The turn of two millennia is the most interesting time in the history of the automotive industry. In the mid-nineties of the last century, the class of crossovers appeared, formed and rushed to the attack, and by the beginning of the 2000s it became clear that any self-respecting brand is simply obliged to have such cars in its lineup, unless, of course, it claims a serious market share.
Naturally, the Korean brand Hyundai, which had just entered the era of active technological development and expansion into export markets, could not stand aside. As a result, in 2001, the first crossover of the brand, Santa Fe, appeared, and in 2004, his younger brother, a cute, pop-eyed little animal named Tucson, rolled along the roads of the planet. The Russians liked the good equipment, endurance and affordable price of the Korean crossover, which quickly earned the nickname "Jerboa". And do not consider this nickname offensive, because its very presence indicates popularity.
But in 2009, when the second generation of the model appeared, it lost both its name and nickname, at least in the Old World. In the US market, the car was still sold as the Tucson, and here as the iX35. Nevertheless, the jerboa, which lost its proper name, did not lose its popularity, and in the crisis year of 2015, the sales figures of the model only slightly fell short of the Toyota RAV4 segment leader. But the iX35 had enough shortcomings: the experts unanimously blamed not the best sound insulation, and the loose suspension, and not everyone liked the “oriental beauty” in the body architecture.
name return time
However, the five years measured by marketers have passed, and the time has come for the model to have a planned generational change. This time, the company nevertheless decided that it was time to stop experimenting with alphanumeric indices and return to the practice of assigning familiar names to models. In a word, in 2015 the name Tucson reappeared in the Russian model range of Hyundai.
The world premiere of the crossover took place in March at the Geneva Motor Show, and in November official sales of new items started in our country. The reaction to the appearance of a newcomer was expectedly stormy: what else should she be if a clear contender for the title of world bestseller has appeared in the world? World - because it was immediately announced that on all continents and in all countries the car would be called the same. But further, as they say, "the opinions of scientists were divided." Some said that the Tucson is essentially the same iX35 with a changed appearance, others that Hyundai rolled out a completely new car. Let's figure it out, and start, as usual, with appearance.
hardened beast
I don’t even know what happened to the designers of leading brands, from different countries and even continents, that they all suddenly decided in unison that the radiator lining should have the shape of a horizontally elongated hexagon. Audi, Toyota, Ford, Subaru, Datsun... I'm not talking about Chinese masters of copying. So the Hyundai Tucson got the same decoration... I don't know why Maestro Peter Schreier made such a decision, but the Tucson obviously did it for the future. What kind of "jerboa"? Just look at him: hardened beast, jerboa! Solid, modern, energetic, moderately elegant, moderately brutal... The sidewalls still have a complex surface with sharp edges of stampings that stretch from the front fenders to the rear pillars, the outlines of the headlights clearly point to Asian roots... But the car has ceased to resemble a medieval Buddhist temple of Yakcheonsa, put on wheels.1 / 3
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The body has grown by 65 mm in length and 30 mm in width, the wheelbase has grown by 30 mm. Accordingly, the overhangs also increased somewhat, but nothing can be done about it ... But the drag coefficient was reduced from 0.37 to, if not a record, then certainly an excellent value of 0.33. The ground clearance has also increased: now it is 182 mm. Also not a record, but it is clearly better than the absolutely “passenger” 175 mm of its predecessor. In fact, some confidence in the ability of the Tucson to move not only on paved roads should inspire a protective belt made of black unpainted plastic, encircling the lower part of the car and protecting the bumpers, sills and wheel arches. But... To understand the limits of what is permitted outside the asphalt, it is worth looking under the car and making sure that too many vital components are either not protected at all, or their protection can be called symbolic.
Do not add off-road enthusiasm and 19-inch alloy wheels and tires with a completely road pattern. On the ground, you want to have tires with a higher profile, but we have the top-end Prime equipment on the test, and it is equipped with just such “bandages”.
