Perhaps the silver lining to the Tucson’s ride dynamics is the inherent athleticism that accompanies it. The vehicle remains relatively flat and stable during aggressive cornering although I wasn’t a fan of the feedback delivered by the Tucson’s motor-driven power steering unit.
The steering feels somewhat virtual-like due in part to excessively “springy” resistance. The variable nature of the power assist works quite effectively when parking by greatly reducing resistance levels at low speeds; less than helpful is rearward visibility, which loses out to style in the up-swooping belt line.
Tucson in a paragraph
Hyundai stakes much of its claim on value, and the 2010 Tucson is a valid example of that ideal. It’s a compact SUV that provides plenty of occupant accommodation for its diminutive size and an admirably refined powertrain given the econo-segment in which it resides.
Most notable for me was the inclusion of downhill descent control and 50/50 locking torque split as standard equipment when the AWD option is selected; included on all Tucson models is stability control combined with traction control.
Additional standard fare encompasses front airbags, side airbags and side curtain airbags with rollover sensing.
If you can get over exterior styling that attempts but fails to “wow,” and you can live with the firm ride, the 2010 Tucson has a lot to offer for relatively little take.
My base AWD tester was ticketed at $26,699, and that’s not bad at all.
The steering feels somewhat virtual-like due in part to excessively “springy” resistance. The variable nature of the power assist works quite effectively when parking by greatly reducing resistance levels at low speeds; less than helpful is rearward visibility, which loses out to style in the up-swooping belt line.
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| Hyundai is taking its modest compact crossover to new levels with the introduction of the completely new, 2010 Tucson. (Photo: Rob Rothwell/Auto123.com) |
Tucson in a paragraph
Hyundai stakes much of its claim on value, and the 2010 Tucson is a valid example of that ideal. It’s a compact SUV that provides plenty of occupant accommodation for its diminutive size and an admirably refined powertrain given the econo-segment in which it resides.
Most notable for me was the inclusion of downhill descent control and 50/50 locking torque split as standard equipment when the AWD option is selected; included on all Tucson models is stability control combined with traction control.
Additional standard fare encompasses front airbags, side airbags and side curtain airbags with rollover sensing.
If you can get over exterior styling that attempts but fails to “wow,” and you can live with the firm ride, the 2010 Tucson has a lot to offer for relatively little take.
My base AWD tester was ticketed at $26,699, and that’s not bad at all.
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