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Hyundai Tucson

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Hyundai Tucson

(Russian: Hyundai Tucson) is a compact crossover from the Korean company Hyundai. Named after the city of Tucson in Arizona.

First generation

Hyundai Tucson JM

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2.0 petrol 2.7 petrol 2.0 diesel

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5, 6 speed manual transmission 4 speed automatic transmission

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The Tucson was first introduced in 2004. The car shares its platform with the Hyundai Elantra and Kia Sportage. In 2010 it was discontinued (in Ukraine it continues to be produced in the city of Cherkassy).

Model history

Changes for 2006: Automatic climate control and high-performance sound system.

Changes for 2007: Changes in styling for all Hyundai vehicles.

Changes in 2009: Minor changes, and end of sales (except for Ukraine).

Tucson FCEV

A hydrogen fuel cell version called FCEV was introduced in 2005 and was in production until 2008. Max. speed: 150 km/h.

Awards

The Tucson received the Canadian Car of the Year award in 2005.

Safety

2006—2008

2008—2010

Tucson FCEV

First generation[ | ]

The Tucson was first introduced in 2004. The car shares its platform with the Hyundai Elantra and Kia Sportage. In 2010 it was discontinued (in Ukraine it continues to be produced in the city of Cherkassy). The Tucson received the Canadian Car of the Year award in 2005.

Changes for 2006: Automatic climate control and high-performance sound system. Changes for 2007: Changes in styling for all Hyundai vehicles. Changes in 2009: Minor changes, and end of sales (except for Ukraine).

A hydrogen fuel cell version called FCEV was introduced in 2005 and was in production until 2008. Max. speed: 150 km/h.

Security[ | ]

2006-2008

2008-2010

Tucson FCEV

Second generation

Hyundai Tucson LM/ix35

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1.6 L Gamma GDI I4 2.0 L Theta II I4 2.0 L Nu I4 2.4 L Theta II I4 1.7 L U-Line CRDi I4 2.0 L R-Line CRDi I4

Transmission

5.6 speed manual transmission, 6 speed automatic transmission

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The second generation was introduced in 2009, but in most markets the model name was replaced by ix35. The car received more powerful and economical engines, an improved security system, dimensions, and became generally more comfortable.

History of creation and production

The car shared a platform with two other popular Korean cars - Hyundai Elantra and KIA Sportage. The ground clearance of 195 mm suggests that its off-road appearance is something more than a simple tribute to modern fashion. It is noteworthy that having all-wheel drive, on dry asphalt the traction force is completely transferred to the front axle. If the need arises, the rear axle is easily connected. On severe off-road conditions, the system of forced symmetrical traction distribution between the front and rear axles is activated by pressing a button.

For connoisseurs of modern "tricks" - a number of modern abbreviations - ABS, TCS, EBD, TOD. By paying a little extra, you can get the service of installing a tire pressure sensor. And so on, so on, so on... Just two years after the start of production, the Tucson received the highest award from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

• 1st generation (2004-2009).

The first Tucson models received three different power plants:

• two gasoline engines – two-liter (141 hp) and 2.7 liter (175 hp);
• turbodiesel (112 hp).

The design team experimented quite a lot with the layout and transmission. Cars with manual transmission, 4-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive (depending on the region of sale) appeared on sale. For the Russian Federation, all-wheel drive vehicles with gasoline internal combustion engines were assembled. The price of the Korean “miracle on wheels” started at 26 thousand dollars. (as standard).

In 2006, the car underwent its first restyling. The list of additional amenities includes climate control and a high-end stereo sound system. A version appeared on sale, the engine of which ran on hydrogen fuel cells (FCEV) with a maximum speed of 150 km/h.

2009 was the last year when the 1st generation Tucson was offered to buyers in most third-country markets (China, Taiwan, Ukraine and others). However, in Brazil this car is still on the assembly line. Borka is carried out with engines running on regular gasoline or ethyl alcohol.

• 2nd generation (2009-2014).

The new modification received a distinctive feature - the prefix ix35 in the name. This is exactly what they began to call the new car (and not just Tucson, as it remained only in the USA and Korea). The philosophy of the manufacturers involved increasing the efficiency of a diverse line of gasoline engines and improving the safety system. The new car became the headliner of the automobile exhibition in the German city of Frankfurt am Main, which started on September 3, 2009.

The structural basis of the ix35 is the third generation KIA Sportage. The integration of design documentation and production capacities of the two Korean auto giants is extremely high. The KIA Motors Slovakia plant was the first to put the new car on its conveyor in January 2010. A year and a half later, production began at Hyundai's Czech subsidiary in Nošovice.

The line of power plants looked very diverse in these years:

• Europe - 2-liter gasoline engine (165 hp);
• USA - 2.4-liter gasoline engine (176 hp);
• Korea - 2-liter turbodiesel (185 hp).

The design of the drive, in general, has not changed. The car was produced with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, with a manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Koreans have not stopped experimenting with alternative fuel sources. The second generation ix35 with FCEV electric motors with a power of 80 kW was delivered to America.

• 3rd generation (2015-present).

In 2015, in Geneva, the Koreans presented the third generation Tucson. The car was returned to its original name, leaving the ix35 encoding for the Chinese market. The fact is that for the Celestial Empire the car was assembled on the basis of the second generation model (2010). Only on August 31, 2021, the updated Tucson with a modern design and an advanced set of components and systems was first shown to Chinese customers.

After restyling in 2013, the designers made a number of changes to the front and rear optics of the car. Bi-xenon front running lights appeared. Other improvements:

• the appearance of a Flex Steer system on the steering wheel;
• change in wheel design;
• installation of a virtual 4.2-inch dashboard and front parking lights.

The Russian version of the third generation Tucson received a gasoline engine with a new distributed fuel injection system and two types of transmission - a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The diesel engine has also changed its appearance, receiving an improved exhaust gas recirculation system.

Just a month ago it became known that a new version of the popular crossover might soon appear. It is not yet known under what name it will be produced, what power plants will be installed under the hood. The work on the outlines of the new car is being carried out by the team of the Hyundai Global Design Center, led by its head, senior vice president of the company, Sun Yup Lee.

Third generation

Hyundai Tucson TL

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On March 3, 2015, the third generation Hyundai Tucson was presented at the Geneva Motor Show. Sales of the car in Russia began in November 2015. [2]

Interior of the new Hyundai Tucson

The interior of the Hyundai Tucson is built on the company's new principle, which is meaningfully called Matrix. Multifunctionality is its main trump card, as well as high-quality finishing materials, soft plastic, and thoughtful ergonomics. Crickets and crackling noises in the cabin are out of the question. Those days are long gone. Now the Koreans are focusing on comfort and multitasking of the interior. There are as many as six options for finishing colors, among which you can choose either the strictest black leather or upholstery in a more free style, with bright inserts and contrasting solutions.

The third generation Hyundai Tucson is already practically a premium car, but the price is still affordable for a buyer with an average income. Excellent to drive, economical in fuel consumption and operation, with a huge selection of engines, gearboxes, equipment and body colors, this crossover will sell just as well as its two predecessors.

Links

• [www.hyundai.ru/ix35 Tucson on the official Hyundai website]

An excerpt characterizing the Hyundai Tucson

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