{"id":5960,"date":"2015-07-19T14:06:48","date_gmt":"2015-07-19T04:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.privatefleet.com.au\/?p=5960"},"modified":"2020-06-20T01:05:23","modified_gmt":"2020-06-19T15:05:23","slug":"hyundai-aims-at-japan-with-the-new-tucson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/buy-new-car\/hyundai-aims-at-japan-with-the-new-tucson\/","title":{"rendered":"Hyundai Aims At Japan With The New Tucson."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/17\/hyundai-takes-on-japan-with-new-tucson\/tucson-sign\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3076\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3076\" alt=\"Tucson sign\" src=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/tucson-sign.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a>Forget about buying your new RAV4, CX5 or X-Trail, Hyundai have unveiled the new Tucson, the replacement for the long in the tooth ix35.<a href=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/17\/hyundai-takes-on-japan-with-new-tucson\/tucson\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3077\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3077\" alt=\"Tucson\" src=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/tucson.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nAvailable in four models, with three engines and transmission choices, Hyundai has set their sights and are targeting the Japanese cars so many see as first choice. <a href=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/17\/hyundai-takes-on-japan-with-new-tucson\/tucson-family\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3071\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3071\" alt=\"Tucson family\" src=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/tucson-family.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"278\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/17\/hyundai-takes-on-japan-with-new-tucson\/tucson5\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3081\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3081\" alt=\"Tucson5\" src=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/tucson5.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/17\/hyundai-takes-on-japan-with-new-tucson\/tucson-highlander\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3073\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3073\" alt=\"Tucson Highlander\" src=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/tucson-highlander.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/17\/hyundai-takes-on-japan-with-new-tucson\/tucson-elite-and-highlander\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3070\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3070\" alt=\"Tucson Elite and Highlander\" src=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/tucson-elite-and-highlander.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThere&#8217;s the Active with 2.0L MPI engine, the Active X (expected volume seller), with 2.0L GDI, Elite and Highlander with 1.6L turbo that out torques the 2.5L Maxx Sport CX5 and a 402Nm 2.0L diesel.<a href=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/17\/hyundai-takes-on-japan-with-new-tucson\/tucson-1-6l-turbo\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3064\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3064\" alt=\"Tucson 1.6L Turbo\" src=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/tucson-1-6l-turbo.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThere&#8217;s a six speed manual and auto, seven speed dual clutch auto for the 1.6L and, as expected, razor sharp pricing. Rolling stock varies from 17 to 19s on the Highlander with Continental tyres.<a href=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/17\/hyundai-takes-on-japan-with-new-tucson\/tucson-elite-and-highlander-wheel\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3069\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3069\" alt=\"Tucson Elite and Highlander wheel\" src=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/tucson-elite-and-highlander-wheel.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/17\/hyundai-takes-on-japan-with-new-tucson\/tucson-active-and-activex-wheel\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3066\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3066\" alt=\"Tucson Active and ActiveX wheel\" src=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/tucson-active-and-activex-wheel.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nOn road the pick is the diesel, with that never ending surge of torque, however the Active X, with just over 200Nm and a slick shifting six speed auto, never seemed lacking for urge, even with four boofy blokes aboard.<a href=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/17\/hyundai-takes-on-japan-with-new-tucson\/tucson-gdi\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3072\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3072\" alt=\"Tucson GDI\" src=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/tucson-gdi.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nRide quality is superb, with firm yet compliant suspension around town, with many drivers drawing attention to the refinement and quietness of the cars inside, plus the high quality look and feel to the cabin and plastics.<a href=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/17\/hyundai-takes-on-japan-with-new-tucson\/tucson-elite-and-highlander-interior\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3068\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3068\" alt=\"Tucson Elite and Highlander interior\" src=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/tucson-elite-and-highlander-interior.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/17\/hyundai-takes-on-japan-with-new-tucson\/tucson-active-and-activex-dash\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3065\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3065\" alt=\"Tucson Active and ActiveX dash\" src=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/tucson-active-and-activex-dash.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"228\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nAt the dealership launch, all four were put through their paces in a city based driving environment, with plenty of curious glances from passers by.<br \/>\nThe Elite fitted with the 1.6L and seven speed auto drew favourable reviews, as it should, with 265Nm.<a href=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/17\/hyundai-takes-on-japan-with-new-tucson\/tucson-active-and-activex\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3067\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3067\" alt=\"Tucson Active and ActiveX\" src=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/tucson-active-and-activex.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThere&#8217;s plenty of cargo room (488L) versus 403L for the CX5, a bigger towing limit and more power for the diesel against the RAV4&#8217;s 2.2L (1600kg v 1000kg, 402Nm v 340Nm), rain sensing wipers, dusk sensing headlights, 10 way electric adjustment for the driver&#8217;s seat, satnav and better economy (7.7L\/100km v 8.3L\/100km) from the Elite turbo v the X-Trail 2.5L auto ST.<br \/>\nYou can also expect to see Android Auto and Apple Car for the Active and Active X later this year.<a href=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/17\/hyundai-takes-on-japan-with-new-tucson\/tucson-mood\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3074\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3074\" alt=\"Tucson mood\" src=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/tucson-mood.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/17\/hyundai-takes-on-japan-with-new-tucson\/tucson4\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3080\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3080\" alt=\"Tucson4\" src=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/tucson4.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nHyundai anticipate vehicles being available from early to mid August.<br \/>\nContact your Hyundai dealer for more details.<a href=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/17\/hyundai-takes-on-japan-with-new-tucson\/tucson-pricing-as-of-august-2015-and-subject-to-change\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3075\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3075\" alt=\"Tucson pricing as of August 2015 and subject to change\" src=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/tucson-pricing-as-of-august-2015-and-subject-to-change.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/17\/hyundai-takes-on-japan-with-new-tucson\/tucson2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3078\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3078\" alt=\"Tucson2\" src=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/tucson2.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"314\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/17\/hyundai-takes-on-japan-with-new-tucson\/tucson3\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3079\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3079\" alt=\"Tucson3\" src=\"https:\/\/awheelthing.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/tucson3.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"262\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; <a 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