Innovation is born out of change and creativity. The ability to innovate is what keeps every company leader afloat amidst the fast-paced world that we live in. Look at the then-mobile-phone-giant Nokia; from being the league leader, the company is now far behind the likes of Samsung and Apple, or even Huawei, which was then an unknown brand in the cellular phone manufacturing business. But while many are on the prowl as to what changes to do to their products, some have stuck to the "
bare necessities" to put back the classic in today's modern world: such is the case of the
Hyundai Tucson 4x2 CRDi.
Lean Muscles
The
Hyundai Tucson 4x2 has pure brute power thanks to its
2.0-liter CRDi engine mated to a
six-speed automatic transmission. The said technology delivers
182 hp and 402 Nm torque: a little reserve but can be savage when required. Given to the said power, the Hyundai Tucson 4x2 CRDi is
fun-to-drive as its
front MacPherson Strut and rear Multi-Link suspension systems are capable of handling twisty mountain roads. This prized crossover from the Korean carmaker also has ample space given its overall dimension, which is
4,475mm long, 1,850mm wide, and 1,660mm high (given there is a basic roof rack on top of it).
Occupant Centricity
The Hyundai Tucson 4x2 is fitted with
Anti-Brake Lock System (ABS) with
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) for more driver control on the vehicle. Gone are the days when the rear seat occupants suffer from the scorching heat as the Tucson now has
air-conditioning vents for the rear. And since the driver is suffering most of the brunt on traffic, the Tucson has
eight-way power adjustment and lumbar support for the driver's seat.
In a world where six- to nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system has become the norm, the Tucson has a
3.8-inch mono LCD audio system that can blast quality sounds through the
six speakers found around the vehicle. Hyundai's execution of its 'Fluidic Sculpture' design language for the third-generation Tucson gives it more character, complemented by the hexagonal grille and new overall styling of the front bumpers, that the Tucson can easily be mistaken for its big brother, the revamped Santa Fe.
To sum it all up, the Tucson 4x2 is still a good contender in its category, in spite of all its competitors' moves to provide innovative features. So if you're looking for a capable crossover that will get you from point A to point B while pinching your peso a little harder, then this could be a good car for you.
PROs
+ Driver and passenger-centric comfort levels
+ Safety features
+ Headroom and legroom for tall passengers is sufficient
+ Sporty look
+ Sufficient power and torque
+ Fuel efficient thanks to CRDi engine
+ Looks like a miniature Santa Fe
CONs
- Basic audio system
- Leather seat would give it a touch of class
- Sunroof for such vehicle is in order
- Too much plastic components for the interior
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