Hyundai has given its compact SUV an all-new face for 2010.
With more and more consumers shying away from gas-hungry, full-size sport-utility vehicles, almost every carmaker is jumping on the crossover bandwagon, causing the segment to swell in number of offerings faster than, well, the SUV segment did back in the early '90s when fuel efficiency wasn't even a blip on most car buyers' radars.
To keep its Tucson fresh amid a sea of capable competition, Hyundai has grown the smallish utility vehicle in overall size and given it an efficient 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that's good for up to 31 mpg on the open road. Throw in optional all-wheel drive and the choice of a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission and the Tucson is well-worth the $18,995 base price (US dollars).
Inner Space
Excellent leather seats provide space for up to five occupants, and there's plenty of room behind the rear seats for cargo.
You'll find plenty of room inside for a driver and three passengers — four if they know each other really well. The Tucson boasts 101.9 cubic inches of passenger space, which is just a little more than what's available from the more expensive Honda CR-V.
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