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2008 Hyundai Tucson Review

July 6, 2008

STYLING | 6 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

the Tucson has a masculine, athletic appearance
Cars.com

more conventional in appearance...like other small-scale SUVs
Kelley Blue Book

it feels cozy inside...it's cute too
Mother Proof

Stylish and functional interior
Edmunds

Boring on the outside, nicer on the inside, the 2008 Hyundai Tucson is a timid-looking crossover that may appeal to some people's sense of tradition.

The compact Tucson, a carlike crossover SUV, was introduced in 2005 as a smaller-scale alternative to the Santa Fe and hasn't changed significantly since. Kelley Blue Book says the 2008 Hyundai Tucson is "more conventional in appearance, styled largely like other small-scale SUVs." Cars.com says the Tucson Hyundai "has a masculine, athletic appearance" and that "SE and Limited models feature bodyside cladding." Although the Tucson Hyundai's overall design is not exactly cutting-edge, Mother Proof considers it "cute...not at all victim to the boxy and plastic-feeling exteriors of its competitors."

Inside, the 2008 Hyundai Tucson has impressive materials, and the instrument panel follows a rounded, organic style, with a prominent center stack and audio controls mounted high up. Mother Proof also reports that the Hyundai Tucson is "comfortable and ergonomically sound on the interior, it feels cozy inside." ConsumerGuide confirms this assessment, at least as far as the driver's seat is concerned: "The gauges are unobstructed and clearly marked." Edmunds says simply that the Hyundai Tucson has a "stylish and functional interior."

Conclusion

You may wish to buy it for its interior, but the 2008 Hyundai Tucson probably won't turn any heads.

STYLING | 6 out of 10Expert Quotes:the Tucson has a masculine, athletic appearanceCars.commore conventional in appearance...like other small-scale SUVsKelley Blue Bookit feels cozy inside...it's cute tooMother ProofStylish and functional interiorEdmunds Boring on the outside, nicer on the inside, the 2008 Hyundai Tucson is a timid-looking crossover that may appeal to some people's sense of tradition. The compact Tucson, a carlike crossover SUV, was introduced in 2005 as a smaller-scale alternative to the Santa Fe and hasn't changed significantly since. Kelley Blue Book says the 2008 Hyundai Tucson is "more conventional in appearance, styled largely like other small-scale SUVs." Cars.com says the Tucson Hyundai "has a masculine, athletic appearance" and that "SE and Limited models feature bodyside cladding." Although the Tucson Hyundai's overall design is not exactly cutting-edge, Mother Proof considers it "cute...not at all victim to the boxy and plastic-feeling exteriors of its competitors." Inside, the 2008 Hyundai Tucson has impressive materials, and the instrument panel follows a rounded, organic style, with a prominent center stack and audio controls mounted high up. Mother Proof also reports that the Hyundai Tucson is "comfortable and ergonomically sound on the interior, it feels cozy inside." ConsumerGuide confirms this assessment, at least as far as the driver's seat is concerned: "The gauges are unobstructed and clearly marked." Edmunds says simply that the Hyundai Tucson has a "stylish and functional interior." ConclusionYou may wish to buy it for its interior, but the 2008 Hyundai Tucson probably won't turn any heads.  2008 HYUNDAI TUCSON STYLING | [6 out of 10] Cars.com: "the Tucson has a masculine, athletic appearance" Kelley Blue Book: "more conventional in appearance...like other small-scale SUVs " Mother Proof: "it feels cozy inside...it's cute too" Edmunds: "Stylish and functional interior" ...

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Several years ago, the Tucson was one of the only models in its class to offer standard side airbags and electronic stability control, but over the past several years, other brands are offering them and they're no longer the differentiator. The Tucson is beginning to look a little outdated in its design, and the new Honda CR-V stands out as an especially strong competitor, with top safety results, a refined powertrain, and a comfortable, roomy interior. The Escape, though a dated design, has been recently refreshed. If you're looking for a vehicle that feels sportier, the Subaru Forester is a good alternative--it sits a bit lower and handles more crisply--as is the Mitsubishi Outlander. One advantage the Tucson holds over most of the competition is that its AWD system has a locking center differential, making it less likely to get stuck on muddy inclines or mixed-traction situations. Finally, there's also the Kia Sportage, which is closely related to the Tucson but has slightly more distinctive, rugged styling. Both the 2008 Hyundai Tucson and the Sportage offer an excellent warranty, with 10 years or 100,000 miles of powertrain coverage.

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