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Hyundai Motors: Tucson
As the industry’s first SUV under $20,000 with standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and six airbags, Tucson returns in 2006 with a new luxurious Limited top trim level that takes the place of the previous LX version. Tucson is the SUV that changed the rules of engagement by ranking first in Strategic Vision’s 2005 Total Quality Study in the Small SUV Category. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance named Tucson the “Best New Small SUV” and J.D. Power and Associates named Tucson as the industry’s highest quality all-new model launched in 2005 based on its Initial Quality Study.
Should a collision prove unavoidable, the Tucson is engineered to provide its passengers with multiple defensive layers. The steel unibody has designed-in crumple zones and a high-tensile front sub-frame that are designed to work together to reduce the forces that reach the passenger compartment. To help resist intrusion, four structural rings encircle the body. All four doors also have internal guard beams to protect passengers in a side-impact collision. The 2006 Tucson has received the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) top five-star crash test rating for front and side impacts. The Tucson’s five-passenger interior is a handsome blend of luxury and utility. It echoes the sleek athleticism of the exterior, with matte-black accents in GL trim and new metalgrain accents in GLS and Limited versions. Soft-touch surfaces on the instrument panel and premium two-tone beige interior treatments are new for 2006. In a market segment where four-cylinder engines are the norm, the Tucson goes above and beyond by offering freedom of choice. In addition to a smooth and efficient four-cylinder engine, the Tucson also offers the assurance of an optional 2.7-liter V6 for greater pulling power, energetic performance at high altitudes, and more snap when passing or merging on the highway. The standard powerplant in the entry-level Tucson GL is a 2.0-liter DOHC Beta in-line four-cylinder engine that drives the front wheels. At 6000 rpm, the engine develops 140 horsepower, with the 136 lb.-ft. torque peak arriving at 4500 rpm. Tucson’s two upper trim levels, GLS and Limited, both come standard with a refined 2.7-liter V6. This Delta-series engine has an aluminum block and cylinder heads to keep weight down, while four-valve combustion chambers and dual overhead camshafts ensure plenty of performance. Horsepower peaks at 173 at 6000 rpm, and torque crests at 178 lb.-ft. at an accessible 4000 rpm. Tucson offers a wide range of drivetrain choices, so customers can get the capability they need. In GL trim with the standard four-cylinder engine, owners can choose between a precise five-speed manual transmission or a slick and convenient four-speed SHIFTRONIC® automatic. This sophisticated unit can function like a conventional automatic, but also has a special manual gate that provides maximum driver control. The Tucson entry model is the GL, priced at $17,495. It comes with a 2.0-liter in-line four cylinder engine, five-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. Electronic Stability Control (ESC), traction control and ABS are standard, as are 16-inch alloy wheels, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and side-curtain airbags covering both rows of seating. TUCSON LIMITED Moving up to the luxurious Limited priced at $21,695, Tucson customers will enjoy leather seating surfaces, heated front seats plus an AM/FM cassette audio system with six-disc in-dash CD changer, subwoofer and 200 watts of total power. The Limited also has a new monochromatic exterior appearance package, fully automatic temperature control with outside temperature display, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with compass, and rear cargo mat. The only options are electronically controlled four-wheel drive and a power tilt-and-slide sunroof. May 2006
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