non-colored plastic, sliding the bottom of the car and protecting the bumper, thresholds and wheeled arches. But ... To realize the boundaries permitted outside asphalt, it is worth looking under the car and make sure that too many vital nodes are either not completely protected, or their protection can be called symbolic.

Off-road enthusiasm and 19-inch alloy wheels and tires with absolutely road pattern are not added. On the ground I want to have a tire with a higher profile, but we have a top-end pack of PRIME on the test, and it is equipped with such "bandages".

Domestic contradiction

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But the car is equipped with a complete program. Heated steering wheel - respect! For me, so in Russia, this option should be even the most budgetary machines. The steering wheel itself is quite comfortable, with the controls deposited on the needles. On the left spoke - the telephone and media center control, on the right - cruise control and the screen of the on-board computer. And analog devices, and the four-seamy display located between them are perfectly read at any time of the day. Naturally, there is a large touchscreen display, a crowned center console, with built-in TomTom navigation. True, the promised traffic information was unavailable, but the graphics are excellent, and the search for the desired address is organized quite logically and does not cause any difficulty. But for connecting a smartphone with Yandex-traffic jams, you do not need an adapter into the cigarette lighter socket - there is a USB slot next to it.

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Sitting is extremely comfortable, naturally, with a complete set of servo drives, including a lumbar subpode. It was very pleased that in addition to heating seats, there are their ventilation. I can't stand leather sidewes in the summer heat, and then I poked into the button - and the order, the complete feeling that you sit on the ice throne of the Tank (if anyone is not aware of the Yakut Santa Claus).

By the way, compared to the IX35 pillows, the seats have become significantly longer. The rear passengers and the rear passengers were obtained - in any case, "I for yourself" I felt without any problems. And the rear sofa can change the angle of inclination of the back. This is important because putting the back in a more vertical position, you can slightly increase the volume of the trunk, namely, the designers sacrificed for space in the cabin.

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Yes, the volume of the luggage compartment is perhaps the only parameter for which the third Tucson is inferior to its predecessor. A decrease in volume from 593 to 488 liters is impossible not to notice ... But the Russian driver will delight the presence of a full-size sparkler, and invincible access to the trunk is just something!

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He is alive

But in order for electronic intelligence to wake up and actively engaged in work, you need to wake it up. To do this, you will have to pay attention to the block of five buttons to the left of the steering column. First of all, we are interested in the second and third left, responsible for the control function of the blind zone and hold in the strip. There is also a "automatic parking machine", but it turns on elsewhere - the corresponding key is located near the selector of the box, next to the "off-road" tools: the descent assistant on the slope and blocking the rear axle coupling. In fact, it would be more logical to collect all the "helpers" in one place, well, oh well.

So, the "autopilot" is included, the corresponding pictogram is visible on the instrument combinations, you leave on the street - and it seems to be nothing happening. You are traveling as usual. And at some point you notice that the pictogram was painted in green. This means that the system "hooked" for marking and ready to work. And since you ourselves cope, there is no work for her yet. But you decided to distract - well, let's say, choose another radio station, or enter the address in the navigator ... And at some point you suddenly feel that the steering wheel is delicately pushed into the palm, as the cat requires caress, and the car, already ready Cross the markup line returns to the lane. And all this works even in a protracted turn, for example, on the junction loop - the steering wheel turns to the desired angle, almost without any of your participation!

Name Azimov

Apparently, the configuration of robotic boxes is a special art that is not given to everyone. For the checkpoint, two modes are provided - normal and sports. "Normal" is clearly focused on maximum efficiency: judging by the jumping of the tachometer arrow, in this mode the box does not allow the engine at all to promote and switch occur in less than 2,000 rpm. Accordingly, it seems that at least half of herd from under the hood sent to get on the summer alpine pastures. You can call them back to the kick-down, but on the solution, call horses or do not call, "robot" you need two-three seconds. You can, of course, switch to "Sport", and then you become available energetic rebuildings and overtaking. But constantly it is also not too nice to ride - the reaction to the pedal press is too hysterical. But worst is the movement in traffic jams.

