The second generation Hyundai Tucson->ke3245 was announced in 2009 and the only update it received was back in 2011 when the old GL trim was replaced by a new GLS version. Things are completely different for the 2014 model year though, as the Tucson was updated with some minor changes on both the exterior and the interior, but under the hood it received two new, more efficient engines.
The 2014 Tucson will be Hyundai->ke201's first vehicle on the American market to be powered by the new 2.0-liter Nu GDI engine, with other models to follow at a later point. Next to the new engines, the 2014 Tucson is also offering an all-new SACHS Amplitude Selective Damping (ASD), Hyundai’s Blue Link safety, service and infotainment telematics system, two-stage reclining rear seats and third-generation navigation with a larger seven-inch touchscreen display and HD Radio technology.
For 2014 model year the Tucson will be offered in three trim levels: GLS, SE and Limited with prices ranging from $21,450 to $27,700.
Updated 07/22/2014: Hyundai announced prices for the 2015 Tucson which is now available in dealerships. The model received pretty much no changes for the 2015 model year, so prices remained unchanged: $21,500 for the base GLS version and up to $27,800 for the Limited edition. Details after the jump.
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2014 - 2015 Hyundai Tucson
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- Model: 2014 - 2015 Hyundai Tucson
- Engine/Motor: inline-4
- Horsepower: 164 @ 6200
- Torque: 151 @ 4000
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Exterior
For the 2014 model year the Tucson was updated with new projector headlights with LED accents and available wraparound LED taillights. These new elements are combined with the usual Hyundai family hexagonal front grille, aggressive lower air intake, sculptured hood creases and sleek greenhouse.
Depending on the model, customers can customize their models with chrome accents or roof rack rails for an even more sportier, aggressive look.
Updates for the 2014 model year:
-New projector headlights with LED accents
-LED taillights
-Shark-fin antenna on Limited trim
-Roof side rails with panoramic sunroof
-New 17-inch (standard) and 18-inch (optional) alloy wheel designs
2014-2015 Hyundai Tucson - Standard Exterior Features
-Projector headlamps w/ LED headlight accents
-Roof-mounted Center High-mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
-Outside mirrors, dual fold-away power, body color
-Bumpers, body color
-Grille, body color
-Window belt moldings, black
-Door handles, body color
-Side sill molding, black
-Tinted glass, windshield and front/rear/quarter/back glass
-Solar glass, front door and windshield
-Privacy glass, rear/quarter/back glass
-Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers
-Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable)
-Rear spoiler, integrated with HMSL, body color
2014-2015 Hyundai Tucson - Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase |
103.9 in |
Overall length |
173.2 in |
Overall width (excludes mirrors) |
71.7 in |
Overall height (without roof rails / with roof rails) |
65.2 in / 66.3 in |
Tread Width 17-in. alloys (front/rear) |
62.4 in / 62.4 in |
Overhang (front/rear) |
34.3 in / 35.0 in |
Minimum Ground Clearance |
6.7 in |
Approach angle |
28.1 in |
Departure angle |
26.9 in |
Coefficient of Drag (Cd) |
0.37 |
Roof rails load capacity |
220 lbs |
Interior
Updates on the interior are limited to the addition of new, beige and brown colors, plus an upgraded instrument panel and upper door trim materials for the SE and Limited models.
The rest of the interior remains unchanged and will include the usual blue lighting, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, steering wheel mounted audio and cruise controls, power windows, power door locks, fold-away mirrors and remote keyless entry with alarm and panic button.
