2011 Hyundai Tucson Reviews

Hyundai Tucson

The 2011 Hyundai Tucson is a shapely rival for the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. In bit of gamesmanship, the South Korean carmaker introduced this second-generation Tucson as an all-new 2010 model in December 2009. Should you buy a 2011 Tucson or wait for the 2012 Tucson?

The "2011 Hyundai Tucson is a five-passenger compact crossover SUV" that is offered in three trim levels: GL, GLS and Limited.

The GLS adds 17-inch cast-aluminum wheels, roof rails, heated side mirrors, cruise control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, leatherette vinyl door trim and seat inserts a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls and Bluetooth. All-wheel-drive GLS models also get heated front seats. The "2011 Hyundai Tucson GL" comes standard with a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine that produces 165 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque. The front-wheel-drive GLS and Limited models are expected to get 22 city/31 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined, while AWD models make slightly less at 21/28/23 mpg.

Standard safety equipment for the 2011 Hyundai Tucson includes antilock disc brakes (with brake assist), stability and traction control, active front headrests, front side airbags, side curtain airbags, hill holder and hill descent control.

Unlike many of the humdrum interiors found in other crossover SUVs, the 2011 Tucson offers a contoured twin-cowl dash that's available in two-tone color schemes. The Tucson provides a comfortable driving position for drivers of almost any size. Many compact crossovers offer uninspired driving dynamics, but the "2011 Hyundai Tucson "breaks from convention with a more lively spirit.

The 2011 Hyundai Tucson is a winner by all means. The Tucson has been in the Hyundai family since 2004, and headlined the compact crossover Sports Utility Vehicle market for the Korean automaker since then. No V6 engine is being offered this year; instead, a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Theta engine comes standard. A 1.6-liter turbocharged engine will be available for Blue models. Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are both available, too, making the Tucson a versatile choice.

Previous incarnations of the "Hyundai Tucson" were already known for their exceptional handling and adept steering control. The 2011 Hyundai Tucson doesn't shy away from the environmental scene either. Blue models of the "2011 Tucson" will come standard with a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine that boasts even better fuel economy. The Tucson is standard equipped with front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive is available.

Unlike the previous models, your only choices for the “2011 Tucson”, when it comes to engine size, are relatively small four cylinders. The slick contours and pleasing aesthetics of previous versions of the Hyundai Tucson are still in abundance in the 2011 model. The backseat of the 2011 Hyundai Tucson is remarkably comfortable.