Internal contradictions
Yes, I haven't experienced such conflicting feelings in a long time! On the one hand, a light beige interior with a dark panel looks very elegant. It is light and somehow easy to breathe in, especially considering that our Tucson also received a High Tech package, and in place with it, a panoramic sunroof. But the hard (albeit high-quality) soft bow of the front panel is at least surprising. This could be understood if the hard plastic was the result of unification with a really cheap base version. But the cheapest Tucson costs over a million!1 / 3
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But technically the car is fully equipped. Heated steering wheel - respect! For me, even the most budget cars should have this option in Russia. The steering wheel itself is quite comfortable, with controls placed on the spokes. On the left spoke - control of the telephone and media center, on the right - cruise control and on-board computer screen. Both analog instruments and the four-inch display located between them are perfectly readable at any time of the day. Naturally, there is also a large touchscreen display crowning the center console with built-in TomTom navigation. True, the promised information about traffic jams was not available, but the graphics are excellent, and the search for the desired address is organized quite logically and does not cause any difficulties. But to connect a smartphone with "Yandex traffic jams" you do not need an adapter in the cigarette lighter socket - there is a USB slot next to it.
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The seats are exceptionally comfortable, of course, with a full range of servos, including lumbar support. I was very pleased that in addition to heated seats, there is also their ventilation. I can’t stand leather seats in the summer heat, and then I poked a button - and order, a complete feeling that you are sitting on the ice throne of Chyskhan (if anyone doesn’t know, this is the Yakut Santa Claus).
By the way, compared to the iX35, the seat cushions have become significantly longer. The rear passengers also got more legroom - in any case, I fit “by myself” without any problems. And at the rear sofa, you can change the angle of the backrest. This is important, because by placing the backs in a more vertical position, you can slightly increase the volume of the trunk, namely, the designers sacrificed it for the sake of spaciousness in the cabin.
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Yes, the volume of the luggage compartment is, perhaps, the only parameter in which the third Tucson is inferior to its predecessor. The decrease in volume from 593 to 488 liters is impossible not to notice ... But the Russian driver will be pleased with the presence of a full-size spare wheel, and keyless access to the trunk is just something!
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He is alive
When you approach the car for the first time, holding a couple of loaded packages from the supermarket in each hand, you stop near the back door, wait a couple of seconds, after which there is a short beep ("That's it, I understand, you've come!") and the door opens by itself, this perceived as some kind of shamanism. So, Tucson understands you without words and "magic pendel"! But the fact that cars are really becoming more alive, you begin to understand when you sit in the driver's seat of the Tucson and hit the road.
But in order for the electronic intelligence to wake up and actively get involved in the work, you need to wake it up. To do this, you will have to pay attention to the block of five buttons to the left of the steering column. First of all, we are interested in the second and third from the left, which are responsible for the functions of controlling the blind zone and keeping in the lane. There is also an “automatic parking attendant”, but it turns on in a different place - the corresponding key is located near the box selector, next to the “off-road” tools: the hill descent assistant and the rear axle clutch lock. In fact, it would be more logical to collect all the "helpers" in one place, but oh well.
So, the "autopilot" is on, the corresponding icon is visible on the instrument cluster, you go out into the street - and nothing seems to happen. You drive as usual. And at some point you notice that the icon has turned green. This means that the system is “hooked” on the markup and is ready to go. And since you are doing it yourself, there is no work for her yet. But then you decide to digress - well, let's say, choose another radio station, or enter the address into the navigator ... And at some point you suddenly feel that the steering wheel itself delicately pushes into the palm of your hand, like a cat demanding affection, and the car is ready cross the marking line, returns to the lane. And all this works even in a long turn, for example, on a decoupling loop - the steering wheel itself turns to the desired angle, almost without any of your participation!
In the name of Asimov
However, you still cannot completely trust the electronic driver. The color of the icon keeps changing back to white, which means that the autopilot has "lost its coast" and cannot correct your mistake. Well, given that not all roads can boast of markings, then basically you still have to drive in the most usual way, without relying on electronics. And here again I have a lot of conflicting impressions... Let me remind you that on the test we had a top-end car with a turbocharged 177-horsepower gasoline engine. It is paired with a 7-speed DCT dual-clutch transmission. There are no other options for this motor. And if I liked the motor itself - it is lively, responsive, quite economical (at least the numbers on the trip computer screen at the end of the test did not differ much from the declared average consumption of 9.2 liters per hundred). But here's the box...
