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2009 Hyundai Tucson Features Review

July 4, 2009

FEATURES | 8 out of 10

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because of its abundant standard equipment, options are few on the Tucson
Kelley Blue Book

leather and ... six-CD in-dash changer
Car and Driver

another cornerstone of this hauler's appeal is its generous standard features list
Edmunds

Editors at TheCarConnection.com note that the 2009 Hyundai Tucson offers a large number of useful features, as has become customary for Hyundai vehicles. Options are few because so many features are standard.

Standard equipment in the 2009 Hyundai Tucson covers a lot of bases. Cars.com notes the list includes "air conditioning, power windows and locks, heated mirrors, [and] cruise control." Other standards include an intermittent rear wiper, keyless entry, and a six-speaker CD stereo. Edmunds points out that "another cornerstone of this hauler's appeal is its generous standard features list"—even on base models.

At the SE level of the 2009 Hyundai Tucson, features are amped up a bit. Cars.com remarks that the SE "adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel a stereo with CD and MP3 capabilities." In the Limited, Cars.com highlights "leather seating surfaces and a six-CD/MP3 stereo." Car and Driver particularly likes the "leather and ... six-CD in-dash changer" in the upper-end vehicles.

As far as optional equipment goes, there is little to choose in the 2009 Hyundai Tucson. As Kelley Blue Book remarks, "because of its abundant standard equipment, options are few on the Tucson." Drivers generally choose the appropriate trim level and work with the features that are included.

Conclusion

Options are few in the 2009 Hyundai Tucson, but that's because there are so many included features.

FEATURES | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:because of its abundant standard equipment, options are few on the TucsonKelley Blue Bookleather and ... six-CD in-dash changerCar and Driveranother cornerstone of this hauler's appeal is its generous standard features listEdmunds Editors at TheCarConnection.com note that the 2009 Hyundai Tucson offers a large number of useful features, as has become customary for Hyundai vehicles. Options are few because so many features are standard. Standard equipment in the 2009 Hyundai Tucson covers a lot of bases. Cars.com notes the list includes "air conditioning, power windows and locks, heated mirrors, [and] cruise control." Other standards include an intermittent rear wiper, keyless entry, and a six-speaker CD stereo. Edmunds points out that "another cornerstone of this hauler's appeal is its generous standard features list"—even on base models. At the SE level of the 2009 Hyundai Tucson, features are amped up a bit. Cars.com remarks that the SE "adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel a stereo with CD and MP3 capabilities." In the Limited, Cars.com highlights "leather seating surfaces and a six-CD/MP3 stereo." Car and Driver particularly likes the "leather and ... six-CD in-dash changer" in the upper-end vehicles. As far as optional equipment goes, there is little to choose in the 2009 Hyundai Tucson. As Kelley Blue Book remarks, "because of its abundant standard equipment, options are few on the Tucson." Drivers generally choose the appropriate trim level and work with the features that are included. ConclusionOptions are few in the 2009 Hyundai Tucson, but that's because there are so many included features. 2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON STYLING | [6 out of 10] Cars.com: "the Tucson has a masculine, athletic appearance" Kelley Blue Book: "successfully blends edgy and fun styling" ConsumerGuide Auto: "Tucson lends its basic design to the Sportage at Hyundai's Kia division" Editors at ...

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In years past, the Hyundai Tucson was nearly alone in its class to offer electronic stability control and standard side airbags—but other competitors have since caught up. An especially strong competitor to the 2009 Hyundai Tucson is the Honda CR-V, which outclasses the Tucson in terms of design. The CR-V also offers great safety results, a good powertrain, and a noteworthy, roomy interior. Another option is the Escape, which has received some recent updates. For better handling, look to the Mitsubishi Outlander. The Kia Sportage has more rugged styling and a comparable warranty of 10 years or 100,000 miles for the powertrain. Still, however, the Hyundai Tucson does stand out in the class for the AWD system with a locking center differential, which helps on muddy inclines.

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