It would seem that in dense traffic "normal" mode is that the doctor prescribed. No! Here you have moved from the place, and the box literally immediately switched to the second, and then on the third gear. But everything is crawling very slowly, and continue overclocking, even if smooth, it does not work. You let go of the pedal (and the transfer is still the third!), And the car begins to slow down, lagging behind the stream. You add gas - and at that moment the robot switches again to the first! Naturally, the car twitches ... and it repeats more than once, and not two. Well, switch to "Sport" - there will be a solid first gear and gas brake, gas brake ... Maybe standing on the Tucson "Robot" and observed the laws of robotics invented Asimov, but it annoyed me quite properly. All this was particularly acutely felt on the contrast: it so happened that during the test I had to change the crossovers of other brands with traditional "machines" during the test. In short, if I gathered to buy Tucson, I would definitely chose a version with a classic hydromechanic, even with a weaker two-liter engine. Or drove and bought a car with a 185th strong turbodiesel.

At freedom

In Russia, as well as around the world, the sales of crossovers grow as on yeast. Moreover, a lot of models enters the relatively affordable price niche to $ 30,000. They use the highest demand for buyers; Some of them even lined up many months of dealers. About such representatives of the clan "asphalt" SUVs and will be discussed in our review.

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The intermediate link is what "asphalt" jeeps are "asphalt". They contain the genes of passenger cars and full-fledged SUVs. Fully independent suspensions are borrowed from the first, providing decent comfort and excellent handling. From the second four-wheel drive and increased clearance, which allows not to be afraid of light off-road. For serious feats on the intersected area "asphalt" jeeps are not created, because their main habitat of the street of megacities. Compact urban SUVs with a length of less than 4.6 m are most popular. It is not surprising, because small dimensions allow the driver to feel good in a close stream of cars and less suffering from a search room for parking. By tradition, the review includes cars supplied to Russia only on official channels.

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Following the popular Santa Fe model, Tucson became the second SUV class car, "from scratch" developed by Hyundai specialists (although it is fair to say that this is the first compact crossover Hyundai, which is designed in South Korea).

For the first time, this compact crossover was presented at the Chicago Motor Show in February 2004. The name, in continuation of the corporate tradition, was borrowed from the South American town in Arizona.

Outwardly, the Hyundai Tucson crossover resembles a "reduced copy of the Santa FE of the last generation" - a somewhat shortened and with a highly simplified front part (Hyundai Tussan is not such a "relief", like Santa Fe).

When the first Hyundai Tucson began to appear in Russia, many at first they were completely confused with Santa Fe, when looking to face. But the new generation Santa Fe began to run along the Russian streets - although it did not add the originality of Tucson: as it turned out, the model and technically, and stylistically unified with KIA Sportage II. However, the cost of Hyundai Tussan in the Russian market will not significantly differ from Sportage - this attracts many motorists.

Engines, for the car Hyundai Tussan - two: a row two-liter 16-valve with a capacity of 142 liters. from. and 2.7-liter V6 with a capacity of 175 liters. from. The first can be aggregated both with a mechanical five-speed gearbox, and with a four-digit "machine" H-Matic. Whereas V6 goes only with automatic checkpoint.

In the basic configuration (in which there is already a lot of "useful things") the Hyundai Tucson car in 2007 is offered at a price of $ 27990 (two-liter version with mechanical checkpoint). For an automatic box, dealers will be asked to pay extra $ 1400. And at $ 30990, the version with the leather interior is estimated. Prices for 2.7-liter versions of Hyundai Tucson begin with a mark of $ 32,690, and the most implanted modification of Hyundai Tucson costs $ 34290.

In essence, the Hyundai Tucson car is a "simplified Santa FE of the past generation" (by perception), but for a slightly lower price - why not?
As for the main consumer qualities, they have Hyundai Tucson at the level. At least: comfort, good running quality on asphalt and decent permeability on the primer This car will definitely provide to your owner. Although, of course, the "second Santa FE" is a more advanced car, but it is more expensive even the most sophisticated Tucson.