Apparently, customizing robotic boxes is a special art that is not given to everyone. There are two modes for the gearbox - normal and sport. "Normal" is clearly focused on maximum efficiency: judging by the jumps of the tachometer needle, in this mode the box does not allow the engine to spin up at all and shifts occur at less than 2000 rpm. Accordingly, it seems that at least half of the herd from under the hood was sent to graze on alpine summer pastures. You can call them back with a kick-down, but the “robot” needs two or three seconds to decide whether to call the horses or not. You can, of course, switch to "Sport", and then energetic rebuilding and overtaking become available to you. But constantly driving like this is also not very pleasant - the reaction to pressing the pedal is too hysterical. But traffic jams are the worst.
It would seem that in dense traffic, the "normal" mode is what the doctor ordered. But no! So you started off, and the box literally immediately switched to second, and then to third gear. But everyone crawls very slowly, and it is impossible to continue acceleration, even if it is smooth. You release the pedal (and the gear is still third!), And the car starts to slow down, lagging behind the flow. You add gas - and at that moment the robot switches back to the first one! Naturally, the car twitches ... And this is repeated more than once, not twice. Well, if you switch to "sport" - there will be a solid first gear and gas-brake, gas-brake ... Maybe the "robot" standing on the Tucson followed the laws of robotics invented by Asimov, but he annoyed me quite regularly. All this was especially keenly felt in contrast: it just so happened that during the test I had to switch to crossovers of other brands with traditional “automatic machines” several times. In a word, if I were going to buy a Tucson, I would definitely choose a version with classic hydromechanics, even with a weaker two-liter engine. Or he pulled himself together and bought a car with a 185-horsepower turbodiesel.
On the loose
But maybe all the troubles are forgotten when you break out onto the highway? On the one hand, that's the way it is. The Tucson handles very well, handles well in high-speed corners, doesn't lean too much, and the steering has good feedback. So something, and Hyundai engineers reworked the suspension very thoroughly. But the assembled short-travel suspension, combined with low-profile tires, is only good on smooth pavement. She regularly collects all the "little things" and transmits vibrations to the steering wheel. Well, large obstacles, like speed bumps, Tucson goes very hard. On primers and graders, all this is felt even sharper. No wonder the instructions say that operation is allowed on flat dirt roads, and the key word here is “smooth”.Description of the first generation Hyundai Tussan crossover (2004-2010) - all the advantages and disadvantages of the model.
First performance
For the first time, the Hyundai Tussan crossover was introduced in 2004, its debut took place at the Chicago Auto Show.
The car is named after the American city, which is located in the state of Arizona, the car was created on the basis of the Hyundai Elantra.
Tussan underwent minor restyling in 2006 and 2007, in 2009 the crossover was updated for the third time:
- the tailgate received a slightly different shape;
- there have been changes in the suspension;
- installed alloy wheels R16;
- chrome added to the grille.
The car was produced until 2010, then it was replaced by a new model, and in 2015 the third generation Tucson was introduced to the world.
At first, Hyundai Tucson was intended for America, then it began to be exported to Europe, and in 2006, the production of the brand was launched in Ukraine (Lutsk).
Since 2008, Tucson has been assembled in Cherkassy, and although the production of cars has been discontinued worldwide, in Ukraine it still rolls off the assembly line.
Hyundai Tussan is very popular in Russia - this SUV has proven itself only on the good side.
The famous Korean car:
- harmonious external design;
- selection of kits;
- excellent build quality;
- reasonable price.
Hyundai Tucson 1st generation
The body of the Tussan is load-bearing, the platform of the Hyundai Elantra car served as the basis, but unlike the passenger car, the base of the crossover is reinforced and longer.
The angles of the windshield are chosen so that visibility is maximum, in the car itself there is a share of sportiness.
If some brands of cars differ only in emblems - they are so similar to each other, then Hyundai Tussan has its own original design, and it is recognized on the road from afar.
