Friday, May 27, 2011

Test Drive: Hyundai Tucson

Recently my best friend from high school just bought a new car, Hyundai Tucson High Spec with a 2.0 engine. From the spec sheet of this car, I gathered information such as max output of 160 hp and max torque of 197nM. It has a 6-speed auto transmission and it's a 2 wheel drive. From its exterior, it looks great and trendy for a Korean car.

When she arrive at my house with that white SUV, I immediately asked her to open all doors, front hood and the boot. I investigated every part of the car. On the inside, it has a very modern cluster meter with blue theme. The start/stop button is very advance with sensors. So, you will only need the key inside the car to start the car. Next is the test drive.




I drove the car to the Semenyih Silk Highway to test the car as it would be empty and has many elements that test the car's ability. From driving it I noticed a few things that I really like about the car. First of all it's the transmission. I have always wanted to try a tiptronic transmission that is changed gear to gear at the console with up and down instead of paddle shifts or buttons like my Celica. The gear changes were smooth and no drag when you hit the wrong gear.

Secondly, it was very quiet and comfortable. I could imagine my self driving in between states or to Singapore. I would not complain but there are a few things I do not prefer. As I drive a sports car, handling is very important to me. While I was driving the Tucson, I move the steering by 1 mm and I can       feel the car weight shift left and right. Totally opposite of what I like. In addition, there is no excitement from driving it. In conclusion, this is a great car for people who have a family and want comfortable rides. Not for me. Here are some photos for sharing.






2 comments:

  1. This is a simple test-drive impression of a Hyundai Tucson, focusing on comfort, smooth automatic transmission, and modern interior tech versus less engaging driving dynamics.

    The writer appreciates its quiet ride, ease of use, and practicality, but criticises the soft handling and lack of driving excitement, concluding it suits family-oriented users rather than enthusiasts.

    Unlike classic off-road or heritage vehicles such as the Land Rover Defender, this is clearly positioned as a comfort-focused urban SUV.

    For owners who want to keep a new SUV looking fresh, especially against daily wear, options like self healing paint protection film are often considered to preserve the exterior finish over time.

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