Updates for the 2014 model year:
-Two-stage reclining 60/40 split rear seats
-Standard tilt and telescopic steering wheel
-Floor console mounted rear vents
-Standard-steering-wheel mounted audio and cruise controls
-Cupholder illumination
-New interior colors, beige and brown
Updates for the 2014 model year:
- Manual air conditioning
- Rear window defroster, electronic with timer
- Steering wheel, tilt
- Steering wheel-mounted audio, cruise controls and Bluetooth® controls
- Roof trim, cloth
- Door trim, artificial leather
- Cruise control (steering wheel-mounted)
- Trip computer (distance to empty, average fuel consumption, average vehicle speed and elapsed time)
- Power windows with driver’s auto-down, front switches illuminated
2014-2015 Hyundai Tucson - Standard Interior Features
2014-2015 Hyundai Tucson - Interior Dimensions |
|
Front |
39.4 in |
Rear |
39.1 in |
Head room |
|
Front |
41.2 in |
Rear |
38.7 in |
Leg room |
|
Front |
57.1 in |
Rear |
55.1 in |
Shoulder room |
|
Front |
55.5 in |
Rear |
53.4 in |
EPA passenger volume |
101.9 cubic ft |
EPA cargo volume |
25.7 cubic ft. with rear seats up 55.8 cubic ft. with rear seats folded down |
Drivetrain
Most of the updates for the 2014 model year were made under the hood where Hyundai added two new engines: a 2.0-liter Nu and 2.4-liter Theta II GDI inline four-cylinder engines as a replacement for the previous Multi Port Injection (MPI) engines.
The new 2.0-liter Nu GDI engine produces an estimated 164 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 151 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm and for the first time it is available in both FWD and AWD configurations. Thanks to the new engine the base Tucson will deliver a fuel economy of 23 mpg on city driving - up from the previous 22 mpg.
The more powerful versions are powered by a 2.4-liter Theta II GDI engine that delivers a total of 182 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. Both engines are combined with a six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC manual control.
2014-2015 Hyundai Tucson - Drivetrain/Specifications
2.0L |
|
Placement |
GLS |
Type |
GDI DOHC with CVVT Inline 4-cylinder |
Materials |
Aluminum block and heads |
Displacement |
2.0 liters/ 1998 cc |
Horsepower |
164 HP @ 6200 rpm |
Torque |
151 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Bore & Stroke |
86 x 86 mm |
Valves per cylinder |
4 |
Compression Ratio |
11.5 |
2.4L |
|
Placement |
SE/Limited |
Type |
GDI DOHC with CVVT Inline 4-cylinder |
Materials |
Aluminum block and heads |
Displacement |
2.4 liters/ 2359 cc |
Horsepower |
182 HP @ 6,000 |
Torque |
177 lb-ft @ 4000 |
Bore & Stroke |
88 x 97 mm |
Valves per cylinder |
4 |
Fuel economy |
City |
Highway |
Combined |
FWD automatic (GLS) |
23 mpg |
29 mpg |
25 mpg |
AWD automatic (GLS) |
21 mpg |
25 mpg |
23 mpg |
FWD automatic (SE/Limited) |
21 mpg |
28 mpg |
24 mpg |
AWD automatic (SE/Limited) |
20 mpg |
25 mpg |
22 mpg |
Suspension and Brakes
For 2014, Tucson is offered with standard 17-inch alloy wheels, while 18-inch wheels are offered as an alternative. Both are combined with MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension systems.
All four wheels are controlled by an advanced Sachs Amplitude Selective Damping (ASD) suspension that offers improved ride comfort and increased driving comfort.