Vehicle equipment
The first Tussan was delivered to Russia in two basic configurations:
The basic version includes:
- two airbags (front passenger and driver);
- heated front seats;
- roof rails;
- fog lights;
- electric windows;
- air conditioner;
The SUV is equipped with a full-size spare wheel, the steering column is adjustable only in height.
In the American version, there is also the LX equipment, which is the richest - with automatic and high-quality acoustics.
Body
The Hyundai Tucson has a reliable body, practically resistant to corrosion. If the car is not broken, it will not rust.
Wide moldings are installed on the wings and doors, which protect the car body from gravel and small pebbles.
There are two buttons on the tailgate - one opens the entire door completely, with the help of the second only the rear window rises.
The front body pillars are somewhat not thought out - they are wide enough and block the driver's view, but car owners get used to this inconvenience over time.
Salon
In the cabin of the Hyundai Tussan, everything is quite simple - there is no pretentiousness, the instrument panel is economical, without unnecessary buttons.
There is enough space for passengers and the driver, the seats are comfortable, with all the necessary adjustments.
The dashboard is not very well made - when sunlight hits it, it is difficult to read the instrument readings.
The trunk volume in the car is not too large (325 liters), but the rear seats are quite easily transformed, and the luggage compartment increases to 1375 liters.
In the cabin, the front passenger seat also folds down and easily turns into a camping table.
Over time, crickets appear in the cabin, most often a creak occurs from below the windshield, more sounds come from the armrest, which is located between the front seats.
Adjustment is required quite rarely, no more than once every 100 thousand kilometers.
Another two-liter G4GC engine is quite noisy, it may experience some vibration. There are no other complaints about gasoline ICEs.
With D4EA diesel engines, everything is much more complicated:
- from bad diesel fuel, the turbine fails;
- nozzles are often clogged;
- malfunctioning engine electronics;
- the engine may not start well at temperatures below -20 C.
Transmission
Tucson has two transmission options:
- manual transmission, five steps;
- automatic transmission, four steps.
Paired with a 2.7-liter gasoline engine and diesel engines, only an automatic transmission comes, a manual transmission is installed with two-liter engines.
Manual transmissions are quite tenacious, but with an aggressive driving style, over time (after 100 thousand km), the second and third gear synchronizers may fail.
The clutch also changes after the first "circle", before this period it rarely fails.
Automatic transmission should not be operated in difficult conditions, it does not withstand large overloads.
Even in the automatic transmission, oil can leak through the input shaft oil seal, but in general the automatic transmission is reliable, you should only change the oil on time.
At first, according to the regulations, it was supposed to change the oil after 45 thousand km, but then the conditions changed - after 90 thousand km.
Chassis
Suspension for Hyundai Tucson standard:
- front - MacPherson;
- behind - "multi-link".
The front suspension beam looks like this.
For machines supplied to Russia, the chassis is adapted to Russian conditions and does not cause any complaints.
The South Korean automaker Hyundai presented the world with a compact SUV Hyundai Tucson I in 2004, the car reached Russia only in 2005. Up to this point, motorists had to go to all sorts of tricks to get a new Korean crossover (they were imported bypassing dealers from the USA, Korea, and European countries). And all because the 1st generation Hyundai Tussan opened the segment of affordable crossovers to motorists in the mid-zero years. Up to this point, the SUV sector of the Korean car market was represented only by Santa Fe.
Affectionate nickname for your favorite car
The name for the new development was, according to tradition, borrowed from the American town of Tucson, in Arizona - it is read as Tucson, but in our country the SUV began to be called Tucson and even affectionately Jerboa. An inexpensive, passable car, not defiant, “modest” appearance, turned out to be quite reliable and comfortable in its price category. 
Korean quality in the world market
All models of the Korean manufacturer, produced since the 2000s, are characterized by average technical capabilities, and the set price allows us to call almost every one of them a “car for the people”. Simple, reliable and inexpensive Hyundai Tucson 1 is a clear confirmation of this expert opinion. 
