2007 Hyundai Tucson City SX
Hyundai Tucson City SX - Economical on fuel and low in price!
In a way we’re seeing cars go through a full circle. Once they were upright and square, then they got lower and sleeker but bigger. With the move to four-wheel drive off-road type vehicles, they got big and (again) square; now with cars like the Tucson City they’re back to being smaller and square – and without the four wheel drive.
In fact, we were honestly hard pushed to find anything much wrong with the Hyundai Tucson City. When we last tested it (see Hyundai Tucson City) it was equipped with an automatic gearbox that caused some problems, but in as-tested manual 5-speed form, the deficiencies of the auto car are largely addressed.
The engine runs on base octane unleaded – and it doesn’t use much of it at all, with an official fuel consumption figure of just 8 litres/100km. Fuel consumption is one of the main advantages of picking the manual over the auto – the auto’s consumption figure is 15 per cent worse at 9.2 litres/100km. Tank size is 58 litres.
The ride quality of the front-wheel drive benefits from the reduced unsprung weight intrinsic in the lack of a rear wheel driveline – unlike most vehicles of this configuration, the ride is good. Suspension front and rear is by independent McPherson struts. The Kumho 215/65 tyres wrapped around 16 inch alloys provide adequate grip and the handling is competent without ever being inspiring. Understeer is dominant trait but the good throttle control that’s available allows the driver to dial-up the desired cornering attitude. A sharp throttle lift can also bring the tail out a little. However, when driven hard, some steering kickback can be felt.
Inside the cabin, Hyundai Tucson City the space is practical and well appointed. The rear load area is accessed by the lift-up rear window or by opening the full tail-gate, the latter rising to a good height. Inside you’ll find a retractable cargo blind, 12V power outlet and tie-down facilities. A full-size spare tyre on an alloy wheel is provided - something of a rarity these days. The 60/40 split backrest folds forward – an action which automatically lowers the bottom cushion to achieve a near-perfectly flat expanded load area. This is one vehicle of this body shape that actually does have good usable rear space. The rear seats’ recline angle can also be adjusted in five steps.
Access to the cabin Hyundai Tucson City is through wide-opening doors and once inside, the door pockets front and rear are large and usefully shaped.
Original at autospeed.com
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In a way we’re seeing cars go through a full circle. Once they were upright and square, then they got lower and sleeker but bigger. With the move to four-wheel drive off-road type vehicles, they got big and (again) square; now with cars like the Tucson City they’re back to being smaller and square – and without the four wheel drive.
In fact, we were honestly hard pushed to find anything much wrong with the Hyundai Tucson City. When we last tested it (see Hyundai Tucson City) it was equipped with an automatic gearbox that caused some problems, but in as-tested manual 5-speed form, the deficiencies of the auto car are largely addressed.
The engine runs on base octane unleaded – and it doesn’t use much of it at all, with an official fuel consumption figure of just 8 litres/100km. Fuel consumption is one of the main advantages of picking the manual over the auto – the auto’s consumption figure is 15 per cent worse at 9.2 litres/100km. Tank size is 58 litres.
The ride quality of the front-wheel drive benefits from the reduced unsprung weight intrinsic in the lack of a rear wheel driveline – unlike most vehicles of this configuration, the ride is good. Suspension front and rear is by independent McPherson struts. The Kumho 215/65 tyres wrapped around 16 inch alloys provide adequate grip and the handling is competent without ever being inspiring. Understeer is dominant trait but the good throttle control that’s available allows the driver to dial-up the desired cornering attitude. A sharp throttle lift can also bring the tail out a little. However, when driven hard, some steering kickback can be felt.
Inside the cabin, Hyundai Tucson City the space is practical and well appointed. The rear load area is accessed by the lift-up rear window or by opening the full tail-gate, the latter rising to a good height. Inside you’ll find a retractable cargo blind, 12V power outlet and tie-down facilities. A full-size spare tyre on an alloy wheel is provided - something of a rarity these days. The 60/40 split backrest folds forward – an action which automatically lowers the bottom cushion to achieve a near-perfectly flat expanded load area. This is one vehicle of this body shape that actually does have good usable rear space. The rear seats’ recline angle can also be adjusted in five steps.
Access to the cabin Hyundai Tucson City is through wide-opening doors and once inside, the door pockets front and rear are large and usefully shaped.
Original at autospeed.com
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