Hyundai Tucson is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2017 model year, there are seven trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 164 to 175 horsepower. Based on the estimated annual regular gasoline spending of $2,050 to $2,500, in five years you will save $250 in fuel expenses, compared to that of an average vehicle. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.
2017 Tucson has a relatively long wheelbase ( 105.1 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 3300 - 3500 lbs.
2017 Tucson seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - shoulders and hips - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Tucson ia a class-leader on only one measurement - head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs, shoulders, and hips. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is the largest among its peers with 31 - 37.2 cu. ft.
Trim | 2017 Tucson SE | 2017 Tucson Eco | 2017 Tucson Sport | 2017 Tucson Value | 2017 Tucson SE Plus | 2017 Tucson Night | 2017 Tucson Limited |
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Starging MSRP | $22,700 | $24,150 | $25,900 | $26,550 | $26,750 | $27,800 | $29,775 |
Engine | 2.0L Inline-4 | 1.6L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.6L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.6L Inline-4 Turbo | 2.0L Inline-4 | 1.6L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.6L Inline-4 Turbo |
HP | 164 hp | 175 hp | 175 hp | 175 hp | 164 hp | 175 hp | 175 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 23 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
Highway | 30 MPG | 30 - 32 MPG | 30 - 32 MPG | 30 - 32 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 - 32 MPG | 30 - 32 MPG |
Combined | 26 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,200 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,200 | $2,050 - $2,100 | $2,050 - $2,100 |
2017 Tucson SUV comes in seven trim levels, with an average price that is $3 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Tucson
2017 Tucson SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed seven hundred and fifty-three complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also three recalls issued by Hyundai, which by itself is a relatively high number.