The first generation was produced from 2004 to 2009, during which time the lineup was updated twice. Sales were going well, only a couple of years after entering the world market, the manufacturer thought about the need to make changes. Hyundai Tucson 1 has undergone a slight upgrade: the developers have changed the technical characteristics of the 2006 Hyundai Tucson (a diesel engine appeared in the line), slightly refreshed the appearance of the Korean. And two years later, instead of a 113-horsepower diesel unit, two options were offered - 140 and 150-horsepower engines.
Characteristics of the "Korean" of the first generation
Consider from all sides the first generation Hyundai Tucson 2006: specifications, exterior and interior. As well as the changes introduced to the line in 2008 and the features of the original Korean crossover (2004).
Platform, suspension, handling
No matter how hard the engineers of South Korea tried to develop a new SUV from scratch, the Hyundai Tussan 1 adopted a lot from its “big brother” (mid-sized Santa Fe). True, this did not apply to the platform (Santa Fe was “built” on the Hyundai Sonata platform, and Tucson was built on the Hyundai Elantra and Kia Sportage).
The suspension of the Hyundai Tucson (1st generation), according to the unanimous opinion of the owners, is tough. MacPherson struts are installed in the front, a multi-link, an anti-roll bar are installed in the rear. They break down too quickly. The type of shock absorbers is gas (“knocking”, but there is no point in changing them right away).
It is easier to drive a car than similar crossovers of the zero years: it “holds” the trajectory when making a turn. But the steering wheel is adjustable only for tilt, adjustment for the depth of departure is not provided.
Engine, gearbox and transmission
The lineup of the first generation in different years differed in modifications, the line of power units gradually “overgrown” with new engines.
2005-2006
Cars that appeared on the territory of our country officially (in 2005) are equipped with 2-liter gasoline engines with a capacity of 141 hp. (in-line 16-valve) and a "more lively" 2.7 liter with a capacity of 175 hp. (V6). The maximum speed is 180 km / h, up to a hundred cars accelerate in 10.4-11.3 seconds. Fuel consumption in the combined cycle - 8-10 l / 100 km.
SUVs are aggregated with a five-speed manual gearbox (first) and an automatic four-band H-Matic (second), have all-wheel drive. As practice has shown, Korean gasoline engines are reliable, do not show chronic problems, “are not picky” (as motorists put it, “they digested our gasoline without problems”). 
The only thing that confused users was that with the second engine (V6) there were no alternatives, except for all-wheel drive and 4AKP. In the case of a less powerful motor, you can choose both the drive and the transmission. To which the experts hurried to recall: the “six”, paired with the “automatic”, provides the ability to shift gears manually. By default, the torque is transmitted to the front wheels (TORQUE-ON-DEMAND transmission), only if necessary (when slipping), the electromagnetic clutch transfers 50% to the rear axle. The clutch can be blocked with a special button, but all four wheels can only be used at speeds up to 40 km / h.
Car owners did not immediately, but recognized the reliability of the Hyundai Tucson (1st generation): a test drive showed that the crossover easily overcomes slippery paths and densely packed primer, passes large puddles (SUV is not designed to drive through mud and difficult places, that's all - still not an SUV).
2006-2007
Later, after a small upgrade, the developers enriched the lineup with complete sets with diesel engines. In the Hyundai Tucson 2007 lineup, the technical specifications have changed as follows: in addition to the already familiar gasoline engines, a 2-liter diesel engine with 113 hp appeared. The maximum possible speed is 168 km / h, acceleration to hundreds - in 13.1-16.1 seconds. Consumption - 7-8 liters per 100 km. Also, buyers were offered mono-drive modifications (only one axle).
2008-2009
Currently, many Russians can meet the first generation Hyundai Tussan with new diesel 2-liter engines, 140 and 150 hp. The changed technical characteristics of the Hyundai Tucson 2008 allowed car owners to talk about the reliability of its engine, about low oil consumption (even in cars with high mileage). Although in those years, similar models had a clear problem with frantic oil consumption.
Hyundai Tussan 2008 on diesel fuel gives a maximum speed of 179 km / h, accelerates in 11.1-12.8 seconds, consumes (in the combined cycle) 7-8 liters.
