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2008 Hyundai Tucson Safety Review

July 6, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five stars, front and side impact tests
NHTSA

Acceptable," frontal offset tests
IIHS

a generous level of standard safety equipment
Edmunds

The 2008 Hyundai Tucson does quite well in providing a safe driving experience. It received perfect scores in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash tests and mixed assessments from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), resulting in an overall score of "acceptable" in frontal offset crash tests.

Edmunds reports the Hyundai Tucson "offers a generous level of standard safety equipment for a vehicle in this class, including antilock disc brakes with brake assist, stability and traction control, front seat side-impact airbags, head curtain side airbags and active front head restraints."

Cars.com notes that "side-impact and side curtain airbags are standard, giving the Tucson [Hyundai] a total of six airbags...side curtain airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags, an electronic stability system and all-disc antilock brakes with traction control are standard." This source also points out "new active front head restraints move forward in a rear impact to protect against whiplash" for the new 2008 Hyundai Tucson.

Cars.com also asserts that in the Tucson Hyundai "visibility is...satisfying because of the long glass in the rear doors." Kelley Blue Book also says that from the Hyundai Tucson's driver's seat, "Visibility is generally good, helped by lengthy rear-door glass," but that "wide rear pillars impair the view slightly."

Conclusion

The 2008 Hyundai Tucson offers better-than-average security for its occupants.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, front and side impact testsNHTSAAcceptable," frontal offset testsIIHSa generous level of standard safety equipmentEdmunds The 2008 Hyundai Tucson does quite well in providing a safe driving experience. It received perfect scores in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash tests and mixed assessments from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), resulting in an overall score of "acceptable" in frontal offset crash tests. Edmunds reports the Hyundai Tucson "offers a generous level of standard safety equipment for a vehicle in this class, including antilock disc brakes with brake assist, stability and traction control, front seat side-impact airbags, head curtain side airbags and active front head restraints." Cars.com notes that "side-impact and side curtain airbags are standard, giving the Tucson [Hyundai] a total of six airbags...side curtain airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags, an electronic stability system and all-disc antilock brakes with traction control are standard." This source also points out "new active front head restraints move forward in a rear impact to protect against whiplash" for the new 2008 Hyundai Tucson. Cars.com also asserts that in the Tucson Hyundai "visibility is...satisfying because of the long glass in the rear doors." Kelley Blue Book also says that from the Hyundai Tucson's driver's seat, "Visibility is generally good, helped by lengthy rear-door glass," but that "wide rear pillars impair the view slightly." ConclusionThe 2008 Hyundai Tucson offers better-than-average security for its occupants.  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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Other Choices:

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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