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SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
TRIM
MSRP
Hyundai Tucson GLS $17,420
Hyundai Tucson SE $21,270
Hyundai Tucson SE 4WD $22,970
Hyundai Tucson Limited $22,220
Hyundai Tucson Limited V6 $23,070
Hyundai Tucson Limited V6 4WD $24,770
ENGINE
Type:
1,975cc Inline-4; cast-iron block and aluminum head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 140 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 136 at 4,500
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 82.0 x 93.5
Compression Ratio: 10.1:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 19 - 20 (MT) / 25
Available with: GLS; Limited
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.64, 2.06, 1.33, 1.06, 0.82
Final Drive: 4.53
Available with: GLS
 
Type:
4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.84, 1.53, 1.00, 0.71
Final Drive: 4.63
Available with: 4-cylinder
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
11.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
10.3 in. power-assisted discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,240
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 1,000
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 15.3
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
35.4
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Halogen headlights
  • P215/65 R16 all-season tires
  • Security system
  • Spare wheel mounted underbody
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
170.3
Width [in.]:
70.7
Height [in.]:
66.1
Wheelbase [in.]: 103.5
Front Track [in.]: 60.6
Rear Track [in.]: 60.6
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 door curb lights
  • 4 doors
  • Body color front and rear bumper
  • Chrome exhaust tip
  • Flip-up liftgate window
  • Power remote, heated and folding left door mirror
  • Power remote, heated and folding right door mirror
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear step bumper
  • Rear window wiper
  • Roof rack rails
  • Underbody protection
  • Variable intermittent and speed-sensitive wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
102.6
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
40.3
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.8
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
42.1
Rear Legroom [in.]: 37.2
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
56.6
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 56.3
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
52.4
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 51.2
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
22.7; 65.5 (rear seats folded)
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 3 12V power outlets
  • 4-way front passenger bucket seat
  • 8-way driver bucket seat
  • AM/FM radio with seek/scan, MP3 capability, single in-dash CD-player and 6 speakers
  • Air conditioning (AT)
  • Ashtray
  • Cargo area, light, net and tie-down anchors
  • Cargo concealed storage
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Door bins in front and rear
  • Driver footrest
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Power windows; with one-touch open on driver's side
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear reclining 60/40 split folding bench seat
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Rear window defogger
  • Tachometer
  • Tilting steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Variable instrument panel lighting
  • Visor vanity mirrors in front
  • XM satellite radio
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
  • 3-point rear seat belts in all positions
  • Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Brake assist
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Front adjustable and tilting, anti-whiplash head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Rear adjustable head restraints
  • Side-curtain airbags in front and rear
  • Side-impact airbags in front
  • Side-impact bars
  • Traction control