As a result, about 87% of the old Korean crossovers Hyundai Tussan 1 (technical specifications of 2009) run on a gasoline engine (13% on diesel fuel), 70% received all-wheel drive (only the front axle rotates in 30%), 60% were produced with an automatic transmission (respectively 40% with manual).
Exterior "Korean"
Although the Hyundai Tucson, the 1st generation was developed from scratch, the SUV looks like the "big brother" - Santa Fe, but its front part is somewhat simplified (simple lines and shapes, without reliefs), and since the Tucson belongs to the category of compact crossovers, in length it is significantly shorter than the mid-sized Santa Fe. Many features (due to borrowed technical solutions - components, parts, assemblies) are similar to the 2nd generation Kia Sportage (2004-2010).
A particularly remarkable exterior and small size make the Tucson a “machine for movement”, “a car for every day”. This is a simple and practical car. For the sake of bold outings into nature (without fear of damaging the body), the Tucson is protected by plastic armor around the perimeter. The body itself is painted with high quality, does not rust for up to 10 years (corrosion on its “body” can only occur due to impact). Discs with a diameter of 16 are installed, which are not enough for, albeit a compact crossover (clearance 195 mm).
Salon
The interior of the original Hyundai Tucson is made of “hard” plastic, hence the many complaints from car owners about creaks inside the car (“the armrests, ventilation nozzles, glove compartment, trunk walls creak”). This problem was later fixed by the manufacturer. About the 2008 Hyundai Tucson, car owners already speak differently: “the plastic, although oak, does not creak, there are no complaints about it.”
The interior is trimmed with combined leather, the interior is quite pleasant. According to some experts, the interior of the compact crossover is copied from the first generation Lexus RX (although this statement can be argued).
Governing bodies
The controls are quite simple (there are no frills and “gadgets” in an old SUV): an on-board computer, a thermometer, in top versions climate control, heated windshield, ESP and other systems. The Hyundai Tucson of the first generation has a Hyundai-Kia head unit No. 961752e600 (mp3). There is an opinion that the cabin of the 2006 Hyundai Tucson lacks cruise control.
The driver's seat (as well as the first passenger) is equipped with a "captain's chair", the armrest is placed on the tunnel, and there is a large organizer in the middle. The ride is quite convenient, comfortable, but not for long distances (the suspension fails - all the bumps when driving over bumps are felt on the back).
Crossover capacity
Five-seat compact crossover Hyundai Tucson 2004 2010 release has the following dimensions:
- length - 4.3 m;
- width - 1.8 m;
- height - 1.68 m.
It can comfortably accommodate four people. True, they will not be very comfortable to sit on long trips. As noted by the owners of Hyundai Tussan 2008, the seats in it are flat, once an hour you have to stop and warm up. Many old cars suffer from this disadvantage.
The trunk will fit up to 644 liters. You can’t call it big and roomy, but this volume is quite enough when traveling around the city. In rare cases, more space is required. If you need to carry a lot of things, the rear seats fold down.
For convenience, there is a two-sided shelf inside the trunk, a mesh that can be stretched. Not only the door opens, but also the glass separately (in some situations, this option comes in very handy).
Offers on the secondary market: configurations and prices
The car, which appeared on the market in 2005, turned out to be quite popular, so today there are many offers for the sale of Tucson with mileage on the "secondary market". Prices depend on the year of manufacture and mileage, but fit into the range of 420-540 thousand rubles.
- 2004 onwards with a mileage of about 130 thousand km - 419 thousand rubles;
- 2005 onwards (an average of 140 thousand km) - 460 thousand rubles;
- 2006 onwards with the same mileage - an average of 482 thousand (but can reach up to 520 thousand);
- 2007 (about 120 thousand km) - 490 thousand;
- Hyundai Tucson 2008 with a range of up to 100 thousand km will cost 510-560 thousand rubles;
- 2009 (65 thousand km) - 540 thousand rubles.
The most affordable is the basic version with mechanics and a 2.0 diesel engine, 113 hp. With. (four-wheel drive), with an "automatic" such a Tucson will cost 10-40 thousand more. "Average" configurations are equipped with a 2-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 142 hp, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (MT and AT). The top version - 2.7 4AT 4WD - accelerates in 10.5 s, gives speeds up to 180 km / h, consumes 8.2-13.2 l / 100 km.
