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2009 Hyundai Tucson Overview

Likes:

  • Roomy backseat with space for two
  • Good value overall
  • Center diff lock in all-wheel-drive system

Dislikes:

  • Powertrains are underwhelming
  • Handling feels imprecise
  • Ride quality is pitchy
  • Tired styling

Bottom Line

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

To get the most comprehensive review of the 2009 Hyundai Tucson, TheCarConnection.com looked beyond the basics, gathering firsthand observations to write a definitive Bottom Line assessment, then reading some of the most thorough reviews on the Web to include a wide range ...

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Full Review

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

Editors at TheCarConnection.com find that the 2009 Hyundai Tucson offers solid but unremarkable styling. On the exterior, the 2009 Hyundai Tucson offers nothing to complain about—but nothing to write home about either. Cars.com explains that "the Tucson has a masculine, athletic...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2009 Hyundai Tucson: FWD 4dr I4 Man GLS $18,070 / $17,507 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Hyundai Tucson: FWD 4dr I4 Auto GLS $19,970 / $19,322 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Hyundai Tucson: FWD 4dr V6 Auto SE $21,620 / $20,681 City: 18
Hwy: 24
2009 Hyundai Tucson: FWD 4dr I4 Auto Limited $22,670 / $21,447 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Hyundai Tucson: FWD 4dr V6 Auto Limited $23,920 / $22,615 City: 18
Hwy: 24
2009 Hyundai Tucson: 4WD 4dr V6 Auto SE $23,470 / $22,430 City: 18
Hwy: 23
2009 Hyundai Tucson: 4WD 4dr V6 Auto Limited $25,620 / $24,205 City: 18
Hwy: 23

Other Choices:

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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