Other Cars at Chicago: Hyundai Tucson

**Rex Raider** · 02-04-2004, 02:33 PM

HYUNDAI EXPANDS LINE WITH ALL-NEW TUCSON SUV

Chicago, February 4, 2004 … Continuing to expand its model line in the United States, Hyundai today introduced the Tucson sport utility vehicle at the Chicago Auto Show. The vehicle is the company’s first entry into the small SUV segment. The Tucson is smaller than Hyundai’s hot-selling Santa Fe SUV and will go on sale late this summer in the United States.
“The new Hyundai Tucson is a value-packed SUV that will complement the buyer’s active lifestyles,” said Hyundai Motor America’s President and CEO Robert F. Cosmai. “Tucson has all the features buyers have come to expect from Hyundai and it’s covered by America’s Best Warranty, The Hyundai Advantage which includes the 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.”

**paul8488** · 02-04-2004, 03:17 PM

santa fe buyers will love it... looks kinda dinky overall though. it's still sport-cute, while GM has jumped ahead with sport-hot (equinox). GM class leading? yay!

**Rex Raider** · 02-04-2004, 03:21 PM

I'd buy this over a Rav-4, CRV, Element, Ford Escape or Suzuki Vitara.

As far as the Equinox, it will all come down to price. I have a feeling the Hyundai will be cheaper.

I'd like to see a more monotone exterior, and less monotone interior.

**paul8488** · 02-04-2004, 03:28 PM

hmmm... well i think hyundia deserves props for what they do these days. they manage to add a bit of quirk to all their cars. i don't like them much, but i can appreciate alot of what they do. i'm waiting for the '06 pony concept before i write hyundai off totally, though!

fjehlik · 02-04-2004, 03:48 PM

That is some nasty khaki *** looking tupperware for interior dashboard material. Marketers for Levi Dockers would be proud.

tgagneguam · 02-04-2004, 04:07 PM

I will never understand why people buy Hyundai''s and Kia's (except for their low prices). Their entire lineup, pretty much without exception, is lacking in the passion/reliability/style/performance/quality/customer satisfaction/safety departments.

Smilingoat · 02-04-2004, 05:42 PM

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Originally posted by tgagneguam@Feb 4 2004, 09:07 PM
I will never understand why people buy Hyundai''s and Kia's (except for their low prices). Their entire lineup, pretty much without exception, is lacking in the passion/reliability/style/performance/quality/customer satisfaction/safety departments.

couldnt say it better my self. except to add the price to fix them when (and they always do) break down.

LGRpup · 02-04-2004, 07:56 PM

Its not horrible. If we rag on GM for its blah gray interiors, we realy need to rag on this BLAH Khaki interior. Style isnt too bad, to me it looks like a mini Santa Fe with too much cladding and Tribute tailights.

**BigAls87Z28** · 02-04-2004, 10:39 PM

smaller then the Santa Fe? I think they call that a power wheels.

R.E Sanchez · 02-05-2004, 09:23 PM

I think its ok for Hyundai. But whats up with the BIG BLACK bumper car nose??? :angry:

jro4566 · 02-06-2004, 06:09 PM

We shouldn't write off Hyundai just yet. For their first attempt into the compact ute segment, we have to give them credit.

02-04-2004, 03:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
paul8488 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2007 MBK Flipper Scooter Posts: 13,341	santa fe buyers will love it... looks kinda dinky overall though. it's still sport-cute, while GM has jumped ahead with sport-hot (equinox). GM class leading? yay! __________________ *The department of redundancy department.*

02-04-2004, 03:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rex Raider Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Drives: 2009 Camry Hybrid (company car) Posts: 11,787	I'd buy this over a Rav-4, CRV, Element, Ford Escape or Suzuki Vitara. As far as the Equinox, it will all come down to price. I have a feeling the Hyundai will be cheaper. I'd like to see a more monotone exterior, and less monotone interior. __________________ Sure, I drive a Toyota, but at least I don't have to pay for it.

02-04-2004, 03:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
paul8488 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2007 MBK Flipper Scooter Posts: 13,341	hmmm... well i think hyundia deserves props for what they do these days. they manage to add a bit of quirk to all their cars. i don't like them much, but i can appreciate alot of what they do. i'm waiting for the '06 pony concept before i write hyundai off totally, though! __________________ *The department of redundancy department.*

02-04-2004, 03:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
fjehlik 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 44	That is some nasty khaki *** looking tupperware for interior dashboard material. Marketers for Levi Dockers would be proud. __________________ 1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda. 4 speed. Plum Crazy. 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc. 5 speed. Black.

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LGRpup 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 843	Its not horrible. If we rag on GM for its blah gray interiors, we realy need to rag on this BLAH Khaki interior. Style isnt too bad, to me it looks like a mini Santa Fe with too much cladding and Tribute tailights. __________________ 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada GM, Then and Now... Before you go and buy a import brand car because of the perception of quality, do a little research and you will find GM has as good or better quality than most of those other brands. It's not cool to hate America people!

02-04-2004, 02:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rex Raider Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Drives: 2009 Camry Hybrid (company car) Posts: 11,787	HYUNDAI EXPANDS LINE WITH ALL-NEW TUCSON SUV Chicago, February 4, 2004 … Continuing to expand its model line in the United States, Hyundai today introduced the Tucson sport utility vehicle at the Chicago Auto Show. The vehicle is the company’s first entry into the small SUV segment. The Tucson is smaller than Hyundai’s hot-selling Santa Fe SUV and will go on sale late this summer in the United States. “The new Hyundai Tucson is a value-packed SUV that will complement the buyer’s active lifestyles,” said Hyundai Motor America’s President and CEO Robert F. Cosmai. “Tucson has all the features buyers have come to expect from Hyundai and it’s covered by America’s Best Warranty, The Hyundai Advantage which includes the 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.”

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02-04-2004, 04:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
tgagneguam 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,936	I will never understand why people buy Hyundai''s and Kia's (except for their low prices). Their entire lineup, pretty much without exception, is lacking in the passion/reliability/style/performance/quality/customer satisfaction/safety departments.

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BigAls87Z28 GMI Mod/Camaro Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,541	smaller then the Santa Fe? I think they call that a power wheels. __________________ Any Inside Info? Questions or Coments? Ideas? Email me at BigAl@GMInsidenews.com 1993 Caprice 9C1 1987 Camaro Z28 1972 Camaro RS

02-05-2004, 09:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
R.E Sanchez 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 551	I think its ok for Hyundai. But whats up with the BIG BLACK bumper car nose??? :angry:

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jro4566 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Drives: 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2003 Suzuki XL-7 2005 Posts: 5,050	We shouldn't write off Hyundai just yet. For their first attempt into the compact ute segment, we have to give them credit. __________________ 2007 BMW 328i. Black sapphire metallic. Terra leather. Poplar wood. Automatic trans. Xenon adaptive headlights. BMW Assist. Bluetooth. Premium package. Heated seats. iDrive navigation system. Rear sonar. Comfort access. LOGIC7 surround sound. Sirius. 18" BMW wheels. Rear spoiler. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury. Black onyx pearl. Beige leather. 4WD. Chrome hood vents, mirror covers, exhaust. Silver grille, taillight trim. Brushed metal bumper protector. Running boards.

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