Main competitors
The main competitors of the old "Jerboa" experts call affordable and passable crossovers of the same model years (+/- 2-3 years):
- Suzuki Grand Vitara (2005-2008) - 425-685 thousand rubles;
- Nissan Qashqai (2007-2010) - 450-590 thousand rubles;
- Nissan X-Trail (2000-2007) - 405-825 thousand;
- Chevrolet Captiva (550-620 thousand rubles);
- Mitsubishi Outlander (500-545 thousand);
- Kia Sportage (420-500 thousand).
Distinctive features that distinguish the "Korean" from competitors
The 1st generation Hyundai Tucson line differs from its competitors in the following features:
- There are few "chronic" shortcomings in the car and they can be eliminated at any local car service for little money;
- a car that is simple in every sense demonstrates high reliability, and in most cases it is exactly what any car owner needs (not prestige, not the ability to emphasize one's status);
- thanks to a more sensitive accelerator and its correct settings, the SUV demonstrates faster acceleration even with automatic transmission in comparison with competitors (Kia Sportage);
- In terms of dimensions, the Jerboa is more spacious and tall than its compact competitors.
The Korean crossover fell in love with the heads of families as a reliable car. Hyundai Tucson 1 serves for many years and maintains good technical condition when German and Japanese crossovers fail. The whole secret is that family people (the main category of Hyundai Tussan buyers) take care of the timely maintenance of the car, do not drive the crossover too much (they go to the country and the countryside, but not off-road, they don’t “gain” high mileage on it).
The main claims to the model of car owners
As a result of operation, experts and car owners brought out the main technical problems and disadvantages of this model.
Status for 2004-2005 and changes from 2006
First of all, the elements of the chassis fail in the car. Without exception, all the owners of the "Jerboa" complain about the knocking of the front shock absorbers and "weak" silent blocks. This is the main drawback of the Hyundai Tucson model until 2006, which you have to put up with by replacing rubber bands every two years. The front and rear struts are changed without waiting for the mileage mark of 80-100 thousand km to be reached.
With careful driving, the rail can not be changed for a long time (after driving 150,000 km).
When is it time to change the clutch? In the case of manual transmission - when the mileage reaches 100 thousand km.
The main problem of the original "Jerboa" is a defect in the automatic transmission, equipped with a 2.7 liter engine, namely, the "firmware" that is not suitable for the powerful V6 engine. Dealers had to replace the gearbox under warranty. The manufacturer even had to announce a recall campaign in order to calmly carry out the revision. After the upgrade, the automatic transmission on the "six" worked even "smoother", the owners noted.
Change the brake pads before every second maintenance, brake discs - before the fourth.
In terms of service, experts advise:
- firstly, 2 times more often than in the case of other crossovers, flush the fuel system;
- secondly, change the oil every 45 thousand km (in the case of automatic transmission), every 90 thousand (in the case of manual transmission).
Another specific drawback of the 2004-2005 models is squeaks in the cabin, which was corrected after an upgrade in 2006.
There were also complaints about the “cheating” on-board computer (reduces real fuel consumption) and the incorrect operation of the thermometer.
2008-2009 release
The technical characteristics of the 2008 Hyundai Tussan were appreciated by numerous netizens. They noted its “stubborn character” (“rushing like a tank in any weather”, “always starts, even if it breathes well”) and completed their odes dedicated to the Korean auto industry with an inspiring statement - the car is worth its money.
And then they mentioned the most unpleasant minus - fuel consumption. For example, a 2-liter gasoline engine consumes as much as 2.7, and demonstrates performance at the level of a 1.6-liter. As a result, we have such an expense in the city - 14-16 liters (10-11 liters at a speed of 50-60 km / h, it takes a lot to accelerate) and 8 on the highway.
Experts also identified a problem with the fuel system: they noted a problem with injectors and high-pressure fuel pumps in configurations with a unit running on "heavy" fuel. It is enough to clean the nozzles, and the second will have to be changed, and you will have to purchase the assembly.
