Hyundai, we repeat constantly but not without reason, has, with his cousin Kia tremendous growth. Certainly, the Korean manufacturer products are up to date, but it is important not to minimize the work done upstream. For example, if the current Hyundai Tucson 2012 very successful, it is largely because of the first generation appeared in 2004. This compact SUV rather reliable, had quickly established an enviable position in the heart of Quebec.

The current model has received the same treatment as other visual Hyundai products. The result is successful and quite modern. However, I find that the rocker invariably black PVC, do a bit cheap, especially on the more expensive versions. Also, the design is contemporary, but I wonder if it will age well. I let time decide.

The seat of recrimination Hyundai Tucson 2012

The interior has nothing to envy to other creations of the brand. The Hyundai Tucson 2012 dashboard is attractive and ergonomic. At night, he dons blue, which distinguishes it and gives very pretty tunes. Front of the driver, there are two large circles including the engine revolutions and odometer. Storage spaces are plentiful and delicate attention, most exclusive models are entitled to defrost the windshield wipers (a strip heater is placed in the bottom of the windshield). If there was a downside to make is about the seats. Both front and rear, they lack comfort, at least according to my standards, and they look really pays not mine. In addition, the leather covering those of the Limited is not high quality and do not “breathe” enough. And as if that was not enough, they offer too little lateral support when cornering.

2.4 The preferred Hyundai Tucson 2012

As in 2011, the Hyundai Tucson 2012 is available in versions L, GL, GLS, Limited and, finally, Limited with Navigation. All these delivered, except L, get a four-cylinder 2.4-liter already officiated in several other creations Hyundai and Kia. This engine is quite refined, but acceleration and times are average, as consumption. Hyundai plans 7.1 l/100 km in the city and 10.1 on the road for a week our average was 9.9, which follows the logic of the manufacturer.

Only a six-speed automatic transmission is secured to the engine. It has a manual mode that gives him a little pep. At 100 km / h, for example, when you push the lever from “D” to this mode, the box is placed on the fifth report, thereby increasing the engine speed of 1900 revolutions / minute to 2600. This mode is mainly used by those who want to tow in mountainous areas while others tire of quickly.

For its part, the basic “L” is only entitled to four-cylinder 2.0-liter. A little less powerful than the 2.4, it is especially the couple that is disadvantaged. In addition, he barely drinks less fuel than the latter. The base transmission is a five-speed manual unpleasant to handle, but most of the (few) people who choose the 2.0-liter, opt for the six-speed automatic. Only the front wheels move a Hyundai Tucson 2012 2.0 liters.

At driving, Hyundai Tucson 2012 is surprisingly quiet ride. If only getting rid of the infamous Hyundai and noisy original tires, the Earth would get better. Can not describe the handling of sports, but it is reassuring if we ever pushes it too far, you can rely on electronic systems, very intrusive, to take us back to the right path. The passage of some holes or bumps, suspensions react dryly. It is not dramatic, but one would expect a bit more consideration for our physical.