SUSPENSION |
|
Front |
MacPherson struts with coil springs, gas pressurized shock absorbers and TBD mm stabilizer bar |
Rear |
Independent multi-link with coil springs, gas pressurized shock absorbers and TBD mm stabilizer bar |
Shock absorbers |
Sachs |
STEERING |
|
Type |
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack & Pinion and engine-RPM-sensing |
Overall Ratio |
15.9:1 |
Turns, lock to lock |
2.96 |
Turning circle |
34.7 ft (curb-to-curb) |
BRAKES/TIRES/WHEELS |
|
Front |
Power-assisted 300 mm x 28 mm vented disc |
Rear |
Power-assisted 262 mm x 10 mm solid disc (FWD) |
ABS |
4-wheel, 4-channel, 4-sensor with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) |
Tires |
P225/60R17 (GLS/SE) |
Wheels |
17 x 6.5J alloy wheel (GLS/SE) |
Prices
Model |
Engine |
Transmission |
Drivetrain |
2014 Price |
2015 Price |
Tucson GLS |
2.0L GDI 4-Cylinder |
6-Speed Automatic SHIFTRONIC |
Front-Wheel Drive |
$21,450 |
$21,500 |
Tucson GLS |
2.0L GDI 4-Cylinder |
6-Speed Automatic SHIFTRONIC |
All-Wheel Drive |
$22,950 |
$23,000 |
Tucson SE |
2.4L GDI 4-Cylinder |
6-Speed Automatic SHIFTRONIC |
Front-Wheel Drive |
$23,500 |
$23,550 |
Tucson SE |
2.4L GDI 4-Cylinder |
6-Speed Automatic SHIFTRONIC |
All-Wheel Drive |
$25,000 |
$25,050 |
Tucson SE |
2.4L GDI 4-Cylinder PZEV |
6-Speed Automatic SHIFTRONIC |
All-Wheel Drive |
$25,000 |
$25,050 |
Tucson Limited |
2.4L GDI 4-Cylinder |
6-Speed Automatic SHIFTRONIC |
Front-Wheel Drive |
$26,200 |
$26,300 |
Tucson Limited |
2.4L GDI 4-Cylinder |
6-Speed Automatic SHIFTRONIC |
All-Wheel Drive |
$27,700 |
$27,800 |
Tucson Limited |
2.4L GDI 4-Cylinder PZEV |
6-Speed Automatic SHIFTRONIC |
All-Wheel Drive |
$27,700 |
$27,800 |
Options
Option |
Code |
Price |
First aid kit |
FK |
$30 |
Cargo net |
CN |
$50 |
Wheel locks |
WL |
$55 |
Cargo mat |
CM |
$95 |
Mudguards |
MG |
$100 |
Cargo tray |
CT |
$100 |
Carpeted floor mats |
CF |
$110 |
Roof rack cross rails |
RC |
$205 |
ECM with HomeLink® and compass |
HL |
$275 |
Remote start system |
RK |
$350 |
Tow hitch |
TH |
$350 |
Competitors
Honda CR-V
Honda CR-V brings no major updates for the 2014 model year. In fact it remains unchanged ever since 2012, with the only updates for 2014 including an easier fold-down back seat. Even so, the CR-V remains America’s best-selling crossover.
It is powered by a 2.4-liter four-banger that delivers a total of 185 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 163 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm.
Prices for the 2014 CR-V start at $22,945 - a little bit more expensive than the Tucson.
Toyota RAV-4->https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/2013-toyota-rav4-ar138011.html]
Toyota unveiled the fourth generation RAV-4 at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. The model was updated with a new exterior and interior look, plus a new engine and transmission.
The new RAV-4 is offered with a new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 176 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 172 pound-feet of torque at 4,100 rpm and delivers a fuel economy of 24 mpg city and 31 highway.
The RAV-4 is priced from $23,300.
Vehicle |
2014 Tucson |
2014 CR-V |
2013 Rogue |
2013 RAV4 |
2014 Escape |
2014 CX-5 |
2014 Forester X |
Displacement |
2.4L |
2.4L |
2.5L |
2.5L |
2.5L |
2.0L |
2.5L |
GDI |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Horsepower |
182@6,000 |
185@7,000 |
170@6,000 |
176@6,000 |
168@6,000 |
155@6,000 |
170@5,800 |
Torque (lb.-ft.) |
177@4,000 |
163@4,400 |
175@4,400 |
172@4,100 |
170@4,500 |
150@4,000 |
174@4,500 |
A/T |
6-speed |
5-speed |
CVT |
6-speed |
6-speed |
6-speed |
CVT |
EPA fuel economy FWD A/T |
21/28/24 |
23/31/26 |
23/28/25 |
24/31/26 |
22/31/25 |
25/32/27 |
24/32/27 (AWD) |
Emissions |
PZEV/ULEV |
ULEV |
PZEV/LEV |
ULEV |
LEV |
ULEV |
PZEV/LEV |
Conclusion
Hyundai Tucson was a pretty great crossover, but thanks to the addition of the new four-cylinder engines it got even better and more fuel efficient. Also, thanks to the impressive list of standard features it offers, the Tucson could soon take CR-V's place as the best sold model in the segment.