Everything said about the Hyundai Tucson 2008 (review of car owners) allows us to conclude that there are no special complaints about the crossover. Rigid suspension and fuel consumption are all trifles, in general, the car is called reliable and it is advised not to “kill” the suspension off-road, for which the Jerboa is not intended.
Benefits identified over the years of operation
The 1st generation Hyundai Tucson line compares favorably with its competitors in the following advantages:
- affordable price (given the high cross-country ability of the crossover, its cost can even be called underestimated, there are few similar offers on the market);
- a wide selection of combinations (different motors, mono- and all-wheel drive, manual transmission and automatic transmission are available);
- maintenance is not expensive; reliable engine;
- the Korean crossover demonstrates good cross-country ability on a dirt road, in rainy weather (good ground clearance);
- a high level of safety (according to this parameter, the model received the highest rating from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).
Hyundai Tucson I
Hyundai Tucson I
Hyundai Tucson I
Following the popular Santa Fe, the Tucson is the second SUV designed from the ground up by Hyundai (although it's fairer to say it's Hyundai's first compact SUV designed in South Korea).
For the first time this compact crossover was presented at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2004. The name, in continuation of the corporate tradition, was borrowed from the South American town in Arizona.
Outwardly, the Hyundai Tucson crossover resembles a “reduced copy of the Santa Fe of the previous generation” - somewhat shortened and with a greatly simplified front end (the Hyundai Tucson front is not as “embossed” as the Santa Fe).
When the first Hyundai Tucson began to appear in Russia, many at first confused them with Santa Fe when viewed from the front. But a new generation Santa Fe has already begun to run along the Russian streets - although this did not add originality to the Tucson: as it turned out, the model is both technically and stylistically unified with the Kia Sportage II. However, the cost of the Hyundai Tussan in the Russian market does not differ significantly from the Sportage - this attracts many motorists.
There are two engines for the Hyundai Tussan car: an in-line two-liter 16-valve with a capacity of 142 hp. With. and a 2.7-liter V6 with 175 hp. With. The first can be aggregated both with a five-speed manual gearbox and with a four-band “automatic” H-Matic. Whereas the V6 only comes with an automatic transmission.
In the basic configuration (which already has a lot of "useful things") Hyundai Tucson car in 2007 is offered at a price of $27,990 (two-liter version with manual transmission). For an automatic transmission, dealers will ask you to pay an additional $1,400. And the version with leather interior is estimated at $30,990. Prices for the 2.7-liter Hyundai Tucson start at $32,690, while the most fancy Hyundai Tucson costs $34,290.
In fact, the Hyundai Tucson is a “simplified Santa Fe of the past generation” (in perception), but at a slightly lower price - why not?
As for the main consumer qualities, they are also on the level of Hyundai Tucson. At least: this car will definitely provide its owner with comfort, good driving performance on asphalt and decent cross-country ability on the primer. Although, of course, the “second Santa Fe” is a more advanced car, but it is also more expensive than even the most sophisticated Tucson.
In Russia, as well as around the world, sales of crossovers are growing by leaps and bounds. Moreover, many models are included in a relatively affordable price niche up to $30,000. They are the ones most in demand among buyers; some of them even lined up months-long queues at dealers. Such representatives of the clan of "asphalt" SUVs will be discussed in our review.
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Comparison test June 01, 2006 City bestsellers (Ford Maverick, BMW X3, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Land Rover Freelander, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota RAV 4) An intermediate link is what "asphalt" jeeps are. They contain the genes of passenger cars and full-fledged SUVs. From the first borrowed fully independent suspension, providing decent comfort and excellent handling. From the second all-wheel drive and increased ground clearance, which allows you not to be afraid of easy off-road. For serious exploits on rough terrain, "asphalt" jeeps are not created, because their main habitat is the streets of megacities. The most popular are compact urban SUVs with a length of less than 4.6 m. It is not surprising, because the small dimensions allow the driver to feel good in a close stream of cars and less suffer from finding a parking space. By tradition, the review includes cars supplied to Russia only through official channels.
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