Hyundai makes us forget the failed iX35 and returns the Tucson name to the market. Will it be as successful as the first car of this name, or will it rather follow the mistake of its direct predecessor? Let's see for ourselves and test two engines.
Appearance
With the Tucson , they are heading in the right direction again in Nošovice. At least in terms of appearance , this is true, because after the original iX35, which I don't even want to remember, here we have again a handsome SUV that can stand next to its competition. It's a good thing that the predecessor was given the strange designation of the iX35 when it looked so miserable, because this way the automaker and customers can forget about the awkward interim period and prefer to remember the first Tucson model, which does not look as good today as when it was launched, but could to stand proudly and squarely with its competitors of the time. On the other hand, the iX35 looked older than the Tucson already when it was introduced, and with every month that it was in showrooms it only got worse. Definitely thank God for the new Tucson and for its brilliant design . The car looks dignified and modern , especially on the beautiful original wheels . A bit like the first Tiguan, and I mean that as a compliment to Hyundai. Just pay attention to some details, for example, the exhaust tips look like after the intervention of a tuner and don't really fit the adult look of the car.
Interior
The great thing about the Tucson is the quality , but mainly the spacious interior . And not only in the front, where even the old model didn't suffer, but also in the back , where you don't have to be afraid to seat even real tall people. Thin doors are certainly to blame for the spaciousness. Otherwise, it's the standard, partially softened floorboard, leather round steering wheel, even supplemented with " biceps ", which really holds up well. The position behind him is good and comfortable , the seats look good, the fabric is tasteful and the surface doesn't slip much. The inclination of the backrest is adjusted with a wheel, which is always better than levers. Just do n't expect any lateral guidance for the seats. On the other hand, you will get that stupid melody that plays every time you start and turn off the engine. Well, maybe it's just a temporary fad. Just like the fashion of small castles . Lately I feel that the bigger the car, the smaller the box in front of the passenger. Fortunately, the large pockets in the doors will make up for it. The nation of cottagers will probably be disappointed by an average and quite shallow suitcase . But at least the Tucson locks itself quickly, so no one will steal anything from it.
Drive
Both tested cars were equipped with an automatic transmission . And it definitely suited the diesel engine better, it's simply better matched with it, but the automatic shifted well in both cases and didn't get too confused. And if perhaps so, it didn't jerk the whole car, like the older DSG. Overall, the diesel version seemed better to me, and I am an absolute supporter of petrol units in cars that people buy for private purposes. For example, I found the diesel less jumpy and more readable . The petrol version felt restless and distracted in broken corners. However, it has a much better tap. But the engine writes checks that the chassis can't quite pay. The shock absorbers feel like they are made of gelatin, the car sways restlessly and has a tendency to jump out of a corner. When driving calmly or on a good road, the car is perfectly fine, but on the bumps I constantly felt like it was going to try to kill me in no time. And what's more, the big wounds on every bump were bothering me. But what is unusual is the sensitive and precise steering , which is not dead around the center position. You just don't see that today. And it's not even significantly overpowered.
The new diesel Tucson will surprise you with its beautiful silence , which is almost unusual for diesel cars. Otherwise, a modest engine that does not clap, but just slurps a little. Specifically, on the highway 7.2 liters (gasoline 7.6), in the city 8.5 liters (9.2) and outside it 7.3 liters (7.5). In total, a respectable 7.6 liters per hundred kilometers after one week. The gasoline Tucson got a solid 7.9, which is not such a significant deviation. The difference is also in the acoustics , where the gasoline version is of course much quieter. But don't worry about the oil either, the clatter of old coffee machines is a thing of the past. Driving is facilitated by active lane assist and blind spot signaling , although both are already becoming a bit of a matter of course. But he was pleased with the compass on the interior mirror, which tells you which side of the world you are currently driving to.
Conclusion
As you probably knew from the test, the Hyundai Tucson is simply a good car . One can have some reservations about it, but nothing that would fundamentally spoil it. Just the dilemma, gasoline or diesel. It's simple for me, I don't need a diesel car and therefore I don't have to decide a similar dilemma, but the diesel Tucson is not bad at all. And if you are looking forward to moving hundreds of kilometers, it will be the right choice for you.
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