With the base 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 161 horsepower, acceleration ability on the Hyundai Tucson is good. So is fuel economy; stick with the standard front-wheel drivetrain, and efficiency peaks at 23 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. However, Stamford drivers who want a bit more power can go for the SEL trim or higher, which bears a larger, 2.4-liter four-cylinder for a 20-horse increase. Although it retains the 6-speed automatic transmission hitched to the 2.0-liter, the 2.4-liter increases peak towing might from 1,500 lbs. to 2,000 lbs. In addition, Port Chester, NY customers have the option of upgrading to an all-wheel drivetrain to perform better on slippery surfaces.
The Hyundai Tucson is a five-seater, with two rows of cloth-trimmed seats. At the base level, both front seats are manually adjustable. However, you can upgrade to at least the Value to get eight-way power adjustability with power lumbar support on the driver's seat. Also appearing on the Value is front-seat heating for colder months. A leather-wrapped steering wheel debuts at the Sport trim level, and leather seat trim and steering-wheel heating appear on the Limited. Only the Ultimate, the Tucson's top-level variant, has eight-way power adjustability extended to the front-passenger seat, as well as front-seat cooling and rear-seat heating.
Remote keyless entry enables unlocking of the Tucson doors with the press of a key fob button. Inside, the crossover provides infotainment that combines a six-speaker AM/FM stereo system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free phone calling and audio streaming, and a 7-inch color touchscreen. To boost infotainment with features such as a trial subscription to SiriusXM Radio, HD Radio, and Hyundai's Blue Link telematics system for a vast array of remote and convenience functions, go with at least the Value trim. At the SEL trim level, separate climate controls for configuring heating and cooling preferences are extended to the front-seat passenger, and a USB port is added in the second row for charging devices. The Sport welcomes an eight-speaker Infinity audio system with Clari-Fi music restoration technology, as well as wireless device charging. True to its naming, the Ultimate stands apart with its panoramic sunroof, 8-inch touchscreen, and a navigation system.
Driver assistance on the Hyundai Tucson is provided by forward collision warning, driver attention warning, and lane-keeping assist technologies. In addition, a rearview camera flashes a video image when you shift to reverse to watch out for what's behind you. However, if there's a crash, the Tucson can deploy any of its six airbags. For security, remote keyless entry is joined with a panic alarm to form a theft-deterrent system. For more driver assistance, a blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert with the Value model or higher. The Limited replaces the rearview camera with a 360-degree, surround-view parking camera system. Only the Ultimate comes with adaptive cruise control and pedestrian detection.
If you are in the Harrison, NY area, now's the time to test-drive the latest Hyundai Tucson at Stamford Hyundai in Stamford. One of our Hyundai specialists will help you locate the Tucson that best fits your preferences.
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