The 2015 Hyundai Tucson remains a stylish choice in the compact crossover segment, with solid powertrains and a strong feature set.
Exterior:
Where the exteriors got curves signature all over it, there are sharp lines up front flow into curvaceous forms along the sides and rear that say sedan more than they do SUV. The profile view is all curves, with subtle rises for the fenders. LED taillamps and projector headlamps with LED accents are modern touches available on some models, while an available panoramic sunroof helps cast it in a more upscale light.
Interior:
The interior, fits right in with the rest of the current Hyundai lineup. With the optional leather seats, there are more space now for the head and leg in front. The seats got good back support, although the bottom cushion is short and tilts down a bit too much; so driving for long distance might become uncomfortable.
Though visibility is quite good with the Tucson, and it covers all safety measurements. It got a four-star due to its poor small overlap frontal results that do not approach the top tier.
What’s New?
Standard features for the base Hyundai Tucson 2015 include air conditioning, Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming, keyless entry, a USB port, satellite radio, and power windows, locks, and mirrors. Automatic headlights, fog lights, and heated front seats are also included in the GLS. SE models also now add a rearview camera system and 4.3-inch touch screen. The top Tucson Limited adds leather seating, navigation (a new system with a larger seven-inch touch screen), as well as voice recognition, HD Radio, and the BlueLink suite of services.
Hyundai gave the Tucson a substantial mechanical upgrade last year, with new direct-injection engines as well as new Sachs dual-path dampers. The engines make just a little more torque than those of the same size (2.0-liter and 2.4-liter) fitted previously, and fuel efficiency is up slightly, too. In either case, there’s no manual; a responsive six-speed automatic makes the shifts.
Fuel-economy figures range from a low of 20 mpg city and 25 highway for an AWD 2.4-liter model These aren’t the best numbers though but they are within range of most of the others in the segment.
